Crispy exteriors with light and fluffy interiors, these Easy Vegan Whole Wheat Waffles are the perfect way to start the mornings, just add your favorite toppings!
Lately, we've been stuck in a bit of a breakfast rut around here. Cereal, toast, and oatmeal have been on repeat for more mornings than I care to admit and the kids are bored. It's not easy to lure sleepy heads out of their warm, cozy beds with a bowl of cold cereal and fruit. These Easy Vegan Whole Wheat Waffles work like a charm though.
These waffles are everything you're looking for in a waffle. Crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, perfect for all the yummy toppings!
Ingredients
After some research, it turns out the not so secret tip to making super crispy waffles is cornstarch. I also tested arrowroot starch and tapioca flour, both worked perfectly too. So, you have options. Whichever you use, the waffles will be deliciously crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside.
- white whole wheat flour
- corn starch, tapioca flour or arrowroot flour
- salt
- baking powder
- coconut sugar
- coconut oil or other neutral oil
- vanilla
- non dairy milk
- apple cider vinegar
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitutions & variations
The batter for these waffles is really basic so feel free to customize.
- add fruit such as blueberries, chopped strawberries, apple pieces, etc.
- spices such as cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cardamom, etc.
- chocolate chips, chopped nuts or anything else you like.
Instructions
Making these waffles is simple. Combine wet ingredients and dry ingredients separately. Then combine together to make a batter. Let the batter rest while your waffle maker heats up. Cook following the manufacturer's instructions for use of the waffle maker you have.
Equipment
You will need a waffle maker along with basic kitchen tools like bowls and measuring cups/spoons. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for your particular waffle maker.
Storage
Store leftovers waffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Good for 3-4 days or freeze for longer storage.
Like meal prep and batch cooking? These waffles are freeze-able. Make a double or even triple batch and stash in the freezer so you'll have a delicious, totally not boring breakfast even on busy weekday mornings!
To reheat simply pop in the toaster or heat the oven to 350 degrees and bake until warmed through.
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Recipe
Vegan Whole Wheat Waffles
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups white whole wheat flour
- ½ cup tapioca flour or arrowroot flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ½ cup non dairy milk, slightly warmed
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat waffle maker. Preheat oven to 200 degrees to keep prepared waffles warm until serving, if desired.
- Combine non dairy milk, apple cider vinegar, sugar, vanilla, and oil in a bowl. Set aside.
- In a large bowl sift together the wheat flour, tapioca or arrowroot flour, salt, and baking powder. Make a well in the center, pour in milk mixture, and stir just to combine. Don't worry if there are a some lumps.
- Lightly coat waffle maker with cooking spray, if needed. Pour the required amount of batter needed according to your particular waffle maker.
- Cook waffles for around 5-7 minutes. The length of cook time may vary based on your particular waffle maker. When the waffle maker is no longer steaming that usually means the waffles are cooked through.
- Remove waffle and cool on a wire rack or pop in the oven to keep warm.
- Continue the process until all batter has been used. The number of waffles you are able to make will depend on your waffle maker.
- To freeze, cool on wire rack and transfer to a baking sheet. Place baking sheet in freezer until waffles are completely frozen. Transfer to a freezer safe zip top bag or container. To reheat pop waffles in the toaster or heat in oven at 350 degrees until heated through.
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