Chai Waffles with Cinnamon Apple Topping - Vegan Yack Attack (2024)

Prep Time10 minutes

Cook Time30 minutes

Total Time40 minutes

Ingredients

Chai Waffles

• 2 1/2 cups (338 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) orange juice
• 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) unsweetened non-dairy milk
• 1 cup (104 g) rolled oats
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
• 1/4 cup (60 g) sugar
• 4 teaspoons (34 g) baking powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Cinnamon Apple Topping

• 4 cups thin apple slices, seeds removed
• 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water
• 2 teaspoons vegan butter, soy-free if necessary
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

For the Chai Waffles

1. Place all waffle ingredients into a blender pitcher. Depending on your blender size, you may need to do this in two batches. Puree until smooth, then set aside. Heat your waffle maker until it reaches your designated temperature (I choose medium-high on mine).
2. Pour batter into your waffle maker, adjusting amount based on waffle maker. Mine takes around a cup of batter. Cook for 8-10 minutes if using a Belgian waffle maker, or 4-5 minutes if standard-size. Once most steam has dissipated, the waffle should be ready.
3. Once each waffle is done, you can plate them, or store them on a baking sheet, in your oven, at 200F. While the waffles are cooking, set up the apple topping.

Cinnamon Apple Topping

1. In a large sauté pan, over medium heat, place all topping ingredients. Gently stir them together, until evenly coated. Bring mixture to a simmer, then adjust heat to low-medium and continue to simmer for 5 minutes - stirring occasionally.
2. Once apples have softened, but are not mushy, keep them warm over low heat until all waffles have been cooked. Then, plate each waffle and divide topping amongst them, topping with a pad of optional vegan butter. Enjoy!

The nutrition information is calculated by a plug-in, and isn't always accurate. Please calculate your own with the products that you use, as it will be different for everyone.