Made By Emily
Breakfast
Savory Zucchini and Carrot Waffles with Herb Yogurt
Recipe Summary
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: American / Contemporary
Course: Breakfast or Brunch
Calories: 220 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini (about 7–8 oz / 200–225 g), grated
- 1 medium carrot (about 5 oz / 140 g), grated
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (90 g) oat flour
- 1/2 cup (56 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) milk
- 1/2 cup (120 g) plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Butter or oil for greasing the waffle maker
Instructions
- Grate the zucchini and carrot using the large holes of a box grater or food processor. Place the zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible to avoid soggy waffles.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and baking powder until smooth. Add the oat flour, mixing until fully combined.
- Fold in the grated carrot, squeezed zucchini, shredded cheddar, and a pinch of salt and pepper. The batter should be thick but still spoonable—if it’s too dry, add a splash more milk.
- Preheat your waffle maker and lightly grease it with butter or oil to prevent sticking.
- Spoon enough batter onto the waffle plates to cover them without overflowing, then close and cook for 4–6 minutes, or until the waffles are firm, crisp, and deeply golden brown. Cooking time may vary based on your waffle maker.
- While waffles cook, stir the chopped dill into the plain yogurt and season with a little salt.
- Keep finished waffles warm in a low oven while cooking the rest. Serve the waffles hot, topped or dipped in the dill yogurt sauce for a fresh finish.
As a great complementary recipe for using zucchini in a comforting baked dish, you might want to try this garden zucchini bake with cottage cheese and garlic yogurt sauce. It’s another delicious way to enjoy seasonal veggies with a creamy, tangy touch.
Recipe Notes
- Don’t skip squeezing the zucchini dry—it prevents excess water from making the waffles soggy or limp.
- If your batter feels too thick, a little extra milk thins it out nicely without losing structure.
- Use freshly shredded cheese rather than pre-shredded for better melting and flavor.
- Preheat the waffle iron fully; a hot iron helps form a crisp crust quickly.
- Keep cooked waffles warm on a baking sheet in a low oven (about 200°F / 95°C) until serving.
Nutrition Estimate
Per serving (makes about 4 waffles):
Calories: 220
Protein: 11 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fat: 11 g