Looking for the Best Vegan Waffles that are crispy and fluffy? You don't have to look any further than this easy recipe that delivers delicious taste in just 25 minutes. Perfect for a quick breakfast or brunch at home.
Indulge in the heavenly taste of these crispy vegan waffles, with their fluffy interior and golden exterior. Made with simple ingredients, they're perfect for a quick breakfast or brunch any day of the week.
Craving more delicious Vegan Brunch Recipes? Try my Vegan Pancakes, Vegan French Toast, and Vegan Banana Bread. These delightful dishes will make your mornings brighter and more enjoyable!
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🌟 Why you'll love this recipe
- Easy to make: With just a few ingredients and 25-minute prep, enjoy scrumptious vegan waffles quickly!
- Fluffy and crispy: These waffles deliver the perfect texture combo - fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
- Customizable: Feel free to add your favorite toppings, like fresh fruit, nuts, or a drizzle of maple syrup, for a personalized touch.
- Crowd-pleaser: This recipe impresses vegans and non-vegans alike, ideal for gatherings and family breakfasts.
- Nutrient-rich: These waffles, made with flax seeds, offer the amazing health benefits of flaxseeds in a delicious breakfast option.
🧾 Ingredient notes
All-Purpose Flour. If you're gluten-free, you can use a gluten-free flour blend as a substitute.
Granulated Sugar. While I used granulated sugar in this recipe, you can use brown, coconut, or cane sugar instead for a different flavor.
Unsweetened non-dairy Milk. Any type of non-dairy milk works in this recipe like Almond Milk or Oat Milk, but I prefer unsweetened Soy Milk for its neutral flavor and high protein content.
Canola Oil. Using oil instead of vegan butter is key to achieving a crispy and golden texture. Canola oil is my favorite but melted vegan butter, coconut oil, or any neutral-flavored oil will work.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
📋 Variations
Take your vegan waffles to the next level with these delicious variations:
- Blueberry Waffles: Fold 1 cup of fresh blueberries (150 grams) into the waffle mixture before cooking.
- Chocolate Chip Waffles: Stir 1 cup of vegan chocolate chips (180 grams) into the waffle batter before cooking.
- Cinnamon Apple Waffles: Mix 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon into the waffle mixture, and add 1 cup of chopped apples (125 grams) before cooking.
- Banana Nut Waffles: Add 1 mashed ripe banana and ½ cup of chopped nuts (about 60 grams), such as pecans or walnuts, to the waffle mixture before cooking.
- Lemon Poppy Seed Waffles: Add 1 tablespoon of poppy seeds and the zest of 1 lemon to the waffle mixture. Serve with lemon juice and powdered sugar on top.
🔪 Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions, or to 400°F (200ºC) if your waffle maker has a temperature gauge.
Step 2: Mix 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed with 6 tablespoons of water to make the flax eggs. Let the mixture rest at room temperature for at least 5 minutes.
Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Step 4: Add the flax eggs, non-dairy milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, and stir with a wooden spoon until JUST combined. Don't over-mix, a few lumps are okay.
Step 5: Grease the waffle iron with non-stick spray and spoon the batter onto the wells, covering most of them.
Step 6: Close the lid and avoid opening the waffle maker before the steam has COMPLETELY stopped to ensure evenly cooked waffles.
🍽 Topping ideas
Take your vegan waffles to new heights with these 5 delicious and easy topping ideas:
- Vegan Whipped Cream and fresh berries: take your waffles to the tropics with a dollop of fluffy coconut cream and a handful of juicy berries.
- Vegan Caramel Sauce and chopped nuts: satisfy your sweet tooth with a generous drizzle of caramel sauce and a sprinkle of crunchy nuts.
- Blueberry Compote and Vegan Cream Cheese: start your day on a sweet note with a tangy blueberry compote and a creamy spoonful of vegan cream cheese.
- Vegan Ice Cream and chocolate sauce: indulge in the ultimate breakfast treat with a scoop of creamy vegan ice cream and a swirl of rich chocolate sauce.
- Nut butter and sliced fruit: Top waffles with a spoonful of your favorite nut butter and fresh banana or strawberry slices for a simple, delicious treat.
💭 Expert tips
- Ensure perfect results by heating your waffle iron to the right temperature for even cooking before adding the batter.
- To prevent sticking, use a non-stick waffle iron or apply a light coating of cooking spray to the iron.
- Overmixing the batter can result in tough and dense waffles. Instead, mix until just combined to create lighter and fluffier waffles.
- For fluffier waffles, let the batter rest for a few minutes before cooking to create air pockets in the batter.
- For evenly served and warm waffles, place cooked ones in a low-heat oven while finishing the rest of the batter.
❓Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can! After preparing the waffles and letting them cool completely, store them in an airtight container or freezer bag, either in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer, for longer storage, for up to 3 months.
When you're ready to enjoy them, reheat the waffles in a regular or toaster oven, toaster, or microwave until warm and crispy.
Waffles may stick to the iron for several reasons, including an insufficiently preheated waffle iron, or a lack of oil or cooking spray on the iron's surface.
To prevent sticking, ensure your waffle iron is thoroughly preheated, and lightly grease the surface with oil or cooking spray before adding the batter.
Waffles may split in half when opening the waffle maker if binding agents (e.g., flax eggs) are insufficient, or if opened too early before the waffles are set.
To prevent splitting, ensure your recipe includes adequate binding agents, and be patient and wait for the waffles to fully cook before opening the waffle maker.
Belgian waffles are larger with a thicker batter and deeper pockets than regular waffles, resulting in a crispier outside and fluffier inside.
Regular waffles are thinner with smaller pockets and can vary in texture.
They are incredibly versatile! For a savory twist, pair them with tempeh bacon for a satisfying breakfast or brunch. You can also serve them with fresh fruit, maple syrup, or even a dollop of vegan whipped cream for a sweet treat.
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Best Vegan Waffles (Fluffy and Crispy)
Ingredients
- 2 flax eggs, 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed + 6 tablespoons water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 and ⅔ cups unsweetened non-dairy milk, I used soy milk
- ⅓ cup canola oil, or melted vegan butter, or melted coconut oil, or any other neutral-flavored oil
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions, or to 400°F (200ºC) if your waffle maker has a temperature gauge.
- Mix 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed with 6 tablespoons of water to make the flax eggs. Let the mixture rest at room temperature for at least 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the flax eggs, non-dairy milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, and stir with a wooden spoon until JUST combined. Don't over-mix, a few lumps are okay.
- Grease the waffle iron with non-stick spray and spoon the batter onto the wells, covering most of them.
- Close the lid and avoid opening the waffle maker before the steam has COMPLETELY stopped to ensure evenly cooked waffles.
Notes
- Ensure perfect results by heating your waffle iron to the right temperature for even cooking before adding the batter.
- To prevent sticking, use a non-stick waffle iron or apply a light coating of cooking spray to the iron.
- Overmixing the batter can result in tough and dense waffles. Instead, mix until just combined to create lighter and fluffier waffles.
- For fluffier waffles, let the batter rest for a few minutes before cooking to create air pockets in the batter.
- For evenly served and warm waffles, keep cooked waffles warm in a low-heat oven while finishing the rest of the batter.
Craig Kiser says
The best Vegan waffles we have made. My daughters are obsessed. We substituted Gluten Free flour for my wife amd the whole family enjoys them.
Iosune Robles says
Hi! So glad you liked it 🙂 Have a nice day!