Cuisinart WAF-RC manual Chocolate Buttermilk Waffles, Whole Wheat Berry Waffles

fat 7g • sat fat 1g • chol 48mg • sod. 408mg •

calc. 50mg • fiber 3g

CHOCOLATE BUTTERMILK

WAFFLES

Chocolate Waffles make a great base

for an ice cream sundae with fudge sauce.

Makes 8 waffles

1-1/2 cups (375 ml) unbleached flour 1/2 cup (125 ml) unsweetened

cocoa, sifted

2tablespoons (30 ml) granulated sugar

2tablespoons (30 ml) light brown sugar, packed

2teaspoons (10 ml) baking soda 1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) salt

2eggs, lightly beaten

1teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract

6tablespoons (90 ml) unsalted butter, melted

1cup (250 ml) buttermilk

1cup (250 ml) lowfat yogurt (plain or vanilla)

1cup (250 ml) semi sweet chocolate chips

Place flour, cocoa, sugars, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Stir to combine. Stir in eggs, vanilla, butter, buttermilk, and yogurt successively, making sure each ingredi- ent is incorporated well. Finally stir chocolate chips 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:

Calories 400 • carb. 50g • protein 8g •

fat 19g • sat fat 11g • chol 79 mg • sod. 490mg •

calc. 106mg • fiber 6g

WHOLE WHEAT BERRY WAFFLES

Any type of berry will work

for this versatile waffle.

Makes 8 waffles

1-1/4 cups (300 ml) unbleached flour 3/4 cup (175 ml) whole wheat flour

2 tablespoons (30 ml) granulated sugar

1tablespoon (15 ml) baking powder

1teaspoon (5 ml) salt

2eggs, lightly beaten

1-3/4 cups (440 ml) whole milk

6tablespoons (90 ml) unsalted butter, melted

1teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract 3/4 cup (175 ml) blueberries or any

variety of berry, fresh or frozen

1teaspoon (5 ml) orange zest 1/2 cup (125 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 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 225 • carb. 31g • pro. 8g •

fat 8g • sat fat 2g • chol 60mg • sod. 747mg •

calc. 80mg • fiber 3g

VANILLA YOGURT PECAN WAFFLES

These waffles have a subtle,

nutty sweetness and are nice and crispy.

Makes 8 waffles

1cup (250 ml) unbleached flour

1cup (250 ml) whole wheat flour

3tablespoons (45 ml) light brown sugar, firmly packed

2teaspoons (10 ml) baking soda

1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) salt

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract

6tablespoons (90 ml) unsalted butter, melted

1cup (250 ml) lowfat vanilla yogurt

1cup (250 ml) reduced-fat milk 1/2 cup (125 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,

9