Whole Wheat Waffles (Vegan and Fluffy!)
Healthy whole wheat waffles! These vegan whole wheat waffles are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside and made with easy, wholesome ingredients.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups non-dairy milk of choice, I use oat milk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour*
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk and lemon juice and set aside to curdle for 5 minutes to make a DIY buttermilk.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, flaxseed meal, cinnamon, and sugar.
- Add the oil, vanilla, and salt to the buttermilk mixture, then add all of the liquid to the flour. Stir together and let the batter rest for at least 15 minutes. This allows the flour to fully absorb the buttermilk, resulting in lighter, fluffier, and more tender waffles. The resting time also allows for the gluten to relax.
- Heat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer's directions, then add the batter (I use 1/3 cup for my waffle maker) and cook to the desired shade. Remove and enjoy immediately! I love these hot with a little plant-based butter
Notes
*I highly recommend using whole wheat pastry flour for these waffles as using 100% whole wheat flour will make a much more dense waffle. Alternatively, you can use 1/2 100% whole wheat flour and half all-purpose flour.
Nutrition
Serving: 1waffleCalories: 197kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 195mgPotassium: 131mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 155mgIron: 1mg