Whole-Wheat Apple Cinnamon Waffles

Liberally spray a 12-inch sauté pan with nonstick cooking spray. Add the blended egg mixture to the pan; top with the manchego and onions. Place the filled pan in the preheated oven; bake for 25 minutes. After baking, let frittata sit for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 150 (64% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 9g • fat 10g • sat. fat 5g • chol. 230mg

• sod. 340mg • calc. 96mg • fiber 1g

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:

Calories 172 (38% from fat) • carb. 23g • pro. 5g • fat 8g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 54mg • sod.

350mg • calc. 129mg • fiber 2g

The nuttiness of whole-wheat flour comes to the forefront in this comforting waffle.

Makes about 12 servings

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 apples, peeled, cored and cut into a ¼-inch dice

1 2/3 cups reduced fat milk

¾teaspoon pure vanilla extract

¼cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

1 cup whole-wheat flour

1 cup unbleached, all purpose flour

3 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon table salt

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon nonstick cooking spray

In a small sauté pan set over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of the butter. Once melted, add the diced apples. Let cook until browned and softened, about 4 minutes. Reserve.

Add the remaining ingredients, in the order listed, to the jar of the Cuisinart® PowerEdge™ 700 Blender. Run on the Soup and Sauces

Berry Protein Smoothie

A healthy start to the morning, this will give you energy for the entire day.

Makes about six 8-ounce servings

2 cups soy milk

4½ cups mixed berries (fresh and/or frozen, thawed)

2tablespoons flax seed meal

3tablespoons protein powder

1banana, cut into 1-inch 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:

Calories 110 (15% from fat) • carb. 21g • pro. 4g • fat 2g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg

• sod. 50mg • calc. 76mg • fiber 4g