Best 3 Squash Waffles Recipes

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Squash waffles are a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy squash. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and can be made with a variety of different squashes, such as butternut squash, acorn squash, or zucchini. If you are looking for a way to use up leftover squash, squash waffles are a great option. They are also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. With their crispy exterior and fluffy interior, they are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SQUASH WAFFLES



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Mashed acorn squash provides the moistness in these soft golden waffles from Sue Gronholz of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. "They are a good way to sneak veggies into to your family's meals without them noticing. Our kids love them, so I always make a double batch," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 15m

Yield 10 waffles.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 eggs
1-1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup mashed cooked acorn squash
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Maple syrup

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. combine the eggs, milk, squash and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until combined. Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown. Serve with syrup.

Nutrition Facts :

FALL SQUASH WAFFLES



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These waffles are dense and delicious! Perfect for a fall morning. You can substitute any squash. These are also a perfect way to get your kids to eat veggies! Serve with cinnamon cream syrup (recipe on this site).

Provided by SHANNONDANCE2

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Waffle Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
water to cover
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¾ cup brown sugar
1 cup milk
2 eggs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 serving cooking spray

Steps:

  • Place acorn squash, cut-side down, in a microwave-safe dish; add enough water to reach a 1-inch depth. Cook squash in microwave until tender, about 20 minutes; allow to cool until easily handled. Scoop meat out of squash and discard peel.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and cloves in a bowl. Blend squash meat, brown sugar, milk, eggs, and vegetable oil in a food processor until smooth; mix into flour mixture until batter is smooth.
  • Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions. Spray the inside of the waffle iron with cooking spray.
  • Pour 1/4 to 3/4 cup batter (depending on size of waffle iron) into waffle iron and cook according to manufacturer's instructions. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.3 calories, Carbohydrate 92.6 g, Cholesterol 97.9 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 706.9 mg, Sugar 32.4 g

SQUASH WAFFLES



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I had some left over squash from dinner last night but didn't want to throw it out. I found this recipe on line and am going to try it out tomorrow. Good way to hide veggies from the kiddies too...LOL. I'll tell them AFTER they eat them

Provided by franrobson

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 10 waffles

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup mashed cooked acorn squash
2 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
  • In another bowl, combine the eggs, milk, squash and butter.
  • Stir into the dry ingredients just until combined.
  • Bake in a preheated waffle iron until golden brown.
  • Serve with maple syrup over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.1, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 74.7, Sodium 288.6, Carbohydrate 26.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 5.2, Protein 5.8

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash. For waffles, you want a squash that is firm and has a low water content. Good options include butternut squash, acorn squash, and kabocha squash.
  • Cook the squash until it is tender. You can do this by roasting, steaming, or boiling the squash. Once the squash is cooked, mash it or puree it until it is smooth.
  • Add the squash to your waffle batter. The amount of squash you add will depend on the recipe you are using. A good starting point is to add 1 cup of mashed or pureed squash to 2 cups of waffle batter.
  • Cook the waffles according to the recipe instructions. Be sure to cook the waffles until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve the waffles with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include butter, syrup, fruit, and whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Squash waffles are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy squash. They are easy to make and can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With so many different recipes to choose from, there is sure to be a squash waffle recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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