Oatmeal Raisin Waffles

3          tablespoons packed light brown sugar

1½       cups unbleached, all-purpose flour

1          cup rolled oats (old fashioned, not quick oats)

2          teaspoons ground cinnamon

1½       teaspoons baking powder

½         teaspoon baking soda

½         teaspoon kosher salt

1½       cups buttermilk

2          large eggs, lightly beaten

½         cup vegetable oil

½         teaspoon pure vanilla extract

½         cup raisins

Calories 465 (35% from fat) • carb. 64g • pro. 12g • fat 18g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 73mg • sod. 588mg • calc. 281mg • fiber 5g

1. Crumble the brown sugar into a large mix-ing bowl to remove any lumps. Add the flour, oats, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to blend. Add buttermilk, eggs, oil, and vanilla. Whisk until just combined. Stir in raisins. Let batter rest 5 minutes before using.

2. Preheat the Cuisinart^® 4-Slice Belgian Waffle Maker to desired setting.

3. Pour 2 cups of batter onto the center of the lower grid of the preheated waffle maker; spread batter evenly using a heatproof spatula. Close lid of waffle maker. Ready light will go off. When light turns green again, waffles are ready. Open lid and carefully remove baked waffles. Repeat with remaining batter. For best results, serve immediately.