HEALTHY WAFFLES WITH OATS AND ZUCCHINI
Jane DayJane 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." |
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):
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!
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