Ingredients:

For the waffles:

• 1 1/2 cups wholemeal flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar or honey
• 1 3/4 cups milk (or a plant-based alternative)
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the warm berry topping:

• 2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
• 2 tablespoons sugar or honey (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• A dash of lemon juice

Preparation:

1. Prepare the waffle batter:
   • Mix the wholemeal flour, oats, baking powder, salt and sugar thoroughly in a large bowl.
   • In another bowl, whisk together the milk, oil or melted butter, eggs and vanilla extract.
   • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until everything is well combined, but do not stir for too long.
2. Bake waffles:
   • Preheat your waffle iron and grease it lightly.
   • Pour enough batter onto the waffle iron to cover the waffle plates and close the iron.
   • Bake the waffles until they are golden brown and crispy, this usually takes 3-5 minutes per waffle.
3. Prepare the warm berry topping:
   • While the waffles are baking, put the berries, sugar or honey, cinnamon and lemon juice in a small saucepan.
   • Heat the mixture over a medium heat until the berries soften and release their juice. This takes about 5-10 minutes.
4. Serve:
   • Serve the warm waffles with the warm berry topping. Add a dollop of yogurt or whipped cream if required.

Tips:

• Experiment with different wholemeal flours such as spelt or rye for different flavors.
• You can also add nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for an extra flavor dimension.

Enjoy your meal! These wholegrain waffles with warm berries are a deliciously warming breakfast that is perfect for cold winter days.