Suggested Toppings, Recipes, Basic Waffles

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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

2tablespoons granulated sugar

1tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt

1-3/4 cups reduced-fat milk

6tablespoons vegetable oil

2large 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

6tablespoons 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

1cup reduced-fat milk (may use evaporated fat-free milk)

1large egg, lightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

4tablespoons 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

3tablespoons packed brown sugar 1-1/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1/4 cup whole wheat flour

1/4 cup honey toasted wheat germ

1tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt

1-1/2 cups lowfat milk