The Best Waffles Without Eggs (Nut Free, Dairy Free Option)

The best waffles without eggs are crisp on the outside, with thick pockets of a fluffy vanilla waffle flavor. These are made from simple ingredients, a DIY buttermilk, and can accommodate a dairy allergy as well!

I have a popular waffle recipe on the blog already, sourdough discard waffles, and realize that is not helpful to those who do not use sourdough starter!

How are the Best Waffles Without Eggs different from Eggless Sourdough Discard Waffles?

For starters, there is no starter. Hah. Ok Terrible jokes aside, there is no sourdough starter or discard in this recipe.

Also- This recipe for the best waffles without eggs is a smaller batch, making 9 large square waffles. Still a lot of waffles to be had! But perfect for a weekend morning when you have other things to tend to than standing over a waffle iron for an hour!

Of course, you could double the recipe to make a huge batch of waffles for the freezer. I always have on hand some kind of frozen homemade waffles or pancakes ready to be reheated.

Freeze Extra Waffles!

Yes, absolutely. As mentioned above, I love freezing breakfast foods like waffles since they reheat so well! To freeze the waffles, make sure they have cooled to room temperature first then place in a large ziploc bag or other freezer safe container. These will store for 2-3 months without the taste or texture being affected. To reheat, place on microwave safe plate and heat one at a time for 30-45 seconds. Alternatively place in a toaster oven like you would toast bread!

Make Your Own Buttermilk

By making your own ‘buttermilk’ which I refer to as ‘faux buttermilk’ in most of my recipes, you get the ease of cooking without the hassle of purchasing actual buttermilk from the store.

To make buttermilk, add white vinegar, apple cider vinegar or lime/lemon juice to your milk of choice. I have had great success making buttermilk with soy milk too!

Generally speaking 1 tablespoon of vinegar should be added to 1 cup of milk. Each recipe is different so it’s important to pay attention to the recipe card. I also do not remove the 1 tablespoon of milk to replace with vinegar but many recipes will. You will find what works for you!

Dairy Free Waffles

This recipe is also fantastic without dairy milk. Simply switch equal amount of dairy for soy milk. I haven’t tried other dairy free alternatives but soy milk is quite creamy and neutral in flavor making it a favorite for us.

Special Equipment

So the obvious special equipment necessary for making waffles is a waffle maker. I adore our Cuisinart Belgian Waffle Maker because it makes 4 (large!) waffles at a time. Your cutesy Dash isn’t going to do that for you, will it? 😂 Nothing against the ‘special’ waffle machines but I have not had much success with those small ones. Plus for the amount of waffles I make, it would take ages to cook one at a time! Do what is best for you and your family 🙂

How to Make the Best Waffles Without Eggs: step by step

Prepare the Faux Buttermilk mixture- In a 2 cup measuring cup, add milk and vinegar. Set aside to curdle.

Preheat Waffle Iron as per user manual.

In a medium mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Whisk well to combine.

Add the buttermilk mixture, oil and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir with spoon until no more dry flour spots are visible. Try not to over-mix.

Spray waffle iron with non stick spray before each addition of waffle batter.

Cook waffles in your griddle or waffle iron as per its instructions.

Remove cooked waffles to a wire rack to cool or serve immediately.

Freeze leftovers after they have come to room temperature 🙂

Things that helped in the kitchen for this recipe:

• wire racks, amazon, or Home Goods – I use this specific brand and size and it fits my 17.25 X 12.25 inch USA half sheet Pan which can be found on amazon or Home Goods!
• Stainless steel mixing bowl -amazon 
• Waffle Maker -I LOVE mine because it makes 4 large Belgian waffles at a time. Really cuts down on waiting time (which is super helpful if you have hungry little people!)

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Waffles Without Eggs

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Ingredients

  

• 1 3/4 cup milk any
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 cup avocado oil or canola or other neutral oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

 

• Prepare the Faux Buttermilk mixture- In a 2 cup measuring cup, add milk and vinegar. Set aside to curdle.
• Preheat Waffle Iron as per user manual.
• In a medium mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Whisk well to combine.
• Add the buttermilk mixture, oil and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir with spoon until no more dry flour spots are visible. Try not to over-mix.
• Spray waffle iron with non stick spray before each addition of waffle batter.
• Cook waffles in your griddle or waffle iron as per its instructions.
• Remove cooked waffles to a wire rack to cool or serve immediately.
• Freeze leftovers after they have come to room temperature.

Looking for more Egg Free Breakfast options? Check out these amazing eggless pancakes 🥞 or click the Breakfast tab 🙂