Perfect Vegan Waffles (Light & Crispy!)
Made with only 7 simple and affordable plant-based ingredients, these vegan waffles are perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside! Serve with fresh fruits and a generous drizzle of maple syrup for a fantastic breakfast!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups unsweetened plant-based milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup melted vegan butter
Instructions
- Whisk together the dry ingredients. Whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour in the wet ingredients. Add the plant-based milk and vanilla extract and whisk until smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter. Melt the vegan butter in a small saucepan or the microwave until just melted. The butter should not be hot. Pour the melted butter into the batter.
- Whisk until combined. Whisk once again until the butter is combined. Do not overmix.
- Heat a waffle maker. Heat your waffle maker for at least 4 minutes or until hot.Grease the waffle maker. Once hot, slightly grease the waffle maker with vegetable oil using a pastry brush. Alternatively, you can use a non-stick spray.
- Cook the waffles. Using a measuring cup, pour about 1/3 cup of the batter into each cavity of your waffle maker. Close the waffle maker and cook the waffles for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer the waffles to a cooling rack and repeat with the remaining batter.
Notes
- Ensure your butter is not hot. If the melted butter is too hot when added to the batter, it will activate the baking powder, and you will end up with denser waffles. Make sure the butter is just melted. Another thing: measure the butter once it is melted (you should use 1/3 cup of melted butter).
- For super crispy waffles. Do not be afraid to oil your waffle maker generously. It will result in crispier waffles.
- Keep the waffles warm. Waffles tend to cool very quickly. To keep them warm, place them in a 200°F (93°C) preheated oven.
- Use a high-quality waffle maker. For the best results, do not use a cheap waffle maker. The one I am using is getting old, and as you can see, the waffles are not evenly brown. A higher-end waffle maker will give you crispier and more evenly golden-brown waffles.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Waffle | Calories: 193 kcal | Carbohydrates: 26.7 g | Protein: 3.2 g | Fat: 8.1 g | Saturated Fat: 4.6 g | Cholesterol: 19 mg | Sodium: 159 mg | Potassium: 245 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 4.4 g | Calcium: 146 mg | Iron: 2 mg