Description
Broccoli Cheese Waffles are a fun, nutritious, and picky-eater-approved meal for kids. Packed with veggies, melty cheese, and wholesome ingredients, these green waffles are crispy, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast, lunch, or snacks. Ideal for parents looking for healthy toddler meals that taste amazing and freeze beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets (lightly steamed or blanched)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup flour (all-purpose or whole wheat)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the broccoli: Steam or blanch broccoli until tender but bright green. Drain and finely chop or pulse in a food processor.
- Mix ingredients: In a bowl, whisk eggs, then add chopped broccoli, cheese, flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Preheat the waffle maker: Heat your waffle iron according to manufacturer instructions and grease lightly if needed.
- Cook: Spoon batter into the waffle maker, spread evenly, and cook for 4-5 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Remove waffles and cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature for toddlers.
Notes
- For picky eaters: Call them “green waffles” or “cheesy bites” instead of broccoli waffles.
- Freezer-friendly: Freeze cooked waffles on a tray, then store in bags for up to 2 months.
- Reheat: Toast directly from frozen for a quick meal.
- Variations: Add grated carrots or zucchini for extra veggies, or use mozzarella for a milder flavor.
- Gluten-free: Substitute almond or gluten-free flour.
- Dairy-free: Use dairy-free cheese and a flax egg substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Toddler Meals
- Method: Waffle Maker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 105mg