4 eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons (10 mL) vanilla extract
3
⁄4 cup (175 mL) unsalted butter, melted
2 cups (500 mL) vanilla yogurt, lowfat
2 cups (500 mL) reduced-fat milk
1 cup (250 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, and milk into
mixture successively until it resembles a smooth
batter. Finally stir in chopped pecans. Let batter
rest 5 minutes before using. Preheat your
Cuisinart
®
Waffle Iron on setting #3.
When preheated, green indicator light will
illuminate. Pour 2 cups (500 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 204 (46% from fat) • carb. 22g • pro. 6g
• fat 11g • sat fat 5g • chol. 53mg • sod. 316mg
• calc. 73mg • fiber 2g
WHOLE WHEAT BERRY WAFFLES
Any type of berry will work for
this versatile waffle
Makes 24 waffles
2
1
⁄2 cups (625 mL) unbleached flour
1
1
⁄2 cups (375 mL) whole wheat flour
1
⁄4 cup (50 mL) granulated sugar
2 tablespoons (30 mL) baking powder
2 teaspoons (10 mL) salt
4 eggs, lightly beaten
3
1
⁄2 cups (875 mL) whole milk
3
⁄4 cup (175 mL) unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons (10 mL) pure vanilla extract
1
1
⁄2 cups (375 mL) blueberries, fresh or
frozen
2 teaspoons (10 mL) orange zest
1 cup (250 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 2 cups (500 mL) of batter along
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 201 (49% from fat) • carb. 21g • pro. 5g
• fat 11g • sat fat 5g • chol. 58mg • sod. 283mg
• calc. 55mg • fiber 2g
SAVOURY CHEDDAR CHIVE
CORNMEAL WAFFLES
These crispy, savoury waffles are good to serve
with soups or your favourite chili in place of corn
muffins. You may also try them with scrambled
eggs and bacon for brunch or supper.
Makes 30 waffles
3
3
⁄4 cups (925 mL) all-purpose flour
3 cups (750 mL) cornmeal (yellow or
white)
3 tablespoons (45 mL) granulated sugar
3 tablespoons (45 mL) baking powder
1
1
⁄2 teaspoons (7 mL) baking soda
3
⁄4 teaspoon (4 mL) salt
9 ounces (255 g) shredded sharp Cheddar
cheese
1
⁄4 cup (50 mL) plus 2 tablespoons (30 mL)
chopped fresh chives
5
1
⁄4 cups (1.3 L) reduced-fat milk
3
⁄4 cup (175 mL) vegetable oil
6 large eggs
1
⁄2 teaspoon (2 mL) hot sauce, such as
*Tabasco
®
Place flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder,
baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl;
stir to combine. Add shredded Cheddar and
chopped chives; stir. Place the milk, oil, eggs,
and hot sauce in a separate bowl; stir with a
whisk to blend. Add to the dry ingredients and
stir until smooth. Let batter rest 5 minutes
before using. Preheat your Cuisinart
®
Waffle Iron
on setting #3.
When preheated, green indicator light will
illuminate. Pour 2 cups (500 mL) batter just
along 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.
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