Best Vegan Waffle Recipe
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This is the only vegan waffle recipe you’ll ever need! Made with simple ingredients, these waffles turn out crispy, fluffy, and great for meal prep.
Whether it’s a busy weekday or a cozy weekend brunch, you need a go-to waffle recipe.
Sure, pancakes are good, but waffles have tiny compartments to hold all the good stuff!
And that crispy exterior and fluffy center? It’s like having a treat for breakfast.
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Why You’ll Love This Vegan Waffles Recipe
- This vegan waffle recipe uses simple ingredients!
- These vegan waffles are easy to switch up with tasty add-ins or toppings.
- You can make these fluffy vegan waffles in advance for busy mornings.
Ingredients And Substitutions
Unsweetened almond milk – Feel free to use any unsweetened plant based milk of choice. Soy milk is a great option!
Apple cider vinegar – When combined with non-dairy milk, you’ll get a vegan “buttermilk” for deliciously fluffy waffles.
Ground flaxseed and water – For the flax egg, which is our binder for the ingredients in this eggless waffle recipe.
All-purpose flour – For gluten-free waffles, use measure for measure gluten-free flour.
Baking powder – Contributes to the light and airy texture of the plant based waffles.
Salt – To balance the sweetness of the vegan waffles.
Sugar – You can also use coconut sugar to lend sweetness to the vegan waffle batter.
Coconut oil – Helps give the waffles their coveted golden brown crispy exterior.
Vanilla extract – Adds complexity to this delicious breakfast staple.
Cooking spray – To lightly grease the waffle iron and prevent the waffle batter from sticking.
Topping suggestions:
Whipped cream, raspberries, blueberries, and maple syrup – Customize this vegan waffle recipe with your favorite toppings, like almond butter, chocolate syrup, strawberry conserve, or chopped walnuts.
Tips For Making This Recipe
Do Not Overmix Your Batter
Do not overmix your batter to avoid tough, chewy vegan waffles! Mix just until combined.
Know When the Waffle is Ready
The waffle is ready once your trusty waffle maker is no longer steaming. Until then, do not open the waffle maker, even if the indicator says it’s done.
Keep the Waffles Warm and Crispy
Do not stack the freshly cooked waffles until you’re ready to serve them! While you’re cooking the rest of the batter, you can keep the fluffy vegan waffles on a baking sheet in the oven at 200°F.
Vegan Fluffy Waffles Recipe FAQs
Can you make this vegan waffles recipe without oil?
Yes, you can omit the oil in the batter of these vegan fluffy waffles and replace it with unsweetened applesauce.
Why do my waffles split in half when I open the waffle maker?
If it’s undercooked, your plant based waffle will split in half when you open the waffle maker. Remember to only open the waffle maker once it stops steaming!
Should you sift flour for waffles?
Yes! Sifting the flour will make it easier to mix with the other ingredients. You’ll get a consistent batter that ensures light and fluffy eggless waffles.
Why do wet ingredients need to be room temperature?
The wet ingredients for this vegan waffle recipe should be room temperature, so it’ll be easier to mix the batter. You won’t risk overmixing the batter, which can lead to tough waffles instead of light, crispy ones.
How do you store leftover vegan waffles?
You can store your leftover waffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. For meal prep, freeze them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. To reheat them, just pop them in the toaster oven until crispy.
More Delicious Vegan Breakfast Recipes
- Banana Oat Breakfast Cookies
- Vegan Breakfast Sandwich
- Easy Healthy Vegan French Toast
- One Bowl Whole Wheat Vegan Pancakes
- Hummus Toast
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Vegan Waffle Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups almond milk
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 3 tbsp water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cooking spray
Topping suggestions:
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron.
- Combine the almond milk and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl and set aside for 5 minutes to make the vegan buttermilk.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the flaxseed and water. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
- Add the vegan buttermilk, flax egg, coconut oil, and vanilla extract to the flour mixture. Mix and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
- Spray the waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. Cook 1/2 cup of batter in the preheated waffle maker according to the waffle maker’s instructions.
- Repeat with the rest of the batter.
- Serve your vegan waffles with whipped cream, fresh berries, and maple syrup. Enjoy!
Notes
- Do not overmix your batter to avoid tough, chewy vegan waffles! Mix just until combined.
- The waffle is ready once your trusty waffle maker is no longer steaming. Until then, do not open the waffle maker, even if the indicator says it’s done.
- Do not stack the freshly cooked waffles until you’re ready to serve them! While you’re cooking the rest of the batter, you can keep the fluffy vegan waffles on a baking sheet in the oven at 200°F.
The waffles were delicious. And putting them in the oven for a bit was a pro tip. Made them crispy and yummy.
Can I use this same batter to make pancakes?