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Whole-Wheat Apple Cinnamon Waffles
The nuttiness of whole-wheat flour comes to the forefront in this
comforting waffle.
Makes about 24 waffles
¼
cup (50 ml) unsalted butter
3
apples, peeled, cored and cut into ¼-inch (0.6 cm) dice
3
1
/
3
cups (833 ml) reduced-fat milk
1
teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
½
cup (125 ml) unsalted butter, melted and cooled, divided
4 large
eggs
2
cups (500 ml) whole-wheat flour
2
cups (500 ml) unbleached, all-purpose flour
¼
cup (50 ml) granulated sugar
2
tablespoons (30 ml) baking powder
2
teaspoons (10 ml) table salt
1
teaspoon (5 ml) ground cinnamon
nonstick cooking spray
In a small sauté pan set over medium heat, melt ¼ cup (50 ml)
butter. Once melted, add the diced apples. Let cook until browned
and softened, about 4 minutes. Reserve.
Place the remaining ingredients, in the order listed, in the jar of a
Cuisinart
®
PowerEdge
®
700 Blender. Run on the Soup & Sauces
function for 2 minutes, or until mixture is smooth. Add the apple
mixture to the batter and Pulse on High 4 times to combine.
Lightly coat a Cuisinart
®
Belgian Waffle Maker with nonstick cooking
spray. Preheat to Level 4.
Pour the suggested amount of batter (refer to waffle maker
instructions) onto the prepared, preheated waffle maker. Quickly
and carefully spread the batter evenly with a heatproof spatula.
Close the cover and cook until tone sounds.
Nutritional information per waffle:
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Berry Protein Smoothie
A healthy start to the morning, this will give you energy for the
entire day.
Makes about six 8-ounce (236 ml) servings
2
cups (500 ml) soy milk
4½
cups (1.12 L) mixed berries (fresh and/or frozen, thawed)
2
tablespoons (30 ml) flax seed meal
3
tablespoons (45 ml) protein powder
1
banana, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
Place all the ingredients, in the order listed, in the jar of the
Cuisinart
®
PowerEdge
®
700 Blender. Cover and set on the
Smoothie function. Once the program is complete, turn the
power off and serve.
Nutritional information per serving:
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Cantaloupe Yogurt Smoothie
This smoothie has a nice tanginess to it, thanks to the plain yogurt.
The cantaloupe imparts a natural sweetness.
Makes about six 8-ounce (236 ml) servings
1½
cup (375 ml) orange juice
4
cups (1 L) 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubed cantaloupe
1
cup (250 ml) nonfat plain yogurt
1
cup (250 ml) standard-size ice cubes (about 6)
Place all the ingredients, in the order listed, in the jar of the
Cuisinart
®
PowerEdge
®
700 Blender. Cover and set on the Smoothie
function. Once the program is complete, turn the power off and
serve.
Nutritional information per serving:
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