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    Classic Vegan Waffles (made with Aquafaba!)

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    By Alisa Fleming on October 4, 2016 Breakfast, Dairy-Free Recipes

    The number one complaint I hear about homemade vegan waffles is “they didn’t crisp up!”. Oil and sugar are keys to that indulgent texture, but eggs also play an important role. Recipe creators have struggled for years to find the perfect egg replacer for this breakfast favorite, but the answer has finally arrived. As cookbook author Zsu Dever has discovered, aquafaba is the solution to many egg-free recipes, including classic vegan waffles.

    Classic Vegan Waffles Recipe (made with Aquafaba!)

    The recipe for these classic vegan waffles is from Zsu’s new cookbook, which is aptly named Aquafaba: Sweet and Savory Vegan Recipes Made Egg-Free with the Magic of Bean Water. If you cook or bake without eggs, then this title is a must buy. It starts with an essential primer on making and using aquafaba, and then jumps into the wonderful recipes. All are vegan, and there is a little notation at the end of each recipe to help identify gluten-free (GF), nut-free (NF), and soy-free (SF) recipes at a glance. There are many to choose from, and Zsu even goes out of her way to create a few special free-from recipes, like Gluten-Free Artisan Bread and Nut-Free Macaron Shells.

    The recipes in Aquafaba cover all the bases. Below is just a sampling of ones that immediately intrigued me:

    • Aquafaba: Sweet and Savory Vegan Recipes Made Egg-Free with the Magic of Bean Water (Cookbook + Sample Recipe)Butter (yes, dairy-free!)
    • Mayonnaise
    • Caesar Dressing
    • French Toast
    • Frittata
    • Crepes
    • Eggroll Wrappers
    • Chile Relleno Quiche
    • Portobello Schnitzel
    • Swedish Meatballs
    • Brioche
    • Nougat
    • Marshmallow Creme
    • Fantasy Fudge
    • Lemon Meringue Pie
    • Caramel Praline Cashew Ice Cream
    • Meringue Cookies
    • Strawberry Shortcake Macarons
    • Dutch Butter Cookies
    • Autumn-Spiced Bread Pudding

    But if you still aren’t ready to take the inexpensive leap into purchasing Aquafaba, try these classic vegan waffles. One bite, and you just might be sold.

    Classic Vegan Waffles Recipe (made with Aquafaba!)

    Special Diet Notes: Classic Vegan Waffles

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian.

    5.0 from 2 reviews
    Classic Vegan Waffles (made with Aquafaba!)
     
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    Prep time
    15 mins
    Cook time
    30 mins
    Total time
    45 mins
     
    The two most important aspects of a great waffle are a crisp exterior and moist and fluffy interior. These deliver big. For great make-ahead waffles, undercook them by about 1 minute and freeze. When you’re ready for them, just toast and enjoy.
    Author: Zsu Dever
    Serves: 10 to 12 (3 x 3-inch) waffles
    Ingredients
    • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
    • 3 tablespoons organic sugar
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 cup dairy-free milk beverage (your choice of type)
    • ½ cup aquafaba (see Note below)
    • ¼ cup non-GMO canola oil or other neutral-tasting oil
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    Instructions
    1. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk or sift to distribute the ingredients equally.
    2. Combine the milk beverage, aquafaba, oil, and vanilla in a small bowl and mix well. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and whisk gently into a smooth batter. Set the batter aside to hydrate while the waffle iron heats up.
    3. Heat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Add the required amount of batter to the hot iron (usually about 1 cup of batter). Cook until the desired doneness is reached and transfer the waffles to a wire rack. The waffles will become crisp in about 30 seconds.
    4. Serve hot with dairy-free buttery spread, maple syrup, or preserves.
    Notes
    Although aquafaba is best if homemade using the recipe provided in the book, you can use aquafaba from canned chickpeas. Use the organic, low-sodium, canned chickpeas and strain off the liquid into a measuring cup using a fine mesh strainer. Note the amount of liquid you acquired, then add it to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the liquid reduces by ⅓. Cool the aquafaba completely before using.

    This recipe with photo is reprinted with permissions from Aquafaba, copyright © 2016 by Zsu Dever.
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    Alisa Fleming
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    Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

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    11 Comments

    1. Vicky on December 29, 2020 8:48 am

      At laaaaaast!!!!
      A waffle recipe that isn’t gummy, soggy or feel “undercooked” in the middle.
      Mashed bananas and flax eggs just don’t do it for me!
      Even with a generous topping of maple syrup they don’t turn into a wet mess!
      Great recipe!
      Thank you!
      Wouldn’t change a THING! 😉
      Vx

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on December 29, 2020 9:26 am

        Awesome! So glad you loved it Vicky!

        Reply
    2. Cacaye on July 7, 2019 1:21 pm

      Hey there, do you need 1/2 cup Aquafaba before or after it’s been reduced?

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on July 7, 2019 6:26 pm

        You’re using 1/2 cup aquafaba in the recipe, whether it is reduced or not. I hope that helps!

        Reply
        • Lori Andersen on September 8, 2019 10:30 am

          Love the recipe, can the fat be reduced?

          Reply
          • Alisa Fleming on September 8, 2019 10:56 am

            I wouldn’t. The more you reduce that fat in the recipe, particularly without eggs, the more risk the waffles will stick to the iron. The fat in the recipe helps quite a bit. Greasing isn’t usually enough.

            Reply
    3. Hannah Edge on April 16, 2018 9:25 pm

      Amaze balls waffles… for real.

      Reply
      • Kanchan on November 23, 2020 7:38 am

        Does the aquafaba need to be whisked before adding, or you are adding it just plain?

        Reply
        • Alisa Fleming on November 23, 2020 8:45 am

          As is! If you want to whip them to soft or stiff peaks and then fold in, that’s up to you. But this isn’t instructed in the recipe.

          Reply
    4. Janmarie on January 15, 2017 11:13 am

      These are fantastic! I have been wanting to experiment with aquafaba and I am so glad my new waffle maker led me to this recipe! Thx.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on January 17, 2017 3:01 pm

        So glad you enjoyed them Janmarie!

        Reply

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