This is my staple recipe for golden and buttery Eggless Waffles! They’re perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. This recipe has no eggs…and you won’t even notice a difference!
Easy Eggless Waffles Recipe
I can’t believe I haven’t shared this Eggless Waffles recipe with you before!! These waffles are a staple around our house. I make them so often that I can almost do it with my eyes closed.
These waffles have such a rich, buttery flavor!
They are golden, slightly crispy edges, fluffy on the inside.
Top these with some butter, maple syrup, and some fresh berries, but I’m telling you… they’re also amazing without any topping.
Most egg-free recipes out there end up having a very yucky texture or a funny taste. This is why I’m so proud of the eggless recipes I have developed.
They’re VERY close, in taste and texture, to their counterpart with eggs. Plus, I use mostly pantry staples, so you don’t have to run to your nearest gourmet/healthy store to get the ingredients.
Eggless Waffles Ingredients
You’ll need:
- Flour
- Sugar
- Baking soda and baking powder
- Salt
- Buttermilk
- Butter
- Vanilla extract
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and instructions (scroll down).
How to make waffles without eggs
- Combine dry ingredients, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl and stir using a balloon whisk to combine.
- Add the wet ingredients: buttermilk, butter, and vanilla, and mix until smooth. Do not over mix otherwise, the waffles will be heavy when cooked. Let the batter rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Preheat a waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Spray the waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. Pour the batter into the waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions, usually for 2 to 3 minutes.
How to keep waffles crisp
Place the waffles in a 200°F oven to keep them warm and crisp while you finish with the rest of the batter.
PRO TIP: I recommend placing the waffles directly on the oven rack in a single layer; this way, the heat will circulate properly, and the waffles will retain their crisp texture.
Nothing beats freshly-made waffles, but if you have a crazy busy life like me, these waffles are freezer friendly.
How to freeze and reheat eggless waffles?
This is what I do: I wrap the cooled waffles in wax paper and then stack them all in a gallon-size freezer bag. Make sure to squeeze out as much air as possible in order to prevent freezer burn. When ready to eat, I remove the number of waffles I need from the freezer, let them stand at room temperature for 5 -10 minutes, and then reheat in the toaster oven until warmed through and crisp.
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Eggless Waffles
Ingredients
- 2 cups (280 gr) all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup (130 gr) sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 2 cups (480 ml) buttermilk
- 4 tablespoons (60 gr) butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl and stir using a balloon whisk to combine.
- Add the wet ingredients: buttermilk, butter, and vanilla, and mix until smooth. Do not over mix; otherwise, the waffles will be heavy when cooked. Let the batter rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Preheat a waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Spray the waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. Pour the batter into the waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions, usually for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Place in a 200°F oven to keep waffles warm while you finish with the rest of the batter. I recommend placing the waffles directly on the oven rack in a single layer; this way, the heat will circulate properly, and the waffles will retain their crisp texture.
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Thank you so much for this recipe! I tried this a couple months ago when we were out of eggs, and it’s the BEST tasting waffles I’ve ever had!! I’ve been making these every weekend ever since (now I have the recipe memorized :)) They are crispy on the outside with a nice light and fluffy texture on the inside. Not too dense or cakey like other recipes.
Hello Michelle! It sounds like you nailed it! I also make waffles and pancakes every weekend. Thanks so much for trying my recipe and taking the time to come back and let me know.
We were looking for a eggless waffle recipe and came across this site! This is the first time we are trying homemade waffles. The waffles turned out super tasty and was a hit with the kids!! Thanks a bunch for this recipe!
Hello Aparna! It sounds like you nailed it! Thanks so much for trying my recipe and taking the time to come back and let me know.
Made this recipe once last week. Loved it. Having friends over for waffle breakfast tomorrow :)) Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe.
Hello Fatema! It sounds like you nailed it! Thanks so much for trying my recipe and taking the time to come back and let me know.
Made today and they were delicious. My daughter said they tasted like cake and ate every bite, and normally she prefers frozen E waffles! Granted, I did add some sprinkles to the batter for hers as that’s what she likes. They were nice and crispy outside. Thanks for the tip to leave in waffle iron until no steam comes out. I wanted an eggless recipe so I can cut in size since I can’t cut egg in half
Hello Denise! It sounds like you nailed it! I am glad you liked this recipe. These are a family fave. Thanks so much for trying my recipe and taking the time to come back and let me know.
My family said these are the best waffles they’ve ever had! Love the recipe. It’s so simple!
Hello Gracie! It sounds like you nailed it! Thanks so much for trying my recipe and taking the time to come back and let me know.
Thank you for starting this blog!! My daughter has an egg allergy and you have allowed her to enjoy so many sweet treats I thought she’d never have! Thank you thank you thank you!!
Hello Sophia! I’m so glad to know that my recipes help your family cope with food allergies. I hope my recipes inspire you to continue baking. Please make sure to reach out if you have any questions or special requests. I am happy to help!
Hello. The recipe just says flour. Can you let me know if all purpose or self rising?
Hello Garina! This recipe is made with all-purpose flour. Thanks for your interest in my recipe. Please come back and let me know how you like it =)
I am. Confused on the type of flour to use. On some later posts you say to use self rising flour. I made these with all purpose flour and they did not rise and were soggy.
What do you recommend?
Thank you
Hello Michelle! I use all-purpose flour. Generally, if the iron isn’t hot enough, the waffles will be soggy and squishy. To make sure your waffle iron is hot, let it warm for at least five minutes before you start making waffles. Another tip: Let the waffles cook (undisturbed) until you don’t see steam coming out on the sides of the waffle maker. I hope that helps!
Hi Oriana, i tried waffles adding 2 tablespoon of Nutela. It came out so yum…iam very very thankfull to you and really admire u for all your recipes. Have made cake out of waffles 😀. Thanks once again for the recipe 🤗
Hello Shilpa! So glad you enjoyed this recipe. We LOVE waffles. Thanks so much for trying my recipe and taking the time to come back and let me know. xo
Your recipe says 429 calories. For how many waffles? That seems like a lot of calories.
Hello Sherry! These are big waffles. Please note that nutritional information is a rough estimate, and it can vary depending on the products used, so I would highly recommend using your own tools to calculate it. Thanks for your interest in my recipe. Please come back and let me know how you like it =)
Hi! i’d been waiting to try this recipe for days and i finally did it this morning. They were so delicious, the flavour was just divine!! But for some reason my waffles became too airy and that made it fragile and break while opening the waffle iron, is there any reason that might have happened?! they were perfectly cooked and crispy, but way too fragile. i’m assuming there was something wrong with my baking powder(i just purchased a new box yesterday for this recipe and i think it might have been too strong) but really, you have wonderful recipes. my mom is a vegetarian and it’s always a delight to be able to make delicious egg-less dishes from your site!
Hello Srujana! I’m so glad you and your mom like my recipe. TIP: wait until the waffles are fully cooked before opening the waffle maker. To do that, watch the steam coming out of the unit as you cook. When the steam stops, lift the lid. Hope that helps!
Can i use almond flour or coconut flour
Hello Rossarin! I am sorry but I haven’t tested this recipe with coconut flour. If you do try using this alternative ingredient, please let me know the outcome. Thanks for your interest in my recipe.🙂
Hey how does one make the buttermilk
Hello Saumya! You don’t have Buttermilk? NO problem!!
To make 1 cup of buttermilk combine 1 cup of whole milk and 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, or lemon juice. Let the mixture stand at room temperature for 5 to 8 minutes. When it is ready, the milk will be slightly thickened and you will see small curdled bits.
I made these waffles this morning and it was delicious!! Slightly sweet, crispy outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. I halved the recipe and added lemon zest for added flavor. Yummy! My kiddos have egg allergies and haven’t had waffles until today. We are freezing the rest to have for easy weekday breakfasts. Thanks again!
Hello Linda! I’m so happy you and your family enjoyed this recipe. I always make a double batch and then freeze, I do the same with pancakes. Thank you so much for taking the time to come back and let me know!
I tried it and it comes perfect thanks for sharing
Hello Nema! I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed it so much. Thanks so much for trying my recipe and for taking the time to come back and let me know!
U r welcome 😡 I tried it also today with a group of kids but I did not come crunchy like the first time I did, what do u think my dear was the reason?
Sorry for the angry face by mistake
Maybe because I used regular flour I did not have this time self raising one but I tried to add more baking soda and powder.
Hello Nema! It sounds as if the iron isn’t cooking at a high enough temperature or you you add too much liquid. Hope you give it another try soon. Thanks for your feedback.
If your using self rising flour why add baking powered and baking soda if it’s already in the flour mix?
Hello Flor! This is an eggless recipe so leaveners are important to achieve the right texture. Thanks for your interest in my recipe. Please come back and let me know how you like it =)
OMG… best waffles ever!! I can’t wait to try your other eggless recipes. Thanks for sharing.
Hello Andrew! Sounds like you nailed it. Thanks so much for trying my recipe and for taking the time to come back and let me know!
These did not turn out how we had planned for them. we were very excited as they looked delicious. But when we made them the batter decided to seperau when it came time to remove the waffle… on the other hand they still tasted good
Hello Reilly – I am sorry this recipe didn’t work for you. I don’t understand how the batter separated…Was the waffle uncooked? It sounds like the problem was the waffle maker. Thanks for trying my recipe though.
Hi I haven’t tried it yet but i wanted to know if you absolutely have to use buttermilk or if regular milk will be okay
Hello Ben! The buttermilk helps to create a fluffy waffle. To make your own buttermilk combine 1 cup of whole milk and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar. Let the mixture stand at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes. When it is ready, the milk will be slightly thickened and you will see small curdled bits. Hope this help!
Hi there, could one use natural yoghurt instead of butter milk (have loads left and want to use it!)
Hello Karina! I am sorry but I haven’t tested with yogurt. If you do try using this alternative ingredient, please let me know the outcome. Thanks for your interest in my recipe.?
Hello mommy, I tried this recipe today and it came out really well. It just didnt become very crispy. Even otherwise, the taste and texture was very good. Thanks a lot for sharing this recipe.
Hello Archana! I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe. Thank you for taking the time to come back and let me know! =)
This recipe is amazing. I make it a lot. I replace the flour with gluten free flour, the oil/butter with coconut oil and the buttermilk with normal milk. I never have buttermilk, and the milk works perfect.
I also leave out the sugar for a savory Waffle, add cheese and it’ll be amazing!
Hello Tayy! We love the savory version too. Thanks so much for your feedback and for trying my recipe.
hy i just wanna knw my waffle didntbturn out crisp n fluffy how to make that can u help
Hello Radhika! I don’t what could have gone wrong but here are some tips for next time. Make sure you measure the ingredients properly. Make sure your waffle iron is HOT. If you want, you can bake the finished waffles in the oven for a few minutes to make them extra extra crispy. Hope this help!
Hi can I use the electronic waffle maker instead of the oven
Hello Saumya! Sorry if the recipe was confusing but the waffles are made in the waffle maker. The oven part is just to keep them warm. Thanks for your interest in my recipe. Please come back and let me know how you like it. ?
Hi Oriana,
I made these waffles yesterday and they are the simply the best! Thank you very much for your generosity in sharing this recipe.
Much appreciated
Hello K! Thank YOU for your feedback and for trying my recipe.
Thank you for the recipe, Oriana! The waffles turned out great, even though I changed them up a bit. I used garlic and parmesan instead of sugar and vanilla essence, and ate them along with bacon and fried eggs for breakfast.
Hello Mari! It sounds super delicious. Thank you for taking the time to come back and let me know!
The receipt is great. Waffles came out so fluffy and soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. Enjoyed it thoroughly.
Thanks for trying this recipe, Sowdhamani! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!!
What do you mean 2 cups buttermilk? Quantity of yoghurt and water for making 2 cups buttermilk?
Hello Himanshu! To make 1 cup of buttermilk combine 1 cup of whole milk and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar. Let the mixture stand at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes. When it is ready, the milk will be slightly thickened and you will see small curdled bits.
I ran out of eggs and the kids desperately wanted waffles. I scowered the internet and found this recipe. They were awesome! I lowered the sugar just a smidge because I added chocolate chips. So delicious! They were even better than my regular waffles. Thank you!!
Thanks for trying this recipe, Ella! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!!
I am currently making these eggless waffles! But problem is power cut has just started, so I started cooking this on stove, waffles look lovely but they are not crispy. Can you suggest something for next round of waffles??
Hello Kritika! Thanks for your trying my recipe. My recommendation would be to put them in the oven for a few minutes to crisp them up a little.?
Was super yummy! Now this going to be my go to recipe for waffles at home. Had this as a waffle sandwich with Nutella and chocolate chips. Thank you for this yummy and simple recipe.
Hello Ramya! I’m SO GLAD you enjoyed it. A Nutella Waffle sandwich sounds yummy. Thank you for taking the time to come back and let me know!?
Lovely recipe.. I made it and it was so loved.. haven’t tried other waffle recipes yet but thisone was great. Sugar a bit high but will see how to tweak.
Hello Sati! I’m SO GLAD you enjoyed this recipe. Thank you for taking the time to come back and let me know!?
I’ve been looking for an eggless waffles recipe and here it is! We are vegetarians and always looking for eggless recipes. My 2yr old would love this! Gonna try soon and let you how it turned:)
Thanks for sharing this Oriana! Keep posting more.
Thank you, Bhargavi! I am so glad you find my recipes useful. Please let me know if you have any special request.
Self raising flour already has 2 tsp of baking powder per cup. That makes it (4+2) 6 tsps of baking powder and a spoon of baking soda for 2 cups. Isnt it a bit much ?
Hello S! It’s not too much. Thanks for your interest in my recipe.
These taste awesome textures good but stick pretty bad. I think it has to do with the sugar so I will leave it out next time and see how they turn out. I’d spray the iron if it was easier to take apart to clean. My kids goobled them all up. I’m currently making some waffles for my husband with eggs and they aren’t sticking at all but there’s no sugar in the batter. Sucks living on a farm and not being able to eat the eggs.
Hello Katie! Agree, eggs allergy sucks! I’m SO happy you enjoyed this recipe. Spraying the waffle maker is a MUST. Thank you for taking the time to come back and let me know!?
I made these again this morning doubled the recipe and cut out the sugar and they turned out awesome no sticking. Thank you for such a great recipe.
Hello Katie!! I’m SO GLAD it worked. Thank you for taking the time to come back and let me know!?
I made these, not because of an allergy but because we were craving waffles and I was totally out of eggs. I use a thin/Norwegian style waffle maker, and these turned out totally AMAZING! They did have a soft texture in the middle, but develop yummy crispy bits around the edges. I think that maybe the sugar and butter browns all up during the cooking, adding a nice and deeper flavor to these waffles. Thank-you so much, you made our day!
Thanks for your comment, Francine! I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe.
Is the batter supposed to rise after you set it aside for 20 min? Will there be any visible changes in its appearance? Thanks
Hello Victor! Yes, the batter will puff a little and you will see bubbles, that is the reaction of the leaveners with the acid of the buttermilk. Just give a quick stir and proceed to cook the waffles.
I made this recipe with gluten free flour/ baking powder and it worked perfectly. I had no buttermilk but used a little double cream with semi skimmed milk and only let it stand for 2-3 minutes. It was a thickish batter but the waffles were beautifully fluffy in the middle and crunchy on the outside. I actually think they are much lighter than an egg recipe and definitely prefer them. It would be hard to tell they were gluten free too.
Hi Shanon! Thanks so much for coming back and leaving your feedback. It’s great to know that this recipe works well with gluten-free flour. Happy Holidays!!
We loved the waffles. I had one doubt-the batter did not have a pouring consistency. For the 2 cups of buttermilk- I took one cup of plain yogurt and mixed one cup of water, to get 2 cups of buttermilk. Is this the right way. The batter was thick. TIA
Hello Leo! You can make 2 cups of buttermilk mixing 2 cups of whole milk with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice or white vinegar. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes. I think the batter was too thick because you used yogurt. Next time try this way and let me know how they turn out. Thanks ????
This recipe worked like a charm! We don’t eat eggs and I am always looking for eggless recipes. Leaving it for 15-20 min made the batter so airy and the waffle came out soft on the inside and crispy on the outside, just like we like ’em.
My kids loved the waffles made with this recipe. Saving it to my recipe list now! Thank you, Oriana.
Hi Shobana!! Thank you for taking the time to come back and let me know. I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe.
Thanks Oriana, Your recipe really looks good! In our family, we have few members who are pure VEG 😉 …. They don’t even eat eggs….
Do have any idea, How long this Waffle batter last? so I can keep the batter in the fridge and enjoy fresh waffles for few days.
Hello Ganesh! Thanks for the interest in my recipe. I have not kept the batter uncooked. What I do is that I freeze the cooked waffles. They freeze very well. Then I just take them out of the fridge and reheat in the oven or toaster. Hope this help.
Absolutely delicious, light and fluffy! Thank you for this recipe.
Thanks for trying this recipe, Amy! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!!
Hey, I would love to try this…just wondering how you made buttermilk…is there a ratio ?
Hello Bhawna! To make buttermilk combine 1 cup of whole milk and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar.Let the mixture stand at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes. When it is ready, the milk will be slightly thickened and you will see small curdled bits.
How long would I need to bake them if I was using a waffle mold?
Hello Gayatri!! Most waffle molds take 9-10 minutes but it will depend on what kind of mold you are using and your oven.
Can I use regular flour?
Hello Eveline! Yes, you can use regular flour, but add additional 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder + 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
Omg so glad I came across this! The waffle is sooo good! My son is allergic to eggs as well and I’ve been searching high and low for eggless breakfast recipe and he hates them all, except this!!! Thank you!!!
I’m so glad your son loved these waffles!! When it comes to egg allergy, I know that breakfasts can be a struggle. I highly recommend you to try my eggless pancakes, they are very good too. Thank you for taking the time to come back and let me know, Sophia. ????
Hiya, recipe looks really easy but i wanted to know what buttermilk was?
Hello Disha! Buttermilk is a dairy product. If you can’t find in your local grocery store, just mix 1 tablespoon of vinegar and 1 cup of regular milk, let it rest for 5 minutes, or until curdle. Hope it helps!
Oh my gosh!!!!! These are so delicious!!! I made them this weekend and they turned out soooo good! I have been looking for an egg-free waffle recipe and none ever turn out this good. These were awesome, no one would never know they were eggless. My daughter has an egg allergy too. I put leftovers in the toaster today and they were perfect! Yum! Thank you so much! 🙂
I’m so glad you love this too, Lindy! Thank you so much for letting me know!
Tried your recipe today but it sticks to my waffle maker 🙁 not sure whats wrong but it does taste very nice. Any advise why it doesn’t shape correctly?
Hi Lydia, I suggest to spray your waffle maker with oil or butter before you pour the batter in. You shouldn’t have any problems if you do that. Please let me know how they come out the next time. Thanks for stopping by =)
Hi, yes I have the same problem. I used spray oil, but when opening waffle got broke into 2 pieces… do you think I might let them there too long? Not sure why is that 🙁 Thanks
Hello Jana! You know that the waffles are done when the steam stops coming out of the side. Thanks for trying my recipe. ?
Tried your eggless waffle recipe today and the waffles came out so well….and all finished in a blink.Thanks for awesome recipe.
I am so glad you enjoyed my recipe, Leena! Thank you for taking the time to come back and let me know!
Your waffles are now a staple at my home. Thanks so much for sharing. 🙂
Thank you so much Smita! I’m delighted to hear you enjoyed it so much.
These are the best eggless waffles I have made. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe, Oriana.
Hello Smita! Thank you for taking the time to come back and let me know! =)
YUM!! I wouldn’t mind getting surprised with this for breakfast in the morning!
This is such a great option. Never knew about eggless waffles before but yum these sounds great.
They are sure delicious, Ash!! Hope you give them a try soon. ????
These look so delicious! I have to give this recipe a try.
Please do!!! Let me know how you like it. ????
This Eggless Waffles recipe will be perfect to make when my friend comes next week. I am always looking for sweet treat recipes with out egg to make for her.
Hope you give my recipe a try soon!! Thanks for your comment.
These look so good and easy to make. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make some this weekend.
Thanks Anna!!
It looks soooo good! I’ve never made waffles, hubby always makes them!
You are a lucky girl, Claudia! ????
i love eggs and waffles. omgggg. and these looks soooo good.
I will have to pass this recipe along to my cousin. She has an allergy to eggs and is always looking for eggless recipes. These waffles look delicious.
Please do, Sherry! Thanks for stopping by.
Now I want waffles! They would make the perfect dinner tonight. Breakfast for dinner is always good. I love that your recipe is eggless and I’m thinking I can make it vegan too.
Thanks Cathi!! Hope you give my recipe a try soon. ????
I do enjoy waffles. My favorite is with strawberries and whipped cream. I don’t think I have ever had an eggless waffle.
It’s hard to go wrong with waffles!! Hope yo try my eggless waffles soon.
This is so cool. I had no idea you could make them without eggs.
Yes, it’s possible! In fact, you hardly would notice the difference.
Those look really good. I love having waffles for breakfast. It’s one of my favorites! I like that these are eggless too.
Thank you Kathy!! ????
This recipe is perfect for kids who are allergic to eggs and the photos are just delectable! Can’t wait to try this recipe!
Thanks Melissa!! ????
batter is perfect taste…. But not getting crispy inside…. only top waffle is slight crisp but inner porition reaming is very sponge..can u please help what can be reason for same
Hello Melissa, this recipe makes crispy outside and fluffy inside waffles. Sorry, I don’t know how you can make them crispy inside. Thanks fro trying my recipe =)
I just found this recipe while looking for vegan waffles. I’ve tried many and I’ve always been disappointed one way or another. While these made with vegan buttermilk (easy to make) and vegan margarine turned out absolutely perfect! I’ve made them 3 times and each time they’ve been perfect. Thank you!
Hello Blake!! These waffles are the bomb. I make them all the time. Thanks so much for trying my recipe and for taking the time to come back and let me know!