Peanut Butter Oatmeal Waffles Stuffed with Banana Cream (say that 5 times, quickly)!

Henry's, well now it is known as Sprout's, was having a sale on oatmeal. All different kinds: Steel Cut, Quick, Old Fashion, and so on... you get the idea. I have never had oatmeal waffles, but have had my fare share of oatmeal pancakes. And, I love them! I decided that last night we were going to have a brenner - breakfast for dinner. On the menu, peanut butter oatmeal waffles stuffed with banana cream and a side of maple cured sausage. Heaven, that's where my taste buds thought they were with this meal!

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Waffles
Dry Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
1 cup peanut butter chips*
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon chia seeds**
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
2 eggs slightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups milk
6 tablespoons butter melted
2 tablespoons brown sugar

In a large mixing bowl, stir together dry ingredients. In a small mixing bowl, stir together wet ingredients. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until completely blended. Batter will be thick. If it is too thick for your liking, add milk a tablespoon at a time.

Make sure your waffle iron is heated. Pour batter onto lightly greased waffle iron (amount varies depending on size of waffle iron). Close lid and do not open until done cooking. Time varies depending on waffle iron and personal preference. Mine take 3 and 1/2 minutes to cook. Use fork to remove cooked waffle.

For stuffed waffles, which are da bomb, prepare the following recipe before cooking waffles. Then cook waffles. Cut freshly cooked waffles in half. Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of filling onto one side of waffle and then cover with the other half. Drizzle, or pour, your syrup of choice... mine is 100% maple syrup. Enjoy! 

It is mucho importante to serve these immediately while hot!!!

Banana Cream for Stuffing

1 ripe banana smashed***

3 oz cream cheese

2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon course sea salt

In a small bowl, mix all ingredients until well blended. Place in refrigerator until ready to use.

* This could be substituted for any type of chip, nuts, or berries

** Optional. They have added health benefits. Click here for more information.

*** This could be substituted for any type of fruit.