8 Savory Plant-Based Waffles Recipes!

Did you know you can make and enjoy savory waffles? These waffles are excellent if you’re resting your sweet tooth and still want a flavorful meal using waffles!

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1. Cheesy Broccoli Waffles

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These Cheesy Broccoli Waffles by Amy Lanza are a game changer for brunch. Even those who are on the fence about broccoli are likely to love these thanks to the light, fluffy waffle batter, the tasty dairy-free cheese, and the crispy golden outside. We like to serve these with a quick “sour cream” (lemony yogurt), avocado, and some greens.

2. Savory Dosa Waffles

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These Savory Dosa Waffles by Priya Lakshminarayan are a great way to use dosa batter. This homemade waffle batter is loaded with veggies and is delicious! It’s the perfect breakfast or snack recipe that can be made in just 20 minutes!

3. Falafel Waffle

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Falafel waffle. Fun to say, and this Falafel Waffle by Natalie Slater is delicious to eat. While waffles are usually sweet, if something is edible, there’s a 99 percent chance I’ve smooshed it into my waffle maker just to see what would happen. In the case of falafel, the result is a crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside savory falafel waffle – no deep frying required! This hummus recipe is great with pita and veggies as well, just reduce the amount of tahini to a few tablespoons. This falafel waffle might be one of your new favorites! It’s got a great texture, flavor, and shape! Why not give it a go?

4. ‘Chicken’ and Waffles With Spicy Maple Syrup

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Say hello to the ultimate Southern comfort breakfast. Crispy vegan chickpea chicken on top of fluffy waffles topped with spicy maple syrup! The cutlets are made from a combination of chickpeas and vital wheat gluten, which gives them a satisfying, meaty texture. They’re paired with fluffy waffles and a spicy-sweet maple syrup that will have you licking your plate. Try out this ‘Chicken’ and Waffles With Spicy Maple Syrup by Lauren Hartmann!

5. Pizza-Flavored Potato Waffles

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These Pizza-Flavored Potato Waffles by Nele Liivlaid are the ultimate brunch luxury. They combine the delectable herbal bouquet that only pizza can provide in the shape of a waffle – pretty amazing, right? These magical creations are crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside, and go great by themselves or with a little vegan yogurt sauce.

6. Cauliflower Club Sandwich With Waffle Bread 

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While there’s a lot to love about a tasty sandwich, sometimes it’s fun to add something new to the mix. In the case of these sandwiches, it’s swapping out bread for waffles. Light and fluffy, these Cauliflower Club Sandwich With Waffle Bread by Gabrielle St. Claire would be fantastic on their own with vegan sour cream, but the pairing of crispy cauliflower and Shiitake bacon with cheesy waffles cannot be missed. Serve them for breakfast, brunch, dinner … whenever. Anytime is a good time for these cauliflower club sandwiches.

7. Cheese and Scallion Potato Waffles

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A waffle maker is a wonderful investment. How else would you be able to make these delicious cheese and scallion potato waffles?! These Cheese and Scallion Potato Waffles by Trine Rask are savory, cheesy, garlicky, and filled with potato goodness. Serve these with a big dollop of guacamole on top for a yummy snack.

8. Einkorn Zucchini Waffles

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These savory Einkorn Zucchini Waffles by Annabelle Randles are loaded with fragrant basil. What’s einkorn? Einkorn is a German grain that’s one of the oldest ancient grains.

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