Oatmeal Pecan Waffles (or pancakes)

Your children will jump right out of bed for this delicious meal

For waffles:
1 C whole-wheat flour
½ C quick-cooking oats
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp sugar
¼ C unsalted pecans, chopped
2 large eggs, separated (for pancakes, see note)
1½ C fat-free (skim) milk
1 Tbsp vegetable oil

Kentucky Gingerbread Waffles

1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 eggs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup hot water
1 1/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 cup molasses
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Kentucky Gingerbread Waffles

1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 eggs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup hot water
1 1/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 cup molasses
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon