Vegan Waffles

These vegan waffles are so light and fluffy, no one will guess they’re plant based! They’re easy to make with pantry ingredients.

Think plant based waffles are any sort of compromise? Think again. These vegan waffles are light, fluffy, and exactly what you want in a waffle. In fact, we should really just call them WAFFLES that just so happen to be plant based. Even better, the ingredients are simple: flour, sugar, oil, oat or almond milk, and spices: things you’ll likely already have on hand in your pantry. You’ve got to try these: whether you eat plant-based or not. And this strawberry sauce takes them over the top. (It also just happens to be plant based…!)

Ingredients for vegan waffles

The ingredients are so simple for these vegan waffles: you might already have them all on hand! Often vegan recipes like pancakes or banana bread call for a flax egg: it’s used to replace an egg as a binder. But for these waffles, we’ve conveniently engineered that out! No special ingredients: just normal pantry ingredients, here. This one’s a spin on our classic waffles that’s just as delicious. The ingredients you’ll need for vegan waffles are:

• Flour (a mix of all purpose and whole wheat, or just all purpose)
• Oat or almond milk
• Baking powder
• Sugar
• Neutral oil like vegetable or grapeseed
• Cinnamon
• Vanilla
• Salt

How to make vegan waffles: some tips!

Waffles are pretty straightforward: and same with vegan waffles! Here are a few tips:

• Use your favorite non-dairy milk. Oat milk is becoming easy to find and is a nice non-dairy milk option. But you can use any type you like: almond milk, soy milk, or coconut milk.
• Stir until the batter is mostly smooth. You don’t need to worry as much about over mixing as with pancakes.
• This recipe makes 4 standard waffles or 2 Belgian. Note this when you go to pour the batter in your waffle iron!

Regular waffles vs Belgian waffles (& which is better?)

What’s the difference between standard and Belgian waffles? Here’s the breakdown:

• Belgian waffles are twice as large as regular waffles: they’re thicker with a deeper grid pattern. Because they’re taller, they look more impressive and have a fluffier texture. If you’re eating Belgian waffles, remember that a serving size is ½ of the waffle.
• Standard waffles are thinner: about 1/2-inch thick. If you’re making a standard waffle, the serving size is one waffle.

You might have already guessed our preference here…Belgian waffles! Because they’re taller and fluffier, they look prettier and are more fun to eat. If you’re in the market for a waffle iron, here’s a Belgian waffle iron we recommend.

Toppings for vegan waffles

Once you’ve got those beautiful golden brown waffles…let’s move on to the toppings! Of course, they’re fabulous with just a bit of maple syrup. To make a filling breakfast, we like to top them with nut butter or fruit. Here are some waffle toppings we recommend:

• Strawberry sauce. Make them into strawberry waffles: the sauce takes only 5 minutes and tastes incredible. Or try this healthy strawberry puree.
• Peanut butter & jelly. Try PB with our strawberry jam (also vegan).
• Nut butter. Try our homemade nut butter, almond butter, or cashew butter.
• Whipped cream. This vegan whipped cream is ultra fluffy.
• Bananas, PB, & coconut. Try this toasted coconut for a treat.
• Blueberry sauce. This blueberry sauce is also incredible (and vegan).
• Strawberry banana. Strawberry sauce, sliced bananas & toasted almonds.

Storage instructions

Are you a waffle lover? Try making a double batch and then freezing your leftovers! There’s nothing better than opening the freezer for a quick breakfast. Here’s how to freeze waffles:

• Let them cool completely on a wire rack. This prevents the bottoms from steaming and getting soggy.
• Once they’ve cooled, stack the waffles in a freezer-safe baggie. They’ll keep for up to 3 months.
• To reheat waffles, pop them into the toaster and cook them on a low setting two or three times. Cooking them for longer on a lower heat warms the waffles all the way through without scorching the outside.

This vegan waffles recipe is…

Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, and dairy-free.

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More vegan breakfast ideas

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• Homemade Acai Bowl A frosty smoothie bowl of goodness.
• Vegan Blueberry Pancakes Fluffy, lightly sweet, and perfectly tangy.
• Best Oatmeal Recipe Truly the best! Vegan and gluten-free.
• Healthy Granola Recipe Maple pecan flavored: top with oat milk or almond milk!
• Easy Tofu Scramble A tasty savory breakfast that’s full of flavor.