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    Home » Recipes » Holiday Sweets

    December 20, 2017 21 Comments

    Vegan Gingerbread Waffles

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    As a full-time recipe writer, I can tell you that I'm excited to have an excuse to eat Vegan Gingerbread Waffles for 3 days in a row. It was for testing purposes, clearly. Well, the test results are in and I can confirm that my vegan gingerbread waffles make for a delicious treat for the holiday season (or any time, really!). These waffles are guaranteed to be enjoyed by everyone.

    Vegan Gingerbread Waffles! The perfect easy vegan breakfast recipe for Christmas morning or the holiday season. Dairy-free, egg-free. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    If you love gingerbread and you love waffles, well, the answer is obvious isn't it? These Vegan Gingerbread Waffles are super easy to make but OMG are they delicious. Rich molasses, hints of spice, slightly sweet fluffy waffle goodness, topped with a dollop of Vegan Coconut Whipped Cream or Easy Vegan Marshmallow Fluff if you so desire (which you should clearly desire).

    Vegan Gingerbread Waffles! The perfect easy vegan breakfast recipe for Christmas morning or the holiday season. Dairy-free, egg-free. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Vegan Gingerbread Waffles are perfect for a breakfast to celebrate the holiday season. These waffles are quite hearty so I enjoyed half of a waffle (or two of the sections) with a side of fruit. Cue the Christmas playlist!

    Vegan Gingerbread Waffles! The perfect easy vegan breakfast recipe for Christmas morning or the holiday season. Dairy-free, egg-free. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    To Make Vegan Gingerbread Waffles:

    In a large bowl whisk together all the dry ingredients.

    Vegan Gingerbread Waffles! The perfect easy vegan breakfast recipe for Christmas morning or the holiday season. Dairy-free, egg-free. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    In a medium bowl whisk together all the wet ingredients. Pour the wet into dry and mix together until just combined. Lumps are totally cool.

    * I included a fancy little hack for you in this recipe without even telling you... well ok I'm telling you now. I had you measure the oil first, then followed by the same amount of molasses. This is so your measuring cup will be left with a thin coat of oil on it so that when you pour in the molasses, it won't stick to the cup and will slide right out. Pretty great right?

    Vegan Gingerbread Waffles! The perfect easy vegan breakfast recipe for Christmas morning or the holiday season. Dairy-free, egg-free. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    When the waffle iron is hot, spray oil or lightly brush oil on both the top and bottom griddles of the waffle iron. Pour about ¼ of the batter onto the iron and lightly spread it around so that it just covers the griddle leaving room for the batter to expand.

    Close the waffle iron and cook until the waffle is cooked through and golden on both sides. Use a fork or spatula to help release the waffles. Serve with a dollop of Vegan Coconut Whipped Cream or Easy Vegan Marshmallow Fluff and maple syrup if desired.

    Vegan Gingerbread Waffles! The perfect easy vegan breakfast recipe for Christmas morning or the holiday season. Dairy-free, egg-free. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    Common Questions:

    Do vegan waffles have gluten? This recipe does as it uses an all-purpose flour.

    Can you freeze vegan waffles? They freeze quite well as long as they are wrapped tight and not left too long in the freezer.

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    4.85 from 13 votes

    Vegan Gingerbread Waffles

    The perfect easy vegan breakfast recipe for Christmas morning or the holiday season. 
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American, Canadian
    Servings: 4 medium waffles
    Calories: 671kcal
    Author: Sam Turnbull • It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

    Ingredients

    Dry ingredients:

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • ¼ cup white sugar
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • 2 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    Wet ingredients:

    • 1 cup plant-based milk (such as soy or almond)
    • ½ cup light oil (such as canola or vegetable)
    • ½ cup fancy molasses
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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    Instructions

    • Preheat your waffle iron.
    • In a large bowl whisk together all the dry ingredients.
    • In a medium bowl whisk together all the wet ingredients. Pour the wet into dry and mix together until just combined. Lumps are totally cool. 
    • When the waffle iron is hot, spray oil or lightly brush oil on both the top and bottom griddles of the waffle iron. Pour about ¼ of the batter onto the iron and lightly spread it around so that it just covers the griddle leaving room for the batter to expand. Close the waffle iron and cook until the waffle is cooked through and golden on both sides. Use a fork or spatula to help release the waffles. Serve with a dollop of Vegan Coconut Whipped Cream or Easy Vegan Marshmallow Fluff and maple syrup if desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 671kcal | Carbohydrates: 95g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 1061mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 308mg | Iron: 5.7mg
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    Bon appetegan!

    Sam.



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    Comments

    1. Nisha says

      May 09, 2021 at 11:37 am

      4 stars
      Pumpkin spice and molasses flavour was great but the kids and I found them a bit too sweet. Guess we are more used to your savoury recipes! Next time I will simply omit the sugar as the molasses seems sufficient.

      Reply
    2. Dawn Hanna says

      September 12, 2020 at 9:13 am

      5 stars
      Made these this morning. Oh my Goodness they are fabulous. Decision now made that they will be perfect for Chrismas Eve breakfast. They worked perfectly with a Gluten Free Flour too. Thank you so much for the recipe.

      Reply
    3. Lauren says

      March 15, 2020 at 1:13 pm

      5 stars
      We aren’t much for sweet breakfasts buts it’s a strange Sunday here in the middle of the Wuhan pandemic, so I decided to switch up my usual routine and make waffles. They turned out great, there is one left over to share with Mr. Perfect tomorrow morning. I didn’t have molasses and didn’t want to fight the hoarders so I did half date syrup and half maple syrup. I think it worked! This will be a do-again in this house.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        March 18, 2020 at 10:07 am

        So happy you enjoyed! Stay safe and healthy 🙂

        Reply
    4. Meggie Wolfe says

      February 16, 2020 at 10:29 am

      5 stars
      Very tasty waffles! Easy to whip up will be making again 🙂

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        February 22, 2020 at 11:49 am

        So happy you enjoyed them, Maggie 🙂

        Reply
    5. Rochelle says

      July 21, 2019 at 1:18 pm

      5 stars
      So good! I halved the recipe and replaced half the oil with applesauce. They turned out great! Wonderful paired with tofu eggs.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        July 23, 2019 at 12:45 pm

        Awesome! So happy you enjoyed them Rochelle 🙂

        Reply
    6. Sharon says

      February 06, 2019 at 6:12 pm

      5 stars
      Sam, I truly enjoy your recipes. I watched your demonstration during the baking show at the International Centre some time ago. I was standing at the back of the audience, very tempted to yell, “THIS is what vegan eating is all about! Preach, Sam!” At any rate, I made these waffles tonight, along with the marshmallow fluff. Both recipes were simply delicious, and perfect for a day filled with ice pellets and freezing rain. Thank you. You’ve put a smile on my face.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        February 08, 2019 at 3:54 pm

        Aww thanks so much, Sharon!! I remember that demo and am so happy to know I had a fan in the back! You can never be sure when you go to a baking show where dairy and eggs are super common ingredients. Haha. Those waffles sound so gorgeously decadent. I'm so happy you loved them so much 🙂

        Reply
    7. Shelly says

      October 27, 2018 at 8:58 am

      4 stars
      These were one of the better vegan waffle recipes I have found in terms of texture and flavour. However, I found that if I want a crispy outside, I have to cool them on a rack for a minute or two before serving, otherwise they become very soft and squishy.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        October 28, 2018 at 8:14 pm

        Glad you enjoyed! Waffle irons can range in temperature as well, so that could change the crispiness of the outside. I know with my waffle iron I leave them in longer than the waffle iron suggests to get the crispy outside. 🙂

        Reply
    8. Wanda says

      December 23, 2017 at 2:24 pm

      5 stars
      Wow. Made these this morning and they were FABULOUS. Thank you! My kids want to take them to the church breakfast tomorrow and convert everyone into vegans! I only had blackstrap molasses but it was fine, and I didn't have any of the coconut whipped cream made up either, so we just put some applesauce on the side and it complimented them very nicely. Thanks, Sam!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        December 24, 2017 at 8:28 am

        Hahaha, love it, too cute! Thrilled you and your kids loved them so much, Wanda 🙂

        Reply
    9. Ann S says

      December 21, 2017 at 2:13 am

      What is "fancy molasses?" How is it different from blackstrap molasses? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        December 22, 2017 at 3:35 pm

        Fancy molasses is lighter and sweeter, blackstrap is darker and more bitter. 🙂

        Reply
        • Ann S says

          December 23, 2017 at 4:50 pm

          Okay, thanks Sam. That seems to be something you find in Canada, but not the US. I've never seen it in the stores anywhere I've lived in the US, but I just checked Amazon and you can get it as an import from Canada. Maybe I can dilute some blackstrap with agave syrup or something.

        • Sam Turnbull says

          December 24, 2017 at 8:30 am

          Ah ok, I wasn't aware of that, it's really the most common molasses here. Yes, I think if you just replaced a bit of the molasses with another liquid so it's not too intense it should work fine. Although Wanda in the comments said it was perfect with blackstrap too 🙂

    10. Laura says

      December 20, 2017 at 6:47 pm

      Do you think this batter would make a good pancake? Looking to have a Xmas pancake breakfast and this would be divine!

      Reply
      • Joanne says

        December 21, 2017 at 3:01 pm

        Laura - I was wondering the same thing. I may just try this tonite for dinner before I try it on my guests Xmas morning.

        Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        December 22, 2017 at 3:29 pm

        Hmmm... waffles are a bit dense and slightly crisp on the outside, pancakes are lighter and fluffier. So while I think the batter would cook fine in a pan, the texture might be different than a pancake. So as long as you are ok with that, go for it!

        Reply

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