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Vegan Belgian Waffles – Fluffy, Crisp & Easy to Make

Learn how to make perfect vegan Belgian waffles—fluffy inside, crisp outside, with hints of vanilla and orange. No eggs or dairy needed!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Belgian
Keyword: Belgian brunch recipes, crispy vegan waffles, dairy-free brunch, easy vegan breakfast, fluffy vegan waffles, plant-based waffles, vegan Belgian waffles, vegan waffle iron recipes, yeast waffles vegan
Servings: 6 waffles
Calories: 354kcal
Cost: €1.20

Ingredients

  • 2 cups 250g all-purpose flour + 1 tbsp
  • 2 cups 480ml unsweetened soy milk
  • ½ cup 100g sugar (or sweetener of choice) + 1 tbsp
  • 4 tbsp 80g vegetable oil
  • 1 packet 7g active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 10 drops orange essence optional but recommended
  • 10 drops almond essence optional but recommended
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

Step 1: Activate the Yeast

  • Warm 1 cup of soy milk (not hot) and pour into a medium bowl. Add 1 tbsp flour, 1 tbsp sugar, and the dry yeast. Mix well and set aside for 10 minutes until bubbly.

Step 2: Prep the Waffle Iron

  • Grease your waffle iron with a drop of oil and preheat it according to its instructions.

Step 3: Mix the Dry Ingredients

  • In a large bowl, combine the remaining flour, sugar, and salt.

Step 4: Combine Wet & Dry

  • Pour the rest of the soy milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and essences into the dry ingredients. Add the yeast mixture. Whisk until smooth.

Step 5: Let the Batter Rest

  • Allow the batter to rest for at least 5–10 minutes (or overnight in the fridge for deeper flavor).

Step 6: Cook the Waffles

  • Pour batter into your waffle iron and cook until golden brown and crisp.