Easy Vegan Banana Waffles

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• Why You'll Love This Recipe
• The Ingredients
• Recipe Variations and Add-Ins
• How to Make Banana Waffles
• FAQs
• Pro Recipe Tips
• The Best Toppings For Banana Waffles
• Storage Instructions
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Why You'll Love This Recipe

Bananas and breakfast are a perfect match, and while I've already shared recipes for a strawberry banana smoothie bowl and fluffy banana oatmeal muffins, they're also a perfect addition to crispy vegan waffles.

These vegan banana waffles are sweet, flavorful, and easily customizable with your favorite flavor boosters and mix-ins. Plus, you can freeze them, ready to reheat all week, or whip up a large batch for weekend brunch!

Looking for more simple banana breakfast recipes? Try a blueberry banana smoothie, banana nectarine smoothie, or chocolate chip banana muffins.

The Ingredients

Refer to the recipe card for the full list of ingredients, quantities, and substitutes.

• Vegan buttermilk: Combine unsweetened plant-based milk (high-protein options like soy milk work best) and apple cider vinegar for a vegan buttermilk alternative.
• Flour: I usually use regular all-purpose flour, though you could substitute 50% whole wheat for more nutrients without affecting texture too much. Oat flour should work, too, but yields denser waffles.

Make gluten-free vegan banana waffles with a 1:1 swap to all-purpose GF flour, like King Arthur's or Bob's Red Mill, though the waffles may be denser.

Recipe Variations and Add-Ins

• Flavor boosters: Like ½ teaspoon cinnamon, some ground ginger, cardamom, chai spice, pumpkin pie spice, etc. Orange zest also works.
• Chunky add-ins: Up to ½ cup vegan chocolate chips, toasted coconut (shredded/flakes) or nuts, blueberries, chopped strawberries/mango/peach, raisins, etc., to these easy banana waffles.
• Swirls: Swirl a little almond or peanut butter, vegan chocolate spread, or pistachio spread into the batter in the waffle iron.
• Banana protein waffles: Add a scoop of plain, vanilla, or chocolate protein powder and adjust plant milk amount accordingly. This may affect texture.

How to Make Banana Waffles

When it's done, it may be indicated by a light/sound. Alternatively, wait until no more steam emits from the machine.

FAQs

Pro Recipe Tips

• To avoid using too much flour: Spoon and level it, don't scoop.
• Use overripe bananas: For maximum sweetness and flavor.
• Don't overmix the batter: To avoid dense waffles. It's actually best to leave a few small lumps in the batter, stirring only until the dry ingredients have mixed in.
• Preheat waffle iron: To prevent sticking, ensure even cooking, and crisp edges.
• Don't overfill: Aim to cover ¾ of the surface area. It will spread when closed.

The Best Toppings For Banana Waffles

• Sliced banana/apple or berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, etc.)
• Sauce/drizzle (peanut butter, maple syrup, vegan chocolate sauce, caramel, Biscoff)
• Dollops (like fruit compote or vegan yogurt)
• Coconut whipped cream
• Powdered sugar
• Ninja Creami vegan vanilla ice cream (or strawberry ice cream/ chocolate ice cream)

Storage Instructions

Fridge: In an airtight container with parchment paper between layers for 3-4 days.

Freeze: Flash freeze, then store in a Ziplock/Stasher for up to 3 months.

Reheat: In a toaster for 30-40 seconds (1-2 mins from frozen). OR, reheat larger amounts in stacks, wrapped in foil, for 8-12 minutes at 350°F/180°C.