Serve these hearty oatmeal, whole wheat and nut waffles with warm maple syrup, honey, fruit preserves...or simply with a generous dusting of powdered sugar and sweetened berries.

Oatmeal Nut Waffles

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
2 large eggs
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup pecans, finely chopped

1. In a medium mixing bowl, mix together whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt. With an electric mixer on medium speed, add to flour mixture milk, eggs, melted butter, and honey. Beat until smooth; stir in oats and finely chopped pecans.
2. Bake in a lightly oiled waffle iron for about 5 minutes.

Makes 4 servings.