A Healthy New Year's Brunch

Multigrain Blackberry Waffles

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 15-30 minutes, depending on size of waffle maker

The blackberry glaze turns ordinary waffles into a dish guests of all ages will rave about. Plus, it supplies vitamins A, C, and E as well as disease-fighting antioxidants and fiber.

• 2 cups Arrowhead Mills Multigrain Pancake & Waffle Mix
• 2 large eggs, beaten with a fork
• 2 Tbs. canola oil
• 3/4 cup maple syrup, divided
• 1 1/2 cups skim or low-fat milk
• 2 cups blackberries, fresh or thawed

1. In a large bowl, combine waffle mix, eggs, canola oil, 1/4 cup maple syrup, and milk. Stir until no longer lumpy; do not overmix. Cook according to the directions that came with your waffle maker.
2. Meanwhile, heat remaining maple syrup and blackberries in a saucepan on low heat until the syrup is almost boiling. Cool a few minutes and serve over the waffles. Recipe makes 12 standard or 6 Belgian waffles.

Each child-size serving (1 standard waffle) 188 calories, 5 g protein, 35 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 4 g fat (0 g saturated), 36 mg cholesterol, 1 mg iron, 129 mg calcium, 215 mg sodium.