Vegan Swedish Waffles (Classic Crispy Yeasted Våfflor Recipe)
These Vegan Swedish Waffles are inspired by traditional Scandinavian våfflor, featuring a yeasted batter that creates an irresistibly crisp, delicate texture. Light, golden, and full of classic flavor, these plant-based waffles are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon fika with coffee and fresh berries. Simple yet elegant, this vegan Swedish waffle recipe brings a cozy taste of Sweden right to your kitchen.
These classic Swedish Vegan Waffles—which taste like donuts!—are a big hit around my house. My two sons were raised on them, as well as all of their friends who enjoyed sleepovers and feasted on them for breakfast the next morning. And now they make them for their own friends, too. Originating from my Swedish-born husband’s old family recipe, I put a healthy, 100% plant-based, whole grain spin on these light, fluffy waffles, which boast a crisp outer texture. I like to use white whole wheat flour in my waffles, but you can also use all purpose flour, or half whole wheat/all purpose flour. These vegan waffles are simply divine piled high with fresh berries and a drizzle of genuine maple syrup, which is an American nod to the Swedish traditions, in which waffles are usually eaten for lunch or dinner instead of breakfast. With just four ingredients—plant-based milk, white whole wheat four, yeast, and vegan butter—you can whip up the batter quickly, let it rise, and cook this easy vegan waffles recipe in a waffle iron.
Here’s what you’ll need for this recipe: flour, yeast, vegan butter, plant-based milk.
These Vegan Swedish Waffles (Våfflor) are a classic Scandinavian recipe made with yeast for light, crisp texture and rich flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or cozy fika moments, these plant-based waffles are irresistibly delicious.
Heat plant-based milk until it is lukewarm (105-115 F; warm to the touch) over the stove or in the microwave. Do not over heat, as it will kill the yeast.
Add the warm plant-based milk to a mixing bowl, along with flour, yeast, sugar, and melted butter. Stir well.
Cover with a clean kitchen towel, and allow to rise for 30 minutes in a warm place (try a warm, but not hot, oven).
Heat a waffle maker to medium-high setting. Spray with nonstick cooking spray. Pour about 1/2 cup batter onto hot griddle, spread evenly over surface, and cook over medium-high setting until golden and crispy (about 4-5 minutes).
Repeat to make all waffles. Makes 5 (7-inch) waffles.
Serve immediately with fruit, plant-based whipped topping, jam, or syrup, as desired.
Notes
*White whole wheat flour is ground from a variety of whole wheat that is lighter and more tender. You can also substitute traditional whole wheat flour, or combine half all purpose and half whole wheat flour in this recipe.
To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute gluten-free flour blend for wheat flour.
&media=https://sharonpalmer.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/swedish-waffles-main-2.png){kind=link}