Apple Almond Waffles

1¼ cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup whole wheat flour ½ cup chopped almonds 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1½ cups reduced fat milk 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled ⅔ cup shredded tart apple

266 Calories (48% from fat) • carb.28g • pro. 8g • fat 15g • sat. fat 6g • chol. 64mg • sod. 353mg • calc.173mg • fiber 3g

Place the flours and almonds in a large mixing bowl. Crumble the brown sugar to remove any lumps and add along with the baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, and salt. Stir to blend. Add the milk, eggs, butter and shredded apple. Stir to combine until well blended. Let batter rest 5 minutes before using. Preheat your Cuisinart® Heart Waffle Maker on Setting #3* (green indicator light will be illuminated when preheated). Pour ⅓ cup batter onto the center of the lower grid. Spread batter using a heatproof spatula to within ½-inch of the edge of the grid. Close lid of waffle maker - indicator light will turn red. When light turns green again, waffle is ready. Open lid and carefully remove baked waffle. Repeat with remaining batter. For best results, serve immediately. You may keep waffles warm until ready to serve on a wire rack placed on a baking sheet in a 200°F oven.