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Vegan Breakfast Waffles

30 min

Breakfast

One-bowl / one-pot

Freezer-friendly
Pancakes for breakfast are a weekend ritual for us, and now we'll be adding waffles to the menu! These waffles make for a warm and crunchy base, on top of which you can pile on your favourite fruits, nut butter, plant-yogurts, and syrups. If you don't have a waffle maker, no sweat - just add a couple of spoonfuls of the batter to a preheated skillet on the stove to turn these into little mini pancakes. Enjoy!

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Total

30 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

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Ingredients

  • 1½ cups (360 mL)
    unsweetened soy milk
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL)
    apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cups (264 g)
    whole wheat flour
  • ⅓ cup (80 mL)
    unsweetened applesauce (or sub for 2 Tbsp sugar)
  • 2 tsp (7 g)
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp (3 g)
    ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp (5 mL)
    pure vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp
    salt
  • ½ Tbsp (7 mL)
    vegetable oil

Optional toppings

  • almond butter
  • fresh blueberries
  • fresh raspberries
  • maple syrup
  • melted dairy-free dark chocolate
  • powdered sugar
  • unsweetened coconut yogurt
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Directions

  1. To a large bowl, add the milk and vinegar, give it a mix, and let this rest for 5 minutes. The milk will start to slightly curdle, and this is normal.
  2. Heat the waffle maker.
  3. Returning to the bowl, add the flour, applesauce, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt, then mix until just combined.
  4. Brush the waffle pan with some oil. Add a few spoonfuls of the waffle batter until the element is filled near to the top. Gently close the lid of the waffle maker, and let it cook for 4 - 5 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Repeat this with the remaining batter.
  5. Add desired toppings to your waffles, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Make-ahead: these waffles can be made ahead of time and frozen to enjoy as an on-demand breakfast when needed.

Storage

  • Best if enjoyed immediately. The waffles can be stored separately from the toppings in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
  • Batch make and store these waffles in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. Simply pop in the toaster or oven to reheat and serve for a speedy breakfast.
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Grains & Starches 52%

• whole wheat flour

Proteins 39%

• unsweetened soy milk

Fruits & Veggies 9%

• unsweetened applesauce

Calcium

• unsweetened soy milk

Fat

• vegetable oil

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Jess - Jan. 22, 2022, 9:07 p.m.

For some reason, my waffles turned out extremely dense and chewy. It has put me off waffles entirely.

PUL Team - Jan. 23, 2022, 8:28 p.m.

Hey there, Jess, how disappointing to hear! We're so sorry to hear about the negative experience with the waffles. If you kindly remember, were the listed ingredients and portion sizes used when making the recipe? We'd love to help get to the bottom of it if able 😊

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Josefa - Nov. 27, 2021, 3:55 p.m.

Omg, such a good recipe!
I love that I can modify depending on the things I got home, and the waffles taste amazing either way.
Thank you PUL team!

PUL Team - Nov. 27, 2021, 10:02 p.m.

So glad to hear, Josefa, it means so much ✨😃

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Marie - Oct. 26, 2021, 2:07 p.m.

I loved this recipe! They made a total of 7 waffles, and my (non-vegan) guests loved them as well :)! I normally don't eat processed sugar, but I added 2-3 tbsp and opted for 50/50 all-purpose and whole wheat flour because I was concerned they would turn out tasting "too healthy" for my guests, haha. Next time i'll make the original recipe for myself for breakfast and I'm already excited!
Those that were 5min. in the waffle maker were very crispy, and those that i baked for 4min. were perfect for my taste.
I'm so thankful for your recipes, PUL! They never disappoint!

PUL Team - Oct. 27, 2021, 2:14 a.m.

Aw, Marie, we're so glad the waffles were enjoyed! Thank you for the review and for helping make our PUL community so special 🙂

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Elli - Oct. 24, 2021, 8:53 a.m.

Soooooo delicious

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Heather - Sept. 24, 2021, 6:58 p.m.

Could I swap the whole wheat flour for almond or oat? Thanks :)

PUL Team - Sept. 24, 2021, 7:43 p.m.

Hi there, Heather! Thanks for the question. We haven't tested it out so we can't say with certainty. We have heard some positive reviews with oat flour although the batter will turn out more runny. Letting the batter sit or adding a touch more flour or ground seeds may help it thicken. Do let us know how it goes if you experiment with it 😃

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Sarah - Sept. 18, 2021, 4:25 a.m.

I just got my first ever waffle maker, and whereas would I turn for a vegan waffle recipe to try? Once again, I love the scaling feature - it’s a real bonus for us singles (who want two waffles)!

PUL Team - Sept. 18, 2021, 5:06 a.m.

Ooo we hope you enjoy the waffle maker and recipe, Sarah! So glad the new site features are helpful too 😃

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Lisa - Sept. 16, 2021, 10:39 a.m.

Hi guys,

Can you also make this in an oven?
I have to molds but no wafle maker.

Let me know, I'm dying to try these.

Thanks!

PUL Team - Sept. 16, 2021, 5:17 p.m.

Hi there, Lisa, thanks for the question! We can't say for certain as we haven't had a chance to test out the waffles in the oven. Perhaps trying at 350°F (175°C) in an oven-safe pan for 5-10 minutes (or until crispy) would be a good start. We'd recommend keeping a close eye on the waffles and adjusting the time and temperature accordingly though 😊

Alternatively, you could use a pan on the stove and make waffles that resemble the shape of pancakes if desired. We hope you enjoy the recipe if you give it a try 🤗

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Jocelyn - Sept. 6, 2021, 12:08 a.m.

These were great, my favorite waffle recipe so far. They turned out a bit to crispy but thats my own human error, I used water instead of soy milk, definitely doing these again.

PUL Team - Sept. 6, 2021, 5:57 p.m.

A huge compliment, Jocelyn, thank you!

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lara - Sept. 5, 2021, 1:45 p.m.

these waffles were soooo dreamy and delicious! i actually made pancakes instead of waffles but they turned out just as great. i opted for a mix of oat + spelt flour. the batter was a tad too runny so i added some puffed amaranth and oat bran. incredible how easily adaptable everything was and still turned out fluffy and golden 💛

PUL Team - Sept. 5, 2021, 8:34 p.m.

Thanks so much for sharing your experiance with this recipe, Lara! It's so appreciated :D

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Kieran - Aug. 22, 2021, 1:34 p.m.

I just made them for the first time and they turned out amazing! I'll definitely return to this recipe many, many times in the future, thank you for sharing 💙

PUL Team - Aug. 25, 2021, 5:15 a.m.

Woohoo! We appreciate this so much, Kieran 💚

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Michelle - Aug. 5, 2021, 12:33 p.m.

Made these last weekend with my boyfriend and they were delicious! We were about to give away our waffle iron but now that we found this recipe I think we’ll be using it a lot more. 😊

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Bridget - July 25, 2021, 3:57 a.m.

Made these as pancakes, turned out really delicious. Definitely going to make more of these. Thank you for the recipe^^.

PUL Team - July 26, 2021, 11:05 p.m.

So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Bridget, thanks for sharing!

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Tanja - July 21, 2021, 7:54 p.m.

They are so yummy! I made them with gluten-free flour :) What I love about them is that they get really crispy but still fluffy, and they don't stick to the waffle iron!

PUL Team - July 22, 2021, 6:03 a.m.

Thanks for sharing the insight, Tanja, it means so much 🙂

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Amy de Ruiter - July 14, 2021, 2:32 p.m.

I make these very often, about once a week I make the batter and then throughout the week I bake the waffles for breakfast. I have a lot of food intolerances, but I can eat these waffles without any problem & they’re really good!

PUL Team - July 18, 2021, 1:18 a.m.

So glad you're enjoying the waffles, Amy, thank you for sharing!

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SRK - July 9, 2021, 3:18 p.m.

Pretty good waffles, kids enjoyed them with syrup and strawberries. I had to sub AP flour, cane sugar and oatmilk because that's what I had on hand. Overall, simple to make and tasty.

PUL Team - July 14, 2021, 9:54 p.m.

Thank you for sharing your substitutes with us, SRK, glad you were able to adjust the recipe :D

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L. - July 9, 2021, 3:08 a.m.

I love the mild apple-y flavor of these waffles! I don't think I'll be needing eggs for waffles again

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Patrycja - July 8, 2021, 7:28 p.m.

I swear, this is the best waffle recipe I’ve ever tried! ❤️ I highly recommend it

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Becca - July 8, 2021, 6:17 p.m.

This is one of my go-to recipes for a healthy and delicious breakfast! I always make them into pancakes since I do not have a waffle maker and they turn out superb.

PUL Team - July 10, 2021, 3:13 p.m.

Mmm we love them as pancakes too! Thanks so much for sharing, Becca 🤗

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Ivy - July 3, 2021, 3:15 p.m.

Hi, would I need to reduce the amount of liquid if I use regular all purpose flour instead of whole wheat?

PUL Team - July 3, 2021, 10:05 p.m.

Hi Ivy, that's a wonderful question! Whole wheat flour generally absorbs a bit more liquid than all-purpose flour so you may need less. We can't say for certain how much as we haven't tested out the recipe with all-purpose flour. Perhaps if you're finding the batter too runny after step 3 you could try adding more all-purpose flour as an alternative approach 🤗

Ivy - July 7, 2021, 4:33 p.m.

I tried it with all purpose following the amount of liquid in the recipe and the waffles still turned out great!

PUL Team - July 8, 2021, 5:23 a.m.

Thanks for the update, Ivy! So glad to hear 😃

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Zita - June 13, 2021, 9:58 p.m.

Indeed, love this recipe! Is there a reason to add the vinager or can i leave it?

PUL Team - June 14, 2021, 6:20 a.m.

Hi Zita, that's a lovely question, and so glad you're enjoying the waffles! The vinegar helps the milk thicken and curdle to form plant-based buttermilk. This helps the waffles rise with a nice and fluffy texture. You could swap the vinegar for lemon juice for the same result though 🍋 Alternatively, you could leave it out for more dense waffles☺️

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Inès - May 16, 2021, 2:46 p.m.

This recipe is amazing!! I hadn't made waffles in so long and this is my first vegan waffles recipe, I don't think I'll try another one because I loved them

PUL Team - May 17, 2021, 4:08 a.m.

We appreciate this so much, Inès, and we're so thrilled the waffles were enjoyed! 😃

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Claudia - May 13, 2021, 11:14 a.m.

These are hands down the best waffles ever and so easy to prepare. We enjoy them whenever there is enough time for a long breakfast to really indulge! Thank you for all the tasty recipes.

PUL Team - May 14, 2021, 8:40 p.m.

Thank you for taking the time to share this with us, Claudia! So happy to hear 😀

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Dominika - April 23, 2021, 11:50 a.m.

This is the best recipe so far 😍 these are so tasty and easy to make, highly recommend!

PUL Team - April 24, 2021, 3:22 a.m.

So happy you enjoyed the waffles, Dominika!

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