HEALTHY WAFFLES WITH OATS AND ZUCCHINI

HEALTHY WAFFLES WITH OATS AND ZUCCHINI Jane Day
Jane Day is co-author with Dr. John Day of "The Longevity Plan," documenting their journey to China's Longevity Village. "Preparing food for guests has always been a stressful thing - feeling inadequate and fearing that the dishes wouldn't turn out. Posting recipes has been an exercise in the ultimate confrontation of this fear. Gratefully, the joy in figuring out how to make favorite dishes with healthier ingredients now exceeds the fear and I take courage in the idea that maybe I can help someone else do the same."

These healthy waffles are packed with protein, fiber, vegetables, and have no flour.

I love experimenting with ways to make my favorite foods healthier. I usually experiment with the ingredients on hand, and it almost always turns out delicious.

Knowing that it is helpful to have quantities when sharing waffle recipes, I measured as I went last night so that I can share with you the following recipe.

Just know that if you are not exact on measurements or even some of the ingredients, your waffles are still likely to turn out great.

Here are my family’s responses to these waffles.

Kids:

“These are really really good – maybe the best I’ve had.”

“Will you get me a fork? I want to have more of these.”

“Perfect smell. Tell them all your children liked them. Call them yummy waffles for the tummy.”

John:

“These have no flour? And they have vegetables? Yes, these taste great.”

HEALTHY WAFFLES WITH OATS AND ZUCCHINI

These healthy waffles are packed with protein, fiber, vegetables, and have no flour.
I love experimenting with ways to make my favorite foods healthier. I usually experiment with the ingredients on hand, and it almost always turns out delicious.
Knowing that it is helpful to have quantities when sharing waffle recipes, I measured as I went last night so that I can share with you the following recipe.
Just know that if you are not exact on measurements or even some of the ingredients, your waffles are still likely to turn out great.
Here are my family’s responses to these waffles.
Kids:
“These are really really good – maybe the best I’ve had.”
“Will you get me a fork? I want to have more of these.”
“Perfect smell. Tell them all your children liked them. Call them yummy waffles for the tummy.”
John:
“These have no flour? And they have vegetables? Yes, these taste great.”
In blender first to last, (organic ingredients when possible):
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups milk (almond preferred, soy or cow)
  • 1 medium zucchini (about 7-8 inches long. I do unpeeled which can yield an ever so slightly green waffle, or you can do peeled, if preferred)
  • 1/4 cup nuts or nut butter (almonds or walnuts seem best)
  • 1 tbl hemp, chia or flax seeds (or more)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking powder or baking soda
  • 4-5 cups thick rolled oats (Not instant, ideally gluten free. Stir in oats or barely blend–do not over blend the oats. )

Notes

Top with favorite fruit.
Sometimes I add a banana to the batter.
Sometimes I turn this batter into muffins.  I may add a couple of bananas, cinnamon, a little stevia, more baking soda/powder, and sprinkle chopped pecans on top. Bake at around 350-425 and bake 15-30 min or so, depending on temp and size, until golden brown.
Please let us know how you like these waffles, and share your healthy waffle recipes with us!  We love waffles!

October 10th, 2014

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10 Comments

  1. I totally missed the blender instructions at the top of the page, lol! Thankfully I found them after I stirred everything together. Mine needed more liquid. But wow, they are delicious. Thank you for the recipe!

  2. Since zucchini comes in all sizes, please put the measurement of this ingredient in cups. Thanks

    • Hi Edna,

      We sure appreciate you. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.
      Our whole family is grateful for you. With love, Jane

  4. Jane
    We are so excited to have your waffle recipe! Hanks for creating this and inspiring our family to create Nd enjoy healthier foods. I was thinking about living beyond limits today as I read the newsletter. It is so important to allow yourself to grow and to learn in every circumstance. You have inspired us to do that. John and Annie are creating a health community to support kids recovering from TBIs. They have partnered with Snowbird adaptive sports and are reaching out to kids that have had this experience to help them play again.

    • Dear Kathy, What a wonderful example John and Annie are in creating a healthy community for these kids. We are grateful for your family and for all of the positive energy you bring into the lives of so many. You inspire and teach us how to live well. With love, Jane

    • Hi Kathy,

      Special thanks to you and your family for reading our newsletter! You are special to us!

      It is so great to hear about the wonderful things Annie is doing to help others with the same condition!

      All the best,

      John

  5. Jane, thanks so much for the great recipes. We loved the oatmeal waffles. I’ve made several variations of the oatmeal bars and they are really yummy. Again, I want to thank you and Dr. Day for this successful program. Steve has maintained his 42 pound loss since this summer. I’ve lost almost 70 and still counting. We’ve loved the journey. It has never been about, “How fast can I loose this”, but enjoying our new active life, and the pounds just come off when they’re ready. Thanks so much!

    • Hi Bonnie and Steve, I am so glad you like the Oatmeal Bars and that you guys are doing well! You are an important part of our journey. We are so grateful for you guys. We miss you and look forward to seeing you again soon. With Love, Jane