Cuisinart WAF-100 Recipe Booklet - Page 8

Chocolate Brownie Waffles Apple Walnut Waffles Kids will love having chocolate for breakfast, but these waffles also make for a delicious dessert when topped with whipped cream or ice cream and berries. Makes 16 waffles 4 cups (1 L) unbleached, all-purpose flour 1½ cups (375 ml) granulated sugar 11⁄3 cups (325 ml) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted 2 tablespoons (30 ml) baking powder 1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking soda 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cinnamon 4 cups (1 L) reduced-fat milk 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons (10 ml) pure vanilla extract ½ cup (125 ml) (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, cooled slightly 11⁄3 cups (325 ml) semi-sweet mini chocolate morsels 1 cup (250 ml) finely chopped walnuts or pecans 1. Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl; whisk to blend. Add the milk, eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk until well blended and smooth. Stir in melted butter until completely combined. Fold in morsels and nuts. Let batter rest 5 minutes. 2. Preheat the Cuisinart® Waffle Maker to desired setting (a tone will sound when unit is preheated). 3. Pour 2 cups (500 ml) of batter onto the centre of the lower grid of the preheated waffle maker; spread batter evenly using a heat-proof spatula. Close lid of waffle maker. When tone sounds, waffles are ready. Open lid and carefully remove baked waffles. Repeat with remaining batter. For best results, serve immediately. Nutritional information per waffle: Calories 460 (36% from fat) • carb. 63g • pro. 11g • fat 19g • sat. fat 8g • chol. 74mg • sod. 405mg • calc. 225mg • fiber 4g 8 Served with warm maple syrup, these waffles are a comforting fall treat. Makes 16 waffles ½ cup (125 ml) plus 1 tablespoon (15 ml) packed light brown sugar 4 cups (1 L) unbleached, all-purpose flour ¾ cup (175 ml) whole wheat flour ¾ cup (175 ml) wheat germ 3 tablespoons (45 ml) baking powder 1½ teaspoons (7 ml) salt 4½ cups (1.2 L) reduced-fat milk 6 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup (250 ml) vegetable oil 1½ teaspoons (7 ml) pure vanilla extract 1 large apple, peeled, cored and finely diced or shredded 1½ cups (375 ml) finely chopped walnuts 1. Crumble the brown sugar into a large mixing bowl to remove any lumps. Add the flours, wheat germ, baking powder and salt. Whisk to blend. Add the milk, eggs, oil, and vanilla; whisk until smooth. Stir in the apple and walnuts. Let batter rest 5 minutes before using. 2. Preheat the Cuisinart® Waffle Maker to desired setting (a tone will sound when preheated). 3. Pour 2 cups (500 ml) of batter onto the centre of the lower grid of the preheated waffle maker; spread batter evenly using a heat-proof spatula. Close lid of waffle maker. When tone sounds, 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