LIGHT 'N CRISPY WAFFLES (INCLUDING VARIATIONS)

Steps:

• Preheat your waffle maker and set oven temp to"warm" (so you can keep your waffles warm while the others are cooking).
• Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
• Using hand-held electric beaters, beat on low until moistened.
• Increase mixer speed to medium, mixing batter until smooth.
• By hand, gently fold in the beaten egg whites.
• Pour 1/2 cup (125 ml) of batter over the grids.
• Close waffle maker gently and bake until steam no longer escapes (about 3-5 min).
• Remove waffle with a fork and place on a baking sheet to keep warm in the oven.
• Garnish as desired and Enjoy!
• Variations: Pecan or Macadamia Nut Waffles-sprinkle 1 Tbsp.
• (15 ml) finely chopped nuts (use your favorite) over pre-heated waffle grids.
• Pour 1/2 cup batter over nuts and cook as directed.
• Bacon Waffles-Cook bacon strips.
• Pour 1/2 cup batter over grids.
• Lay one bacon strip cut in 1/2 over batter and close.
• Bake as directed.
• Cheese Waffles- Fold 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) shredded cheddar cheese into batter.
• Bake as directed.
• Serve with Tuna A La King, Chipped Beef, Sausage Gravy, or your favorite creamed entree.
• Blueberry waffles- Fold 2 cups (500 ml) fresh blueberries into batter.
• Pour 3/4 cup (200 ml) batter over grids.
• Bake until golden.
• Chocolate Chip Waffles- Fold 1 cup (250 ml) chocolate chips into batter.
• Bake as directed.