Dairy Free Waffles
These dairy-free waffles are oil-free, refined sugar-free, and made without milk or butter. They are so fluffy and easy to make in just 15 minutes! You only need one bowl. Healthy ingredients like whole wheat flour and unsweetened applesauce make them a nutritious and delicious breakfast for busy mornings. The crispy edges are perfect!
Equipment
- 1 Large Mixing Bowl
- 1 Whisk or spoon
- 1 Waffle Maker I used a square belgian waffle maker
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup white whole wheat flour (or gluten-free 1:1 flour)
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups unsweeted plant milk
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce (can sub oil or dairy-free yogurt)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- fresh berries of choice
- banana slices
- chopped walnuts or other nuts
- pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron and spray it thoroughly with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, stir together the flour, ground flaxseed, coconut sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.1 ½ cup white whole wheat flour, ¼ cup ground flaxseed, 2 tablespoons coconut sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Add the plant milk, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well-combined.1 ½ cups unsweeted plant milk, ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 2 eggs
- Add about ⅓ cup to ½ cup batter to the waffle iron (adjust depending on your specific iron). Cook about 3-5 minutes, or as instructed by your waffle iron's manufacturer directions. The waffles should be golden brown when done.
- Remove the waffles from the heat and top with fresh berries, banana slices, maple syrup, chopped nuts, or your preferred toppings.fresh berries, banana slices, chopped walnuts, pure maple syrup
- Store leftover waffles in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days.
Notes
To make gluten-free and dairy-free waffles, replace whole wheat flour with gluten-free 1:1 flour.
To make vegan waffles, replace the eggs with flax eggs.
You can freeze the waffles (without toppings) for 3-4 months by storing them in an airtight container in the freezer.