It’s National Waffle Iron Day! Waffle irons originated in Belgium during the 14th century. These early contraptions consisted of two metal plates hinged together. The plates were then attached to a long pole, which allowed the cook to hold the iron over an open fire. In 1869, a man named Cornelius Swarthout patented the first American waffle iron. This device was designed for cooking waffles over the burner of a wood or gas stove. Fifty years later, General Electric began producing the first electric waffle irons for everyday use.
If you’ve got a waffle iron at home, here’s an easy & delicious recipe to try!
What You’ll Need:
2 Trays Dippin’ Stix Apples & Peanut Butter with Chocolate Chips
1 cup oats
1 egg
1 cup flour
1 cup milk
2 tsp. baking powder
2 Tbsp. oil
2 Tbsp. sugar
1. Put all ingredients into a blender (except for the peanut butter/chocolate chips from the Dippin’ Stix trays). Blend until thoroughly combined.
2. Pour about 1/2 cup of waffle mixture onto a pre-heated waffle iron and cook.
3. Serve topped with the saved peanut butter & chocolate chips!
