Vegan Waffles (Fluffy and Crispy)
These are the BEST Vegan Waffles! They are crispy, so fluffy, and very simple with only pantry ingredients! I share some foolproof tips so they’re perfect and great for meal prep!
If there’s one thing I know for sure, I LOVE waffles. Waffles of all kinds. I love sweet waffles. I love savoury waffles. Gluten free waffles. Even Mac and cheese waffles! Today I’m finally sharing some super easy, fluffy, classic buttermilk vegan waffles. These are honestly my absolute favourite, and they’re pantry friendly too! They have that ideal texture of crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and they’re meal prep perfect. I usually just double a batch and I’m good to go.
Expert Tips & FAQ
When made properly, homemade vegan waffles taste like they’re fresh from your favourite diner or breakfast spot. Here are some of my top tips:
- Test to ensure that your baking powder is still active. Let’s just say I’ve confidently whipped up a double batch of pancakes only to realise I had tossed my good baking powder and kept the expired one. We don’t want that! It’s very easy to test and will make all the difference in getting your pancakes nice and fluffy!
- Don’t overmix your batter. Like, seriously. Lumpy waffle batter is key for light and fluffy waffles, so ensure that it looks similar to the photos above.
- Sifting your ingredients really helps with the fluffiness. If you don’t have a strainer, sieve or sifter, that’s okay, you can still make the recipe. I do recommend it, however.
- While waffles aren’t as precise as baking a cake, I would still recommend weighing out your ingredients. It ensures the perfect consistency of the batter.
- Ensure all your wet ingredients are room temperature. Cold soy milk doesn’t mix very well, so I always pull a new container (I usually make several batches of waffles at a time) OR I take my bottle from the fridge, pour out what I need and warm it up in the microwave so it’s room temperature. If you’re planning ahead, you can always just leave it on your counter until it is room temperature.
- Always lightly grease your waffle iron. The oil in the batter is for crispiness but also helps with them not sticking to the waffle iron.
- ALWAYS let the steam from your waffle iron dissipate before you open the waffle iron. If there’s steam, it’s still cooking!!
- Freeze your vegan waffles so they last! I recommend flash freezing them, then heating them up in your toaster oven. They remain just as light and fluffy.
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Vegan Waffles (Fluffy and Crispy)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened soy or coconut milk, or any vegan milk
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, (240g)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or melted vegan butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- fruits to serve or a dollop of vegan whipped cream
Instructions
- Mix the nut milk, vanilla extract and the lemon juice or ACV together in a small bowl/measuring cup. Set aside for about 5 minutes – this will make the vegan buttermilk.
- In a large bowl, sift the flour, baking powder and salt. The sifting really helps to make the waffles fluffy.
- Add the sugar, melted butter/oil, buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients and using a spatula, gently mix the batter until JUST combined. It's okay (and normal) to have some lumps. The batter should be thick and scoopable.
- Turn on and preheat your waffle maker according to which done level that you want. I set mine to about medium because I like mine crisp and golden but also very fluffy.
- Using a ½ cup (125mL) measuring cup, scoop out some batter and pour/spread into the middle of the greased waffle maker. You don’t need to push it to the edges. Close and let cook until the steam has COMPLETELY stopped from the waffle maker. Don't open it before the steam is finished!
- Remove each waffle and place on a baking sheet in your oven or toaster oven on "warm" or 200F/95C to keep warm and crispy until finished with the entire batter. Continue with the rest of the batter.
- Serve with your favourite toppings like blueberry sauce and enjoy!
Notes
Expert Tips & FAQ
When made properly, homemade vegan waffles taste like they’re fresh from your favourite diner or breakfast spot. Here are some of my top tips:- Test to ensure that your baking powder is still active. Let’s just say I’ve confidently whipped up a double batch of pancakes only to realise I had tossed my good baking powder and kept the expired one. We don’t want that! It’s very easy to test and will make all the difference in getting your pancakes nice and fluffy!
- Don’t overmix your batter. Like, seriously. Lumpy waffle batter is key for light and fluffy waffles, so ensure that it looks similar to the photos above.
- Sifting your ingredients really helps with the fluffiness. If you don’t have a strainer, sieve or sifter, that’s okay, you can still make the recipe. I do recommend it, however.
- While waffles aren’t as precise as baking a cake, I would still recommend weighing out your ingredients. It ensures the perfect consistency of the batter.
- Ensure all your wet ingredients are room temperature. Cold soy milk doesn’t mix very well, so I always pull a new container (I usually make several batches of waffles at a time) OR I take my bottle from the fridge, pour out what I need and warm it up in the microwave so it’s room temperature. If you’re planning ahead, you can always just leave it on your counter until it is room temperature.
- Always lightly grease your waffle iron. The oil in the batter is for crispiness but also helps with them not sticking to the waffle iron.
- ALWAYS let the steam from your waffle iron dissipate before you open the waffle iron. If there’s steam, it’s still cooking!!
- Freeze your vegan waffles so they last! I recommend flash freezing them, then heating them up in your toaster oven. They remain just as light and fluffy.
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So worried when I went Vegan that I would never have fluffy, crisp waffles again. But this recipe is exactly that. So good. Now the biggest problem is not eating too much at one sitting. This is now my go-to recipe when I am wanting some waffles. Thank you for posting.
this is da biznizz in terms of vegan waffles. I found it incredibly easy to make and they taste delicious! Thanks
I use a waffle maker that makes two separate square waffles at a time, like the one pictured in the post. In that case how much batter goes into each one of the two molds?
Hi Sadia! We use about 1/3 a cup per waffle. I hope this helps.
Really good waffles! Best waffle recipe I’ve made. My husband even said “you finally made something non-vegan”. He’s not vegan but I am and he didn’t know with these!
Could I add vegan chocolate chips to this batter?
Hi Dee,
Yes for sure!
Hello from Ireland. My search for the perfect vegan waffle is over. They came out perfect and taste delicious. Thank you for the recipe 😊
Hey my waffles came out tasting super salty? What went wrong?
So sorry to read this Gabi. hmm immediately I’m wondering if there was a mixup where baking soda was used instead of powder.
Will try these this weekend 🙂
Has anyone tried to make them using gf oat flour? Maybe mixed with buckwheat flour?
Hi Patricia not that we know of. I hope you enjoy!
Hi! I don’t see lemon juice listed in the ingredients, so not sure how much to use. It’s in the instructions…
Hey Elysia,
It’s apple cider vinegar or lemon juice, either one! So 2 teaspoons if you choose to use it. Hope this helps!
My waffles came out quite hard, followed recipe exactly. Any suggestions?
Hey Julianne, sounds like you added too much flour! If you scooped right in/didn’t measure, this would cause this. I highly recommend weighing your flour or scooping it the right way (add flour to the measuring cup, do not pack it down, then scoop off once it reaches the top). Hope this helps!
I never remember to leave reviews on recipes but these waffles are PERFECTTT! I’ve tried so many different recipes and nothing compares, they’re so crispy and fluffy and taste so yummy! Also I never would’ve checked if my baking powder was expired and it was!! This recipe is perfection.
So happy you loved them (and also got to check your baking powder – it’s happened to me too haha!). Thanks for your comment Payton!