Always eager to sneak vegetables into the diet of my picky eaters, I discovered that summer squash, also known as yellow squash, does quite well in waffles. With ricotta cheese for some extra protein and almond extract to brighten the flavor, these Summer Squash Waffles are great!
I have an aversion to frozen breakfast items from the grocery store and these freeze really well. Simply pop them into the toaster to re-heat, unless you have a picky eater who likes a softer waffle, and then the microwave works just as well.
Play around with toppings, too. Fresh pineapple diced very small with some butter melted with honey drizzled on top is amazing.
Also try Green Applesauce Waffles or Pumpkin Carrot Waffles for more delicious sneaky vegetables.
Summer Squash Waffles
July 6, 2020
: About 6 full waffles
: 10 min
: 35 min
: 45 min
: Easy
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 1/4 c milk
- 6 T melted butter, divided
- 1 t almond extract
- 1 1/2 t baking powder
- 1/2 t baking soda
- 1/2 t salt
- 3/4 c white whole wheat flour
- 1 3/4 c all purpose flour
- 1 c finely grated yellow squash, about 1 medium
Directions
- Step 1 Whisk together the eggs, sugar, and ricotta cheese.
- Step 2 Add the milk, 4 T melted butter and almond extract and whisk to incorporate.
- Step 3 Sprinkle on the baking powder, baking soda and salt and whisk to incorporate.
- Step 4 Add the flours and stir with a spatula to incorporate about halfway, then add the squash and finish folding in, just until the batter is moist. Try not to overwork the batter.
- Step 5 Heat the waffle maker.
- Step 6 Melt the remaining 2T butter in a small dish and using a silicone or other basting brush, carefully brush a small amount onto the hot waffle iron.
- Step 7 Add about 3/4 cup of waffle batter, depending on the size of your waffle maker, close and rotate.
- Step 8 Cook for about 2 1/2 minutes, depending on your waffle maker’s heat and settings.
- Step 9 Place finished waffles on a cooling rack.
- Step 10 Repeat the process of brushing butter, adding batter and cooking until all batter is used up.
- Step 11 Serve while quite warm.
- Step 12 OR: Once waffles have cooled completely, carefully cut into quarters and place in freezer bags between sheets of parchment paper and freeze.
- Step 13 To thaw, use a toaster.
