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 1/2 cup (125 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 306 • carb. 34g • pro. 8g •
fat 16g • sat fat 7g • chol 80mg • sod. 474mg •
calc. 109mg • fiber 3g
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 10 waffles
1cup (250 ml) cornmeal (yellow or white)
1tablespoon (15 ml) granulated sugar
1tablespoon (15 ml) baking powder 1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) baking soda
1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt
3ounces (90 g) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
2tablespoons (30 ml) chopped fresh chives
6tablespoons (90 ml) vegetable oil
2large eggs
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 1/3 cup (75 ml) batter just a lit- tle behind 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 239 • carb 25g • pro 8g •
fat 12g • sat fat 2g • chol 50mg • sod 262 mg •
calc. 121mg • fiber 1g
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PROTEIN WAFFLES
These oatmeal waffles have a delightful taste, not to mention they are high in protein and very easy to prepare.
Makes 6 waffles
3 tablespoons (45 ml) sugar
2teaspoons (10 ml) baking powder 1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) salt
2eggs, lightly beaten
6tablespoons (90 ml) oil
1/2 cup (125 ml) cottage cheese
1cup (250 ml)
Place oats, flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir to combine. Stir in remaining ingredients as listed one at a time until mixture resembles a smooth batter. Let batter rest 5 minutes before using. Preheat your Cuisinart® Waffle Iron on setting #3.
When preheated, green indicator light will illuminate. Pour 1/2 cup (125 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. You may keep waffles warm on a rack placed on a baking sheet in a warm [200° F (95° C)] oven.
Nutritional information per waffle:
Calories 342 • carbohydrates 35g • protein 11g • fat 18g • sat fat 3g • chol 75mg • sodium 391mg • Calcium 86mg • fiber 3g
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