Get ready to transform your morning routine with a breakfast sensation that's about to become your new obsession! These Hint of Honey Zucchini Bread Waffles are not just another boring breakfast - they're a culinary masterpiece that sneaks healthy zucchini into a decadent, crispy waffle that tastes like dessert but passes as a nutritious meal. Imagine biting into a golden, honey-kissed waffle that's secretly packed with vegetables, making breakfast both delicious and sneakily nutritious!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients: 1 cup grated zucchini, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup honey, 1/2 cup milk, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. This ensures that your waffles cook evenly and become crispy on the outside.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the grated zucchini with the honey, milk, and egg. Whisk these ingredients together until they are well blended and the mixture is smooth.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract. This helps to aerate the flour and evenly distribute the baking powder and salt throughout the mixture.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; some lumps are okay.
- Once the batter is ready, lightly grease the waffle iron with cooking spray or a small amount of oil to prevent sticking.
- Pour an appropriate amount of the batter onto the preheated waffle iron, following the manufacturer's guidelines for the correct amount. Close the lid and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the waffles are golden brown and crisp.
- Carefully remove the waffles from the iron using a fork or tongs. Place them on a wire rack to cool slightly while you repeat the process with the remaining batter.
- Serve the Hint of Honey Zucchini Bread Waffles warm, drizzled with additional honey or topped with your favorite fruits, nuts, or yogurt for added flavor and texture.
Tips
- Always squeeze excess moisture from the grated zucchini using a clean kitchen towel to prevent soggy waffles.
- Don't overmix the batter - lumpy batter is your friend for light and fluffy waffles!
- For extra crispiness, let the waffle iron heat up completely before adding batter.
- If you want to make the batter ahead of time, it can rest in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before cooking.
- Experiment with toppings like Greek yogurt, fresh berries, or a drizzle of extra honey to customize your waffles.
- Use a non-stick waffle iron or generously grease your iron to prevent sticking.
- If you have leftover waffles, they freeze beautifully - just reheat in a toaster for a quick breakfast later!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 45mg
