I’ve had zucchini waffles on my list of things to try for months now. I finally decided to try them this past week and now I can’t believe I waited so long. They were truly delicious.
With whole wheat flour and plenty of fresh zucchini, these were a very healthy hot breakfast. The texture of the waffles was amazingly good. I had no idea what to expect from zucchini waffles and these did not disappoint.
The zucchini taste was slight and barely distinguishable after we topped the waffles with butter and maple syrup or waffle sauce. My baby ate two full waffle squares in the time it took to set the table and prep everyone’s plates.
My oldest son actually announced that he liked these even more than the waffles that we usually make.
These waffles do not include any sugar or oils at all. I didn’t really plan it that way; it just happened and I liked the result. We always top our waffles with syrup or waffle sauce and they are plenty sweet that way.
If you prefer your waffles plain or with just butter, I would recommend adding a small amount of sugar to the recipe. The zucchini provides all the moisture needed and there is no need to add oil to the recipe.
My boys and I finished these off in one sitting. I’ll double or triple the recipe next time. I’m looking forward to having some of these in the freezer for quick and easy breakfasts.
Peggy says
I would have never thought to put zucchini in waffle batter! I'm so interested in trying this now =)
Words Of Deliciousness says
What a great way to use zucchini. This looks great!
Jenn says
Love this idea.. will definitely have to try this.
Dzoli says
I am happy with all zuccini recepies I did not try before.And I certainly did not think to use them in wafels.Great:)
clevermuffin.com says
What a lovely recipe, I love incorporating vegetables in recipes to bulk them out (and make them lovely and moist) in a healthy way. I need a waffle iron…
DesperateHousewife says
I love zucchini!
Quay Po Cooks says
Mary, I have not used our waffle iron for a LONG time! Now I got to use it making these fabulous waffles of yours!
Anna @ hiddenponies says
Mmm, I love zucchini bread/muffins/pancakes/cake.. I guess I need to buy a waffle iron now, because these look delicious!
Pachecopatty says
I would love these waffles for breakfast, have zucchini to spare!
thefatkidinside.com says
savory waffles now make so much sense to me, thanks!
Gosia says
Mary, no question about it, I'm testing these waffles tomorrow morning. I usually make the sourdough waffles (no need for rising agents, right), but you're tempting me to try the whole wheat version, especially, that your kiddos loved them, an ultimate test, don't you think? Thank you so much for the recipe.
chanel says
Just had these for breakfast (with 3 tablespoons of sugar added in). They were delicious! I think maybe 2 tablespoons sugar would have done it. And the texture gets mushy quickly so we ate them right off of the waffle iron.
Thanks for the recipe.