Zucchini Waffles

 Unusual waffles from Gimme Some Oven

            
1 large zucchini, ends trimmed
1-1/2 cups white whole wheat flour (or all-purpose unbleached flour)
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/3 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups milk 
2 large eggs
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

• Preheat waffle maker to 400°F.

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

• Use a strainer or dishtowel to then squeeze some of the moisture out of the zucchini, then set aside.

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

• In another large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.

• Add the dry ingredients and beat until smooth. 

• Fold in the zucchini and mix well.

• Spray the waffle maker with cooking spray  

• Spread half of the batter evenly over the bottom of the waffle maker and close the top. 

• Cook for 5 minutes, or until the waffles are as crisp as you like them.  Repeat with remaining batter.

• Serve hot, topped with butter and maple syrup.