In a blender, combine the milk, ½ cup of the corn, butter, oil, syrup, flour, baking powder, and salt.
Blend until smooth.
Stir in the remaining ¼ cup corn and the jalapeño.
Preheat oven to 300°F.
Cook the waffles according to the waffle iron instructions using nonstick cooking spray.
Keep waffles warm in the oven.
Lightly coat a large skillet with canola oil and heat over medium heat.
Drain the tofu, reserving any marinade, and cook until brown, about 4 minutes.
Cook the other side for about 4 minutes.
Keep warm in the oven.