Funfetti Oatmeal Vegan Waffles [Light + Fluffy]

Closeup of a stack of Funfetti Oatmeal Vegan Waffles

5 from 3 votes

Funfetti Oatmeal Vegan Waffles [Light + Fluffy]

These Funfetti Oatmeal Vegan Waffles [Light + Fluffy] are delicious and easy to make for a family breakfast any time of year---even during the holidays!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

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Servings: waffles

Calories: 425kcal

Author: Shanika

Ingredients

WAFFLES:

2 cups organic all-purpose flour
1 cup organic rolled oats (See Notes!)
2 tsps baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon sea salt
2 cups Almond milk (You can use your fave plant-based milk!)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 tsps vanilla extract
¼ cup pure maple syrup (See Notes!)
¼ cup organic coconut oil (See Notes!)
1 ½ cups rainbow sprinkles, vegan-friendly

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:

Coconut whipped cream, homemade or store-bought
Rainbow sprinkles
Powdered sugar, sifted
Pure maple syrup

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Instructions

TO MAKE THE WAFFLES:

Preheat the waffle maker to desired setting–medium-high heat worked for me!
In a measuring cup, add the milk and ACV together, stirring to combine and letting them sit for 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Create a well in the middle.
Add the milk-ACV mixture, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla in the well of the dry ingredients and stir together well (using a rubber spatula) until fully incorporated and batter looks smooth. Fold in sprinkles.
Now, let the batter sit for 2-3 minutes while it slightly thickens and rises, which means that the ingredients have activated. NOTE: the batter should be pourable but not 'runny' at all. It should slightly stick when whisk is lifted up, as a test for thickness. NOTE: DO NOT OVER-MIX!
Next, spoon batter into your waffle maker (½ cup approximately) and cook according to your waffle iron’s instructions.
Once each waffle completes, add to a baking sheet and place them in the oven on the lowest setting (to keep them warm). Repeat until all waffles are made.
To serve–stack waffles (whole or cut), add toppings (coconut whipped cream, etc.), powdered sugar, rainbow sprinkles, and/or drizzle with maple syrup, if desired.
Bon Appetit!

Notes

STORAGE: Leftovers can be tightly sealed in a zip loc bag (once fully cooled) and either refrigerated for a few days or frozen.To serve, reheat waffles in the oven on 400 degrees for a few minutes until warmed through.
FREEZE WAFFLES: To store waffles for longer periods, simply add them unto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place in the freezer for 2 hours. Once fully frozen, remove and store them in a zip loc and freeze for up to 3 months.
GLUTEN-FREE VERSION: To make these waffles GF, I recommend using a GF Flour Blend (Bob’s Red Mills has a great version!). **NOTE: If the batter mixture is too ‘thin + runny’, simply add additional GF flour, ¼ cup at a time.**
ACV SUBSTITUTE: If preferred, you can feel free to use lemon juice instead of apple cider vinegar. For substitution, use the same measurements.
OILS: You can always substitute coconut oil with organic canola oil or melted vegan butter.
STANDARD WAFFLES (NON-BELGIAN): This recipe will make more than 6-8 waffles for this recipe.

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