Vegan Chocolate Chip Waffles (Easy 1-Bowl Recipe)

These Vegan Chocolate Chip Waffles are quick, easy and made in one bowl! Crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside, they’re a delicious treat for breakfast, brunch, or a freezer-friendly snack.

If you’re searching for the perfect vegan chocolate chip waffles, you’ve come to the right place. This easy, one-bowl recipe is ideal for busy mornings or weekend indulgence. With crisp golden edges and a soft, fluffy centre, these waffles are packed with melty chocolate chips for the ultimate breakfast treat.

Made with simple ingredients, these homemade chocolate chip waffles are free from refined sugars and avoid the unnecessary additives found in shop-bought alternatives.

If this is your first time making waffles, you’re in for a treat.  These are ready in under 20 minutes and are freezer-friendly too, ensuring you’ll never be without a satisfying breakfast or snack option! Keep reading for our tips on how to make the perfect vegan chocolate chip waffles.

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Looking for some other quick and easy vegan breakfast options? Try our range of Healthy Breakfast Birchers or our 5 Ingredient Vegan Banana Bread.

Our Chocolate and Cranberry Granola is a breeze to make, or if you fancy giving crepes a go, check out our recipe How to Make Crepes Without Milk!

Why you’ll love these Vegan Chocolate chip Waffles

Quick and easy. This recipe is designed for busy mornings, with just one bowl and no complicated steps. You can whip up a batch of these waffles in under 20 minutes!

Perfect texture. These waffles deliver the ideal balance of textures – crisp on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. The addition of chocolate chips makes them extra indulgent and add that delicious melty, chocolate flavor.

Healthier ingredients. We’ve used unrefined sugar in our waffle recipe, as well as coconut oil (rather than processed vegan butter), making these waffles a more wholesome choice compared to shop-bought versions.

Freezer friendly. Got leftovers? These waffles freeze well, making them an excellent option for meal prep. Simply pop them in the oven or microwave to warm up for a quick breakfast or snack on busy days.

How to make these Vegan Chocolate Chip Waffles

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you need to make these homemade chocolate chip waffles:

Plain flour. Also known as all purpose flour. You can substitute for self raising flour if you prefer (just omit the baking powder if you do).

Baking powder.

Salt.

Maple syrup. You can substitute for 60g coconut nectar or 60g granulated sugar if you prefer.

Vanilla extract.

Dairy free milk. We used almond milk but you can use whichever plant milk is your favourite (oat milk, coconut milk, soy milk). Bring your milk to room temperature before using.

Vegan chocolate chips. We used vegan 60% dark chocolate chips but dairy free milk or semisweet chocolate chips will also work well.

Coconut oil. You’ll need to melt the oil so it is liquid, not solid, and then cool it to room temperature before using. You can substitute for melted vegan butter if you prefer.

Toppings of choice.  Fresh fruit, vegan chocolate sauce, peanut butter, ice cream, coconut yoghurt, maple syrup – there are so many topping options that go well with these waffles!

Substitutions and Variations

Can I use a different flour to plain flour? Yes, you could swap the 275g of plain flour (all purpose flour) for 275g of self raising flour, but if you do this you’ll need to omit the baking powder from the recipe. We have tested this recipe with both wholemeal and spelt flour and whilst it does work, the results are not as good (you will also need more liquid if using a wholemeal or spelt flour).

Can I use a different sweetener to maple syrup? Yes, you can swap the pure maple syrup for a sweetener of your choice.

• Coconut nectar works well – swap the 75g of maple syrup for 60g of coconut nectar.
• Granulated, caster or soft light brown sugar will also work well and tend to have the added benefit of giving the waffles a crispier edge. Substitute the 75g of maple syrup for 60g of white or brown sugar.

Can I use margarine instead of coconut oil? Yes, you can use melted vegan margarine or dairy free butter instead of coconut oil.

Equipment

You’ll need a waffle maker for this vegan chocolate waffles recipe.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Make sure to head to the recipe card below for the full recipe and instructions for how to make chocolate chip waffles from scratch!

This recipe makes 2 large waffles or 4 small waffles.

STEP 1. Preheat your waffle maker to medium/high and grease the surface of the cooking plates with a little oil.

STEP 2. Mix together the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl – flour, baking powder and salt.

STEP 3. Add the wet ingredients (melted coconut oil, vanilla, maple syrup and milk) to the mixing bowl. Whisk gently until JUST combined into a batter that is relatively thick. Stir in the chocolate chips.

STEP 4. If your waffle maker makes 1 large round waffle (20cm/8”) at a time, add 1/2 of the batter into the centre of the plate.

If your waffle maker makes 2 smaller square waffles (10cm/4” each), add 1/4 of the batter into the centre of each square.

Close the lid gently so that the batter spreads out a little (it doesn’t need to come right to the edge). Be careful not to press the lid down too firmly, otherwise some of the batter could spill out of the sides of the waffle maker.

STEP 5. Cook until the waffle maker has stopped letting off steam. If there is steam, this means that the waffles are still cooking so don’t open the lid! This should take between 5-7 minutes for 1 large waffle to cook, or slightly less for the smaller square waffles.

The waffles should be cooked when they have a light golden colour and you can lift them easily from the surface of the waffle maker, without them sticking.

Note: Baked goods that use coconut oil will not go as golden as those that use melted butter. Be careful not to overcook the waffles as this can dry them out.

STEP 6. Carefully remove the waffles from the waffle maker using a silicone kitchen utensil. Keep the cooked waffles warm in a toaster oven/warm oven whilst you cook the remaining batter, or if you like extra crispy edges, let them cool slightly on a wire rack.

Tip: Serve topped with chocolate sauce, fresh fruit and vegan cream. Delicious!

How to Serve

Serve warm. Waffles are best served warm and freshly cooked, although you can reheat leftovers (see the next section for details).

What flavours pair well with these Vegan Chocolate Chip Waffles? These waffles have chocolate chips and maple syrup in them, comforting flavours that pair well with sliced banana, berries and vegan ice cream as well as extra chocolate sauce and maple syrup.

How to Store

To refrigerate. Store in an airtight container in the fridge and use within 2 days.

To freeze. Store in a freezer-proof bag or airtight container in the freezer and ideally use within 1 month.

To reheat. Here are three ways you can reheat any leftover waffles (from chilled):

1. WAFFLE MAKER. Place the waffles in the preheated waffle iron until they are hot through (around 1-2 minutes). This method should help crisp up your waffles again.
2. OVEN. Place the waffles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a preheated oven (170°C fan / 190°C conventional / 375°F / gas mark 5), or a toaster oven, until they are hot through (around 10 minutes). This method should help crisp up your waffles again.
3. MICROWAVE. Place the waffles in a single layer on a microwave-safe plate and microwave until hot through (around 20 seconds). Note: Waffles reheated in the microwave will no longer be crispy.

Because these waffles have chocolate chips in them, we don’t recommend reheating them in a toaster (otherwise you might end up with melted chocolate in your toaster!).

To reheat from frozen, add a little bit of extra time to each cooking method, so that the waffles are fully defrosted and warm through before serving.

Success Tips

Take a look at our success tips before trying out our recipe for chocolate chip waffles:

1. Don’t rest the batter for too long. Unlike traditional waffle batter, it’s better if you DON’T rest this vegan batter. This batter has baking powder for rise (instead of eggs) and letting it sit for too long exposed to liquid can reduce the amount it will rise during cooking.
2. Don’t over-mix the batter. Mix the ingredients until JUST combined. Over-mixing can cause the waffles to be dense and chewy instead of light and fluffy.
3. Grease your waffle maker. This batter contains coconut oil which helps to prevent sticking, however, for best results we recommend using spray oil or a thin layer of melted coconut oil to coat the waffle plates before adding the batter.
4. Don’t squeeze the waffle maker too tightly closed. If you squeeze the waffle iron closed tightly when you’ve just filled it with liquid batter, this can cause the batter to spill out of the sides. Press the waffle maker closed gently so that the batter spreads across the cooking surface but don’t squeeze it shut.

FAQs

Are waffle and pancake batter the same thing?

Not exactly. While they share similar ingredients, waffle batter is usually thicker and contains more fat (like coconut oil) to help achieve the crisp, golden edges that waffles are known for.

What can you substitute for butter in waffles?

To make dairy free waffles you can use melted coconut oil or vegan butter as an alternative to traditional dairy butter. Both work well to keep the waffles moist and flavourful.

Why do you need eggs in waffles?

You don’t! In traditional waffles, eggs provide structure and help the waffles rise. In this vegan egg free recipe we use baking powder instead, which works well to create that same fluffy texture.

Can this recipe be made for one person?

Absolutely! Simply halve the ingredients to make a single large waffle, or make the full recipe and freeze the extra waffle for later.

What toppings go best with vegan chocolate chip waffles?

Try sliced bananas, fresh berries, a drizzle of vegan chocolate sauce, a dollop of dairy free whipped cream… or all of them for a decadent breakfast or dessert!

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Please note:  This recipe was originally posted in March 2018 and was re-tested and updated in January 2025.  This recipe video is based upon the original recipe.

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