Whole Wheat Vegan Waffles

A squeeze of lemon gives these whole wheat vegan waffles a lovely buttermilk flavor and light texture. A great healthy weekend brunch!

Whole Wheat Vegan Waffles

Fall happened for me last night. I stepped off the plane at Midway Airport (in shorts) and immediately thought “they really have the AC blasting here.” Until I realized, oh wait, that’s just Chicago.

As I write this, I’m sitting in the kitchen I grew up in (with a few sweaters on), thinking about some of my warmest fall memories… Saturday mornings with pancakes and waffles are definitely at the top the list. Crisp, cool air, hot waffles… and most likely the Muppet Babies on TV in the background.

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Make-Ahead Vegan Waffles

These vegan waffles are great right off the waffle iron, but lately (especially because I’ve made so many test batches), I’ve been freezing the extras for easy-waffling any day of the week. Let them thaw just slightly and then pop them in the toaster. Because sometimes you want a waffle on a Wednesday.

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What’s in these vegan waffles?

This vegan waffle recipe uses whole wheat pastry flour, which I love because it’s whole grain but not too dense. I used my non-dairy milk of choice – Almond Breeze – with a squeeze of lemon to create a vegan “buttermilk” flavor. A dash of cinnamon and a splash of vanilla give them warm depth of flavor, while coconut oil adds richness and flax and baking powder make them nice & puffy.

These vegan waffles are soft on the inside, crisp on the outside, and best with maple syrup and tons of fruit!

Whole Wheat Vegan Waffles on a plate with fruit

If you love these vegan waffles…

Try these pumpkin waffles, banana pancakes, or zucchini bread next!


4.8 from 10 reviews

Whole Wheat Vegan Waffles

 
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Whole wheat pastry flour and a squeeze of lemon give these vegan waffles a light texture and slight buttermilk flavor. We love these on the weekends, but extras freeze well for breakfasts during the week!
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Recipe type: Breakfast
Serves: 8
Ingredients
  • 1½ cups Original Almond Breeze Almond Milk, at room temp
  • 1½ tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cups loose-packed whole wheat pastry flour (or white/wheat mix)
  • 2½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground flax meal
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons cane sugar
  • Teeny pinch of sea salt
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
Serve with:
  • Maple syrup & butter (vegan butter)
  • Seasonal fruit
Instructions
  1. Preheat your waffle iron (I use setting #5 on mine - the second to highest setting)
  2. In a small bowl, combine Almond Breeze and lemon juice. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine all dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, flax meal, cinnamon, sugar, and salt).
  4. To your small bowl (with the almond milk), add the melted coconut oil and vanilla and whisk together. Then pour your wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined (don't over mix).
  5. Spray your waffle iron with a little cooking spray and scoop in the batter. I let my waffles cook for about a minute after the beep for an ideal crispy-on-the-outside texture.
  6. Serve waffles immediately (while they're piping hot!), with butter, maple syrup and fruit.
  7. Let leftover waffles cool and freeze for easy weekday waffles later.
Notes
These freeze and toast well - if you have a Belgian waffle maker with deep squares, you may want to let them thaw a bit before toasting so they toast evenly.

 

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  1. Heather
    09.13.2014

    Survey complete. Wanted to add that I love the vegan & vegetarian ideas. Often they are quick to make and pack up for lunches for the week.

  2. Coco
    09.13.2014

    Survey submitted! (DC is not included in list of states.)

  3. Yes, weekend pancakes and waffles were a favorite at my house, too! Cooking is the best when it brings back those fond memories. Have fun at home!

    • jeanine
      09.15.2014

      thanks 🙂

  4. Whole wheat pastry flour is so versatile. Love making waffles to freeze too and these look wonderful! The drag and drop feature for the ranking question is not working for me. Any tips?

    • jeanine
      09.13.2014

      so sorry you’re having trouble!

  5. Lacey Kloster
    09.13.2014

    Did the survey – made me really think about all the influences I get from the blogs I read… they’ve really made an impact on the food I eat and products I purchase overall, even if the individual promotions don’t necessarily get me to buy that brand.

  6. Welcome back to the Windy City! I’m feeling the same breeze you are, so I know how bittersweet it tastes. But these waffles! I don’t think I’ve ever seen vegan waffles so golden and.. fluffy. I’ll definitely have to get out my waffle maker, along with my sweaters, for this one. (Survey done. Thanks for the chance at winning.)

  7. Natasha Red from jordanandnatasha.blogspot.com
    09.12.2014

    Beautiful site 🙂 Been looking for new breakfast options, thanks!

  8. Sis Adger from lemonsandlavender.blogspot.com
    09.12.2014

    Survey complete! I had to say no to some of the questions that will eventually be yes’s, because I only found your blog recently! lol

    • jeanine
      09.15.2014

      ha, it’s ok, welcome!

  9. Kaitlyn Winn
    09.12.2014

    Done! These look so good!

  10. Delicious! These look so wonderful. I want to try them out for my next weekend brunch 🙂

  11. Sam
    09.12.2014

    Filled out the survey! These waffles look great!

  12. Jordan
    09.12.2014

    Seems like I need to get a waffle maker, unless I can just make these as pancakes! I took your survey 🙂

  13. Clarissa from Bakingintheattic.blogspot.com
    09.12.2014

    Freezing in Chicago with you! At least it puts me in the mood to bake. Took the survey!

  14. Joyce
    09.12.2014

    Survey complete! I don’t have a waffle maker, but this recipe sure makes me want to buy one.

  15. Elizabeth
    09.12.2014

    Survey completed!

    I am on the other side of the world so we are staring Spring! Yay! So I’ll be searching your spring recipes 🙂
    Thank you for making al this cooking so fun and pretty.

    • jeanine
      09.15.2014

      Ha, so lucky! Spring is my favorite 🙂

  16. Beth
    09.12.2014

    There’s just something about hot, delicious waffles for breakfast. These look easy and scrumptious! I may make them this weekend. 🙂 Survey done, also!

  17. Sharon
    09.12.2014

    These waffles look like a wonderful start to a morning, especially topped off with some delicious fresh fruit. Thanks for sharing this recipe and for the survey giveaway!

  18. Amanda
    09.12.2014

    I took the survey, and will be trying this recipe! Love your blog!!

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