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Easy Waffles (Vegan)

Breakfast

4 Waffles
Prep 5 min
Cook 10 min
Total 15 min

Ingredients

    Ingredients:

    • 210 g (1¾ cups) all-purpose flour
    • 30 ml (2 tbsp) maple syrup
    • 14 g (1 tbsp) baking powder
    • 3 g (½ tsp) salt
    • 420 ml (1¾ cups) unsweetened non-dairy milk
    • 60 ml (¼ cup) avocado oil
    • 4.3 g (1 tsp) vanilla extract

    Features:

    Soy-Free

    20 minutes or less

    Refined Sugar-Free

    Nutrition:

    Servings 1 waffle Calories 240 Carbohydrates 38g Fat 7g Fiber 1g Protein 5g
    Monounsaturated 4.2g Polyunsaturated 1.2g Saturated 0.8g Trans 0g
    Vitamin A 0mcg Vitamin C 0mg Vitamin D 0mg
    Calcium 80mg Iron 1.5mg Potassium 80mg
    Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 280mg Sugar 5g

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    Prep

    Let the waffle iron fully preheat before pouring in any batter — starting on a not-quite-hot iron is the most common reason waffles turn out pale and stick instead of releasing cleanly with a crisp exterior.

    Instructions:

    1. Preheat the Waffle Iron: Let it fully heat while you prepare the batter.
    2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 210 g (1¾ cups) all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, and ½ tsp salt.
    3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 420 ml (1¾ cups) non-dairy milk, 60 ml (¼ cup) avocado oil, 2 tbsp maple syrup, and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
    4. Combine: Pour the wet mixture into the dry and stir just until combined. A few lumps are fine.
    5. Cook: Lightly grease the waffle iron if needed. Pour in batter and cook for 4–6 minutes until golden and crisp. Avoid opening early.
    6. Serve: Serve hot with vegan butter, maple syrup, fresh fruit, or your favorite toppings.
    Common Mistakes, Notes, Storage, Swaps & Tips

    Notes: Don’t open the waffle iron early — let steam stop releasing before checking. This is what makes them crispy. A few lumps in the batter are fine — overmixing makes tough waffles.

    Storage: Cool completely and freeze with parchment between each waffle for up to 2 months. Reheat in a toaster for crispy results.

    Swaps: Add 1 tbsp cornstarch to the dry ingredients for extra crispiness. Swap avocado oil for melted coconut oil or neutral vegetable oil.

    Tips: For fluffy waffles: use soy milk mixed with 1 tsp vinegar as a quick vegan buttermilk.

    Why these Ingredients

    Every ingredient here earns its place, but a few really shape the dish. The all-purpose flour provides structure and body to the finished dish. The maple syrup brings natural sweetness with a hint of caramel depth. The baking powder provides lift so the texture stays light rather than dense. The salt sharpens and balances every other flavor in the dish.