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SUGGESTED TOPPINGS
Maple syrup, fruit syrups
Warm fruit compote, fruit sauce
Fresh berries, chopped fruit
Chopped nuts
Powdered sugar
Whipped cream
Ice cream, sorbet
Chocolate sauce
Fruited yogurt
RECIPES
BASIC WAFFLES
Fresh, homemade waffles make breakfast a
special occasion. Freeze the extras to use
when time is scarce.
Makes 8 waffles
2
cups all-purpose flour
2
tablespoons granulated sugar
1
tablespoon baking powder
1/2
teaspoon baking soda
1/2
teaspoon salt
1-3/4
cups reduced-fat milk
6
tablespoons vegetable oil
2
large eggs
Place ingredients in a large mixing bowl and
combine until well blended and smooth. Let
batter rest 5 minutes before using. Preheat
your Cuisinart
®
Waffle Iron on setting #3.
When preheated, green indicator light will
illuminate. Pour 1/3 cup batter onto the center
of the lower grid; spread batter using a heat-
proof spatula to within 1/2 inch of the edge
of the grid. Close lid of waffle iron – green
indicator light will turn off. When green indicator
light turns on again, waffle is ready. Open lid
and carefully remove baked waffle. Repeat
with remaining batter. For best results, serve
immediately.
Nutritional information per waffle:
Calories 214 (44% from fat) • carb. 24g • pro. 6g •
fat 10g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 46mg • sod. 280mg •
calc.71mg • fiber 1g • calc. 177mg • fiber 1g
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE WAFFLES
A treat for breakfast or dessert.
Makes 6 waffles
1
cup all-purpose flour
6
tablespoons granulated sugar
1/3
cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1-1/2
teaspoons baking powder
1/4
teaspoon baking soda
1/4
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon cinnamon
1
cup reduced-fat milk (may use
evaporated fat-free milk)
1
large egg, lightly beaten
1/2
teaspoon vanilla extract
4
tablespoons unsalted butter, melted,
cooled slightly
1/3
cup semi-sweet mini chocolate
morsels
1/4
cup (1 ounce) finely chopped walnuts
or pecans
Place the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking
powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a
medium bowl; stir with a whisk to blend. Add
the milk, egg and vanilla. Stir with a whisk until
well blended and smooth. Stir in melted butter.
Let batter stand 5 minutes. Preheat Cuisinart
®
Waffle Iron on setting #4.
When preheated, green indicator light will
illuminate. Stir chocolate morsels and chopped
walnuts/pecans into batter. Pour 1/3 cup batter
onto center of the lower grid. Let batter spread
out from center slightly – for 5 to 10 seconds.
Close lid of waffle iron – green indicator light
will turn off. When green indicator light turns on
again, waffle is ready. Remove waffle using a
heatproof plastic spatula. Repeat with remain-
ing batter. For best results, serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per waffle:
Calories 322 (44% from fat) • carb. 40g • pro. 7g •
fat 16g • sat. fat 7g • chol. 59mg • sod. 238mg •
calc. 73mg • fiber 3g
APPLE WALNUT WAFFLES
Stir a teaspoon of cinnamon into maple syrup
and warm to serve with Apple Walnut Waffles.
Makes 8 waffles
3
tablespoons packed brown sugar
1-1/3
cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4
cup whole wheat flour
1/4
cup honey toasted wheat germ
1
tablespoon baking powder
1/2
teaspoon salt
1-1/2
cups lowfat milk
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