What does wheat germ add to these waffles?

Wheat germ contributes a distinct nutty flavor and a slightly coarser, more satisfying texture to these Maple and Wheat Germ Waffles.

Why do I need to curdle the nondairy milk with vinegar?

Curdling the nondairy milk with vinegar creates a vegan 'buttermilk' effect, which reacts with the baking soda to help the waffles rise and contributes to a tender interior.

How can I prevent my waffles from becoming chewy?

To avoid chewy waffles, mix the wet and dry ingredients only until the batter is evenly wet; do not overmix or try to whisk out all the lumps, as this develops gluten.

Can I make these Maple and Wheat Germ Waffles softer?

Yes, for softer, less crispy waffles, reduce the amount of nondairy milk by 1/4 cup from the recipe's specified 1 1/2 cups.

What can I use if I don't have wheat germ?

The recipe suggests using bran as a variation if you don't have wheat germ, which will offer a similar textural element.

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Maple And Wheat Germ Waffles
[Vegan]

Name: Maple And Wheat Germ Waffles [Vegan]
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8 waffles
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour; 1/2 cup wheat germ (use bran for a variation); 2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 1/2 cups nondairy milk, like soy or almond. Mix it with 1 tsp vinegar and let it stand to curdle for a couple of minutes. (If you want softer, less crispy waffles, reduce the nondairy milk by 1/4 cup); 1/3 cup pure maple syrup; 1 tbsp canola or other vegetable oil; 2 tbsp flaxmeal (powdered flax seeds) mixed with 6 tbsp water

VH By: Vaishali Honawar

Author Bio

Vaishali Honawar is a former journalist and the blogger behind Holy Cow! Vegan where she veganizes popular Indian... Read More

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Stack of golden-brown Maple and Wheat Germ Waffles, drizzled with maple syrup and perhaps a sprinkle of powdered sugar or fresh berries, on a white plate.

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Ingredients You Need for Maple And Wheat Germ Waffles [Vegan]

1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup wheat germ (use bran for a variation)
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups nondairy milk, like soy or almond. Mix it with 1 tsp vinegar and let it stand to curdle for a couple of minutes. (If you want softer, less crispy waffles, reduce the nondairy milk by 1/4 cup)
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1 tbsp canola or other vegetable oil
2 tbsp flaxmeal (powdered flax seeds) mixed with 6 tbsp water

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How to Prepare Maple And Wheat Germ Waffles [Vegan]

Whisk the dry ingredients — the flour, wheat germ, baking powder, baking soda, and the salt– in a bowl.
Whisk together the wet ingredients– the nondairy milk, maple syrup, oil, and flaxmeal.
Make a well in the center of the flour and pour in the wet ingredients. Mix until the batter is evenly wet, but don’t try to whisk out any lumps. Overmixing batter promotes the development of gluten which can give you a chewy waffle– not what you want.
Bake in a waffle iron according to instructions. If you follow the directions for a crispier waffle, the waffle will take a longer time to cook.
Serve hot.