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Vegan Oat Waffles with Cinnamon Syrup (Gluten free option)

These fluffy Vegan Oat Waffles with Cinnamon Syrup are what you need for your next brunch!  No one will ever guess they're vegan.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: gluten-free, plant based, vegan
Keyword: Vegan Cinnamon Waffles, Vegan Waffles
Servings: 5 - 6 waffles
Author: Audrey Dunham

Ingredients

Berries

  • 2-3 c. hulled and chopped strawberries (optional)
  • 1 c. blueberries (optional)
  • 1 tsp. sugar or sugar alternative (optional)

Flax Egg

  • 1 Tbsp. ground flaxseeds (24 g)
  • 1/4 c. + 2 Tbsp. water (90 ml)

Wet

  • 2 c. Dairy-free milk, such as almond, cashew, soy or rice milk (474 ml)
  • 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar (30 ml)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup (60 ml)
  • 1/4 cup non-GMO canola oil (60 ml)
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract 

Dry

  • 1 ½ c. dry quick oats (120 g)
  • 2 c. all-purpose flour (280 g) OR Bob's Red Mill gluten-free all-purpose flour (320 g)
  • 1 Tbsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp. salt

Cinnamon Syrup

  • 1 ½ c. pure maple syrup (356 ml)
  • ½ tsp. ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Start by pre-heating your waffle iron.
  • If you plan to use berries as a topping, stir together the berries and sugar in a bowl and set it aside for now. If not, skip this step!
  • Add the FLAX EGG ingredients to a small bowl and set it aside, as well.
  • Place all WET ingredients in a small bowl and set IT aside!
  • In a medium mixing bowl, stir together all of the DRY ingredients. Afterwards, add the WET ingredients to the DRY mix and stir well to combine.
  • Once that’s done, stir in the FLAX EGG as well. For best results, allow batter to sit for 5-10 minutes before making your first waffle.
  • Grease your piping hot waffle iron by spraying it with oil or by applying melted non-dairy butter or oil with a pastry brush.
  • Add batter to the greased waffle iron until it’s about 2/3 full and then immediately shut the lid. Cook for about 5 minutes or until golden brown. It’s usually best to let it cook a little longer than you think you should!
  • Carefully and very slowly open the lid and use the tines of a fork to help remove the waffle from the iron.
  • Repeat steps 7 – 9 until all of the batter is used, about 5 - 6 waffles total.

For the Cinnamon Syrup

  • Simply add the two ingredients to a saucepan over medium heat and mix them together with a fork or whisk until all cinnamon is incorporated and the syrup is warmed through.

To Assemble

  • Place hot waffles on a plate and top with non-dairy butter, berries (if using) and cinnamon syrup. Enjoy immediately!

Notes

  • For best results, allow batter to sit for 5-10 minutes before making your first waffle.
  • You usually need to cook these waffles a minute or two longer than most other waffles.
  • Keep all cooked waffles on a cooling rack placed on a baking sheet in an oven set on 150F. This will keep your waffles hot and crispy until all of them are made. Now you and your family and friends can all enjoy your waffles together!
  • If you want to make these waffles super decadent, try serving them with my 2-Ingredient Vegan Whipped Cream.
  • This recipe goes best with blueberries and strawberries, but you can try topping with raspberries and blackberries, too.
  • Have leftovers? You can pop the leftover waffles wrapped in plastic wrap in the freezer, and then simply reheat in the microwave or toaster when you're ready to eat.