Description
These Cheesy Zucchini Waffles are an easy, toddler-friendly recipe that cleverly hides veggies in a delicious, cheesy waffle form. Perfect for breakfast or snacks, they are soft on the inside with lightly crisp edges, making them an excellent way to introduce zucchini to young kids.
Ingredients
Scale
Waffle Batter
- 1 cup zucchini, grated
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Grate Zucchini: Grate your zucchini using a fine grater. If the zucchini is very watery, gently press or squeeze out some of the excess moisture using a clean towel or paper towels to avoid soggy waffles.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the grated zucchini, egg, milk, mozzarella cheese, flour, and baking powder. Mix the ingredients until well blended into a uniform batter.
- Preheat Waffle Maker: Preheat your mini waffle maker until ready for cooking.
- Cook Waffles: Spoon a few tablespoons of batter into the center of the waffle maker and close the lid. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes or until the waffles turn golden and crisp on the outside.
- Repeat and Serve: Carefully remove the cooked waffles and repeat with the remaining batter. Let the waffles cool slightly before serving to toddlers to ensure they are not too hot.
Notes
- Be sure to squeeze out the grated zucchini using a clean towel or paper towels to avoid soggy waffles.
- This recipe typically makes about 3 to 4 mini waffles, depending on your waffle maker size.
- These waffles are soft and cheesy on the inside with lightly crisp edges, ideal for toddlers.
- Serve plain, with a kid-friendly dip such as marinara sauce, or alongside fresh fruit for a well-rounded meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cheesy zucchini waffles, toddler recipe, hidden veggies, easy breakfast, kid-friendly waffles
