Broccoli Cheese Waffles
Servings: mini waffles
Made with shredded cheddar cheese, fresh broccoli florets, and almond flour, these naturally gluten-free broccoli and cheese waffles are a savory, veggie-infused breakfast or side! The cheese makes the flavor of the broccoli less noticeable, making them suitable even for picky eaters. They're a fun twist on regular waffles the whole family will enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup finely diced broccoli florets
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup blanched almond flour
- 1 tablespoon finely diced green onion (optional)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a small skillet until it shimmers, then add the broccoli. Cook until fork tender, about 5-6 minutes. You may wish to add a few tablespoons of water to steam cook in the pan. Remove from heat. Transfer to a cutting board and chop up more finely, if desired.
- Preheat the waffle maker. In a bowl whisk together eggs, cheese, almond flour, green onion, baking powder, and garlic powder, until everything is combined. Fold in the cooked broccoli.
- Spray waffle iron with a little bit of cooking spray, then spread about 3 heaping tablespoons of batter per waffle on the waffle maker. Cover and cook according to the instructions on the waffle maker, about 3-5 minutes, or until lightly browned and crispy.
- Carefully remove the waffles and place on a cooling rack. Serve as is with your favorite dip or top with mashed avocado, cream cheese, egg or make the waffles into a sandwich with your favorite fillings!
Notes
- I used a mini waffle maker and got 8 waffles. If you use a larger one, you may end up with a slightly different amount.
- To get just the top of the broccoli florets, try trimming them with kitchen scissors or cutting just the tops of the broccoli with a sharp knife.
- If making these waffles for babies, you can use a lower sodium cheese such as mozzarella cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 273mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 473IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 254mg | Iron: 1mg
