How to Make the Perfect Vegan Waffles
American · Medium · 30 min · 4 servings
These crispy-on-the-outside and fluffy-on-the-inside vegan waffles are made without eggs or dairy and rival any traditional waffle recipe. This beloved vegan breakfast recipe uses aquafaba as a secret ingredient for incredible lift and a perfectly light texture.
Why this recipe works
This Vegan Waffles recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 30 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 270 calories with 7g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 8 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup oat milk
- 3 tbsp aquafaba liquid from canned chickpeas
- 2 tbsp coconut oil melted
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 tsp salt
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Preheat Waffle Iron
Preheat your waffle iron according to manufacturer instructions and lightly grease with coconut oil or cooking spray. A properly heated iron is essential for achieving crispy waffles.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly combined and no lumps remain in the dry mixture.
Step 3: Combine Wet Ingredients and Fold
In a separate bowl whisk together oat milk, aquafaba, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. The batter should be slightly lumpy.
Step 4: Cook the Waffles
Pour enough batter to fill your waffle iron according to its capacity. Close the lid and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Resist the urge to open the waffle iron early. Serve immediately with maple syrup and fresh fruit.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- aquafaba → 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water as a binding alternative
- oat milk → soy milk which has more protein and helps with browning
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Opening the waffle iron too early before the waffle has fully cooked causing it to tear apart
- Using a waffle iron that is not hot enough which produces pale soft waffles instead of crispy golden ones
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 270 calories, 7g protein, 40g carbs, 9g fat, 2g fiber.
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