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Spiced Vegan Sourdough Waffles
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
12 hrs
Total Time
12 hrs 15 mins
 

These vegan sourdough waffles are delicious, with just the right amount of spice! You can use either freshly fed OR sourdough starter discard in this recipe.

Course: Cook
Keyword: Spiced Vegan Sourdough Waffles
Servings: 12 Waffles
Calories: 275 kcal
Author: Wendy-themountainfarmhouse.com
Ingredients
  • Part One - The Sponge
  • 1 Cup sourdough starter -it can be discard/unfed
  • 2 Cups sour plant milk or vegan “buttermilk” (Combine 2 teaspoons distilled or apple cider vinegar in a 2-Cup measure with almond, soy, or other plant milk)
  • 1-2 Tablespoons raw cane or coconut sugar
  • 2 Cups all-purpose whole grain, OR gluten-free baking flour
  • Part Two - Waffle Batter
  • 2 Vegan "Eggs" Combine 2 Tablespoons ground flaxseeds with 6 Tablespoons warm water
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt optional – you can omit it if you are on a sodium-restricted diet
  • 1/4 Cup melted coconut oil or vegan “butter”
  • 1 Tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice apple pie spice, or allspice (or mix one teaspoon of cinnamon, one teaspoon of ginger, 1/2 teaspoon each of nutmeg and ground cloves)
Instructions
  1. Make your vegan "buttermilk" by combining 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar with 2 Cups of plant "milk," such as almond or soy. Set aside.
  2. In a medium or large bowl, combine one Cup of sourdough starter (discard or fed) with 1-2 Tablespoons raw cane or coconut sugar and 2 Cups flour.
  3. Add the vegan "buttermilk" and mix well.
  4. Cover bowl with a cloth and keep at a cool room temperature for about 12 hours or overnight.
  5. After the hours have passed, in a separate bowl, mix together 2 Tablespoons ground flaxseeds and 6 Tablespoons warm water. Set aside.
  6. Preheat the waffle iron.
  7. Uncover the sponge. Add to this bowl: 1 teaspoon baking soda, a pinch of salt (optional), melted coconut oil, and spices. Mix well.
  8. Add the flax "eggs" and stir thoroughly.
  9. If needed, brush the waffle iron with a little melted coconut oil.
  10. Pour 1/2 Cup batter into the center of the waffle iron and gently close. If you have a light indicator, use that as your gauge. Otherwise, cook each waffle for approximately 4-5 minutes.
  11. When done, remove waffle carefully and serve with syrup or other toppings.
  12. Suggested toppings include: Maple syrup
  13. Honey, if you eat honey(technically it’s not vegan)
  14. Marmalade
  15. Apple butter
  16. Jam or jelly
  17. Peanut, or other nut butter
  18. Vegan Yogurt (we eat coconut yogurt)
  19. Fresh fruit
  20. Dark chocolate sauce
  21. Chocolate Chips

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