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Carrot Waffles

These carrot waffles offer a unique twist on a classic breakfast, blending shredded carrots into a lightly spiced waffle batter. The addition of cinnamon, crunchy walnuts, and coconut flakes makes for a deliciously savory and sweet start to the day.

Ingredients (for 4 servings):

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• ¼ cup coconut flakes
• 1 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
• 2 eggs
• 3 tbsp melted butter (or coconut oil)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and sugar.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until combined. Fold in the shredded carrots, walnuts, and coconut flakes.
5. Lightly grease the waffle iron and pour the batter in, cooking according to your waffle iron's settings (usually 4-5 min.).
6. Serve warm, drizzled with maple syrup or your favorite toppings.