6 Grain Overnight Waffles

6 Grain+ Overnight Waffles by Shelley

This is my own recipe.   I have made some yogurt waffles before, they help to lighten and fluff the waffle.   But I wanted a very healthy recipe with Protein and whole grains.  So after some experimentation, this is what i have come up with.   They are are sweet, tasty, and lighter than a traditional whole grain waffle, while still very filling and hearty.  You could also substitute in a Cup of Regular Rolled Oats for 1 Cup of the cereal, adds yet another grain.

Plus I like that i can start them at night, and they are ready to cook as soon as we wake up in the morning.  This makes a HUGE batch.  Approximately 40+ waffles.   I like to make ahead and freeze. 

I buy the Honeyville 6 Grain Rolled Cereal, available here.  It contains:  Whole Red Wheat Flakes, Whole White Wheat Flakes, Barley Flakes, Oatmeal, Rye Flakes and Sunflower Seeds.

Ingredients:
6 cups uncooked  6 grain Rolled Cereal OR Rolled oats (Not Quick)
6-8 Cups Boiling water
3.5 cups Multi-grain flour or Whole Wheat flour
1/2 C. Coconut Flour 1.5 Cups of Plain or Vanilla Yogurt w/ Live active Cultures
2 T. Vanilla Extract 4 T. Cinnamon
3 t. Nutmeg
2 T. Ginger
5 t. baking powder
2 t. baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 
12 large fresh eggs 
3-5 cups goat milk (We have milking goats at home, you can use any milk you choose, even a non dairy version.)

I always grind my flour at home.   Click here for a tutorial on making your own Multi-grain flour.
Also, spices give such good flavor.  Don't skimp on them!

Directions:
Measure out the 6 grain cereal in LARGE mixing bowl, and add about 6 Cups boiling water.   Cover and let stand for 1-2 hours.  If it is really dry, add more water, just until moist.
Add remaining dry ingredients.

After it has cooled some, or if you need to cool it sooner, (after at least 1/2 hour) add the milk and mix well.  It must be under 100º before adding Yogurt.   Mix in Yogurt and let stand overnight.
In the morning, Add eggs, mix well and its ready to cook.
Preheat a waffle iron and wipe down w/ Coconut oil. Pour the correct portioins of the batter for your specific waffle press and cook until golden. Serve with butter and syrup, or fruit, if desired.

You can also just cook these as pancakes, if you prefer.  I would just thin out the batter first with more milk.