Recipe of the day

Banana-Nut Waffles (Gluten-Free and Vegan) Ingredients: ~1 large banana, mashed ~1 3/4 cups soymilk or 1 3/4 cups rice milk ~1/2 cup vegetable oil ~1 tablespoon honey or 1 tablespoon agave nectar ~2 cups gluten-free flour (I use Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free All-Purpose Baking Flour) ~4 teaspoons baking powder ~1/4 teaspoon salt ~1/2 cup chopped almonds or 1/2 cup walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans Directions: 1 Heat waffle iron. 2 Beat bananas, milk substitute, oil, and sweetener with a wire whisk or electric mixer. 3 Stir in flour, baking powder and salt until just mixed. Batter may be lumpy. 4 Fold in nuts or berries or chocolate chips. 5 Spray waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. Pour about 2/3 cup of batter onto the center of the iron. Close lid. 6 Bake about 5 minutes or until steaming stops. Carefully remove waffle and serve with non-hydrogenated margarine (I like Earth Balance Natural Buttery Spread) and real maple syrup or honey. Other serving suggestions: spread with peanut butter or top with fresh berries and vegan whipped cream or vegan ice cream. 7 If you have extra batter, either store it in an airtight container in the fridge for a day or two OR go ahead and cook up some more waffles and freeze them in Ziploc bags. Then toast for a weekday morning treat! This recipe makes 6 waffles, but you can always double or triple the recipe! Enjoy!