Oatmeal Waffles

I have an almost 12 yr. old son who has a gentic disorder called Dravets' Syndrom. He is Autistic, epileptic and mentally handicapped. Physically he is big and strong and at the same time loving, sweet, and gentle. Raising him has it's challenges, one of them is feeding him. Let's just say that what he will eat is very limited. He likes waffles, in fact he eats them about 3 x each day. It's important to me that they are healthy. This recipe is whole grain, high in fiber and the added protein powder makes them a more balanced meal. He won't eat them with cottage cheese and fruit. He like peanut butter and syrup. The peanut butter is great protein, but I would love to find a healthy alternative to syrup that he would eat. We have tried Agava, but he doesn't love it. If you have any ideas please pass them on.

* I recently discovered that 1/4 c. of frozen blueberries heated in the microwave makes a great tasting low calorie, low carb, high fiber, syrup. Blueberries contain more antioxidants than any other fruit protecting against heart disease and cancer.

2 c. oatmeal (blended to a dust)

2 t. baking powder

1/2 t. salt

1 scoop Melaleuca's Proflex vanilla shake mix

2 T. flax seed, freshly ground (I grind in my magic bullet)

1 c. skim milk or water

1 whole egg

2 egg whites

1/2 c. natural applesauce (no sugar added)

Makes 6 waffles

You can mix dry ingredients ahead of time, keep in an air tight container and mix in wet ingredients when ready to eat.

This is a great waffle mix the entire family will love. The added protein powder not only makes them smell and taste great, but helps boost the protein grams to 10g. per waffle. We serve them with cottage cheese, yogurt and berries. This will boost the protein a few more grams.