I’ve been a big fan of waffles since I was 14 and working in an ice cream parlour. One of the items on the menu was waffles topped with ice cream.
The batter was pre-made so all I had to do when I received an order was to pour out the batter into the waffle maker and then leave it for a set amount of time, then put it on a plate, top it with soft serve and take it to the customer along with a choice of syrups.
This was my first introduction to the magic of waffles!
As you may already know, I have a serious sweet tooth, so the ice cream parlour job was my favorite of all the jobs I had as a teenager. I also worked in a video store (also fun but it wasn’t ice cream) and as a cashier in a supermarket (least fun).
Sadly, even though it was my fave job, I only worked in the ice cream parlour for a few months. When their busy season was over I was one of the kids they didn’t keep on. The fact that I made quite a few mistakes (that I could then eat in the back) might have had something to do with it.
I was also excessively generous on the portion sizes. What can I say? Not much has changed in that respect!
These vegan waffles are just as delicious as those ice cream parlour waffles back in the day! And they’re divine served with vegan whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, syrup, fresh fruit or whatever you fancy.
We went with vegan whipped cream, blueberries, sliced strawberries and maple syrup. It was seriously good.
This is a classic vegan waffles recipe, it’s not flavored any particular way, but the result is vegan waffles that are golden brown, crispy on the outside and beautifully soft on the inside.
These waffles were golden brown in 5 minutes, but we did splash out and get a rather lovely waffle machine! I think a less powerful model might require a little more time, but waffles are one of those things that you generally have to check on as they cook anyway.
I think you will love this classic vegan waffles recipe. The waffles are:
- Golden
- Crispy on the outside
- Soft on the inside
- Delicious with vegan cream or ice cream
- Ideal drizzled with syrup
- Dessert and breakfast in one!
Serve them hot and crispy for the most delicious results.
So let me know what you think of these delish vegan waffles! Leave a comment down below. And if you make this recipe, be sure to rate it and let us know how it worked out!
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Classic Vegan Waffles
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Prep Time: 10 mins - Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 4
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Vegan
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These classic vegan waffles are beautifully golden in color, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside and simply delicious served with vegan whipped cream, fresh fruit and syrup.
Ingredients
For the Waffles:
- 1 and 1/4 cup (156g) All Purpose Flour
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 3 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 and 1/4 cup (300ml) Soy Milk (or other non-dairy milk)
- 2 Tbsp Coconut Oil
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
For Serving:
- Vegan Whipped Cream or Ice Cream
- Fresh Fruit
- Maple Syrup
Instructions
- Put your waffle machine on to preheat.
- Sift the flour into a bowl and add the baking powder, salt and sugar. Then add the soy milk or other non-dairy milk, coconut oil and vanilla and whisk with a hand whisk to remove any lumps. The batter will be quite thin.
- When your waffle maker is heated, pour out the batter (use as much as recommended according to the waffle maker manufacturer instructions) and close the machine.
- Allow to cook for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve with whipped coconut cream or vegan ice cream, fresh fruit and maple syrup.
Notes
*Nutritional information is based on 1 waffle of 4 without any toppings.
*You might get more waffles out of this recipe, depending on the size of the waffle iron you are using.
*Follow the waffle machines manufacturer instructions in terms of how much batter to use per waffle.
*Also check your manufacturer instructions about whether or not to use non-stick spray. Some machines require it and some don’t.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Waffle (of 4)
- Calories: 277
- Sugar: 11.6g
- Sodium: 429mg
- Fat: 8.3g
- Saturated Fat: 5.8g
- Carbohydrates: 42.5g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 6.2g
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O.m.g. these waffles are DEVINE!! Stand alone delicious. Better than any egg and milk boasting feels hands down! Thank you♡.
Yay! Thanks Julie! 🙂
I just made these, right now and I don’t understand, why mine didn’t get crispy as I followed the recipe to the letter – what could I have done wrong?? They tasted fine, but were soft?
I don’t think you did anything wrong but you probably could have left them on a little longer to get a little crispier.
Thank you very much for this waffle recipe! The first time I made them, I used almond milk instead of soy, and they came out great! When I did not have enough almond milk one morning, I actually used fresh hemp milk plus 1 tbsp. of brown sugar and 2 tbsps. of coconut sugar. They came out perfect! My husband and my 2 year old are very picky eaters but they love them! This is my go-to for a good breakfast now 🙂
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That is fantastic, thanks Ramona! 🙂
I am not kidding when I say these are the best waffles I’ve ever had. They look kind of flat in these pictures, but with my waffle iron they come out thick and slightly crispy, and then fluffy on the inside. My husband and I are addicted!
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Yay! That’s too awesome! Thanks for posting! 🙂
The good news is the waffles taste delicious.
The bad news is that you have to dig the waffles off the waffle maker because the batter sticks TERRIBLY!
Doesn’t matter whether you use non-stick spray, either.
Very disappointing.
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Sounds like possible human or mechanical error. Mine didn’t stick and I did not use oil on my waffle maker.
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Big hit! The first time these were made in my house my husband did them. Unassisted. And he’s not totally the scoop and measure time. More of a dash then taste kinda guy 😛 So I was pleasantly surprised at how well these turned out and how fool-proof the recipe is! He threw some blueberries and strawberries in the batter too. So yummy!
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So wonderful to hear that Chantelle! Berries in the batter is an awesome idea too. Thanks so much for posting! 🙂
I LOVE this recipe. I’ve been using it for a while, substituting other flours (spelt, whole wheat) for some of the white flour. I also add a few tablespoons of ground flax for a lactation boost, and hey flax is just so good anyway. My last substitution this morning prompted me to leave a comment–I used unsweetened applesauce instead of coconut oil in equal amounts with success! I couldn’t tell the difference! I’m sure it was helped along by the flax, but wanted to let you know in case others have questions about it.
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So glad you love the recipe Ashley! And thanks so much for commenting (and the great review), that is definitely super helpful. 🙂
First vegan waffles recipe I have tried. Will never try another one. This. Is. It. These taste better than the non vegan recipes. I added two spoons of homemade nut butter into the batter (hope you don’t mind), and they were just perfect!
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Homemade nut butter sounds like a wonderful addition to these. So glad you enjoyed them, thanks so much for the wonderful review. 🙂
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve made these in the last couple years! My non-vegan husband enjoys them as much as I do. I really appreciate all your healthful tips. This is just a delicious recipe!
Wonderful! Thanks Rachel. 🙂
So good!
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Wonderful! Thanks Guadalupe. 🙂
I’ve just made these, and they are delicious! Thank you very much. I had to swap in Buckwheat flour due to allergies, and that worked beautifully. I’m not a very confident cook, and was a bit worried about the texture with the different flour, but these were fluffy and lovely. Simplicity really helped! So glad to have a whole new set of options for sweet and savoury – amazing! Much appreciated!!
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Hi Claire! So happy to hear they worked well with buckwheat flour. Thanks so much for sharing and the awesome review. 🙂
Hi, can I freeze the waffles?
Sure! 🙂
Great recipe-loved that I had all the ingredients in my pantry. Had a good flavor and cooked well either soft or slightly crispy crunchy. Doubled and put extras in the freezer for the week.
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So happy you enjoyed it Cathy, thanks so much for posting and the awesome review. 🙂
This recipe is perfect! Its the only vegan waffle recipe Ive found online that I like so far. The texture and flavour is perfect. I did substitute grapeseed oil for the coconut oil (because I hate coconut) but otherwise Im in love.
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That is wonderful to hear. Thanks so much for the excellent review! 🙂
Our family totally loves this recipe. We recently made a video about it and how our love for these waffles has provided us with another family tradition. Thanks for sharing.😉😉😉
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That is so awesome! 😍😍Thanks so much for sharing that!
Wow ! I don’t have a waffle maker but I use this recipe for pancakes and they’re the best pancakes ever because they turn out sweeter and CRISPIER than other pancake recipes. I just let the batter sit for 5-10 minutes to activate the baking powder before cooking and they turn so fluffy and thick. Never using another waffle/pancake recipe , thank you so much !
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Yay! So happy to hear Julia, thanks a million for sharing and the great review. 🙂
These were fantastic!! My kids were not fans of other vegan waffle recipes I tried but absolutely LOVED this one! My pickiest eater asked while making them, “What smells so GOOD?!” I subbed avocado oil instead of coconut oil (due to said picky eater’s discriminating taste buds), and I added a flax egg. Just perfect, and easy to freeze and reheat in the toaster for a quick breakfast 😊
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Wonderful to hear that, thanks so much Alicia! 🙂