Oatmeal Nut Waffles w/ Lavender Cream

Waffle recipe adapted from: Tasteofhome.com
Lavender Cream recipe adapted from: 
 
March 11th is National Oatmeal Nut Waffle Day, but of course we had to add a hint of lavender to it! ENJOY!
WAFFLES:
Ingredients
• 1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• blueberries, optional
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Directions
• In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Combine eggs, milk, butter and honey; stir into dry ingredients and mix well. Fold in oats and nuts.
• Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Top with lavender cream & blueberries. 

LAVENDER CREAM:

DIRECTIONS:

Lavender cream. Cook 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream and a scant 1/4 teaspoon dried culinary lavender (USE CODE: AKLRECIPE at CHECKOUT for 5% off), in a small saucepan over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Cool completely, then strain. Stir in another 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream and 1 tablespoon sugar, then whip to soft peaks. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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