6
Hearty Blueberry
& Sunflower Waffles
Any type of berry will work for this versatile waffle.
Makes 16 waffles
1¼ cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
¾ cup whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups reduced-fat milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
slightly
¾ cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
zest of about ½ medium to large orange
(amount is not crucial; it is based on
personal taste)
½ cup sunflower seeds, toasted
nonstick cooking spray
1. Put both flours, sugar, baking powder, salt
and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl and stir
to combine. Gradually whisk the eggs, milk
and vanilla into the melted butter. Stir into dry
ingredients until mixture resembles a smooth
batter. Carefully fold in blueberries, orange zest,
and sunflower seeds.
2. Lightly coat waffle plates with nonstick cooking
spray. Set Selector to Griddle. Set temperature
to 400°F.
3. When preheated, green indicator light on the
Griddle dial will illuminate. Pour 1¼ cups of batter
into the center of the lower waffle plate; spread
batter using a heatproof spatula to cover the
waffle plate grid. Close lid of Griddler
®
.
4. Let waffles bake for about 3 minutes, depending
on desired doneness. Open lid and carefully
remove baked waffles. Repeat with remaining
batter. For best results, serve immediately.
Nutritional information per waffle:
Calories 255 (31% from fat) • carb. 40g • pro. 5g
• fat 9g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 44mg • sod. 242mg
• calc. 146mg • fiber 2g
Yogurt Pecan Waffles
These waffles have a subtle, nutty sweetness
and are nice and crispy.
Makes 16 waffles
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
½ tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1½ cups reduced-fat milk
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and
cooled slightly
1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt, reduced fat
½ cup chopped pecans
nonstick cooking spray
1. In a large mixing bowl, crumble the brown sugar
to remove all lumps. Add both flours, baking
powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir to
combine. Gradually mix the eggs, vanilla and milk
into the melted butter; stir into dry ingredients.
Add the yogurt and mix until smooth. Fold in
pecans.
2. Lightly coat waffle plates with nonstick cooking
spray. Set Selector to Griddle. Set temperature
to 400°F.
3. When preheated, green indicator light on the
Griddle dial will illuminate. Pour a heaping cup
of batter into the center of the lower waffle plate;
spread batter using a heatproof spatula to cover
the waffle plate grid. Close lid of Griddler
®
.
4. Let waffles bake for about 3 minutes, depending
on desired doneness. Open lid and carefully
remove baked waffles. Repeat with remaining
batter. For best results, serve immediately.
Nutritional information per waffle:
Calories 162 (45% from fat) • carb. 18g • pro. 5g
• fat 8g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 40mg • sod. 181mg
• calc. 123mg • fiber 1g