Jul 09 2026
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Belgian Waffle (vg) Recipe

Inspired by Polo Lounge
Time50m
Serves4

Fresh Berries, Vermont Maple Syrup; Vanilla Whipped Cream

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Ingredients

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BREAKFAST

Method

BREAKFAST

  1. 1

    Prep flax eggs

    In a small bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed with 6 tablespoons water. Let stand 5-7 minutes until gel forms.

  2. 2

    Make vegan buttermilk

    In a measuring cup, whisk 1 3/4 cups unsweetened almond milk with 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar. Set aside to curdle for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Mix dry ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 0.5 teaspoon salt.

  4. 4

    Combine wet ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk 0.25 cup vegetable oil with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add to the dry ingredients along with the vegan buttermilk. Stir until just combined.

  5. 5

    Add flax egg

    Stir the thickened flax mixture into the batter until just incorporated; let batter rest 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Preheat waffle iron

    Preheat Belgian waffle iron and lightly brush with oil.

  7. 7

    Cook waffles

    Pour batter onto hot waffle iron and cook according to manufacturer instructions, about 4-5 minutes per waffle, until deeply golden and crisp.

  8. 8

    Make vanilla coconut whipped cream

    Chill the coconut cream can in the fridge for several hours. Scoop the solid cream into a chilled bowl and whip with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract until fluffy.

  9. 9

    Plate and serve

    Top each waffle with fresh berries, drizzle with Vermont maple syrup, and add a dollop of vanilla coconut whipped cream.

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