Cheesy Carrot Waffles for Kids – Quick Breakfast Ideas Everyone Loves
We all want breakfast to be quick, tasty, and just a tad sneaky (hello, hidden veggies). These cheesy carrot waffles hit that sweet spot between healthy and satisfying, and they’re ready faster than a toddler meltdown. Packed with shredded carrots and gooey cheese, they’re crisp on the outside, tender in the middle, and so good you might find yourself eating them straight from the waffle iron.
I made these on a groggy Monday morning when we were out of cereal (again), and my 5-year-old declared them 'like pizza but for breakfast'—which, honestly, sold me immediately. Plus, it’s a clever way to use up that bag of carrots lingering in your fridge.
Whether you top them with yogurt, dip them in marinara, or eat them plain while standing at the kitchen counter (guilty), they’re a crowd-pleaser. If you’ve been hunting for quick breakfast ideas that even picky eaters won’t fuss about, this one’s a keeper.
Servings: 4 waffles
Ingredients
- 1½ cups grated carrots (about 2 large)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Butter or oil for greasing waffle iron
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron. Give it a quick grease with oil or butter.
- In a big bowl, toss in grated carrots, eggs, cheese, flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix everything well until it’s evenly combined. Don’t worry if it looks a little messy—it’s supposed to.
- Scoop the mixture into your hot waffle iron and close the lid. Cook for 5–7 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Carefully remove and repeat with the rest of the batter. Eat while warm (and maybe hide one for yourself).