Easy Waffle Recipe Without Milk (vegan, dairy-free)

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Waffles may or not be one of the best breakfast meals to exist. Crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside and endless topping options for your hungry creativity to run wild. Now maybe you wouldn’t have a classic waffle for breakfast EVERY morning, but what if I told you that with this recipe you could? This 10 minute waffle recipe is vegan, full of protein and fibre! Made with three simple ingredients. Blended chickpeas, dates and oats. Trust me, I know it sounds weird, but no judgement until you test out the recipe for yourself. 

This recipe is SUPER simple and requires minimal effort. Throw a few ingredients into the blender. Pour batter into waffle iron. Patiently (It’s not easy sometimes) wait for the waffle magic to happen. 

Why you’ll love this waffle without milk recipe

• Vegan/dairy free: this recipe is great if you’re looking for a vegan or dairy-free option. Or if you’ve just run out of milk at home!
• Super versatile recipe: These waffles can be served with sweet toppings, like maple syrup or honey, but also with savoury toppings like eggs for added protein. 
• Excellent source of protein and fiber: Chickpeas are a great source of plant based protein, while dates and oats contain lots of fiber! This recipe is a great addition to a balanced diet. 
• Simple and quick to make: The batter comes together so quickly, that you can start making the waffles within 10 minutes. Giving you more time to get back to the busy morning schedule. 
• Reheats well: In case of leftover waffles, pop them in the toaster to get beautiful crispy waffles again!

Ingredients

• Canned chickpeas: any regular 400g can (250g once drained) of cooked chickpeas works in this recipe. Just rinse and drain. If cooking your own chickpeas, use around 1 1/2 cups of chickpeas.
• Pitted medjool dates: 50 grams of regular pitted dates can be used if this is what you have at home. 
• Rolled oats: quick oats will also work fine, as the oats will be blended.
• Vanilla, cinnamon: to add flavour. Feel free to add spices or flavours of your choice.

What are the health benefits of this waffle recipe?

This waffle without milk recipe a lot more nutritionally dense than regular waffles. Here’s why your body will thank you later!

• High in protein. Thanks to the chickpeas, you’ll be getting around 5g of protein per waffle! This will help you feel full for longer and give you a great energy boost for the day.
• High in fiber. Oats and dates have plenty of dietary fiber which is key for lowering glucose spikes, regulating bowel movement and improving digestion. These waffles contain about 4g of dietary fibre per waffle.
• Antioxidants. Chickpeas, oats and dates all contain a range of antioxidants! Antioxidants are great for fighting off harmful free radicals in the body.
• Vitamins and Minerals. This recipe contains a variety of vitamins and minerals to give your immune system a great boost and support healthy cells!

Tips to making the most delicious waffles

• Make sure your waffle iron is well heated and completely ready before pouring in the batter. This will ensure that your waffle has a crispy exterior while still being fluffy on the inside. I use the Tefal Snack Collection Waffle Maker which has a light to indicate when its ready to go!
• If your waffle iron isn’t non-stick, make sure you spray it with cooking spray to prevent a sticky mess!
• Don’t open the waffle iron too soon! This might cause the waffle to separate and split. Wait at least 3 to 4 minutes before checking on the waffles. 

Waffle topping ideas

The beauty of this recipe is that it pairs well with an endless list of toppings! Depending on how indulgent you’re feeling, or if you’re craving sweet or savoury! Here are a few topping ideas.

Sweet:

• maple syrup, caramel, honey
• fresh fruit such as berries, bananas or apples
• flavoured yoghurt of choice
• jam or compote
• chocolate chips

​Savoury:

• eggs and bacon
• peanut butter
• vegan/regular butter
• avocado
• pesto

Storage:

• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. when ready to eat, pop them in the toaster or into the oven at 180C to crisp them back up!
• These waffles can also be frozen once made. When ready to eat, just heat them back up straight from the freezer until warmed through.

Waffle maker used for this recipe

For all my waffle endeavours, I’ve been using the Tefal Snack Collection Waffle Maker and I’m a HUGE fan. This isn’t sponsored, and is truly a product that I love and recommend. Here’s a few reasons why:

• It comes with interchangeable grill plates which means you can use it for toasted sandwiches as well! You’ve also got the option to get additional plates for a range of snacks such as mini pancakes or mini donuts.
• It has a light indicator to tell you when the waffle maker is ready to be used, which is a fool proof way for consistently crispy waffles every time.
• It has a non-stick coating which helps the waffles come out mess-free.
• The plates are dishwasher safe which saves time on clean up.

The price point is higher than a regular waffle maker, but considering the interchangeable plates, I’ve saved money and space for not having to buy separate appliances such as sandwich or pancake makers.

Happy waffle-ing and hope you love this recipe as much as I do!

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