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Zucchini-Carrot Waffles with Spicy Maple Syrup

My zucchini-carrot waffles (with or without the spicy, drippy maple syrup) is a recipe you will love a whole brunch! 
Yield: 10 Waffles
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients
 

Waffles

  • 3 cups grated carrots*
  • 3 cups grated zucchini, skin on*
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • ¼ cup minced herbs of choice, dill, basil, thyme, tarragon, parsley, etc
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • ¾ cup whole wheat flour**
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Spicy Maple Syrup

  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 2-4 teaspoons sriracha
Ingredient Details to Know
*Use the largest hole of a box grater. Measure 3 cups grated zucchini prior to draining after draining it will be less.
**May swap in oat flour all-purpose flour, gluten-free all-purpose flour, or chickpea flour. This does not work with almond flour.

Instructions
 

  • Drain the grated zucchini with paper towels to remove as much moisture as possible.
  • Add drained zucchini to a large mixing bowl and combine with grated carrots, beaten eggs, herbs, flour and seasoning until well blended.
  • Heat the waffle iron and mist with nonstick oil spray. Once heated, add a heaping ¼ cup batter to each waffle compartment, close lid and cook for about 15 minutes. Because it’s a veggie-based batter, it’ll take longer than traditional flour waffles.
  • When the waffles are ready, use a fork or bamboo skewer to carefully loosen the edges and lift them out of each compartment. Serve immediately or place them on a baking sheet in a low oven to keep warm until your batches are complete and you’re ready to eat.
  • Serve with a dollop of yogurt or drizzle of maple syrup on top. If you’re a fellow spice lover, try mixing a squirt of sriracha sauce with maple syrup for a fiery kick! Yum!

Notes

Nutrition provided per waffle. Add 20 calories per teaspoon spicy maple syrup.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 70Carbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gTotal Fat: 1.5g— Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g— Saturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 273mgFiber: 2gTotal Sugar: 3g— Natural Sugar: 3g— Added Sugar: 0gVitamin C: 9mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.