Egg-less and oil-free these Easy Vegan Waffles are soft and tender inside and crispy outside. So easy, no need to wait for the weekend to enjoy!
This recipe is so simple and delicious, yet getting it right has been so complex because baking is truly a science.
What I was aiming for was a vegan waffle that didn't use flax seed and wasn't supper hard or flat. After many, many tries I finally got it. One of the biggest problem was the metallic taste from the baking soda. After a number of combinations, I finally found one that did the trick. A combo of baking soda, aluminum-free baking powder and a small amount of cream of tartar. When using baking soda you don't want to use too much and sometimes adding an acid is needed to get rid of the metallic taste, so I decided to use cream of tartar.
I made them with all-purpose flour, bread flour and gluten-free flour. The fluffiest were the ones made with bread flour, because it has more gluten protein. For those of you who need a gluten-free recipe, adding a small amount of oil (about 1 tablespoon) in addition to the apple sauce helps keep the waffles moist.
If you're one who thinks you can only have waffles on the weekends, you can make these in no time during the week. I would suggest mixing the dry ingredients in your bowl the night before. In the morning just mix in the wet and you'll have waffles in no time. Serve your waffles with syrup or jam like this No-Cook Strawberry Mint Chia Jam.
Easy Vegan Waffles
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 3 mins
- Total Time: 13 mins
- Yield: 4 waffles
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup bread flour or all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¾ cup almond milk
- ¼ cup sparkling water
- 3 tablespoons applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your waffle maker and have a
- Whisk (affiliate link) together the dry ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside.
- In a smaller bowl mix together the wet ingredients.
- Whisk (affiliate link) the wet ingredients with the dry whisk (affiliate link) until all dry ingredients are moistened.
- Pour desired amount of batter onto waffle maker allow to cook according to waffle maker manufactures instructions.
- Serve with fruit and your choice of syrup.
- If you have any leftover batter store in a covered container in the fridge, use within tow to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 211
- Sugar: 4.4
- Sodium: 475.4
- Fat: 1.4
- Saturated Fat: 0.1
- Carbohydrates: 42.6
- Fiber: 1.9
- Protein: 6.4
- Cholesterol: 0
If you make this recipe or a version of it, take a picture and share with me on Instagram, tag it #thewholeserving or leave a comment below. I’d love to see or hear about your version of these Easy Vegan Waffles.
Kellie says
Perfect for us allergy families. Thanks.
Celeste says
I hope you enjoy them as much as we do in my house.
Pili says
They look delicious and love they are protein free. Is it possible to make them without the applesauce?
Thanks so much for sharing with us at Two Uses Tuesday!
Celeste says
Hi Pili, You can make them without the applesauce. I added the applesauce for moisture. I'm glad you like it.
Emilie @ Emilie Eats says
These look amazing! I was looking for a good vegan waffle recipe last weekend and couldn't find one that I was happy with - I wish I had seen yours. I love that you don't use tons of oil! I can't wait to make these soon. 🙂
Celeste says
Thanks Emilie, It took me a while to finally get a recipe that I like. I just wanted a simple recipe without a boat load of ingredients. I hope you enjoy this one.
Ashleigh says
For mother's day this year the hubs and I made a whole brunch of vegan foods for my nana. I wish I knew about these gems! Great post!
Also, I've decided to feature this post on my next Peace, Love, Linkup! Stop by and grab a button and I'll see you next week for more sharing fun!
Celeste says
Thanks Ashleigh, I really appreciate the feature. Have a wonderful week.
Nikki Frank-Hamilton says
Oh Celeste, you know I am a glutton for waffles and pancakes and these look so delish! You are teasing me with that fruit topping and the Strawberry Mint Chia Jam sounds like a great topping as well. Now I'm hungry for waffles! Oh the dilemma! LOL I had something else planned for dinner! ARG!
Celeste says
And what's great about this recipe is it is so easy and fast and even without the eggs it comes out super fluffy.
Deborah Davis says
These delectable Easy Vegan Waffles are worth getting up early for! What a tasty way to start the day!
Celeste says
I like that they are so easy to make, they are ready in no time.
Louann Kristy says
Now I feel for Waffles !!!
Celeste says
I'm glad you like them!
Anita says
This recipe looks delicious! Thanks for sharing.
Celeste says
Hi Anita,
Thanks, I hope you enjoy it, I made them for breakfast this morning. Have a great weekend.
Sam @ A Happy Home In Holland says
These look delicious - I really need to go buy a waffle maker 🙂
Celeste says
I need a new one myself, the handle broke and all I have is a small tip of the handle left, but I just keep using it. I'll have to get a new one soon I'm sure. If you don't have a waffle maker you can make pancakes. Sam thanks for stopping by, enjoy!
Mary-the boondocks blog says
Celeste this looks like such a great recipe. If I were to make it could I substitute for the cream of tartar? It is hard to find it here.
Edye says
The pictures are gorgeous, Celeste! Love that these are vegan =)
Blessings,
Edye | http://gracefulcoffee.wordpress.com
Celeste says
Thanks Edye, I'm glad I finally got the recipe right without the Metallic taste. Enjoy!