Who said waffles had to be sweet? These Savory Zucchini Waffles are made with oats, shredded zucchini, and cheddar cheese for a healthy, savory breakfast. Top them with fresh tomatoes, sour cream, sauteed veggies or a perfectly poached egg and you’ve got yourself a super delicious start to the day.
I love a good, sweet breakfast waffle, but this savory version is right up my alley! I definitely lean towards savory breakfasts.
These Savory Zucchini Waffles are the perfect way to start the day. They are loaded with zucchini, cheddar cheese, and oats. Enjoy them as they are or top with butter, sour cream, veggies or an egg for a nutritious breakfast that will fuel your day.
Did I mention they are healthy too? Not only do you not need to douse them in sugary syrup, but the recipe is made with wholesome ingredients you can feel good about eating. Oats, loads of zucchini, and coconut oil are among the ingredients. It all comes together to make something delicious to start the morning off right!
Cheddar cheese makes these cheesy and full of flavor but you can easily omit this if you wish to keep this recipe dairy-free.
Why we love this recipe
- It’s delicious! This dish is delightfully cheesy and delicious.
- These waffles are made with wholesome ingredients like oats, zucchini, eggs, and coconut oil.
- You can easily change things up to suit your own tastes or ingredients you have on hand. Swap in a different cheese or throw in some herbs, for example.
- Since they are made with oats, these can be made gluten-free (just be sure to use certified gluten-free oats).
Ingredients in Savory Zucchini Waffles
- Oats: Be sure to use gluten free oats for a gluten free waffle. Quick cooking oats or rolled oats work for this recipe.
- Baking powder: Leavener.
- Salt: Enhances the flavor.
- Eggs
- Milk: Any kind of milk.
- Coconut oil: You can also use melted butter in place of the coconut oil, if you prefer.
- Zucchini: Shredded and water squeezed out.
- Cheddar cheese: Adds delicious cheesy flavor. You can substitute a different cheese, if you prefer like Gruyere, Parmesan cheese, etc.
**Note: Ingredient quantities and full instructions are in the recipe card at the end of this post.**
How to Make Savory Zucchini Waffles
- Blend batter. Place oats, baking powder, salt, eggs. milk and coconut oil in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Stir in zucchini and cheese. Transfer the batter to a mixing bowl and stir in the zucchini and cheddar cheese until everything is combined. Let the batter sit for 10 minutes.
- Cook waffles. Heat waffle iron on medium heat and pour batter into the center of the iron (as much batter as your waffle iron requires). [Note: Read your waffle maker manual to see the recommendations for batter quantity and cook times.] Close lid and cook for approximately 5 minutes or as long as your waffle maker requires.
- Top and serve! Top with a fried egg, a dollop of sour cream, a pat of butter, or veggies. Alternatively, enjoy them just as they are!
Storing and reheating waffles
This recipe makes several waffles (about 12 small waffles or six large ones) so I always have plenty of leftover waffles.
To store leftover waffles, allow them to cool completely and then transfer them to an airtight container and store them in the fridge. If I want to store them for more then a couple of days, I recommend freezing the waffles instead (see below).
To reheat the waffles, I like to warm them in a toaster on low heat. Alternatively, you can heat them in the oven at 375F until heated through.
Freezing waffles
To freeze waffles, simply transfer cooled waffles to a freezer safe bag with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking and store them in the freezer. They will keep for a few months if stored this way.
I hope you enjoy these cheesy zucchini waffles! Enjoy them as they are or top them with your favorite topping like sour cream. We love these topped with a fried or poached egg, fresh tomatoes, and lots of herbs. So tasty and such a good way to start the day off right.
Looking for more waffle recipes? You may also like:
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Healthy Dark Chocolate Waffles
Pumpkin Spice Waffles
Healthy Sweet Potato Waffles
Banana Nut Waffles
Savory Zucchini Waffles
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups oats (be sure to use gluten free oats for a gluten free waffle)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup coconut oil or melted butter
- 1 cup zucchini shredded and water squeezed out
- 1/3 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Place oats, baking powder, salt, eggs. milk and coconut oil in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Transfer the batter to a mixing bowl and stir in the zucchini and cheddar cheese until everything is combined. Let the batter sit for 10 minutes.
- Heat waffle iron on medium heat and pour batter into the center of the iron (as much batter as your waffle iron requires). [Note: Read your waffle maker manual to see the recommendations for batter quantity and cook times.] Close lid and cook for approximately 5 minutes or as long as your waffle maker requires.
Notes
Note: Metric ingredient measurements are provided as a courtesy using a third-party calculator and are rounded to the nearest unit. The recipes provided on this site have not been tested with metric measurements and their accuracy cannot be verified.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is based on third-party calculations and is an estimate only. Accurate nutritional facts will vary based on the particular brands used, portion sizes, measurement accuracy and more.
My one year old loves these!
I add carrots and flax seeds for some bonus nutrients lol
I put ricotta on top to serve
Really happy to have an unsweetened favorite