Carrot Cake Waffles

Carrot Cake Waffles are a tasty change from regular waffles. They have grated carrots, warm spices, and extras like walnuts and raisins that you can choose to add. Great for a special brunch or breakfast

Ingredients:

• 1 cup grated carrots
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional
• 1/2 cup raisins optional
• Maple syrup and cream cheese frosting for serving

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine grated carrots, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt

In another bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined

Do not overmix

Fold in the chopped walnuts and raisins if using

Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it with cooking spray or oil

Pour the carrot cake waffle batter onto the hot waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturers instructions, usually for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy

Serve the carrot cake waffles warm with a drizzle of maple syrup and a dollop of cream cheese frosting, if desired

Enjoy your homemade carrot cake waffles