Nutty Wheat Waffles, Cinnamon Pecan Waffles

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2large eggs, lightly beaten 1/3 cup vegetable oil

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1cup finely diced or shredded apple (1 apple, 8 ounces, peeled & cored)

1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts

Crumble the brown sugar into a medium bowl to remove all lumps. Add the flours, wheat germ, baking powder and salt. Stir to blend. In another bowl, combine the milk, eggs, oil, and vanilla; stir with a whisk. Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and stir until smooth. Stir in the apple and walnuts. 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

aheat-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 305 • carb. 33g • pro. 7g •

fat 16g • sat fat 2g • chol. 57mg • sod. 319mg •

calc. 85mg • fiber 2g

NUTTY WHEAT WAFFLES

Wholesome wheat flavor combines

with crunchy nuts for a delicious breakfast,

brunch or snack. Top with warm

syrup or fruit compote.

Makes 10 waffles

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour

2tablespoons granulated sugar

1tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt

2cups reduced-fat milk

6tablespoons vegetable oil

2large eggs

1/2 cup finely chopped nuts, such as pecans, walnuts, almonds or hazelnuts

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 228 (55% from fat) • carb. 21g • pro. 5g • fat 14g • sat. fat 2g • chol. 46mg • sod. 225mg • calc. 81mg • fiber 1g

CINNAMON PECAN WAFFLES

Top these tasty waffles with

warm maple syrup and fresh fruit.

Makes 10 waffles

2tablespoons packed light brown sugar

2cups all-purpose flour

1tablespoon baking powder 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1-3/4 cups lowfat fat milk

6tablespoons vegetable oil

2large eggs, lightly beaten

1cup chopped pecans

Crumble the brown sugar to remove all lumps and place in a medium, mixing bowl with the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Add the milk, oil and eggs; stir until blended and smooth. Stir in the chopped pecans. 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

Nutritional Information per waffle: Calories 283 • carb. 26g • pro. 6g •

fat 18g • sat fat 2g • chol 46mg • sod. 277mg •

calc. 71 mg • fiber 2g

BANANA WALNUT WAFFLES

Classic waffle for a weekend brunch –

top with warm syrup.

Makes 8 waffles