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maker. Ready light will go off. When light
turns green again, waffles are ready. Open
lid and carefully remove baked waffles.
Repeat with remaining batter. For best
results, serve immediately.
Variations: For lemon ginger add 2 teaspoons
(10 ml) of grated fresh or chopped candied
ginger to the batter with the zest. For lemon
blueberry add 1 cup (250 ml) of blueberries to
the batter as the last ingredient.
Nutritional information per waffle:
Calories 206 (37% from fat) • carb. 27g • pro. 5g
• fat 9g • sat. fat 5g • chol. 63mg • sod. 427mg
• calc. 82mg • fiber 1g
Multigrain Waffles
These crispy waffles have a nice texture
and pleasant flavour; you would never
know they are good for you.
Makes 8 waffles
1
cup (250 ml) whole wheat flour
½
cup (125 ml) unbleached, all-purpose
flour
½
cup (125 ml) rolled oats (old
fashioned, not quick oats)
1
teaspoon (5 ml) baking powder
¼
teaspoon (1 ml) baking soda
½
teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt
½
teaspoon (2 ml) ground cinnamon
2
large eggs, lightly beaten
1¼
cups (300 ml) soy milk (or other non-
dairy alternative such as almond, oat,
rice or hemp milk)
2
tablespoons (30 ml) pure maple syrup
1
teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
1
⁄
3
cup (75 ml) vegetable oil
2
tablespoons (30 ml) flaxseed oil
1
cup (250 ml) low-fat plain yogurt
½
cup (125 ml) chopped pecans
or walnuts
(optional)
1. Put the flours, oats, baking powder, baking
soda, salt and cinnamon into a large mix-
ing bowl and whisk to combine. Add the
eggs, soy milk, syrup, and vanilla; whisk
until just combined. Stir in oils, and yogurt.
Finally stir the chopped nuts, if using, into
batter. Let batter rest 5 minutes before
using.
2. Preheat the Cuisinart
®
4-Slice Belgian
Waffle Maker to desired setting.
3. Pour 2 cups (500 ml) of batter onto the
center of the lower grid of the preheated
waffle maker; spread batter evenly using
a heatproof spatula. Close lid of waffle
maker. Ready light will go off. When light
turns green again, waffles are ready. Open
lid and carefully remove baked waffles.
Repeat with remaining batter. For best
results, serve immediately.
Nutritional information per waffle:
Calories 337 (52% from fat) • carb. 32g • pro. 10g
• fat 20g • sat. fat 7g • chol. 76mg • sod. 409mg
• calc. 162mg • fiber 4g
Buckwheat Waffles
Buckwheat imparts a nutty flavour to these
waffles – they pair great with our Blueberry
Maple Syrup on page 12.
Makes 8 waffles
1
cup (250 ml) unbleached,
all-purpose flour
3
⁄
4
cup (175 ml) buckwheat flour
2
tablespoons (30 ml) yellow cornmeal
3
tablespoons (45 ml) granulated sugar
½
teaspoon (2 ml) baking soda
½
teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt
1½
cups (375 ml) buttermilk
2
large eggs, lightly beaten
1
teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
½
cup (125 ml) vegetable oil
1. Combine the flours, cornmeal, sugar, bak-
ing soda and salt; whisk until well blended.
Add the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla.
Whisk until combined. Let batter rest 5
minutes before using.
2. Preheat the Cuisinart
®
4-Slice Belgian
Waffle Maker to desired setting.
3. Pour 2 cups (500 ml) of batter onto the
center of the lower grid of the preheated
waffle maker; spread batter evenly using
a heatproof spatula. Close lid of waffle
maker. Ready light will go off. When light
turns green again, waffles are ready. Open
lid and carefully remove baked waffles.
Repeat with remaining batter. For best
results, serve immediately.
Nutritional information per waffle:
Calories 275 (51% from fat) • carb. 27g • pro. 7g
• fat 16g • sat. fat 12g • chol. 49mg • sod. 265mg
• calc. 69mg • fiber 1g
Gluten-Free Waffles
These are light and crispy and extra decadent
when served with fresh fruit.
Makes 8 waffles
2
cups (500 ml) rice flour
¼
cup (60 ml) tapioca starch (flour)
2
tablespoons (30 ml) milk powder
2
tablespoons (30 ml) granulated sugar
2
teaspoons (10 ml) baking powder
3
⁄
4
teaspoons (3.75 ml) kosher salt
2
cups (500 ml) buttermilk
1
large egg, lightly beaten
1½
teaspoons (7 ml) pure vanilla extract
1
⁄
3
cup (75 ml) vegetable oil
1. Combine the dry ingredients: whisk until
well blended. Add the remaining ingredi-
ents and whisk until just combined. Let
batter rest 5 minutes before using.
2. Preheat the Cuisinart
®
4-Slice Belgian
Waffle Maker to desired setting.
3. Pour 2 cups (500 ml) of batter onto the
center of the lower grid of the preheated
waffle maker; spread batter evenly using
a heatproof spatula. Close lid of waffle
maker. Ready light will go off. When light
turns green again, waffles are ready. Open
lid and carefully remove baked waffles.
Repeat with remaining batter. For best
results, serve immediately.
Nutritional information per waffle:
Calories 255 (42% from fat) • carb. 31g • pro. 6g
• fat 12g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 29mg • sod. 334mg
• calc. 97mg • fiber 2g
Whole Wheat Berry
Waffles
Any type of berry will work
for this versatile waffle.
Makes 8 waffles
1¼
cups (300 ml) unbleached,
all-purpose flour
¾
cup (175 ml) whole wheat flour
2
tablespoons (30 ml) granulated sugar
1
tablespoon (15 ml) baking powder
1
teaspoon (5 ml) kosher salt
2
large eggs, lightly beaten
1½
cups (375 ml) reduced-fat milk
½
cup (125 ml) vegetable oil
1
teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
1
cup (250 ml) blueberries,
fresh or frozen
(thawed)
1
teaspoon (5 ml) orange zest
1. Combine both flours, sugar, baking pow-
der, and salt in a large mixing bowl and
whisk to combine. Add the eggs, milk, oil
and vanilla; whisk until mixture resembles
a smooth batter. Fold in the blueberries
and zest. Let batter rest 5 minutes before
using.
2. Preheat the Cuisinart
®
4-Slice Belgian
Waffle Maker to desired setting.
3. Pour 2 cups (500 ml) of batter onto the
center of the lower grid of the preheated
waffle maker; spread batter evenly using
a heatproof spatula. Close lid of waffle
maker. Ready light will go off. When light
turns green again, waffles are ready. Open
lid and carefully remove baked waffles.
Repeat with remaining batter. For best
results, serve immediately.
Nutritional information per waffle:
Calories 298 (45% from fat) • carb. 32g • pro. 7g
• fat 16g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 50mg • sod. 473mg
• calc. 251mg • fiber 2g
Savoury Cheddar
Chive Waffles
These crispy, savoury waffles are good
to serve with soups or your favourite chili
in place of corn muffins. You may also try
them with scrambled eggs and bacon for
brunch or supper.
Makes 8 waffles
2
cup (500 ml) unbleached,
all-purpose flour
2
tablespoons (30 ml) yellow cornmeal
1
tablespoon (15 ml) granulated sugar
