I also wipe my waffle iron down when it is hot. Or let the heat burn everything off. One other thing I do is use a pastry brush to get in the grooves. But, don't use it when it is hot, cause it will melt the bristles of the pastry brush. Just dampen and then use the brush if need be.
If you want a great waffle recipe that you won't have to spray for, contact me and I will send it to you. It has oatmeal, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon egg and butter in it. It does not taste like oatmeal at all.
Don't give up on making waffles. They are wonderful for the kids and very nutritious. Serve with strawberries and whip cream (low fat if you like).
Hugs Mary
Hi I got a message from I. asking me to share my Oatmeal Waffle Recipe. Didn't know where else to put it.
Oatmeal Waffles
3 cups flour, 2 cups. quick cooking oatmeal
1/4 tsp. salt (optional), 4 eggs slightly beaten
3 cups milk, 12 TBSP. butter melted
4Tbsp. brown sugar, 1 tsp. cinnamon (I use about 2 tablespoons, we like the flavor of cinnamon)
In Large bowl stir flour, oats, baking powder, cinnamon and salt set aside. In small mixing bowl stir together eggs, milk, butter + brown sugar. Add to flour mixture, stir until blended. Spray waffle iron with butter flavored Pam, or use butter on a pastry brush. Pour batter on, and cook.
Top with syrup or fresh fruit.
We serve ours with fresh strawberries, or ones that we froze, along with whip cream.
(I mix the whole recipe together adding the butter last).
Diabetic exchange: 1 bread, 2 fats, 176 calories per one waffle.
Hugs Mary
Enjoy