Granola Waffles with Butter Pecan Syrup

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: about 10 waffles

Ingredients

• Syrup:
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• a couple dashes of ground cinnamon
• Waffles:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup of your favorite granola

Syrup:
1. In a large skillet over medium heat melt the butter and add the nuts. Cook 3 minutes, stirring often.
2. Add the syrup and salt, cook, stirring constantly for 2 to more 3 minutes, until slightly thickened.
3. Remove from heat and mix in a dash or two of cinnamon.
Waffles:
4. Heat a waffle iron.
5. In a large bowl whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together.
6. In a separate large bowl whisk the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter and vanilla together.
7. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and fold to combine. The mixture may be a little lumpy.
8. Cook the waffles according to the directions for your waffle iron.
9. Serve immediately with your favorite granola sprinkled over top and the butter pecan syrup.