hash brown waffles

 

When I saw this I had to make it!  I knew it would be a big hit.  My 13-year old asked me if we could have these on Christmas morning.  Of course we can!

hash brown waffles (idea from Taste of Home)

8 eggs, divided

1 package refrigerated seasoned hash browns

1/4 cup green chilies

2 tablespoons dehydrated onion (or chop up an onion)

1 tablespoon oil

Whisk 2 eggs in a large bowl.  Stir in potatoes, onion, oil and chiles.  Pour 1/2 cup hash brown batter into a hot waffle iron. Cook 8-12 minutes.  Place each one in the oven to keep warm as they all cook. (Makes 6)

Fry 6 eggs.

Assemble by placing a waffle on a plate with an egg on top.  Top with sliced avocado, guacamole, chopped tomatoes, salsa, etc.  Go crazy- you can even add some cheese!

whole wheat bread

 

Our friends brought over some freshly baked, warm whole wheat bread this afternoon and it was such a treat.  Of course whole wheat is my favorite and this was my favorite recipe yet!  Jana grinds her own wheat which probably makes a difference but I want to give this recipe a try.  It's for 6 loaves but I plan to halve the recipe since I don't have 6 loaf pans.

whole wheat bread (my friend Jana)

9.5 cups whole wheat, ground (equivalent of 15 cups ground flour)

5 cups warm water

1 rounded tablespoon sugar

2 tablespoons yeast

1000-2000mg vitamin C crushed into powder (ascorbic acid)

2-2 1/2 tablespoons salt

2/3 cup olive oil

2/3 cup honey

Dissolve yeast and sugar in water until foamy (about 5 minutes).  Add salt, oil, vitamin C, and honey.  Add flour 1/2 cup at a time while bosch is running.  After flour is added completely, knead on full speed for 10 minutes.  Form into loaves (Jana does 6 loaves in 8x4 inch pans).  Place in greased loaf pans.  Let rise until double.  Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

whole wheat zucchini waffles

 

We love this recipe.  I love that they are full of zucchini but hidden behind the sweet flavor and aroma of cinnamon.

whole wheat zucchini waffles (gimmesomeoven.com) 

1 large zucchini, ends trimmed

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/3 cup sugar (I used 2 tablespoons)

1 1/2 cups milk

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat waffle maker to 400 degrees.

Grate the zucchini on the large holes of a box grater.

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and sugar.  Stir together.

In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs and vanilla.  Add the dry ingredients and beat until smooth.  Fold in the zucchini and mix well.

Spray the waffle maker with cooking spray.  Pour 1/2 cup batter into the  waffle maker and close the top.  Cook for 5 minutes or until the waffles are as crisp as you like.  Repeat with remaining batter.  Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

whole wheat zuchinni pancakes

 

These zucchini pancakes are AWESOME.  I love that they are whole wheat and I love that they contain zucchini, cinnamon and nutmeg.  Instead of syrup we put some light whipped cream and blueberries on top.  I kept pushing more blueberries than whipped cream. :) 

Note:  I reduced the sugar and omitted the fat.  Didn't need it at all.

zucchini pancakes (slightly adapted from two peas and their pod)

2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour

2 teaspsoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

3/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1 tablespoons brown sugar

2 cups buttermilk

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup grated zucchini

Mix dry ingredients together.  Mix wet ingredients together.

Combine wet and dry ingredients.  Fold in zucchini.

Cook pancakes as you normally would.  I used 1/4 cup batter per pancake.