Banana Walnut Waffles

Classic waffle for a weekend brunch.

Makes 12 waffles

2cups unbleached, all-purpose flour

2tablespoons granulated sugar

1teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon kosher salt

2large eggs, lightly beaten

1⁄3 cup grapeseed or vegetable oil

1cup low-fat vanilla yogurt (or you can use plain yogurt – if doing so, stir 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract into the yogurt)

¾cup buttermilk

1cup mashed banana (about 2 medium bananas)

½cup toasted, chopped walnuts

1.Using a whisk, combine the flour, sugar, bak- ing powder, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add the eggs and oil and whisk until blended. Stir in the yogurt and then the buttermilk, and whisk until mixture is smooth. Stir in banana and walnuts until incorporated. Let batter rest 5 minutes before using.

2.Preheat the Cuisinart® Breakfast Central™ to desired setting (a tone will sound when pre- heated).

3.Pour 11/2 heaping cups of batter onto the center of the lower grid of the preheated waffle maker; spread evenly using a heatproof spatula. Close cover of waffle maker. When tone sounds, waffles are ready. Open cover and carefully remove baked waffles. Repeat with remaining batter. For best results, serve immediately.

Nutritional information per waffle:

Calories 213 (42% from fat)• carb. 26g • pro. 6g • fat 10g

•sat. fat 1g • chol. 32mg • sod. 217mg

•calc. 73mg • fiber 1g

Chocolate Brownie Waffles

Kids will love having chocolate for breakfast, but these waffles also make a delicious dessert when topped with whipped cream or ice cream and berries.

Makes 12 waffles

2cups unbleached, all-purpose flour

¾ cup granulated sugar

2⁄3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted

1tablespoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

2cups reduced-fat milk

2large eggs, lightly beaten

1teaspoon pure vanilla extract

¼cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted, cooled slightly

2⁄3	cup semisweet mini chocolate morsels
½	cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans

1.Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, bak- ing powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl; whisk to blend. Add the milk, eggs and vanilla. Whisk until well blended and smooth. Stir in melted butter until completely combined. Fold in morsels and nuts. Let batter rest 5 minutes.

2.Preheat the Cuisinart® Breakfast Central™ to desired setting (a tone will sound when pre- heated).

Nutritional information per waffle:

Calories 296 (36% from fat) • carb. 41g • pro. 7g • fat 12g

•sat. fat 5g • chol. 44mg • sod. 248mg

•calc. 58mg • fiber 2g