Almond Waffle ( or Banana & Almond - Vegan)

(Note: This recipe can be made into vegan if substitutions are used - that is, no eggs or milk.)

(serving: 4-6)
1 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk (or 1/2 cup of soy milk mixture)
1 egg, lightly beaten (or 1 banana, mashed up)
6 tbsp of butter, melted (or 6 tbsp vegetable oil)
1/4 cup of almonds

(To make the buttermilk substitute, add 1 tbsp of lemon juice to 1 cup of unsweetened soy milk)
1) Sift the flour (or use pre-sifted flour). Add the flour, baking powder, and baking soda into a bowl. Stir in the sugar.
2) In a second bowl, beat the buttermilk, egg and butter together (or mix together the soy milk and lemon juice mixture, the mashed banana, and vegetable oil). Then add to the dry ingredients and beat until smooth.
3) Add the almonds and mix thoroughly.
4) Spoon the batter into a heated waffle iron and spread flat.
5) Cook until the waffle is crisp and golden.
6) Serve with fruits like Raspberry, blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries, topped w/ maple syrup.