Banana Nut Waffles

Makes 8-10 waffles (depending on your waffle maker)

Recipe adapted slightly from Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook)

• 1 3/4 cup vanilla soy milk
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 bananas
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup. walnuts, finely chopped
• non-stick cooking spray

Pre-heat the waffle iron.  Pour the soy milk, water, and vinegar into a measuring cup and set aside to curdle.

Mash the bananas very well in a large mixing bowl.  Add the soy milk mixture, oil, syrup, vanilla, and stir.

Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.  Use a fork to combine, but do not overmix.  Fold in the chopped nuts.

Spray the cooking spray on the waffle iron and scoop about 1/3 cup batter into the waffle iron to cook. Cook according to waffle iron’s instructions and serve with sliced bananas and plenty of maple syrup.