• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Vegan Richa
  • Home
  • Recipes
    • (new) Recipe Filters
    • Popular Recipes
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch / Dinner
    • Dessert
    • Indian
    • Instant Pot
    • Burgers
    • Pizza
    • Recipe Index
  • Videos
    • Instant Pot
    • Dessert
    • Holidays
    • Easy Vegan Meals
    • All Recipe Videos
  • CookBooks
    • Vegan Richa’s Instant Pot Cookbook(PREORDER NOW)
    • Vegan Richa’s Everyday Kitchen (Print & Digital)
    • Vegan Richa’s Indian Kitchen (Print & Digital)
  • Resources
    • How To Start A Food Blog
    • Resources for Food Bloggers
    • Vegan Subs & Resources
    • Our Vegan Journey and FAQs
    • Indian Pantry
    • Indian Dal / Lentil Names
  • Shop
  • About / Contact
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Videos
  • CookBooks
  • Shop
  • About
  • NEW! Instant Pot Cookbook
    • Bloglovin
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Savory Breakfast Recipes

    Vegan Cheddar Jalapeno Waffles

    Published: Jul 3, 2022 by Richa 2 Comments

    Jump to Recipe   Print Recipe

    Cheddar Jalapeno Waffles are the savory vegan breakfast waffles you did not know you were missing out on! Your fave biscuits turned into waffles!  Serve them still warm with vegan sour cream and a sprinkle of vegan cheese or vegan bacon! Or make a breakfast waffle sandwich vegan scramble or omelet.  Gluten-free option included!

    a plate of small vegan cheddar jalapeno waffles on a plate

    Guys, these savory cheddar jalapeño waffles are the breakfast treat you never knew you were missing in your life. YES, your fave biscuits turned into breakfast waffles! Make a load of these and freeze some (see below for instructions).

    You can obviously also choose to eat the waffles on their own but for a truly thrilling breakfast, dress them up a bit.

    I love these fresh out of the iron, with a lovely vegan sour cream dip and topped with some tofu scramble. But you can also make a waffle sandwich with sliced tomatoes, vegan deli meats or other toppings. So many options.

    a plate of vegan cheddar jalapeno waffles with a side of sour cream

    And what about a vegan chickpea omelet  on top, or a sprinkle of vegan cheese and jalapeños? Do you like your savory with a bit of sweetness? Drizzle them with maple syrup and topped them with some vegan bacon!

    a plate of vegan jalapeno waffles with a small dish of vegan sour cream

    More Vegan Waffles Recipes:

    • Vegan Pizza Waffles
    • Glutenfree Lemon Blueberry Waffles
    • Savory Chickpea Flour Waffles
    • Simple vegan sweet Waffles
    • Potato quinoa savory waffles

    Print Recipe
    5 from 2 votes

    Vegan Cheddar Jalapeno Waffles

    Cheddar Jalapeno Waffles are the savory vegan breakfast waffles you did not know you were missing out on! Serve them still warm with vegan sour cream and a sprinkle of vegan cheese or go fancy and top them with vegan bacon! Gluten-free option included! 
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Breakfast, brunch
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: jalapeno cheddar waffles, jalapeno popper waffles, vegan jalapeno waffles
    Servings: 9
    Calories: 151kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
    • 2 tablespoons semolina flour or rice flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

    Wet ingredients:

    • 1 to 2 tablespoon brine from pickled jalapenos
    • 1 3/4 cups (414.03 ml) water
    • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

    Additions:

    • ¼ cup (40 g) or more chopped jalapeno or a mix of bell pepper and jalapeno
    • 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeno
    • ½ cup (60 g) vegan cheddar cheese
    • ¼ cup (30 g) vegan mozzarella cheese shreds

    (Optional Additions)

    • 1 teaspoon dried chives or 1 tablespoon chopped chives
    • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast

    Instructions

    • In a bowl mix all dried ingredients and mix well. Add in cheeses and chopped jalapeno and mix in.
    • Then add brine, oil and water and mix to make a thick batter. You want the batter thick but not overly stiff so it’s closer to pancake batte me than muffin. Add more water if needed.
    • Heat up your waffle iron, add a few drops of oil and spread the batter.
    • Then add another drop of oil or two on top and close the waffle iron.
    • Cook until waffles are somewhat golden on top and remove from waffle iron. Repeat with the remaining batter.
    • This recipe will make about 9-10 mini waffles or 6 regular waffles. Serve warm witb some vegan sour cream or other creamy dips. Or use to make breakfast sandwiches with sliced tomato, vegan deli meat or vegan scramble etc.

    Notes

    To make these gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a mix of
    1. 1 cup of almond flour
    2. 3/4 cup  of oat flour
    3.  1/3 cup of potato starch
    Add more oat flour if needed to make a thick pancake batter like consistency. Preferably use 1/2 cup unsweetened carbonated water + 1 cup water instead of 1 3/4 cup water. 

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Cheddar Jalapeno Waffles
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 151 Calories from Fat 18
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 2g3%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 264mg11%
    Potassium 155mg4%
    Carbohydrates 26g9%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin A 88IU2%
    Vitamin C 5mg6%
    Calcium 53mg5%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Ingredients:

    • the waffle batter is made with a blend of all-purpose flour and semolina flour or rice flour. The semolina adds a sturdy red to the waffle to make them crispier
    • baking powder gives the perfect rise
    • we season the batter with salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper
    • Wet ingredients are water mixed with 1 tablespoon brine from pickled jalapenos for that flavor kick
    • recommended add-ins: chopped fresh or pickled jalapenos, vegan cheddar cheese and vegan mozzarella cheese shreds
    • optional add-ins are nutritional yeast and chopped fresh or dried chives

    Tips:

    • I usually drizzle some oil onto my waffle iron since I like my waffles to get nice and crispy and brown just like pakora fritters
    • These waffles are served best when they are warm and crispy.
    • For less spicy waffles, use a mix of bell pepper and jalapeno for the add-ins

    ingredients needed for making vegan cheddar jalapeno waffles

    How to make Vegan Cheddar Jalapeno Waffles

    dry ingredients for vegan jalapeno waffles surrounded with add-in ingredients

    In a bowl mix all dried ingredients and mix well.

    mixed dry ingredients in a glass bowl surrounded by ingredient dishes with jalapenos and cheddar

    Add in cheeses and chopped jalapeno and mix in.

    jalapenos and vegan cheddar being added to dry waffle mix


    Then add brine, oil and water and mix to make a thick batter. You want the batter thick but not overly stiff so it’s closer to pancake than a muffin. Add more water if needed.

    vegan jalapeno waffles batter in a glass bowl

    Heat up your waffle iron, add a few drops of oil and spread the batter.

    Then add another drop of oil or two on top and close the waffle iron.

    Cook until waffles are somewhat golden on top and remove from waffle iron. Repeat with the remaining batter.

     

    a plate of vegan cheddar jalapeno waffles

    Can I make these gluten-free?

    To make these gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a mix of

    • 1 cup of almond flour
    • 3/4 cup  of oat flour
    •  1/3 cup of potato starch

    Can I freeze these?

    These vegan cheddar jalapeno waffles freeze beautifully too. Place the completely cooled waffles in a large Ziploc bag. Separate them with pieces of parchment paper so they don’t stick together. Then put them in the back of the freezer. That’s it!
    You don’t need to thaw them. Just pop them in the microwave or a toaster frozen.

    a plate of vegan savory jalapeno cheddar waffles with a dip in the middle and a piece of waffle dipped in the dip dish

     

     

     

     

    Sharing is caring!

    Share on Pinterest Share on Facebook Share on WhatsApp Share on Twitter Share on Email
    « Vegan Baklava Lassi
    20 Vegan Summer Salads »


    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you Love the Recipe, Please consider rating it using stars in comments! It helps readers and helps more people find the recipe online! I love hearing from you all! ⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Comment and Rating Cancel reply

      If you Love the Recipe, Please consider rating it using stars in comments! It helps readers and helps more people find the recipe online and I love hearing from you all!

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




      This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    1. Punam

      February 08, 2023 at 2:32 pm

      5 stars
      This was my first time making savory waffles. It was delicious and very easy to make. I didn’t have rice flour so I used Corn starch. It worked out but it didnt get the waffles as crispy as I wanted. Any other recommendations?

      Reply
      • Richa

        February 08, 2023 at 3:46 pm

        The rice flour or semolina (rava) will add that extra crisp. Also let them continue to cook for longer, the waffle irons signal much sooner than when the waffles can get crisp

        Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Richa! I create flavorful plant based recipes that are inspired by my Indian upbringing, including many gluten-free, soy-free, and oil-free options.

    More about me →

    Amazon // Barnes & Noble // BAM! // Chapter Indigo // International
    vegan richa cookbook flavor companion
    My exclusive 16 Spice Set
    Vegan Richa's Everyday Kitchen Cookbook Now Available everywhere where Books are Sold | VeganRicha.com
    Amazon // Barnes & Noble // BAM! // Chapter Indigo // International

    FOLLOW US

    • Bloglovin
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

    Vegan Richa 's Indian Kitchen Cookbook

    Amazon || Barnes & Noble || BAM! || IndieBound || Details & International

    Popular

    • 18 Best Vegan Recipes of 2022
    • Vegan Tofu Nuggets
    • Best Easy Vegan Recipes of 2021
    • Restaurant Style Aloo Gobi

    Amazon || Barnes & Noble || BAM! || Indigo || Book Depository

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms Of Use
    • Copyright and Disclaimers

    Resources

    • Indian dals/lentils names
    • Indian pantry
    • Our vegan journey
    • Vegan Substitutes

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • Twitter

    Contact

    • Recipe Index
    • My Favorite Things
    • Advertise, Work With Me

    Cookbooks

    • Vegan Richa’s Indian kitchen cookbook
    • Vegan Richa’s Everyday kitchen cookbook 
    • Vegan Richa’s Instant Pot Book

    All content on this blog is owned by Vegan Richa LLC.  Links on some posts are affiliate links for e.g. we are participant in Amazon services LLC Associates program. Vegan Richa is monetized in part through the use of such affiliate links. More Details

    Copyright © 2021 Vegan Richa