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Green wire cooling rack with a bunch of spinach waffles stacked up with my hand holding one split into two halves over the waffles.

Get the recipe: 5-Star Fluffy Spinach Waffles for Baby, Toddlers & Kids

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If getting veggies into your kid feels like a full-time job, these Spinach Waffles are about to be your new best friend. They’re freezer-friendly, baby-led weaning approved, and packed with good stuff like spinach, applesauce, and whole wheat flour — aka a sneaky little win for everyone at the breakfast table.
Yield: 16 small waffles
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Author: Michele Olivier
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
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Ingredients 

  • 2 cups white whole wheat flour (see flour notes)
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted (or mild olive oil, veggie oil or melted coconut oil)
  • 1/4 cup applesauce, no sugar added
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup packed spinach

Instructions 

  • Preheat waffle iron to medium heat.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
  • In a blender, add in the eggs, milk, oil, applesauce, vanilla extract and spinach. Blend for 1 minute on medium speed or until the spinach is completely blended.
  • Add the spinach mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
  • Pour waffle mixture onto waffle iron in 1/4 cup increments and bake according to waffle makers instructions.
  • Serve or store in an air-tight container in the fridge or freezer.

Notes

Age: 6+ months
Notes on Flour: you can use all-purpose, white whole wheat or whole wheat flour in any combination that you prefer, I will usually use a combo of 1 cup all-purpose and 1 cup whole wheat or 2 cups white wheat flour. You can also make these gluten-free using a gluten-free flour mix (this is our favorite). If using whole wheat flour, you may need to add in extra milk to thin it out as whole wheat flour is extra absorbent.
Notes on Milk: if your batter is too thick, add in up to 1 more cup of milk. Depending on which flour you use, you may need more milk. 
 
 
Serving: 1small waffle, Calories: 94kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 3.1g, Fat: 4.2g, Saturated Fat: 0.7g, Cholesterol: 24mg, Sodium: 50mg, Potassium: 177mg, Fiber: 1.7g, Sugar: 1.3g, Calcium: 57mg, Iron: 1mg

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