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    You are here: Home / Special Diets / Vegetarian / Zucchini Waffles

    Zucchini Waffles

    1 January 2020 - By Michelle Minnaar
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    Make these incredible breakfast zucchini waffles. Zucchini waffles, also known as courgette waffles, are the healthy version of a typical breakfast waffle recipe.

    When you eat these, you won’t even need to worry about the calorie count. It is a healthy alternative to processed waffle mixes.

    In sum, this is the best waffle recipe because it’s so easy to tweak for special diets. Especially for those people who are on special diets or are planning to start a healthier lifestyle.

    For example, you can substitute the cow’s milk with plant-based milk. If you’re intolerant to gluten, you can use gluten free flour. Plus, the zucchini help with your vegetable intake!

    The preparation process of these zucchini waffles involves a little bit of work. However, if you have a good grater at hand, this process won’t take too much of your time.

    Besides, grating is just the work out you need to get you started for the day. It makes eating the waffles even more enjoyable and rewarding, don’t you agree?

    You can serve these waffles for breakfast, as a main course, or as a dessert. It all depends on how you serve them, either in a sweet or savoury fashion. As you can see, this waffles recipe is versatile.

    Therefore, it is up to you how you would like to satisfy your taste buds. Let me know which direction you decide to go in.

    products you need for this recipe

    Here’s a list of the top products which you need to know about if you are planning to complete these zucchini waffles.
    • waffle maker  – you won’t be able to complete these zucchini waffles without a waffle maker
    • waffle mix – if you are too stressed, you can cheat one day with a waffle mix
    • vegetable grater – make sure you get this efficient grater so you can grate your zucchini / courgette quickly
    • pancake & waffle batter dispenser – store your batter with this dispenser    
    • waffle tongs – use waffle tongs to flip these zucchini waffles without burning your fingers

    zucchini waffles breakfast recipe

    These zucchini waffles take approximately 50 minutes or less to prepare. If you are looking for a quicker recipe, you can try these dairy free waffles.

    Next, depending on the size of the zucchini or courgettes, I suggest measuring them out in cups to match the flour, volume-wise. Also, remember to eliminate the moisture out of them.

    Let them sit and squeeze the moisture out. Otherwise, your batter will be runny and flavourless.

    Marrow is another great substitute for zucchini. Just be sure to squeeze out every last drop of moisture out of the grated vegetable before proceeding with the recipe.

    Another great way to use up these overgrown zucchini is to prepare this handy roast marrow recipe.

    Lemon zucchini waffles

    To add a citrusy flavour to your waffles, you can add lemon or lime zest into your mix. Also, add a tablespoon of lemon juice for extra acidity. Serve the lemon zucchini waffles with lemon curd and enjoy!

    Chocolate zucchini waffles

    You can also add cocoa powder to these zucchini waffles, while still retaining the health factor of this recipe. I recommend making this version with chocolate if you are having cravings for something sweet.

    A very effective way of satisfying your sweet tooth while eating healthily. You can also add vanilla and make vanilla zucchini waffles. In short, you can add vanilla beans, vanilla essence or vanilla extract.

    To learn more about the difference between vanilla essence and vanilla extract, click right here.

    zucchini pancakes

    If you love these waffles, you can also make zucchini pancakes. Although, these might resemble the French thin pancakes you might be thinking about.

    In either case, if you are looking for more pancake recipes, check out these vegan sweet potato pancakes or these pancakes with cinnamon and sugar. Who doesn’t love a good pancake recipe?

    what to serve with zucchini waffles

    As mentioned above, this zucchini waffles recipe is versatile and works in both ways (sweet and savoury). In my zucchini waffles, I’ve served them in a sweet way with a handful of toppings.

    First of all, I’ve topped the zucchini waffles with cream (whipped cream), fresh mint and pomegranate seeds. However, if you are looking to serve the waffles in a sweet fashion, you can do so with:

    • strawberry curd
    • fresh fruit
    • lime curd
    • blackberry compote
    • cream or whipped cream
    • nuts
    • chocolate fudge sauce
    • homemade seedless blackberry jam
    • Seville orange marmalade
    • ice creams: tin roof ice cream, hokey pokey ice cream, pineapple ice cream or this peppermint ice cream

    zucchini waffle grilled cheese

    First of all, if you would like to turn this waffles recipe into a savoury recipe, then omit the brown sugar. Next, if you would like to serve these zucchini waffles in a savoury way, you can serve them with grilled cheese. 

    You can also add an egg, sunny side up, or an omelette. Top the zucchini waffles with some fresh herbs, like parsley, and some paprika powder.

    Other breakfast recipes

    Here is a list of other breakfast recipes that you might like, just like these zucchini waffles.

    • Almond milk porridge – this is completely dairy-free
    • Vegan oat cookies – I could eat these all day, every day (plus they make the perfect snack). Or try these protein flapjacks.
    • Overnight oats with chia and blueberries – another healthy breakfast recipe like these zucchini waffles which you can make in large batches
    • oeufs en cocotte – an easy savoury breakfast recipe
    • lobster benedict with hollandaise sauce – a more fancy breakfast recipe (resembles a 5 star hotel breakfast)

    Did I tempt you with these delicious breakfast recipes? Maybe I can also tempt you with a more hearty dessert, like malva pudding?

    how to store waffles

    These waffles are perfect for storage. They freeze extremely well. Therefore, don’t be afraid to make a large batch in advance.

    This way, you won’t have to rush in the morning or wake up a lot earlier. Just store them in a sealable, airtight freezer bag and freeze them for up to 3 months.

    If necessary, place the waffles straight out of the freezer into a toaster. Keep them in the toaster until they are warm and crispy and munch away.

    So, how would you serve these waffles? Would you go savoury or sweet? Let me know in the comments section below.

     What is your favourite waffle topping?

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    Zucchini Waffles


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    5 from 2 reviews

    • Author: Michelle Minnaar
    • Total Time: 50 minutes
    • Yield: 5 waffles 1x
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    Description

    Learn how to make this easy zucchini waffles recipe. You can serve it for breakfast, main course or dessert. Works as a savoury or sweet dish.


    Ingredients

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    Dry

    • 200g (1⅔ cups) flour
    • 5ml (1 tsp) baking powder
    • 5ml (1 tsp) baking soda
    • 1.25ml (¼ tsp) salt
    • 60ml (¼ cup) brown sugar

    Wet

    • 250ml (1 cup) milk
    • 2 eggs
    • 4 egg whites
    • 30ml (2 tbsp) olive oil
    • 250g (1⅔ cups) grated courgette/zucchini
    • Oil spray 

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the waffle iron until hot. 
    2. Place all the dry ingredients in a bowl and stir. 
    3. Whisk the milk, eggs, egg whites and oil in a large mixing bowl.
    4. Slowly whisk in dry ingredients little by little. Not all at once!
    5. Fold in the grated zucchini.
    6. Spray the hot waffle iron with oil. 
    7. Spoon enough batter onto the waffle iron to just about cover the bottom of the gadget.
    8. Close the lid and cook for 8 minutes, or until the edges of the waffles are golden brown.
    9. Repeat for the remaining waffles.
    10. [Optional] Preheat oven to 180°C/fan 160°C/350°F/gas mark 4. Place the waffles on a baking sheet and toast them until firm and slightly crispy. 
    11. Serve immediately as a dessert or breakfast. In this case, it was the latter, where I served it with dollops of Greek yogurt, walnuts, pomegranate seeds and mint. The waffles work just as well as a dessert with fresh strawberries, Greek yogurt and strawberry curd.

    Notes

    • Zucchini/Courgettes come in all shapes and sizes. Since you need even amounts of flour and courgette, measure out the courgette in cups, just to make sure it matches the flour volume-wise. Depending on the size of the courgette, you’ll need about three, but get more to err on the safe side. 
    • The cooking time of the waffle can vary depending on the brand of waffle iron you use. Start off by cooking the batter for 5 minutes. If it’s not golden enough, cook it for longer until it is. Remember the cooking time and use the same amount of time to cook the rest of the batter.
    • These waffles freeze extremely well, and make an excellent breakfast when in a rush, so make a big batch of them! Quarter the waffles, store them in an airtight container and freeze. When needed, place them straight out of the oven into toaster and toast until warm and crispy. Serve how you desire.
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 40 minutes
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: Bake
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: zucchini waffles, courgette waffles, vegetarian waffle recipe, zucchini recipe

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    Comments

    1. Sam

      January 01, 2020 at 6:13 pm

      i love ice cream on my waffles!

      Reply
    2. Solange

      January 01, 2020 at 11:10 pm

      I love maple syrup.

      Reply
    3. melanie stirling

      January 02, 2020 at 6:08 pm

      Maple syrup is my favourite,

      Reply
    4. Andrea Upton

      January 02, 2020 at 8:59 pm

      This is a really good idea for using up that glut of courgettes! I love some maple syrup on waffles

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Sallyanne Rose

      January 02, 2020 at 10:00 pm

      well now i have just added a waffle maker to my amazon basket 🙂

      Reply
    6. pete c

      January 02, 2020 at 10:28 pm

      mine has got to be either honey, or banana flavoured ice-cream

      Reply
    7. Sally

      January 03, 2020 at 7:54 pm

      Love garlic-roasted chunks of aubergine on these 🍆😊

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Alison Braganza

      January 03, 2020 at 10:00 pm

      I made these and served them with cream cheese and lemon curd! Delicious!!

      Reply
    9. jacqui rushton

      January 05, 2020 at 4:21 am

      I love walnuts and honey on waffles!!!

      Reply
    10. Jo Bryan

      January 05, 2020 at 12:52 pm

      My favourite waffle topping is blueberries and raspberry coulis.

      Reply
    11. Maxine G

      January 06, 2020 at 9:40 am

      I love spinach, cheese and a fried egg!

      Reply
    12. Jayne K

      January 06, 2020 at 2:51 pm

      My favourite waffle topping is banana, ice cream & chocolate sauce

      Reply
    13. Karen Weedon

      January 10, 2020 at 5:34 pm

      My favourite waffle topping – Greek yogurt, honey and nuts

      Reply
    14. Olivia Mayers

      January 13, 2020 at 1:29 pm

      Wow, this is a great website! This was a lucky find, the recipes look delicious.

      Reply
    15. Olivia Mayers

      January 13, 2020 at 1:30 pm

      The child in me has to confess that my favourite topping has to be chocolate and banana haha!

      Reply
    16. Kim Neville

      January 22, 2020 at 10:13 am

      warm Chocolate sauce, strawberries and ice cream 🙂

      Reply
    17. Naomi Williams

      January 25, 2020 at 10:16 pm

      Maple syrup is my favourite

      Reply
    18. sharon martin

      January 29, 2020 at 1:07 pm

      fresh raspberries and honey

      Reply
    19. Robyn S

      January 30, 2020 at 11:08 pm

      It has to be nutella and strawberries for me, utterly obsessed!

      Reply

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