Multi-Grain Waffles

Directions

1. 1
   Mix buttermilk and oats in a bowl; let stand for 15 minutes.
2. 2
   Whisk the flours, wheat germ, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
3. 3
   Stir eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla into the oat mixture.
4. 4
   Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients; mix with a rubber spatula just until moistened.
5. 5
   Coat a waffle iron with cooking spray and preheat.
6. 6
   Spoon in enough batter to cover 3/4 of the surface (about 2/3 cup for an 8 x 8 inch waffle iron).
7. 7
   Cook until waffles are crisp and golden brown, 4-5 minutes.
8. 8
   Repeat with remaining batter.
9. 9
   For pancakes-coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat.
10. 10
    Using about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake, cook until the bottoms are golden and small bubbles start to form on the tops, about 3 minutes.
11. 11
    Flip and cook until pancakes are browned and cooked through, 1-2 minutes.