Vegan Buttermilk Waffles (2024)

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This vegan buttermilk waffles recipe is so good. You’ll only need one bowl and a big appetitewhen you make these. They’re everything a good waffle should be; crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Serve them with our tofu bacon and/or our vegan breakfast sausage patties for a delicious breakfast, lunch, or even for dinner.
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The BEST Vegan Waffle Recipe

Our egg-free and dairy-free waffles are the best for three reasons:

  • One bowl
  • Easy
  • Delicious

Are you a fan of Waffle House waffles? If you are, then these simple vegan Belgian waffles are going to make you so happy.

If you’ve never tried them, then we truly believe that you’re going to become a big fan.

They’re everything that waffles are supposed to be.

They have a crispy golden-brown crust and when you dig your fork into them, you’ll find a fluffy center that melts in your mouth.

Sound good? Great, let’s make some, but first, let’s talk about how we made them vegan.

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How Do You Make Waffles Vegan?

Vegan Egg Substitutes

There are several ingredients that you can use in place of eggs.

Follow Your Heart Vegan Egg or JUST egg are our favorite egg substitutes because they truly mimic the chemistry of eggs and the texture of the waffles are spot on.

Ground flax seed and water make a great substitute. They do add a bit of heaviness to the recipe, but they work well.

Apple sauce whisked with a bit baking powder is another excellent egg substitute. The baking powder makes the apple sauce bubble and become light and airy, which in return makes the waffles light.

Mashed banana also works, but like flax seed, it gives the waffle a denser texture.

Any powdered egg substitute, such as Bob’s Red Mill or Ener-G egg replacer.

How Do You Make Vegan Buttermilk

Buttermilk is fermented milk that has a tanginess to it. To make vegan buttermilk, add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice to one cup of unsweetened plant milk and let it sit for a while.

Eggs and milk are the only two ingredients that you need to substitute to make vegan waffles, and as you can see, you have lots of options.

How Do You Make Vegan Buttermilk Waffles?

STEP ONE

Whisk the unsweetened plant milk and apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice) together and let it sit for 15 minutes.

STEP TWO

Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Make sure the ingredients are completely combined.

STEP THREE

Stir the vegan buttermilk, canola oil, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture until it’s combined.

The batter should be thin enough to pour into the waffle iron, but not watery.

Don’t overdo it or the waffles will turn out tough.

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STEP FOUR

Heat the waffle iron and brush with a light layer of oil to prevent the waffles from sticking.

Fill the iron with waffle batter and close the lid. Follow the cooking time for your iron.

Generally, when the waffles stop steaming, they’re done. Approximately 5 to 7 minutes.

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What to Serve with Waffles?

Here’s a list of our favorite waffle toppings:

  • Warm maple syrup
  • Vegan whipped topping
  • Powdered sugar
  • Chocolate shavings or chips
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Berries
  • Apple compote

You can also add chocolate chips or toasted pecans to the batter.

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Vegan Buttermilk Waffles

This easy vegan Belgian waffle recipe is crispy on the outside and fluffy and tender on the inside. Dairy and egg-free.

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Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American, Vegan

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 7 minutes minutes

Total Time: 22 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 266kcal

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Equipment

  • waffle iron

Ingredients

  • DRY INGREDIENTS
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon finely ground sea salt
  • WET INGREDIENTS
  • Egg replacer for the equivalent of 2 eggs SEE NOTE
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil + extra to brush on the waffle iron
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups unsweetened plant milk we don’t recommend coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or fresh lemon juice

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Instructions

  • Whisk the 1 ½ cups of unsweetened plant milk and 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice) together and let it sit for 15 minutes.

  • Whisk the 2 cups of flour, 2 teaspoon of baking powder, ¾ teaspoon of baking soda, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt (omit if you chose the applesauce egg replacer) together in a large bowl. Make sure the ingredients are completely combined.

  • Stir the egg replacer, vegan buttermilk, 1 tablespoon canola oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the dry mixture until it’s combined.

  • Don’t overdo it or the waffles will turn out tough.

  • Heat the waffle iron and brush with a light layer of oil to prevent the waffles from sticking.

  • Fill the iron with waffle batter (we use an ice cream scoop or a ladle to scoop out the batter, don’t over fill or the batter will spill down the sides) and close the lid. Follow the cooking time for your iron.

  • Generally, when the waffles stop steaming, they’re done, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.

  • They should be a light golden brown and crispy on the outside.

  • If you’re making waffles for a group, warm the oven at 200˚F (93˚C) and put the waffles in the oven to stay warm.

Notes

NUTRITION DISCLAIMER

EGG REPLACER OPTIONS

JUST egg and Follow Your Heart produce the fluffiest waffles, followed by the apple sauce.

Use 6 tablespoon JUST egg.
Follow the instructions on the box if using Follow Your Heart vegan egg.
1 large mashed banana
1 cup unsweetened apple sauce whisked with 1 teaspoon baking powder.
2 tablespoon ground flax seed mixed with 6 tablespoon water, let sit for 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 65g | Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 304mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 2mg

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