Ingredients#

For three batches (full brunch for 5 people)#

  • Egg substitute:
    • 90 ml chia seeds
    • 410 ml warm water (total = 500 ml)
    • Mix and let rest
  • 600 g flour
  • 100 g sugar
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 200g applesauce
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 750ml soy milk (or almond, etc.)
  • Let rest for 15 minutes (optional)
  • Meanwhile, heat up the waffle iron
  • Makes about 20 large waffles

For one batch#

  • 200 g flour
  • 70 g applesauce
  • 50 g sugar
  • 250ml soy milk
  • Binder:
    • 3 x (1 teaspoon chia seeds and 3 tablespoons water)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation#

  • Prepare the chia and water mixture in a ramekin
    • Wait 5-10 minutes until the chia and water mixture looks like a strange, sticky substance
  • Mix the flour, baking powder and sugar
  • Add the applesauce
  • Mix everything together
  • Add the vanilla extract
  • Add the chia mixture
  • Mix everything
  • Incorporate the soy milk
  • If possible, let rest for 10 minutes

Cooking#

  • Cook the waffles in a waffle iron

Variations#

  • Add to the batter:
    • Chocolate chips
    • Berries (raspberry, blueberry)
  • Replace vanilla with orange blossom water
  • Skip the vanilla altogether

Notes#

  • Keeps very well in the freezer or refrigerator
    • Toast in the oven or toaster (like a bagel) straight from the freezer