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Wake Up to Wellness: Plant-based and Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Superfood Waffles
Is there anything better than starting your day with waffles? Now, imagine waffles that not only satisfy your cravings but also nourish your body. Welcome to a breakfast game-changer: vegan and gluten free waffles packed with superfoods!
This recipe isn’t your average stack of waffles—oh no, we’ve taken it up a notch. With wholesome ingredients like hemp seeds, flax seeds, and vegan protein powder, these waffles are brimming with plant-based goodness. They’re light, fluffy, and full of nutrients to keep you energized and feeling your best. Whether you’re following a special diet or just looking for a more nourishing twist on a breakfast classic, this recipe is perfect for you.
Plus, they’re super versatile! Not a huge fan of chocolate chips? Top them with fresh berries or drizzle on some maple syrup instead! However you like them, these waffles are here to elevate your mornings.
Superfoods bring a powerhouse of nutrients to your plate, and incorporating them into something as universally loved as waffles is an easy win for the whole family. The flax seeds offer a hearty dose of omega-3s and fiber, while hemp seeds bring protein and essential fatty acids to fuel your day. But don’t worry—you don’t need to be a master chef or a nutritionist to whip up this recipe. It’s simple, quick, and perfect for making in advance and freezing for those busy mornings when you still want to prioritize your health.
So, grab your favorite toppings, preheat that waffle maker, and let’s create a breakfast that’s deliciously guilt-free, loaded with nutrients, and 100% satisfying. Your waffle game is about to go next level—let’s dive in!
Ingredients
- Gluten Free Flour: I typically use Bob’s Red Mill Gluten free 1 to 1 baking flour.
- Coconut Sugar: You can use regular sugar but I prefer coconut.
- Baking powder: Aluminum free highly recommended
- Salt
- Hemp seeds
- Flax seed meal
- Unsweetened or vanilla pea protein powder (if desired for that extra boost of plant based protein)
- Vegan egg replacer: I always use Bob’s Red Mill egg replacer. You could also use flax eggs.
- Vanilla extract
- Melted coconut or olive oil
- Oat, Almond, or Soy milk
- Vegan chocolate chips: We LOVE enjoy life mini chocolate chips.
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Step 1: Combine dry ingredients
Start by gathering two large bowls—one for the dry ingredients and one for the wet ingredients. In the first bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, coconut sugar, hemp seeds, flaxseed meal, unsweetened protein powder (if using), baking powder, and salt. Stir everything together until evenly mixed.
Step 2: Combine wet ingredients
In the second bowl, prepare your wet ingredients. Mix the egg replacer with water (or prepare a flax egg replacement), then add the vanilla extract, oil, and plant-based milk. Whisk everything together until well combined.
Step 3: Mix it all together
Next, pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to gently stir until the batter is smooth and well-mixed. If you’re adding vegan chocolate chips, fold them in at this stage.
Step 4: Waffle iron time
Preheat your waffle iron and lightly spray it with cooking spray. Pour the batter into the waffle iron and cook about 2 minutes, or until the waffles are golden and crispy.
Step 5: Serve & Enjoy!
Serve warm with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Storage
I like to use my mini waffle iron to meal prep for the week lately. These seem to be the perfect size for quick breakfasts on the go. Think super healthy “Eggo” style. Simply make your waffles as normal, let cool, and pop them in the freezer for about 15 minutes. Flash freezing will help prevent them from sticking to each other. Then store them in the freezer in an airtight container or bag and toast when ready to eat.
FAQ
Yes! Let them cool completely, then freeze in a single layer or with parchment between waffles. Reheat in a toaster or oven until warm and crispy.
Absolutely. Feel free to leave them out or replace with chopped nuts, blueberries, or vegan-safe mini marshmallows for a fun twist.
Yes! The batter works for pancakes too—just cook on a nonstick skillet over medium heat until golden on both sides.
I recommend Bob’s Red Mill egg replacer made with garbanzo bean flour, but a flax egg (1 tablespoon flaxseed meal + 3 tablespoon water per egg) also works well.
📖 Recipe
Vegan and gluten free chocolate chip waffles
These vegan and gluten-free chocolate chip waffles are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and loaded with melty dairy-free chocolate chips. Made with wholesome ingredients like hemp seeds, flaxseed meal, and a vegan egg replacer, they’re a delicious and nutritious breakfast the whole family will love. Perfect for lazy weekends, brunch, or meal prep—these allergy-friendly waffles are dairy-free, egg-free, and gluten-free with a protein boost option!
- Total Time: 20-25 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 waffles 1x
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups gluten free flour
- 2 Tbsp coconut sugar
- ¼ cup hemp seeds
- ¼ cup flaxseed meal
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 Tbsp vegan egg replacer mixed with 8 tablespoons water (I prefer Bob’s Red Mill egg replacer made of garbanzo bean flour. You could also sub a flax egg.)
- ½ cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups nondairy milk (Oat, Almond, Soy, Hemp, Coconut are all great replacements.)
- ½–¾ cup vegan semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 scoop optional unsweetened pea protein powder
Instructions
- Gather 2 separate large bowls.
- In your first bowl, pour in gluten free flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, salt, hemp seed, and flax seed mill. Feel free to pour in a scoop of unsweetened pea protein powder if desired for that extra boost of protein.
- Whisk together all dry ingredients.
- In your second bowl, mix together your egg replacer and follow instructions per package directions (For Bob’s Red Mill Egg Replacer it is 1 Tablespoon to 2 Tablespoons water)
- Add melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and vegan milk and whisk together with vegan egg replacer.
- Pour wet ingredients into bowl with dry ingredients and stir together.
- Stir in vegan chocolate chips.
- Spray your heated waffle iron with cooking spray and scoop the batter in.
- Close waffle iron and cook until golden. Enjoy!
Equipment
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- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: waffle maker
- Cuisine: Breakfast
- Diet: Vegan
Angela says
These are wonderful! Easy to make! I doubled my recipe and froze them for the week ahead!