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    Home » Breakfast Recipes

    Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Waffles

    Published: Mar 22, 2020 by Richa 33 Comments

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    Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Waffles are a great homemade sweet breakfast recipe that is naturally sweetened! You can even make them ahead for busy mornings and enjoy them anytime by just popping them in the toaster! Soy-free!

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    overhead shot of a stack of healthy vegan oatmeal chocolate chip waffles topped with ice cream

    Feel like a little self-indulgence? Perfect, because I am coming at you with a stack of perfectly sweet and crispy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Waffles. The ultimate vegan waffles recipe for the ultimate weekend brunch!

    And you know what, you can make them as a weekday breakfast or a special weekend breakfast treat. These vegan waffles are pretty healthy – made from wholesome ingredients like fiber-rich rolled oats, unsweetened shredded coconut, and almond flour, and are naturally sweetened with maple syrup.

    With the waffle batter being so healthy, we can totally get away with sneaking in some melt-in-your-mouth chocolate chips!

    You will see, they will become your new go-to breakfast recipe.

    Ingredients for making Chocolate Chip Waffles:

    • Oats – I went with old-fashioned rolled oats.
    • Non-dairy milk such as almond, soy or light coconut works out the best for making these.
    • Shredded coconut – sweetened would work but I recommend unsweetened to keep these low in sugar.
    • A mix of All-Purpose and Almond flour makes these crispy and moist at the same time.
    • Maple syrup – for some nutty sweetness. Make sure to save some for pouring on top!
    • Vegan Chocolate Chips – I went with mini chocolate chips. Pick your favorite vegan brand.
    • A combination of baking powder AND baking soda adds EXTRA fluff and crispiness to your waffles!
    • Oil both IN the batter and on the waffle maker for ultimate crispiness.

    overhead shot of ingredients needed for making vegan chocolate chip waffles

    Tips and Substitutions:

    • These can easily be turned into Oatmeal Raisin Waffles by substituting skipping the chocolate and adding the same amount of raisins. Of course, any other dried fruit would also work.
    • If you are not planning on eating them right away, place them on a wire rack to bring them to room temperature. You don’t want to place hot waffles on a plate. They will turn soggy on you.
    • If you’re planning on feeding a crowd with a big batch of chocolate chip waffles, you can keep these warm by preheating the oven to 200°F and placing your cooked oatmeal waffles in the warm oven on a wire rack, atop a baking sheet. This will keep them both warm AND crisp while you finish up all the rest of your waffles!
    • For ultimate crispiness, make sure your waffle iron is well greased and HOT! Give your waffle iron time to heat up all the way!
    • Use a plastic or rubber utensil to remove your chocolate chip waffles from the waffle maker. While a fork or knife may seem handier, it will cause havoc on your waffle maker over the long haul.
    • The shredded coconut can be substituted with finely chopped nuts.
    • Feel free to add a few drops of almond extract.

    How to make Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Waffles

    ingredients for making vegan chocolate chip waffles all gathered in a white bowl

    In a large bowl combine flours, oats, coconut, baking powder, baking soda, chocolate chips and cinnamon and mix well.

    dry ingredients for vegan oatmeal chocolate chip waffles being stirred in a white bowl

    Add 1 cup of milk, maple syrup, and oil and mix in until well combined.

    overhead shot of a white bowl with vegan chocolate chip waffle batter

    You might want to add milk, 2 tbsp at a time until the mixture is not too stiff, just pourable. You could also wait with folding in the chocolate chips until this step.


    a vegan oatmeal chocolate chip waffle being baked in a black iron waffle maker

    Preheat your waffle maker and cook the chocolate chip waffles according to the instructions based on your waffle maker. Every waffle maker is different so it is hard to tell when yours will be done. If your waffle maker doesn’t come with a doneness indicator, watch the steam coming out of it during baking. When the steam stops, lift the lid carefully. The waffle should be done.

    As you bake the waffles, the remaining mixture might get a bit thick while sitting so feel free to add in some more milk, if necessary.

    Can these waffles be made ahead of time?

    Yes, they sure can. Make sure you let them cool down completely on a wire rack before storing them. By cooling them on a plate or creating excess moisture by wrapping them in cling film or freezer bags too early, you will end up with a stack of icy sadness in the freezer!

    You can store these in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and freeze them for up to 2 months. When freezing, I would recommend you wrap the waffles individually in parchment paper and place them all in a large freezer bag.

    To reheat them, pop them in the toaster oven or the waffle maker.

    side view of a stack of crispy vegan oatmeal chocolate chip waffles on a white plate

    Toppings for Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Waffles:

    My favorite toppings for these waffles are classic ones such as maple syrup, vegan butter, some berries or any other fresh fruit. You can marinate the fruit in some lemon juice and sugar or maple syrup. SO GOOD!

    But let’s take this further! What’s stopping you from drizzling that gorgeous stack with drippy nut butter or seed butter. Or maybe a dollop of coconut whipped cream or coconut cream frosting and a generous sprinkle of homemade granola?

    side view of a stack of vegan oatmeal chocolate chip waffles topped with vegan butter

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    4.86 from 7 votes

    Oatmeal chocolate chip waffles or oatmeal raisin waffles

    Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Waffles are a great homemade sweet breakfast or brunch recipe you will love. You can even make them ahead for busy mornings and enjoy by just popping them in the toaster!
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast, brunch
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: chocolate chip waffles, oatmeal waffles, vegan waffles recipe
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 161.1kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/4 cup (156.25 g) all purpose flour
    • 1/4 cup (28 g) almond flour
    • 1 cup (81 g) old fashioned oats
    • 2 tbsp shredded coconut
    • 2 tsp baking powder
    • 1/4 tsp baking soda
    • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
    • 1.5 cup (354.88 ml) non dairy milk such as almond, soy, light coconut, or oat milk
    • 3 tbsp of maple syrup
    • 1 tbsp oil
    • 1/2 cup (90 g) mini chocolate chips or raisins

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl combine flours, oats, coconut, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. mix well.
    • Add 1 cup of milk, maple syrup, and oil. Mix in until well combined.
    • Add milk 2 tbsp at a time until the mixture is not too stiff. Fold in the chocolate chips or raisins.
    • Heat your waffle maker and cook the waffles according to the instructions based on your waffle maker.
    • The waffle mixture might get thick while sitting so add in more milk if needed. Serve with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, vegan butter, berries, fruits etc.
      Store: You can store these in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and freeze them for up to 2 months. When freezing, I would recommend you wrap the waffles individually in parchment and place them all in a large freezer bag.
      To reheat them, pop them in the toaster oven or the waffle maker.

    Notes

    • These can easily be turned into Oatmeal Raisin Waffles by substituting chocolate chips for raisins.
    • To make them Nut-free: Omit almond flour and use 2 tbsp more all purpose flour. Use a nut free non dairy milk.
    • If you are not planning on eating them right away, place them on a wire rack to bring them to room temperature. You don’t want to place hot waffles on a plate. They will turn soggy on you.
    • If you’re planning on feeding a crowd with a big batch of chocolate chip waffles, you can keep these warm by turning on your oven to heat at 200°F and place your cooked oatmeal waffles on a wire rack, atop a baking sheet. This will keep them warm AND crisp while you finish up all the rest of your waffles!
    • For ultimate crispiness, make sure your waffle iron is well greased and HOT! Give your waffle iron time to heat up all the way!
    • The shredded coconut can be substituted with chopped nuts.
    • Feel free to add a few drops of almond extract for flavor variation.
    • Use a plastic or rubber utensil to remove your chocolate chip waffles from the waffle maker. While a fork or knife may seem handier, it will cause havoc on your waffle maker over the long haul.
    • Pancakes: You can also use the batter to make pancakes. For less dense result, add 1/4 cup more flour and 1/4 cup or more non dairy milk for a more batter like batter and cook on a skillet a few minutes on both sides. 

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Oatmeal chocolate chip waffles or oatmeal raisin waffles
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 161.1 Calories from Fat 52
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 5.83g9%
    Saturated Fat 2.06g13%
    Cholesterol 1.13mg0%
    Sodium 70.71mg3%
    Potassium 123.74mg4%
    Carbohydrates 24.3g8%
    Fiber 1.82g8%
    Sugar 8g9%
    Protein 3.33g7%
    Vitamin A 16.8IU0%
    Calcium 90.89mg9%
    Iron 1.17mg7%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

     

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    1. Laura

      June 01, 2023 at 12:26 pm

      5 stars
      Best waffles I have ever had.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        June 01, 2023 at 7:07 pm

        that’s a high compliment. thank you!

        Reply
    2. SD

      May 04, 2023 at 4:06 am

      This is my go to recipe for kids breakfast. We have this once every week..

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        May 05, 2023 at 8:57 am

        so glad the kiddos enjoy! don’t forget to rate the recipe as well 🙂 it really helps

        Reply
    3. Melissa

      August 18, 2021 at 5:59 pm

      5 stars
      These are sooo good and very easy to make. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        August 19, 2021 at 12:50 pm

        thanks for popping in

        Reply
    4. saanu rasia

      August 10, 2021 at 2:53 am

      Hey, this is a informative and valuable post. Thanks for sharing it with us.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        August 10, 2021 at 9:32 am

        Awesome!! Do leave a rating too!

        Reply
    5. Hannah Lieder

      December 13, 2020 at 6:36 am

      5 stars
      Oh waffles. How can I sing your praises? You are crispy yet tender. Healthy. And more important so wonderfully delicious. We love you. LOVE.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        December 13, 2020 at 4:22 pm

        you’re too kind – thank you sooooooo much ❤️ 💝 💕

        Reply
    6. shriya gupta

      November 03, 2020 at 2:10 am

      4 stars
      Hello
      nice post . i tried . its yummy & delicious , keep sharing

      Reply
    7. Avni Levy

      August 25, 2020 at 1:22 pm

      5 stars
      These were easy, delicious, and filling!

      Reply
    8. Sylvia Ornelas-Wise

      August 25, 2020 at 10:19 am

      5 stars
      Very good, thank you gor sharing. My little girls loved them!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        August 25, 2020 at 11:20 am

        Thank you for your lovely feedback!

        Reply
    9. tractorgyan

      August 13, 2020 at 1:50 pm

      heloo Tractorgyan here,
      waffles are love for a foodie
      these are soo delicious and drooling
      Amazing recepie for waffles
      thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    10. Cat

      May 22, 2020 at 2:04 am

      Hey my waffles keep sticking and I have stuck to the recipe do you know what it could be?

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        May 22, 2020 at 8:35 pm

        Maybe it’s not hot enough or greased? Using too much spray can be harmful to your waffle maker. Cooking sprays can build up on the plates and actually make them stickier and they may need a deep clean to remove some of the buildup. You can also try flicking some batter onto the hot plates with a fork- if the batter sizzles, the iron is hot and ready! ? You did include the oil in the recipe ??

        Reply
    11. mikraj

      April 09, 2020 at 4:28 am

      Hi,
      thanks for sharing food recipes.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        April 30, 2020 at 1:08 pm

        It’s my pleasure!

        Reply
    12. Allison

      April 05, 2020 at 9:32 am

      5 stars
      These are delicious & a great texture. I used 1:1 gluten free flour & added vanilla & extra non dairy milk so I could use less maple syrup. Thanks for another wonderful recipe!!

      Reply
      • Richa

        April 05, 2020 at 5:20 pm

        yay

        Reply
    13. Maneesha

      March 26, 2020 at 5:24 am

      Hi Richa! Could these waffles be made with spelt flour, or would you recommend all purpose flour?

      Reply
      • Richa

        March 26, 2020 at 3:47 pm

        you can use a mix. Just spelt flour might make them too dense.

        Reply
    14. Priss

      March 23, 2020 at 11:47 pm

      Hi can I use the waffles mold andbake it in the oven? If yes any recommended temperature? Thanks

      Reply
      • Richa

        March 25, 2020 at 5:00 pm

        sure. not suree about the time, bake at 435 deg F and check in 7-8 mins

        Reply
    15. Megan

      March 23, 2020 at 5:54 pm

      I love the flavor of these waffles! I added raisins and chocolate chips! Super easy and I used 1:1 gluten free flour instead of all purpose flour with no issues. I was a bit confused with the serving size.. the recipe says for 12, I was trying to make for one so off of measuremenst of ingredients I followed for 5 servings. It worked out well in my waffle maker making 1 large waffle. Wonder if you made mini waffles?

      Reply
      • Richa

        March 23, 2020 at 5:59 pm

        oh yes i made mini waffles, i should add that info. about 6-7 large. Also gf flour will make a bit less as the batter will bake denser.

        Reply
    16. Amanda

      March 23, 2020 at 5:23 am

      Excited to try these! Would it make a big difference if I omit the shredded coconut? My husband isn’t a fan of the stuff.

      Reply
      • Richa

        March 23, 2020 at 1:48 pm

        sure, omit it

        Reply
    17. Sue

      March 22, 2020 at 1:28 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious waffles! They helped me finish my (almost bad) almond milk. Thanks Richa. 😋

      Reply
      • Richa

        March 23, 2020 at 5:59 pm

        awesome!

        Reply
    18. Victoria

      March 22, 2020 at 6:39 am

      Can these be made into pancakes if you don’t have a waffle machine ?

      Reply
      • Richa

        March 22, 2020 at 12:15 pm

        Yes, You might want to add a bit more flour and non dairy milk so they are not too dense as pancakes

        Reply

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