Easy Vegan Waffles from Scratch

Did you know that making vegan waffles from scratch is actually very easy? Today I’m going to share with you my foolproof recipe for easy vegan waffles that I’ve been making for my family for years – and they come out great every time!

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Whenever I see vegan waffles on the breakfast or brunch menu, I’m always tempted to order them. As much as I love making them at home all the time, most waffle recipes I’ve tried have been pretty labor-intensive – until I came up with this recipe!

When it comes to breakfast in our house, we usually go pretty low-key during the week – overnight oats, a slice of toast or a bagel do the job.

On the weekends, however, we like to go all out – but that doesn’t mean I have to labor away in the kitchen to make a fancy breakfast!

I have a few easy vegan breakfast recipes up my sleeve that are perfect for laid-back weekend mornings: my 5-ingredient vegan banana pancakes, Instant Pot steel cut oatmeal, savory chickpea flour pancakes. Does this mean I want spend a lot of time making it? Nope!

Enter my new easy vegan waffles – no eggs/milk/oil, etc., but a whole lotta flavor 😋

You may think that waffles from scratch are quite an elaborate undertaking, but trust me: these waffles can be put together in no time!

Only 10-12 minutes pass between the moment when I start putting the ingredients in the bowl, and when the first waffle is ready.

Of course, teamwork rules here: Rob is the official waffle iron operator in our house, so while I fix the batter, he’s in charge of preheating the waffle iron and then baking the waffles.

Don’t have a designated waffle iron operator in your house? You can still pull off the Operation: Breakfast Waffles pretty quickly by yourself.

We’ve had this simple waffle iron by Cuisinart for ages, but recently upgraded to this rotating Belgian waffle maker, also by Cuisinart.

This new waffle iron makes gorgeous waffles every time, and they hardly ever stick (we still make sure to spray the iron plates lightly with avocado oil spray).

Recipe Notes

#1. This recipe can also be used to make pancakes! Perfect for if you don’t have a waffle iron.

#2. I’ve listed all-purpose flour as the base for these waffles in the recipe card below. However, I often mix in other types of flour, whatever I have on hand: whole wheat, spelt, rye, sorghum, etc.

This addition makes my waffles multi-grain and higher in fiber.

If you decided to do this, use any proportions of these mix-in flours that you want, as long as the overall amount of flour comes to 1 1/3 cup.

#3. If your waffles start sticking to your waffle iron, you can try 2 things – either one of these or both at the same time:

• Lower the heat and wait till it comes down before you pour in batter for a new waffle.
• Grease the plates of your waffle iron more generously with whatever grease you’re using (I usually use avocado oil). This happens a lot with older waffle irons because the coating of their plates can wear down over a long time of use.

Make Ahead Tips

This recipe works well for meal prep: make a batch of these waffles ahead of time and freeze them.

Whenever you’re ready to eat them, pop a frozen waffle into a toaster, and it will come back to life in no time.

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Yield: 6 waffles

Easy Vegan Waffles from Scratch

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These easy vegan waffles are made from scratch using easy-to-find ingredients. Make them in under 20 minutes! No oil added. Top with maple syrup, fresh berries, or any other toppings of choice.

Prep Time 8 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 18 minutes

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour*
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
• 1/8 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cup non-dairy milk** of choice (plus 1-2 Tbsp if the batter gets too thick)
• 1/4 c unsweetened applesauce
• 1 Tbsp raw sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Avocado oil spray, as needed for greasing the waffle iron

To serve:

• Toppings and syrup of choice (assorted fruit and berries, maple syrup, peanut butter, etc.)

Equipment:

• Waffle iron - this is the one I use

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour*, baking powder, cinnamon (if using), and salt.
2. In a large bowl, add the wet ingredients: non-dairy milk**, applesauce, raw sugar, and vanilla. Whisk to combine.
3. Add dry ingredients to the bowl with the wet. Mix with a spatula until just combined - a few lumps are okay.
4. Preheat your waffle iron and cook the waffles according to the waffle iron manufacturer's directions. You may need to spray the plates of your iron with cooking spray (I use avocado oil cooking spray) to prevent sticking.
5. Serve with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

Notes

* Feel free to add other types of flour to the all-purpose flour for multi-grain, higher fiber waffles: whole wheat pastry flour, spelt flour, rye flour, etc.

** I've successfully made this recipe with almond and oat milk. Feel free to use other types of non-dairy milk if you'd like.

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  Cuisinart WAF-F30 Round Flip Belgian Waffle Maker
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  Cuisinart WMR-CA Round Classic Waffle Maker
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  100% Pure Avocado Oil Spray by Chosen Foods, 4.7 oz, for High-Heat Cooking

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1 waffle
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 322Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 28mgCarbohydrates: 50gFiber: 3gSugar: 12gProtein: 9g

Please note that the provided nutritional information data is approximate.

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Alina Zavatsky is a vegan of 11+ years, a passionate blogger, a YouTuber, and a mom. She helps new vegans and their families navigate a vegan diet and lifestyle in a sustainable and enjoyable way. This fall, she will be releasing a new vegan meal planning app designed to make following a vegan diet a breeze for everyone.

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