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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Breakfast

    The Very Best Fluffy Vegan Waffles

    Published: Jun 6, 2019 · Modified: Jul 24, 2020 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    These vegan waffles are so fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside that you'd never guess that they're eggless and dairy free! The easy 1-bowl vegan waffle recipe has no unusual ingredients and no banana. Easily gluten-free. Make them in just 20 minutes with 7 ingredients. 

    A stack of easy fluffy vegan waffles on a white plate with a vintage fork stuck down through the stack. With strawberries on the side.

    Waffles

    This easy 1-bowl vegan waffle recipe has no unusual ingredients and no banana.

    Easily gluten-free.

    Make them in just 20 minutes with 7 ingredients!

    Ah, waffles, so dreamy, so tasty and such a great vehicle for both sweet and savoury toppings.

    There's just something so wonderful about firing up the waffle maker! It means you're taking a bit of time for breakfast or brunch.

    You're making something a little bit special.

    Heck, you deserve it. You deserve crispy fluffy vegan waffles. 

    Perhaps it's because that simple waffle iron turns batter into 'lego pancakes' (my kids' term for waffles).

    And those waffle holes are perfect for filling with so many toppings.

    Reader Testimonials

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "These were great, the whole family loved them!" - Maya

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "These are such gorgeous waffles! My family love these for any meal! We had them for dinner again last night with sauteed mushrooms and wilted spinach." - Raya

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I am a waffle lover and tried your recipe on Sunday and it came out great, thanks for inspiring us to cook at home. My family loved the waffles breakfast." - Adriana

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "These were so wonderfully fluffy and easy to make as well. Yum!" - Caroline

    No unusual ingredients

    If you're wondering how you can make waffles without eggs, well it's easy!

    I don't use flax or linseeds as egg replacements, but instead just turn vegan milk into buttermilk with a little lemon juice or vinegar!

    Serving suggestions

    raspberry compote

    mango compote

    pineapple compote (yeah, we like compote)...

    We love them with maple syrup of course (I'm Canadian, by birthright I'm a maple fan), but also a dollop of coconut yogurt and fresh berries. Bliss.

    When we're feeling extra decadent, we add some homemade Nutella (I make mine with a beetroot for a natural red velvet hazelnut spread!)

    Table with a plate of waffles and strawberries.

    Why these are the BEST vegan waffles

    I spend a long (and tasty) few days in my kitchen testing out loads of variations on this recipe until I hit upon the perfect balance of a few simple ingredients.

    I really wanted to make sure that the outside got crispy and the inside was soft.

    Here are all the reasons why this recipe is the one for you!

    Crispy on the outside

    Soft and fluffy inside

    Quick and easy to make

    Freezable (just cook them, let them cool then freeze. Reheat in the oven or toaster)

    Easy to customize - throw in a handful of blueberries for vegan blueberry waffles, add a teaspoon of cinnamon, try them with some dairy-free chocolate chips.

    Perfect for breakfast, dinner or dessert!

    Try them topped with non-sweet toppings such as sauteed mushrooms, vegan cheese and rocket/arugula or grilled tomatoes.

    Close up of a fork with a piece of fluffy vegan waffle, topped with dairy free yogurt and strawberries.

    Tips and tricks

    I find that vegan waffles don't darken as much as traditions versions with eggs. So just cook them until they're lightly golden and cooked through, but don't overcook them to get them dark.

    The time you cook them will depend on your waffle maker. They will likely take 4-6 minutes, but just keep checking them!

    You can use any dairy free milk - I used almond, but soy, hemp, hazelnut, cashew, oat etc... all work perfectly.

    Instead of oil, you can use coconut oil or melted vegan butter. 

    What makes waffles crispy? It's the oil in the batter that makes the outside crispy so you can't omit it! But you can make them with coconut oil instead. 

    I find the easiest way to grease the waffle maker is with spray oil. You can also use a pastry brush to brush the oil onto it.

    The batter will be slightly lumpy. There's not need to beat it until it's smooth, and it's best if you don't!

    Cooking times and the amount of waffles you make will be determined by your waffle maker.

    Special Diets

    Looking for gluten free vegan waffles? Just use gluten free flour and baking powder!

    Looking for vegan protein waffles? Just replace 1 scoop of flour with your favourite vegan protein powder.

    Storage, Freezing and Make Ahead

    If you need to make the batter ahead of time, it will keep for a few hours, but will thicken a lot so stir in a little more dairy free milk to loosen a bit.

    These vegan waffles freeze well. Just let them cool then wrap and store in the freezer up to 2 months. To reheat, just defrost then put in the toaster or in a medium/low oven until warmed up.

    If you're serving a crowd, heat the oven on low and keep all the waffles in there until ready to serve. This recipe easily doubles, triples or more!

     

    Looking for more awesome vegan breakfast recipes? Try these!

    Chocolate Coconut Granola
    Vegan Pancakes (fluffy!)
    Mushrooms on toast
    Peas on toast

    How to make vegan waffles

    Step by step tutorial for vegan waffle recipe

    These step by step photos will help you make foolproof vegan waffles.


    Scroll down to the recipe card for full ingredients and method!

    1. Mix the vinegar or lemon juice into the dairy free milk and let it stand for a few minutes to make 'buttermilk'. It may curdle slightly but that's fine.

    2. Mix in the oil and vanilla. You can substitute the oil for melted coconut oil or melted vegan butter.

    3. Sift in the flour, baking powder and salt. If you want gluten free, just swap to gluten free flour and baking powder! Mix it up; the vegan waffle batter will be slightly lumpy but that's fine!

    Don't overmix. Let the batter sits while the waffle iron heats - this will ensure fluffy waffles.

    4. Pour into the heated waffle maker (sprayed with oil if not non-stick) and cook until lightly golden. Time will depend on your machine, so just keep checking. 

    A white plate with eggless waffle recipe drizzled with maple syrup and strawberries on the side.

    Did you make this recipe? Please let me know how it turned out for you!
    Leave a comment and star rating below and share a picture with the hashtag #veggiedesserts. I love seeing your recreations of my vegetarian and vegan recipes and cakes.

    Thanks for checking out my recipe! I love hearing from my readers. You all allow me to do what I love and write this food blog, sharing vegetarian and vegan recipes, vegetable cake recipes, vegan cake and also easy vegan desserts.
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    Table with a plate of waffles and strawberries.

    Vegan Waffles

    Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
    These easy vegan waffles are crispy on the outside and fluffy inside and take just 20 mins + 6 ingredients. Eggless, dairy free, easily gluten free recipe.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American, Vegan
    Servings 4
    Calories 370 kcal

    Equipment

    • waffle maker

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 cups (475ml) dairy free milk (I used almond, but soy etc.. all work)
    • 2 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar - white or apple cider
    • 4 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 cups (250g) plain (all purpose) flour
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 2 tablespoon sugar or maple syrup optional
    • cooking spray or cooking oil

    Instructions
     

    • Add the soy milk (or other dairy free milk) to a mixing bowl and stir in the lemon juice or vinegar. Leave to thicken slightly into ‘buttermilk’ for 5 minutes.
    • Stir in the oil and vanilla, then sift in the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the sugar (if using) and mix it all well. Set aside (while the waffle iron heats, the batter will thicken).
    • Preheat a waffle iron and spray with cooking oil spray (or you could brush with oil lightly).
    • Pour batter into the waffle iron (the amount will depend on your waffle machine) and cook until golden.
    • Serve immediately, with maple syrup, vegan yogurt and fresh fruit or any other toppings you like!

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    Notes

    Tips and tricks for making the best vegan waffles

    • I find that vegan waffles don't darken as much as traditions versions with eggs. So just cook them until they're lightly golden and cooked through, but don't overcook them to get them dark.
    • The time you cook them will depend on your waffle maker. They will likely take 4-6 minutes, but just keep checking them!
    • You can use any dairy free milk - I used almond, but soy, hemp, hazelnut, cashew, oat etc... all work perfectly.
    • It's the oil in the batter that makes waffles crispy so you can't omit it! But you can make them with coconut oil instead.
    • Want them gluten free? Just use gluten free flour and baking powder.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 748mgPotassium: 319mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 268mgIron: 3.1mg

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

    Tried this recipe?Mention @kateveggiedesserts or tag #veggiedesserts! I love seeing your recreations.

     

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    Comments

    1. Dora J. Mose

      December 26, 2021 at 6:16 pm

      5 stars
      I got a Belgian Waffle iron for Christmas, and wanted a new recipe for waffles, did a search for vegan recipes, and found this one! I'm so glad I did! This recipe is so easy to make, the batter is nice and thick, not runny, made nice well formed waffles that didn't squirt out all over the place when I put the waffle iron lid down. I used PAM cooking spray and my waffles came out a nice golden brown. I made Whipped cream from Silk heavy cream, and topped with fresh frozen wild blueberries, paired with a cup of hot lemon and honey tea and a cup of apple juice, made for a nice brunch this boxing day!

      Reply
      • Kara

        March 07, 2022 at 3:22 pm

        5 stars
        Just making them today they smell and look delicious

        Reply
    2. Nicole

      September 19, 2021 at 2:41 pm

      5 stars
      I used apple cider vinegar and coconut sugar because that’s what I had on hand and these turned out delicious!!

      Reply
    3. Becky

      February 20, 2021 at 2:23 pm

      5 stars
      You are a genius. I don't like waffles as a rule. Once in awhile, yes. This recipe has changed my opinion. They are great. I'm having one now. I think I never liked waffles because they were so flat. Not these. 🙏🙌

      Reply
    4. Em

      May 09, 2020 at 9:09 am

      5 stars
      Always turn out great, but the recipe doesn't state where to add the salt. I usually just throw it in somewhere and they always turn out fine!

      Reply
    5. Ramo Farcas

      January 12, 2020 at 2:59 pm

      5 stars
      Exactly what it says in the recipe, thank you for sharing it, this is exactly what I was looking for.

      Reply
    6. DB

      December 28, 2019 at 1:56 pm

      5 stars
      Best no egg waffles
      Used oat milk! Terrific

      Reply
    7. Raya

      October 06, 2019 at 4:44 pm

      5 stars
      These are such gorgeous waffles! My family love these for any meal! We had them for dinner again last night with sauteed mushrooms and wilted spinach.

      Reply
    8. JJay

      September 14, 2019 at 10:20 am

      5 stars
      These are so easy and worked perfectly

      Reply
    9. Caroline

      August 20, 2019 at 4:23 pm

      5 stars
      These were so wonderfully fluffy and easy to make as well. Yum!

      Reply
    10. adriana

      June 13, 2019 at 9:24 am

      5 stars
      I am a waffle lover and tried your recipe on Sunday and it came out great, thanks for inspiring us to cook at home. My family loved the waffles breakfast.

      Reply
    11. Maya

      June 09, 2019 at 3:42 pm

      5 stars
      These were great, the whole family loved them!

      Reply
    12. Julie Menghini

      June 06, 2019 at 5:44 pm

      5 stars
      They do look crispy and delicious! I like that I can use different oil and dairy free milk.

      Reply
    13. Jen

      June 06, 2019 at 5:33 pm

      5 stars
      These look perfect! My brother and sister in law are visiting this summer and they're vegans so I'll definitely be making these. Pinned!

      Reply
    14. Ashley

      June 06, 2019 at 4:39 pm

      5 stars
      So easy and so good! I'll be making these for breakfast again.

      Reply
    15. Noelle

      June 06, 2019 at 3:36 pm

      5 stars
      These were the fluffiest vegan waffles I have ever made!! Loved them, keeper recipe

      Reply

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