This recipe will yield about 6 large waffles, depending on the size of your waffle iron. If you’re serving the waffles with toppings, one waffle is probably an adequate serving for the average person. However, if you’re serving them on their own, plan for two waffles per person (for hungry eaters). The recipe can easily be doubled, if needed. Feel free to experiment with different cheeses too, depending on what you have on hand.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 Tablespoon sugar
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 4 ounces  Monterey Jack cheese, freshly grated
• 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• Toppings (optional): black forest ham, a fried egg, avocado, salsa, hot sauce

Preparation

1. Preheat your waffle iron. Again, the appropriate heat setting will vary for each different waffle iron (I used heat setting 4 out of 6).
2. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl and whisk to combine.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the egg, milk, and oil.
4. Add to the flour mixture and stir gently until the mixture comes together.
5. Fold in the cheese and the spinach.
6. Spray the hot waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray (between each waffle) and cook waffles according to your waffle iron’s directions.
7. Serve with your choice of toppings or straight off the iron. If you’re cooking for a larger group, keep waffles warm in the oven as you go. But they do taste best hot and fresh! Leftovers also reheat very well in the toaster or in the oven.