4 eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons (10 mL) vanilla extract
3⁄4cup (175 mL) unsalted butter, melted
2cups (500 mL) vanilla yogurt, lowfat
2cups (500 mL)
1cup (250 mL) pecans, chopped
Place both flours, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a mixing bowl and stir to combine. Stir eggs and vanilla together and then stir into dry ingredients. Stir butter, yogurt, and milk into mixture successively until it resembles a smooth batter. Finally stir in 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 2 cups (500 mL) of batter onto the centre of the lower grid. Allow batter to spread toward edges for 5 seconds. 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 204 (46% from fat) • carb. 22g • pro. 6g
•fat 11g • sat fat 5g • chol. 53mg • sod. 316mg
•calc. 73mg • fiber 2g
WHOLE WHEAT BERRY WAFFLES
Any type of berry will work for
this versatile waffle
Makes 24 waffles
21⁄2 cups (625 mL) unbleached flour
11⁄2 cups (375 mL) whole wheat flour
1⁄4cup (50 mL) granulated sugar
2tablespoons (30 mL) baking powder
2teaspoons (10 mL) salt
4eggs, lightly beaten
31⁄2 cups (875 mL) whole milk
3⁄4cup (175 mL) unsalted butter, melted
2teaspoons (10 mL) pure vanilla extract
11⁄2 cups (375 mL) blueberries, fresh or frozen
2teaspoons (10 mL) orange zest
1cup (250 mL) pecans, chopped
Place both flours, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl and stir to combine. In a separate bowl whisk together eggs, milk and vanilla and stir into dry ingredients until mixture resembles a smooth batter. Stir in melted and cooled butter. Carefully stir in blueberries, orange zest, and pecans. Let batter rest
5 minutes before using. Preheat your Cuisinart® Waffle Iron on setting #3.
When preheated, green indicator light will illuminate. Pour 2 cups (500 mL) of batter along the centre of the lower grid. Allow batter to spread toward edges for 5 seconds. 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 201 (49% from fat) • carb. 21g • pro. 5g
•fat 11g • sat fat 5g • chol. 58mg • sod. 283mg
•calc. 55mg • fiber 2g
SAVOURY CHEDDAR CHIVE
CORNMEAL WAFFLES
These crispy, savoury waffles are good to serve with soups or your favourite chili in place of corn muffins. You may also try them with scrambled eggs and bacon for brunch or supper.
Makes 30 waffles
33⁄4 cups (925 mL)
3cups (750 mL) cornmeal (yellow or white)
3tablespoons (45 mL) granulated sugar
3tablespoons (45 mL) baking powder
11⁄2 teaspoons (7 mL) baking soda
3⁄4teaspoon (4 mL) salt
9ounces (255 g) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1⁄4cup (50 mL) plus 2 tablespoons (30 mL) chopped fresh chives
51⁄4 cups (1.3 L)
3⁄4cup (175 mL) vegetable oil
6large eggs
1⁄2teaspoon (2 mL) hot sauce, such as *Tabasco®
Place flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl; stir to combine. Add shredded Cheddar and chopped chives; stir. Place the milk, oil, eggs, and hot sauce in a separate bowl; stir with a whisk to blend. Add to the dry ingredients and stir until smooth. Let batter rest 5 minutes before using. Preheat your Cuisinart® Waffle Iron on setting #3.
When preheated, green indicator light will illuminate. Pour 2 cups (500 mL) batter just along the centre of the lower grid; allow batter to spread toward edges for 5 seconds. Close lid of waffle iron – green indicator light will turn off.
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