Recipe: Vegan Waffles

These easy vegan waffles are crisp and fluffy – perfect with maple syrup and fresh fruit, or your favourite waffle toppings!

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I’m not sure why, but our waffle machine lives in our airing cupboard. Whenever it comes downstairs there is so much excitement – what is it about waffles that make them feel like such a special treat?

For a fairly humble batter of flour, plant milk, vegan yoghurt and a little sugar, there’s something about those crevices pooled with maple syrup, a knob of vegan butter or a little fresh fruit, that makes these vegan waffles a full on celebration breakfast for birthdays, a decadent weekend brunch or just a special weekday breakfast when everyone needs a bit of cheering up.

Waffle Wednesdays, anyone?!

They can be sweet or savoury, piled high with lovely things or just perfectly plain. I’ve suggested lots of toppings below, and also some flavour combinations to put into the batter itself.

And I would love to hear what you do with yours – leave a comment below or share a photo on social media. What is your ultimate waffle combination?

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Equipment

A waffle iron (or waffle machine – they are the same thing), is essential for making waffles, of course! These vary a lot in price and functions, so it is really up to you as to what your budget is and how often you will use it.

Mine is a smaller and earlier version of this Sage Waffle Maker* which is pretty epic – it has a handy trough around the outside so if you over-fill (which I do ALL the time) the edges are caught and cooked so there’s no mess or wastage.

However for a really budget-friendly machine, I like the look of this Salter 3-in-1 Snack Maker* that has interchangeable plates to become either a waffle maker, sandwich toaster or panini press. At £31 that’s really good value.

Variations on your Vegan Waffle Recipe

You can use this basic waffle recipe to make all sorts of flavoured vegan waffles. How about:

• Double Choc Chip – sift 2 tbsp cocoa powder into the flour in step 2, then stir 50g dark chocolate chips through the finished batter just before cooking. (Check your chocolate chips are vegan, some contain milk).
• Pecan and Raisin – Stir 3 tbsp chopped pecans and 3 tbsp raisins through the finished batter before cooking.
• Coffee & Walnut – Add 2 tsp powdered coffee to the flour in step 2 (or 1 tbsp coffee essence to the wet ingredients), then stir 3 tbsp chopped walnuts through the finished batter before cooking. Leave out the vanilla extract. (I’ve always loved Camp Coffee and didn’t know it was still made until I spotted some in a supermarket a few months ago – perfect for this, or any coffee-flavoured bake, like my Vegan Coffee & Walnut Cake!)
• Carrot Cake – Add 1 tsp cinnamon to the flour in step 2, then stir 1 small grated carrot and 3 tbsp raisins to the finished batter just before cooking. Leave out the vanilla extract.

Or come up with your own flavour combinations – please share your ideas in the comments below, I love hearing how you have tweaked the recipe!

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Can I freeze my vegan waffles?

Yes! You can freeze these waffles, then toast them straight from frozen when you want to eat them. They aren’t quite as good as they are freshly cooked, but still a lovely breakfast treat with maple syrup and fruit.

Freeze them as soon as they are cool – they start to turn a bit soggy after a while so you want to get them in the freezer ASAP.

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Topping Ideas for your Vegan Waffles

We love experimenting with waffle toppings in our house. Here are a few of our favourites:

• Blueberries, sliced banana, thick greek oat yoghurt and maple syrup
• Melted dark chocolate and sliced banana
• Raspberries, dark chocolate chips and maple syrup
• Avocado, cherry tomatoes and spring onion with a squeeze of lime (I leave the sugar out of the waffle recipe for this one)
• Grated vegan cheese and crispy vegan bacon (again I leave out the sugar for this one). Maybe even a drizzle of brown sauce…

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And if you have tried this recipe, please do leave a star rating and comment below which is so helpful for other readers wanting to try the recipe. 👇🏼

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