Why You’ll Love These Waffles

You know that feeling when you’ve missed a delicious dish, and you finally get to enjoy it again? That’s how I felt when I finally decided to buy a waffle maker after years of hesitation. I was always wary of the non-stick coatings typically found on waffle makers, but I found a fantastic eco-friendly version that uses a natural ceramic coating, making it much safer for my family.

With this new gadget making its way into our kitchen, my family can’t get enough of waffles! From blueberry to pumpkin and even chocolate chip varieties, we’ve fallen in love with this breakfast treat. But with summer approaching and zucchini season in full swing, I started craving a savory twist, leading to these delicious Zucchini Lemon Waffles!

They are perfect for breakfast topped with grass-fed butter and organic maple syrup, or try them for lunch as a tasty “sandwich bread.” The options are endless!

Zucchini Lemon Waffles

Ingredients

• 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 small zucchinis)
• Zest of 1 organic lemon
• ¼ cup melted grass-fed butter, ghee, or healthy fat of your choice
• 1 cup Otto’s cassava flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon Celtic sea salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons organic maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup raw, organic or grass-fed milk
• 2 pastured or organic eggs

Instructions

1. Start by removing the ends of the zucchini and finely grating it. Set aside.
2. Transfer the grated zucchini to a clean dish towel or a fine mesh sieve and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. This step is crucial to achieving the perfect texture for your waffles.
3. Using a microplane, zest the lemon and set the zest aside.
4. Melt the butter and, once melted, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cassava flour, baking soda, and sea salt. Mix well, then add in all the remaining ingredients.
   Use a handheld mixer on low speed to blend everything together until smooth and fully combined. Alternatively, you can blend all the ingredients in a blender just until mixed.
6. Preheat your waffle iron as per the manufacturer’s instructions.
7. Once heated, pour about ¼ to ½ cup of the batter onto the hot waffle iron (the amount will depend on the size of your waffle maker). Cook according to your waffle maker’s instructions. If your waffle maker requires greasing, be sure to do so beforehand.
8. Usually, cooking takes about 5 minutes for crispier outside edges.
9. Serve the waffles warm. They are delicious topped with healthy fats like grass-fed butter or ghee and drizzled with organic maple syrup.

Storage Tips

Allow any leftover waffles to cool completely and store them in an airtight container. They can be kept in the fridge for a few days or frozen for longer storage. When you’re craving waffles again, you can reheat them in the oven or back in the waffle iron for that fresh-cooked taste.

Nutrition Information

Based on 6 servings

• Calories: 246
• Total Fat: 13g
• Saturated Fat: 7g
• Cholesterol: 91mg
• Sodium: 309mg
• Carbohydrates: 28g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 7g
• Protein: 5g

This nutritional information is a general estimate and may vary based on exact ingredients and brands used.