Cuisinart WAF-150 Instructions and Recipes - Page 9

Apple Walnut Waffles Cinnamon Pecan Waffles Served with warm maple syrup, these waffles are a comforting fall treat. Makes 12 waffles ¼ cup packed light brown sugar 2 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour 1⁄3 cup whole wheat flour 1⁄3 cup wheat germ 4½ teaspoons baking powder ¾ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups reduced-fat milk 3 large eggs, lightly beaten ½ cup vegetable oil ¾ teaspoon pure vanilla extract ½ medium to large apple, peeled, cored and finely diced or shredded ½ cup chopped walnuts 1. Crumble the brown sugar into a large mixing bowl to remove any lumps. Add the flours, wheat germ, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Whisk to blend. Add the milk, eggs, oil, and vanilla; whisk until just combined. Stir in the apple and walnuts. Let batter rest 5 minutes before using. 2. Preheat the Cuisinart® 4-Slice Belgian Waffle Maker to desired setting. 3. Pour 2 cups of batter onto the center of the lower grid of the preheated waffle maker; spread batter evenly using a heatproof spatula. Close lid of waffle maker. Ready light will go off. When light turns green again, waffles are ready. Open lid and carefully remove baked waffles. Repeat with remaining batter. For best results, serve immediately. Nutritional information per waffle: Calories 449 (50% from fat) • carb. 45g • pro. 12g • fat 25g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 85mg • sod. 564mg • calc. 361mg • fiber 3g Top these tasty waffles with warm maple syrup and fresh fruit. Makes 8 waffles 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar 2 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1½ cups reduced-fat milk 1⁄3 cup vegetable oil 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 2⁄3 cup chopped pecans 1. Crumble the brown sugar into a large mixing bowl to remove any lumps. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Whisk to combine. Add the milk, oil and eggs; whisk until blended and smooth. Stir in the chopped pecans. Let batter rest 5 minutes before using. 2. Preheat the Cuisinart® 4-Slice Belgian Waffle Maker to desired setting. 3. Pour 2 cups of batter onto the center of the lower grid of the preheated waffle maker; spread batter evenly using a heatproof spatula. Close lid of waffle maker. Ready light will go off. When light turns green again, waffles are ready. Open lid and carefully remove baked waffles. Repeat with remaining batter. For best results, serve immediately. Nutritional information per waffle: Calories 434 (56% from fat) • carb. 39g • pro. 10g • fat 28g • sat. fat 3g • chol. 69mg • sod. 483mg • calc. 355mg • fiber 3g 9