Cheesy Pizza Waffles

Recipe posted in: Breakfasts, Flex Meals & Snacks, Lunches & Dinners, Main Courses
Cheesy Pizza Waffles with vegetables and herbs

Breakfast and dinner unite in this creative take on waffles! If you love fluffy waffles and cheesy pizza, wait until you try the two together in this savory morning meal. Cheesy Pizza Waffles have the Italian flavor you crave and are a unique breakfast, brunch or lunch that will impress the whole family!

Waffles go savory in this hearty dish, which features mozzarella cheese, chopped veggies, Italian herbs and marinara sauce for dipping. They’re a healthy and creative twist on waffles, with extra fiber from whole wheat pastry flour, green peppers and mushrooms. Egg and mozzarella cheese add protein, while oregano and garlic powder provide some low-calorie flavor. Swap maple syrup for marinara sauce and you’ve got an easy, cheesy meal that can be enjoyed any time of the day!

How to Make Cheese Pizza Waffles

To make this recipe for pizza waffles, combine whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, oregano and garlic powder in a large mixing bowl. Stir in unsweetened almond milk and an egg, then fold in part skim shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped mushrooms and chopped green bell peppers.

Pour the batter into a well-greased waffle iron and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crispy. The recipe should make about two large waffles. If you have a mini waffle iron, it could make about three to four smaller waffles depending on the size. Serve your finished waffles with a side of warm marinara sauce for dipping.

Healthy Hacks

This recipe makes four 174-calorie servings. On the Nutrisystem program? Each serving counts as one SmartCarb, one PowerFuel and one Extra.

If you’re not a fan of mushrooms or bell peppers, feel free to swap in other non-starchy veggies that you enjoy. This recipe is super easy to customize and would also be delicious with chopped onions, tomatoes or fresh herbs like basil.

You can also add more spices or substitute your favorite seasonings into this dish. Love your pizza with red pepper flakes? Add a sprinkle to the batter  or enjoy them on top once the waffles are done cooking!

If you’d like to pump up the protein, add another PowerFuel such as low-sodium turkey pepperoni, shredded cooked chicken or some grated parmesan cheese. Other Extras and Free Foods can also be enjoyed atop these waffles, including classic pizza toppings like olives or sliced jalapenos.

More Tasty Waffle Ideas and Recipes

Start your morning with a nutritious and delicious breakfast! These waffle ideas and recipes can easily be incorporated into your Nutrisystem weight loss plan:

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Servings: 4 (recipe make 2 waffles; ½ waffle = 1 serving)

Calories per Serving: 174

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb, 1 PowerFuel and 1 Extra

Ingredients:

  • ¾ cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • ¾ tsp. baking powder
  • ½ tsp. oregano
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 egg
  • ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, part skim
  • ¼ cup chopped mushrooms
  • ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • ½ cup marinara sauce, low sodium

Directions:

  1. Add flour, baking powder, oregano and garlic powder to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Stir in the almond milk and egg.
  3. Fold in vegetables and cheese.
  4. Cook batter on a well-greased waffle iron until golden brown and crispy. Recipe should make about two large waffles.
  5. Serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
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