High Protein Chickpea Waffles (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
These high protein waffles; made from chickpea flour, are everything you want and need in a vegan gluten-free waffle. These homemade waffles are moist, fluffy, delicious and simple to make. They can be enjoyed right away or frozen for later.
Servings: 6 waffles
Calories: 168kcal
Equipment
- Waffle Maker - Preferably Belgian
Ingredients
- 1¼ cup Chickpea flour
- ¾ cup gluten-free all purpose flour - we like using Better Batter brand
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoons Salt
- 1½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 1 vegan egg - we like Bob's Red Mill
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Prepare vegan egg according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl combine dry ingredients well: gluten-free flours, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
- Gently whisk in wet ingredients: water, maple syrup, vanilla and vegan egg into dry ingredients.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients together well; adding a little extra water if needed. Batter should be pourable.
- Lightly oil waffle maker.
- Pour mix into waffle maker making sure to turn occasionally to prevent the batter from sticking to the waffle maker.
- Check waffles occasionally during rotation because the chickpea can cook faster than regular waffles.
Notes
Can You Make Ahead & Freeze?
Yes, these waffles are perfect for making in advance and freezing for later. We’ve frozen up to a month or two in advance. To reheat simple remove from freeze and microwave for a few minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 355mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 2mg