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No eggs, no dairy, and honestly no one will notice - a flax egg and a splash of vinegar in plant milk do the same structural and leavening work here that traditional ingredients would. Bursting blueberries and pure maple syrup keep these waffles naturally sweet, crisp on the outside, and soft in the middle.
Per serving
290kcal
Calories
6
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Servings
4 people
Difficulty
easy
Protein
44g
Carbs
11g
Fat
4g
Fiber
14g
Sugar
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In a small bowl, whisk the ground flaxseed with the water and let it sit for 5 minutes, until thickened into a gel - this is your flax egg.
In a separate small bowl or cup, stir the plant milk with the apple cider vinegar and let it sit for 5 minutes to curdle slightly, mimicking buttermilk.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the flax egg, curdled plant milk, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, and whisk until just combined - do not overmix.
Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to crush them too much.
Preheat and lightly grease a waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Pour the appropriate amount of batter for your waffle iron and cook until golden and crisp, following your iron's timing guide (usually 4-6 minutes).
Serve warm with extra maple syrup and fresh blueberries on top.
Let the Flax Egg Set Fully: Rushing this step results in weaker binding, so give the flaxseed and water a full 5 minutes to thicken into a proper gel before mixing it into the batter. Don't Skip the Vinegar Step: Curdling the plant milk with vinegar creates the same acidic reaction that buttermilk provides, helping the waffles rise and giving a subtle tang. Fold Blueberries Gently: Overmixing at this stage can turn the whole batter purple and mushy - fold just enough to distribute the berries evenly.
A chia egg (1 tablespoon chia seeds mixed with 3 tablespoons water, rested for 5-10 minutes) works as a nearly identical substitute, or a store-bought egg replacer following the package directions for one egg.
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