Breakfast

Whole-Wheat Apple Cinnamon Waffles

Makes about 12 servings

Whole-Wheat Apple Cinnamon Waffles

Makes about 12 servings

The nuttiness of whole-wheat flour comes to the forefront in this comforting waffle.

Nutritional information per waffle: Calories 172 (38% from fat)
carb. 23g
pro. 5g
fat 8g
sat. fat 4g
chol. 54mg
sod. 350mg
calc. 129mg
fiber 2g

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter2 apples, peeled, cored and cut into ¼-inch dice 12⁄3 cups reduced-fat milk¾ teaspoon pure vanilla extract¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooledDivided 2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup whole-wheat flour1 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour3 tablespoons granulated sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon table salt ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Nonstick cooking spray

Preparation

1. Put 2 tablespoons of the butter into a small sauté pan and set over medium heat. Once melted, add the diced apples. 2. Let cook until browned and softened, about 4 minutes. Reserve. Put the remaining ingredients (except cooking spray), in the order listed, into the jar of your Cuisinart® PowerEdge® 1000 Watt Blender. Run on Low for 2 minutes, or until mixture is smooth. 3. Add the apple mixture to the batter and Auto Pulse on High for about 8 seconds to combine. Lightly coat a Cuisinart® Belgian Waffle Maker with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat to Level 4. 4. Pour the suggested amount of batter (refer to waffle maker instructions) onto the prepared, preheated waffle maker. Quickly and carefully spread the batter evenly with a heatproof spatula. Close the cover and cook until tone sounds.