Buttermilk Zucchini Bread Belgian Waffles

5.0
1 Rating

lapadia

Buttermilk Zucchini Bread Belgian Waffles
Serves
about 6 Belgian waffles

The summer’s great zucchini harvest means it is time for baking and creating in the kitchen. I always make zucchini bread, and who doesn’t, but after reading a zucchini buttermilk waffle recipe online (below) I just had to create some of my own:
http://www.cookingmamas.com/buttermilk-zucchini-waffles.html

And so I embarked on a mission to make Belgian style waffles using my usual zucchini bread spices, garden fresh grated carrots and finely crushed walnuts. I also added Non-Diastatic Malt powder (totally optional) because it adds color and an additional sweet flavor; I buy it from King Arthur.

Belgian waffles, known for their thickness, are light and airy on the inside and crisp on the outside, delicious; if you like zucchini bread you will like these waffles.

Batter Note: I made 6 waffles with this recipe; the batter is fluffy and thick, a bit on the sticky side, but that was fine with me, it did not disappoint.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup grated zucchini
  • 1/2 cup grated carrot
  • 2 cups unbleached all purpose flour or a mix of white whole wheat and AP
  • 1 tablespoon wheat germ
  • 1 teaspoon malt powder - optional
  • 3 heaping tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 c. buttermilk
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter – melted and cooled to room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon walnut oil (optional)

Featured Video

Directions

  • Step 1

    Grate the zucchini and carrots using the large holes of a box grater, set aside until needed.

  • Step 2

    In a large sized bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until light and foamy. Add the cooled butter, vanilla, buttermilk, and if using – walnut oil. Whisk until combined.

  • Step 3

    In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, finely chopped walnuts, wheat germ, malt powder, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and salt.

  • Step 4

    Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients; whisk until just incorporated.

  • Step 5

    Fold in the zucchini/carrot mixture until smooth.

  • Step 6

    Spray the waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. Place some batter onto the hot waffle iron and cook according to manufacturer's instructions.

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience.

When you visit our website, we collect and use personal information about you using cookies. You may opt out of selling, sharing, or disclosure of personal data for targeted advertising (called "Do Not Sell or Share" in California) by enabling the Global Privacy Control on a compatible browser. See our Privacy Policy for further information.