Protein-Packed Cheesy Zucchini Cornbread Waffles

We have always been a pancake family. The kids love them, and so do I because there are so many variations that I can do with them! Recently, waffles were introduced to the kids. They looked at me like I had robbed them of their youth! Since we have always had pancakes, it never occured to me to have waffles ... plus, I didn't have a waffle maker.

Now that my kids were waffle addicts, a waffle maker was amazingly gifted to me and everything in the universe was right. We were having waffles on one of the pancake days and the kids were more than happy (except for one kid ... there always has to be one). Then another lightning bolt came down on the kids ... "breakfast for dinner".

"Is that true mom, can we really have breakfast for dinner?!?!"

But, this is where I draw the line a burst a bubble in their little lives. We were going to have waffles, but no syrup. I can't believe how much complaining I heard! Sorry kids, but your mom doesn't have a sweet tooth. I like salt and cheese!

Once the waffles were all done, their tune quickly changed and everyone loved them (again, except for one kid ... there always has to be one)! Breakfast for dinner is now happens quite often around here, one of these days I may give in and give them their chocolate chip waffles with syrup for dinner ...maybe!

You can easily make these totally vegan, dairy-free or mix and match according to what you like!

Protein-Packed Cheesy Zucchini Cornbread Waffles

Made 6 waffles

1/4 c organic refined coconut oil
3 eggs (or egg replacer)
2 c almond milk or milk of your choice
1 c shredded cheese (I used almond cheese)
1 c shredded zucchini, squeezed
2 c whole wheat flour
1 c toasted walnut crumbs
3/4 c fine cornmeal
1/4 c hemp seeds
1/4 c nutritional yeast (optional)
4 t baking powder
1.5 t salt

In a bowl, whisk together coconut oil, eggs and milk.

Add in remaining ingredients and mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.

Spray your waffle maker and add batter according to your waffle maker's instructions.

I topped mine with a little extra cheese right before serving, so it slightly melted.