Barley Waffles

Makes 4 6-inch waffles

2 cups barley flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¹/₂ teaspoon salt
2 ¹/₂ cups soy- or rice milk
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 vegetable oil spray
1 fruit preserves or maple syrup, for topping

Preheat waffle iron.

In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and salt. In a small bowl, stir together non-dairy milk, syrup, vinegar, and oil. Combine the two mixtures and stir to mix.

Lightly coat the waffle iron with vegetable oil spray, then pour in some of the batter and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve with fruit preserves or syrup.

Per waffle (without topping)

• Calories: 396
• Fat: 7.1 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
• Calories from Fat: 16.2%
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Protein: 13.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 72.5 g
• Sugar: 11.5 g
• Fiber: 9.2 g
• Sodium: 701 mg
• Calcium: 219 mg
• Iron: 3.7 mg
• Vitamin C: 0.5 mg
• Beta Carotene: 1 mcg
• Vitamin E: 3.1 mg

Source: Foods That Fight Pain by Neal Barnard, M.D.; recipe by Jennifer Raymond, M.S., R.D.