Banana Oatmeal Blueberry Zucchini Waffles
These Banana Oatmeal Blueberry Zucchini Waffles are soft, hearty, and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas. Made with rolled oats, fresh blueberries, and grated zucchini, this healthy waffle recipe is perfect for meal prep, freezer-friendly breakfasts, and kid-approved mornings. A wholesome, veggie-packed breakfast that tastes indulgent but is full of nourishing ingredients.
Ingredients
- Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats old-fashioned
- 1 cup whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
- 1 medium zucchini grated (about 1 cup packed, excess moisture squeezed out)
- 1 ripe banana mashed
- ¾ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk dairy or plant-based
- Flavor & Leavening:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
- Pantry Staples:
- Nonstick spray for waffle iron
- Extra maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Waffle Iron:
- Heat waffle iron and lightly grease with nonstick spray.
- Prepare Oats (Optional):
- For a smoother texture, pulse rolled oats in a blender to create coarse oat flour.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, oats (or oat flour), baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, mashed banana, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted oil.
- Combine Batter:
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in grated zucchini and blueberries. Do not overmix.
- Cook Waffles:
- Scoop batter into waffle iron.
- Cook for 3–5 minutes or according to manufacturer instructions, until golden brown and crisp.
- Cool & Serve:
- Transfer waffles to a wire rack to keep crisp.
- Serve warm with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or yogurt.
Notes
- Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini to prevent soggy waffles.
- Do not overmix batter to keep waffles light and fluffy.
- Place cooked waffles on a wire rack instead of stacking to maintain crispness.
- Store in refrigerator up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Reheat in toaster for best texture.