The Best Vegan Waffles

Ginny McMeans

Ginny McMeans

Published:

May 22, 2021

Last Modified:

November 27, 2023

This vegan waffle recipe is crispy, fluffy, and made with just a few pantry ingredients. These homemade waffles are quick, easy to make, and a breakfast classic. 

Close up of stacked vegan waffles recipe with fresh fruit on top.

Why You’ll Love This Vegan Waffle Recipe

  • Family-Friendly- Light and fluffy inside and crispy on the outside, the whole family will love these vegan waffles.
  • 6 Ingredient Recipe- You only need 6 ingredients for this vegan waffle recipe! I bet you have most, if not all, of them in your pantry.
  • Easy To Make- From prep to the table, you can make vegan waffles in less than 10 minutes!

What Are Waffles?

Waffles are a type of breakfast food that is made by cooking batter between two hot plates to create a crisp, golden brown exterior and a fluffy interior. You can make waffles in a traditional waffle iron, mini waffle maker, or a Belgian waffle iron. They can be sweet or savory and are often served with toppings such as butter, syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Waffle Maker
  • Ladle
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Ingredients

  • All-Purpose Flour- Provides structure and texture to the vegan waffles. Substitute a gluten-free flour blend to make gluten-free waffles. Whole wheat flour, oat flour, or coconut flour can also be used; however, the flavor and texture will be different.
  • Baking Powder- For leavening. Baking powder also helps to create light and fluffy waffles.
  • Salt- Enhances the overall flavor of the waffles.
  • Dairy-Free Milk – Gives the batter a creamy texture. Use unsweetened plant-based milk such as almond milk, vanilla almond milk, coconut milk, vegan buttermilk, soy milk, or oat milk. 
  • Oil – I recommend using a neutral flavored oil such as canola oil or vegetable oil. Coconut oil can be used but will give your vegan waffles a hint of coconut flavor.
  • Flax Seed Meal – Mix flax seed meal with water and let it sit for a few minutes until it thickens. You can also substitute with chia seed eggs for a similar effect. This will help bind your recipe together and provide valuable nutrients. 

In under 20 minutes, you can have a batch of crispy yet tender vegan waffles. The waffle batter is even made in one bowl for easy clean-up.

Full setting at the table with homemade waffles recipe, oj, berries and syrup.

How To Make Vegan Waffles

Mix Batter – Mix up the flax seed egg, and while it sits, whisk together the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add the milk and oil to the dry ingredients, whisking until smooth and combined. Finally, mix in the flax seed eggs.

Ingredients and dry ingredients in a bowl for making breakfast.

Prep Waffle Iron – Preheat the waffle iron. Once hot, spray well with non-stick cooking spray.

Batter in a bowl and cooking in a waffle iron.

Cook Waffles – Fill the preheated, greased waffle iron with a ladle full of batter. Close the iron and cook for 5-8 minutes until the waffles are golden brown. The cooking time will vary depending on your waffle iron.

Homemade batter breakfast after being flipped in a waffle iron.

Serve and Enjoy – Remove and serve a stack of vegan waffles with pure maple syrup, vegan butter, and your favorite toppings.

One of the best parts about eating vegan waffles is piling on the toppings! Set up some bowls of toppings to make a waffle bar.

Close up of breakfast with berries and orange juice behind.

Such a fun breakfast or brunch spread! Here are some of my favorite toppings:

Topping Ideas

  • Various Syrups – Maple syrup is the classic choice, but you can also drizzle over a fruit syrup. You can buy fruit syrups and sauces at the store or make your own using this strawberry sauce recipe.
  • Fruit – Fresh berries are so good on waffles. Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries… they’re all great!
  • Powdered Sugar – Use a fine mesh sieve to dust powdered sugar on the waffles for a beautiful presentation.
  • Mini Chocolate Chips – If you sprinkle dairy-free mini chocolate chips on the waffles while they’re still warm, the chocolate will slightly melt and get good and gooey.
  • Other- Additional toppings include vegan whipped cream, powdered sugar, peanut butter, almond butter, melted vegan butter, banana slices, and other fresh fruit.
Overhead view of breakfast with fresh berries on top.

Vegan Waffles FAQ’s

Do I need to use cooking spray on the waffle iron?

Yes, you need to use cooking spray on the waffle iron. The cooking spray helps grease the iron so the waffle doesn’t stick. It’s especially important to get spray in all of the crevices.

Can I use pancake batter?

No, you can’t use pancake batter to make this vegan waffle recipe. Waffle batter has a higher percentage of fat, which is important to get the crispy edges on the waffles.

Can you freeze homemade vegan waffles?

Yes, you can freeze leftover waffles! This is my favorite trick to have a waffle any time. I recommend flash-freezing them on a baking sheet.

Once frozen, transfer to a freezer bag. You can also freeze in an airtight container with layers of wax paper between each waffle to prevent sticking.

How do you reheat waffles?

Reheating leftover vegan waffles properly is important for the best results. I recommend using the toaster or toaster oven so the homemade waffles get crispy again.

If you’re reheating a larger batch of waffles, then you can place them on a baking sheet and reheat in the oven.

Love these Vegan Belgian Waffles? Check out some of my other favorite classic breakfast recipes that are also vegan-friendly.

Two breakfast treats on a plate with fresh berries on top.

More classic vegan breakfast recipes

Close up of stacked waffles with fresh fruit on top.

Vegan Waffles Recipe

Ginny McMeans
5 from 8 votes
This is the best Vegan Waffles Recipe and it’s crispy and fluffy all at the same time.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 5 Servings

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons flax seed meal mixed with 6 tablespoons water
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cups Unsweetened dairy free milk
  • 1/3 cup Oil, canola or vegetable or olive oil lite

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl mix the flax seed meal with water and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk to combine.
  • Add milk, and oil to dry ingredients and whisk until smooth.
  • Add the prepared flax seed eggs (you can use chia eggs instead). Mix until smooth.
  • Heat waffle iron and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Using a pourable measuring cup or ladle, fill waffle iron with batter.
  • Cook for 5-8 minutes or until golden brown, depending on waffle maker.
  • Remove and serve immediately with syrup, powdered sugar or fruit.

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Nutrition

Serving:1Serving, Calories:325kcal, Carbohydrates:40g, Protein:6g, Fat:16g, Saturated Fat:12g, Sodium:237mg, Potassium:319mg, Fiber:2g, Sugar:1g, Vitamin C:1mg, Calcium:119mg, Iron:3mg

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Hi, my name is Ginny and it is fantastic that you have come to visit and see my recipes. I have a positive attitude and can’t seem to be in nature enough. My North American bird count is 678 and I’m always watching for mammals and insects too. My head is stuffed full of recipes that I want to create and life is just to dang short. The recipes feature healthy and delicious vegan food that you can enjoy now or freeze for future meals. Read more about me . . .

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