Cuisinart WAF-RC manual Lemon Waffles, Super Multigrain Waffles

in raisins. Let batter rest 5 minutes before using. Preheat your Cuisinart® Waffle Iron on setting #3.

When preheated, green indicator light will illuminate. Pour a scant 1/2 cup (125 ml) of batter onto the centre of the lower grid; spread batter using a heat-proof spatula to within 1/2 inch (1 cm) of the edge of the grid. Close lid of waffle iron – green indicator light will turn off. When green indicator light turns on again, waf- fle is ready. Open lid and remove baked waffle. Repeat with remaining batter. For best results, serve immediately.

Nutritional Information per waffle: Calories 417 • carb. 58g • pro. 10g •

fat 17g • sat fat 2g • chol 73mg • sod. 526mg •

calc. 115mg • fiber 3g

LEMON WAFFLES

These waffles are a fresh change – if you want, add blueberries for Lemon Blueberry Waffles.

Makes 10 waffles

1-1/2 cups (375 ml) unbleached flour

6tablespoons (90 ml) granulated sugar

2teaspoons (30 ml) baking soda 1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) salt

2	eggs
1	cup (250 ml) buttermilk

1teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract

2tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice

1tablespoon (15 ml) lemon zest

6tablespoons (90 ml) unsalted butter, melted

1cup (250 ml) vanilla yogurt

Place flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in mixing bowl and stir to combine. In a second bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla until blended. Stir wet mixture into dry ingredients. Stir in lemon juice and zest. Fold in melted butter and then vanilla yogurt with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. Let batter rest a few 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.

Variations: For lemon ginger waffles, add

1 tablespoon (15 ml) of grated fresh ginger to

the batter with the juice and zest. For lemon blueberry waffles add 1 cup (250 ml) of blue- berries to the batter as the last ingredient.

Nutritional information per waffle: Calories 203 • carb. 27g • pro. 5g •

fat 9g • sat fat 5g • chol 63 mg • sod. 274mg •

calc. 78mg • fiber 1g

SUPER MULTIGRAIN WAFFLES

High in protein, these crispy waffles have a nice texture and pleasant flavour – you would never know they are also good for you.

Makes 9 waffles

1cup (250 ml) whole wheat flour 1/2 cup (125 ml) unbleached flour 1/2 cup (125 ml) old-fashioned oats

1teaspoon (5 ml) baking powder

1teaspoon (5 ml) baking soda 1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) salt

2eggs, lightly beaten

1cup (250 ml) soy milk

2tablespoons (30 ml) pure maple syrup

1teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract

6tablespoons (90 ml) unsalted butter, melted

2tablespoons (30 ml) flaxseed oil

1cup (250 ml) lowfat plain yogurt

1/2 cup (125 ml) pecans or walnuts, finely chopped

Place whole wheat flour, unbleached flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in mixing bowl and stir to combine. In a separate bowl stir together eggs, soy milk, syrup, and vanilla and add to the dry ingredients. Stir in butter, flaxseed oil, and yogurt/cottage cheese. Finally stir chopped nuts into 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.

Nutritional information per waffle with yogurt:

Calories 183 • carb. 23g • pro. 8g •

fat 7g • sat fat 1g • chol 48mg • sod. 325mg •

calc. 83mg • fiber 2g

With 1%-cottage cheese:

Calories 197 • carb. 24g • pro.10g •

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