Name: Vegan Cornbread Waffles
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 cup flour (use gluten free version if needed); 1 cup cornmeal; 1 cup plain unsweetened almond milk; 2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted); 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon flaxseeds; 1 tablespoon agave nectar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

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These vegan cornbread waffles are a delicious breakfast or brunch that can be served savory or sweet, with flour, spices, and cornmeal! Enjoy these waffles as a easy weekend brunch recipe with fruit and maple syrup, or as a savory waffle recipe for a tofu scramble or sauteed vegetables.

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I have been having so much fun with my new waffle maker, and these vegan cornbread waffles were one of the first things I wanted to make! These delicious sweet or savory waffles are super versatile and can be enjoyed by everyone at your table. Serve these corn bread waffles up with some fresh seasonal fruit and maple syrup, OR (as I did) make turn these waffles into a delicious savory vegan benedict with plant based hollandaise sauce. These waffles are so good, and a easy and simple brunch that is ready in about 15 minutes.

These Vegan Cornbread Waffles Are:

Hearty
Versatile
Loaded with Flavor
Great for a Sweet or Savory Breakfast
Simple to Make
Made with Pantry Staple Ingredients
Vegan, Egg Free, and Dairy Free!

What Is The Best Belgian Waffle Maker to Buy?

We absolutely love this Belgian waffle maker which made perfectly crisp and fluffy waffles every time. It also has over 10k amazing reviews on Amazon, which is why we gave it a shot…. and wow am I glad we did! We had a normal waffle maker for years, but recently upgraded to this version which makes deeper, thicker Belgian waffles. I wish we had gotten it sooner. This waffle maker is simple to use, easy to clean, and makes perfect Belgian waffles in minutes. Great for sweet or savory waffles that everyone will love!

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What’s In Cornbread Waffles?

All Purpose Flour: I normally use King Arthur organic all purpose flour for all my recipes, I love the consistency and texture of the crumb this flour produces. If you are gluten free, then a gluten free flour would be a nice substitute in this dish. If you want to keep it a little wholesome, you can use half whole wheat flour as well.
Corn Meal: I like this medium corn meal, I always keep some in my pantry. It’s great for adding texture to pizza crusts (also the secret for keeping them from sticking on a pizza peel!) and breads, and also to make homemade corn bread.
Almond Milk – I used unsweetened Almond Milk for my version of this recipe. I prefer almond milk, which Silk has a shelf-stable version that lasts up to a year in the pantry!
Baking Powder: I like this low sodium baking powder which is great for keeping the sodium down in baked goods.
Apple Cider Vinegar, which gives this waffles a little extra tang which is really fantastic! I love using this organic apple cider vinegar with the mother which has a great flavor. I think it gives a nice extra sweetness and depth.
Flaxseed Meal: I always add a scoop in my oatmeal for a little extra nutritional punch! This flaxseed meal has a wonderful nutty flavor too. Flaxseeds have a ton of amazing health benefits, so add a scoop to breakfasts, lunches, or smoothies!
Agave Syrup: I really like using this raw organic agave syrup because it’s a natural and sustainable sweetener, plus it is ridiculously inexpensive online so I always keep a few of these bottles in my Vanilla Extract: it’s super important to use real pure vanilla extract, and not artificial baking vanilla flavor. This real all natural vanilla is a fantastic ingredient to give these cookies an #extra boost.
Pink Himalayan Sea Salt: I like to use a pink Himalayan Sea Salt in my kitchen, which has more natural minerals than plain processed table salt. It’s fairly inexpensive, so I’d recommend this salt if you’re looking for an easy way to level up your spice pantry.
Cinnamon: which gives these waffles a subtle spice-y flavor! I love to add in a pinch for extra warmth and depth of flavor.

One of the BEST Pantry Staple Brunch Recipes

This vegan cornbread waffles recipe is a fantastic pantry-staple meal! It uses almost all ingredients you would have in your dry pantry or cupboards – most of which you probably have on hand. Keeping a well-stocked pantry makes it easy to come up with delicious and healthy meals using a few staples you can rotate. I made a list of my Top 125 Plant-Based Pantry Staples that always keep stocked. And you can check out all my favorite pantry staple ingredients in my Amazon shop here. By stocking up on healthy whole ingredients you can cook delicious recipes without a trip to the store!

How Do I Make Cornbread Waffles?

Preheat oven to 225 degrees Fahrenheit.
Mix all waffle batter ingredients together in a large batter bowl.
When your Belgian Waffle maker is ready, scoop the approved amount of batter into the maker, and close the lid carefully. Your waffle maker instructions should say exactly how much batter to use.
Once your cornbread waffle has finished cooking, place it on a sheet pan in the oven to keep it warm. Repeat steps until the batter is gone.
Serve waffles with powdered sugar, berry compote, fresh fruit, and a drizzle of maple syrup. Rise & SHINE!

Other Delicious Vegan Brunch Recipes You’ll Love:

Tofu Eggs Benedict Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free Brunch Recipe)

Easiest Clay Pot Bread (No Knead, Vegan, Dairy Free, Brunch Recipe)

Avocado Toast with Sprouts Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)

Blueberry Overnight Oats (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

One Pan Root Vegetable Home Fries Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free, Whole30)

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