I love waffles for breakfast! My favourite savory waffles are these Pumpkin Semolina Waffles. A good waffle should be fluffy inside and crispy on the outside. This oatmeal waffle recipe yields the same airy consistency of traditional waffles without needing eggs for a super quick breakfast. The recipe is also refined sugar free as it is just made with banana.
Why this recipe is a keeper!
Only 3 ingredients needed
No flour, No eggs or No regular sugar
Vegan, Dairy-free and easily can be made gluten-free
Ready just in 10 minutes
Light and fluffy with perfect crispy edges
3 ingredient vegan banana oatmeal waffles
This recipe is made with healthy ingredients, see the recipe card for full measurements.
Oats – you can use rolled oats (quick oats) and grind them down in a food processor or use oat flour directly if you do not have a lot of time. Oats provide fibre and micronutrients such as magnesium and zinc.
Alternatively, use white flour/all purpose flour. Another great option are whole wheat flours which are rich in vitamins, protein and fibre.
Milk – you can use any plant-based milk here such as almond milk, oat milk.
Vegan buttermilk is another alternative – it is simple to make at home, taking only 2 ingredients and a minute! Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to 1 cup of soy milk. Allow it to curdle for 1 minute and buttermilk is ready to use.
Banana – you will need ripened mashed bananas for this recipe. If you want vegan waffles without banana, a great alternative is apple sauce or apple butter as it also has some sweetness to it. You can also use a flax egg which is commonly used in vegan cooking.
Optionally:
You can add a few drops of vanilla essence for extra flavour.
Add some vegan chocolate chips to the batter.
Add a scoop of your favourite protein powder for a healthy waffle recipe – great for those following a plant-based diet looking to fit in more protein.
Equipment required
Waffle iron/belgian waffle maker – non stick ones are best. I love to make gram flour and coriander waffles (Kothimbir vadi waffles) in this waffle iron too. Blender – use a food processor or a spice grinder. If you have oat flour, you do not need this.
Vegan gluten-free waffles
You can use gluten-free oats which cook the same way as regular oats. These gluten-free waffles will have the same texture as the original recipe Spelt flour, buckwheat flour, almond flour are all great options that are gluten-free.
How to make Vegan Waffles with 3 ingredients
In a high speed blender or spice grinder, grind down the oats until you get flour consistency. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Add your plant milk of choice and chopped banana, blend 30 seconds and bring it together. For best results, you do not need a smooth batter but keep it slightly lumpy for fluffy waffles. If the batter gets very thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk and mix well. Spray or brush the inner plate with a little coconut oil. Pour in the waffle batter but ensure not to overfill. Close the lid – you will see steam releasing. Cook as directed by the manufacturers instructions. Top with your favorite toppings – see below for suggestions.
How to achieve crispy waffles
Ensure the waffle iron is adequatedly heated before use – the batter should sizzle when it is poured into the waffle maker. To test, flick a drop of water onto the iron, if it sizzles and pops, it is heated. Do not over work the waffle batter otherwise the waffles will be chewy and dense. For better results, leave the batter a little lumpy. When cooking the waffles, do not stack them over each other as the heat and steam will cause the waffles to loose their crispiness.
How to prevent waffles sticking to the waffle iron
Coat or brush the waffle surface with oil prior to cooking – the oil prevents the waffles from sticking. Do not overfill the waffle iron with batter or else it will overfill into the sides and edges and stick.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these vegan Belgian waffles with pure maple syrup and fresh berries – this combination is perfect for breakfast. Why not try other fresh fruit such as mango, chopped banana, apples with cinnamon, pear and honey or pineapple and coconut. For indulgence, go for peanut butter or almond butter. If you do not like nut butters, apple butter is a good option. Sprinkle some icing/powdered sugar on top, however then they’ll no longer refinde sugar-free. Go wild and try out some new concoctions of your own! This is a great recipe to get kids involved. I find that a lightly sweet Kefir Lassi is the perfect beverage alongside these healthy waffles. My parents prefer to have it with Masala tea or Karak chai.
Storage
You can store waffle batter in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for 2 days. You can also store leftover waffles in the fridge. To reheat for a delicious breakfast, place in the oven or air fryer or under the grill until warm through Store cooked banana waffles in the freezer – simply reheat in a toaster oven, air fryer or oven if you have a large batch.
Other Breakfast/Brunch Recipes
Eggless Buckwheat Pancakes Orange Cranberry Scones (starbucks style) Air fryer Donut Holes Mango Pancakes Bajra Methi Dhebra (Millet flour and Fresh Fenugreek Flatbreads) Sabudana Khichdi Tiger Rolls Mandazi (egg free) As always if you make this recipe, be sure to leave me a comment, rate this recipe and tag me on Instagram @jcookingodyssey or #jcookingodyssey. I love seeing all your photos of my recipe recreations! Don’t forget to follow me on social media using the buttons below – I can’t wait to see you all there!
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