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    Home » Savory Breakfast Recipes

    Vegan Pizza Waffles

    Published: Jan 19, 2021 · Modified: Apr 18, 2022 by Richa 58 Comments

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    Vegan Pizza Waffles stuffed with bell peppers, mushrooms and mozzarella are a must-try for all pizza lovers and everyone craving pizza for breakfast! Perfectly cheesy yet light and crispy and with pizza sauce and favorite pizza toppings.

    a plate with homemade vegan pizza waffles sprinkled with herbs
    Take your waffles game to the next level! I give you Pizza Waffles!! HELLO, crispy savory vegan waffles stuffed with Italian pizza topping classics like mushrooms, bell peppers and vegan mozzarella cheese. They are amazing straight from the waffle iron but I can also see them getting dipped into warm marinara.

    Look at these crispy golden edges! Breakfast for dinner has reached a whole new level. I mean, you’ve got everything you love in a pizza… The toppings, the cheese, and the crispy part of the dough – all compressed into one neat little package!

    a plate with freshly baked vegan pizza waffles with one waffle being cut into half to reveal cheesy filling

    Kids LOVE these pizza waffles and as there is no crust, I can almost guarantee you there will be no leftovers on those plates! These are also way less messy to eat  without all that cheese and sauce dripping all over the tablecloth.

    ingredients needed for making vegan pizza waffles

    MORE VEGAN BREAKFAST OPTIONS

    • Breakfast Burrito
    • Chickpea Flour Frittata
    • Savory Oats Hash
    • Chickpea Chilaquiles
    • Sweet Potato Hash 

    Let’s make these pizza waffles!

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    Vegan Pizza Waffles

    Vegan Pizza Waffles stuffed with bell peppers, mushrooms and mozzarella are a must-try for all pizza lovers and everyone craving pizza for breakfast! Perfectly cheesy yet light and crispy and with pizza sauce and favorite pizza toppings. No nuts! Makes 10-11 mini waffles and 4-5 regular size waffles
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Resting25 minutes mins
    Total Time1 hour hr
    Course: Breakfast, brunch
    Cuisine: American, Italian
    Keyword: pizza waffles, vegan waffles recipe
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 194kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    Pizza Batter

    • 1 ½ cups (187.5 g) all-purpose flour
    • 1 Tbsp semolina flour or rice flour or use more all purpose
    • 1 tsp active yeast
    • ⅓ tsp salt
    • 1/4 tsp baking powder
    • optional add ins: 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp pepper flakes
    • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 ½ cups (354.88 ml) warm water

    Additions

    • ½ cup (74.5 g) thinly sliced red or green bell pepper or a mix of both
    • ½ cup or more (48 g) thinly sliced mushrooms
    • ½ cup (91 g) other thinly sliced vegetables of your choice optional
    • ¾ cup (183.75 g) pizza sauce
    • ½ cup (56 g) vegan shredded mozzarella
    • 1 tsp red pepper flakes

    Toppings (optional)

    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • Oil as needed

    Instructions

    • Make the pizza batter first - add all of the dry ingredients to a bowl and mix well. Add in the extra virgin olive oil and warm water, mix until the mixture is like a pancake batter. Let this mixture sit for 20-25 minutes until it gets bubbly. (You can add in some dried oregano, garlic powder for flavor or swirl in a bit of pizza sauce jn the batter itself for variation)
    • Meanwhile you can chop up the vegetables and gather other additions
    • To make the waffles, heat your waffle iron and add a few drops of oil. Add a spoonful of the pizza batter and spread it around - you want a thin layer. Add a small spoonful of the pizza sauce at every corner, not too much
    • Top this with your sliced mushrooms, peppers, and shredded mozzarella. Add another layer of the pizza batter on top, no need to cover the entire surface. Top with optional minced garlic and drizzle of oil and close waffle iron
    • Let the waffle cook until it’s golden brown on both sides, flip waffle if it’s not browning evenly, cook for a few more minutes
    • Repeat for all of the waffles, transfer prepared waffles onto a rack so they don’t get soggy. Serve immediately, these are best when served warm and crispy
      To reheat, you can reheat for 5-10 mins in the oven at 400 deg F which will also help keep them crispy

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    Notes

    • Storage: Once cool you can store them in a closed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze them. They are best when freshly made 
    • Add 1/2 tsp oregano or other herbs to the batter for flavor 
    • Use other toppings of choice. Layer them so they don’t become too tall in the waffle maker. Also make sure to thinly slice everything 
    • you can mix in some pizza sauce jn the batter or serve waffles with pizza sauce on the side!
    • glutenfree: use a gf blend of choice or 1 cup oat flour , 1/2 cup almond flour, 1/4 cup potato starch. . 

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Pizza Waffles
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 194 Calories from Fat 36
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 4g6%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 402mg17%
    Potassium 271mg8%
    Carbohydrates 33g11%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 6g12%
    Vitamin A 1390IU28%
    Vitamin C 20mg24%
    Calcium 33mg3%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Ingredients:

    • The base for our pizza batter is a mix of all-purpose flour with some semolina flour or rice flour
    • A blend of active yeast and baking powder is responsible for that perfect rise.
    • It would not be a pizza waffles batter without some salt and extra virgin olive oil
    • My pizza waffles toppings of choice are bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, pizza sauce and some vegan shredded mozzarella. You can add your toppings of choice. Some veggie crumbles and so on
    • I feel all things pizza call for red pepper flakes and these pizza waffles are no exception.
    • If you want the extra crisp and flavor , add some minced garlic and a drizzle of oil on top

    Tips & Variations:

    • Add in other additions/stuffing to the pizza like olives or veggie crumbles, make a white pizza with my ALFREDO SAUCE and sauteed mushrooms.
    • The water we add to the waffles batter should not be too hot or it will kill the yeast.
    • I like to add some dried herbs to the pizza waffles batter – think oregano, thyme, or rosemary. Or go for an Italian herb blend. Red pepper flakes and onion or garlic powder would be other great ways to spice up that pizza waffles batter.
    • If you are not planning on eating your waffles right away, you can simply place them on a wire rack to bring them to room temperature. Avoid placing freshly baked waffles on a plate as the steam will make them turn soggy on you.
    • Give your waffle iron time to heat up all the way to ensure your waffle iron is really HOT before the batter touches it! And grease it well.
    • Use a plastic or rubber utensil to remove your waffles from the iron to not damage the non-stick surface.

    vegan pizza waffles chilling on a grid

    How to make Pizza Waffles:

    dry ingredients for making vegan pizza waffle batter in a white bowl

    Make the pizza batter first – add all of the dry ingredients to a bowl and mix well. Add in the extra virgin olive oil and warm water, mix until mixture is like a pancake batter. Let this mixture sit for 20-25 minutes until it gets bubbly

    vegan pizza waffles batter being mixed in a bowl

    Meanwhile, you can chop up the vegetables and gather other additions


    overhead shot of vegan pizza waffle batter topped with vegetables

    To make the waffles, heat your waffle iron and add a few drops of oil. Add a spoonful of the pizza batter and spread it around – you want a thin layer. Add a small spoonful of the pizza sauce at every corner, not too much (about 2 tsp or so)

    Top this with your sliced mushrooms, peppers, and shredded mozzarella. Add another layer of the pizza batter on top, no need to cover the entire surface. Top with optional minced garlic and drizzle of oil and close waffle iron

    vegan pizza waffles batter in a waffle iron being topped with veggies

    Let the waffle cook until it’s golden brown on both sides, flip waffle if it’s not browning evenly, cook for a few more minutes

    Repeat for all of the waffles, transferred prepared waffles onto a rack so they don’t get soggy. Serve immediately, these are best when served warm and crispy

    vegan pizza waffle being topped with shredded mozzarella cheese

    a freshly baked vegan pizza waffle in a waffle iron

    How to make Pizza Waffles ahead of time and store them:

    Once cool you can store Pizza Waffles in a closed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze them. To reheat refrigerated waffles, you can use a toaster oven or broil in the oven until crispy.

    vegan pizza waffles on a white plate with a napkin on the side

     

     

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    1. Nancy

      April 18, 2023 at 10:19 am

      5 stars
      Can these be made with whole wheat flour? I need to make it diabetic friendly 😊

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        April 20, 2023 at 6:42 pm

        Yes

        Reply
    2. Pam M

      December 29, 2022 at 11:01 am

      Hello,
      I wanted to make these for my daughter but she can not have yeast is there something else I can use instead?

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        December 29, 2022 at 3:17 pm

        I have not tried this recipe without yeast. But you might be able to make a similar yeast-free batter from this no-yeast pizza dough recipe – but do not add baking soda to the batter and use one 1/4 tsp of baking powder.

        Reply
    3. Annemarie

      September 28, 2022 at 12:51 pm

      5 stars
      These are amazing!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        September 29, 2022 at 12:27 pm

        Hooray!

        Reply
    4. Annie

      April 23, 2022 at 11:17 am

      can you use almond flour or a mixture of almond flour and coconut floor? these are my preferred GF flours. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Richa

        April 23, 2022 at 11:27 am

        Use the flour blend from here https://www.veganricha.com/gluten-free-almond-flour-naan/

        Reply
    5. Mike Fuery

      February 26, 2022 at 8:24 pm

      5 stars
      These turned out beautifully Richa. Thank you. I’m thinking next time I’d like to use spelt flour…any suggestions on the mix or handling for this recipe?

      Reply
      • Richa

        February 27, 2022 at 12:37 am

        You’ll just need a bit more water that’s all

        Reply
    6. Nikki

      September 23, 2021 at 7:20 am

      I have a question – was it an issue that the veggies weren’t pre-cooked? Thanks in advance. It looks delish.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        September 23, 2021 at 11:40 am

        they’re supposed to be raw.

        Reply
    7. Ripley

      August 14, 2021 at 7:24 am

      5 stars
      Amazing!! I made it today for lunch and it was a huge success!! So easy and so delicious!! Thanks Richa for another great recipe!!

      Reply
    8. Suniti

      July 28, 2021 at 7:18 pm

      Can you use a blend of whole wheat and all purpose or just whole wheat?

      Reply
      • Richa

        July 29, 2021 at 2:40 pm

        You can use a mix

        Reply
    9. Yaralice

      July 05, 2021 at 3:01 pm

      5 stars
      I was looking for a recipe like this and found yours which sounds perfect. I’m sure I will have to give you a feedback saying that it’s marked *the best* in my cookbook. Than you so much!

      Reply
    10. Neha

      April 26, 2021 at 8:41 pm

      This is brilliant! Question- how come the sauce only goes in corners? Can I just put all of it in the batter?

      Reply
      • Richa

        April 27, 2021 at 6:57 am

        Then it will make a pink batter and not taste like pizza crust topped with sauce. The batter cooks as a crust and the sauce and toppings on top add the pizza layers

        Reply
    11. Andrea

      February 28, 2021 at 12:27 pm

      5 stars
      This is SO GOOD! I added chopped bell pepper, olives, and seitan pepperoni to the batter. I didn’t add the sauce to the waffle iron after the first once because it burned. The recipe made not quite 4 full sized Belgian Waffles.

      Reply
    12. Terry Snyder

      February 04, 2021 at 7:05 am

      5 stars
      WOW, WOW, WOW. When I tell you this was a hit at my house, I’m not kidding! My granddaughter went BONKERS over them. I put out the fillings and let everyone choose their own..

      Reply
    13. Kritika

      February 02, 2021 at 9:31 am

      5 stars
      Delicious recipe! And so quick to make. The family loved it. 👌🏼😊

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        February 05, 2021 at 4:02 pm

        thanks for popping in ♡

        Reply
    14. Susan

      January 31, 2021 at 9:00 pm

      I don’t think I can make these because my nice new waffle maker sits upright and you pour the batter in from the top. I’m thinking I could premake 2 waffles and then put them in my panini press?? Has anyone else tried to figure out a work-around for this?

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        February 02, 2021 at 8:16 am

        you could add the veggies etc in with the batter and cut them small enough – should work fine. let me know how it works out

        Reply
    15. Rebecca

      January 31, 2021 at 5:36 am

      These look so good! Did you find that the pizza left any flavor in/on the waffle iron? I’m worried that all my breakfast waffles will taste like pizza if I make these.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        February 01, 2021 at 2:36 pm

        thank you. not really – i cleaned it as usual and there was no pizza taste next time.

        Reply
    16. Tara

      January 28, 2021 at 3:44 pm

      5 stars
      These were so good!!! I’m definitely making some to freeze for quick lunches for the kids! Such a clever idea, thank you!

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 28, 2021 at 5:31 pm

        Great idea to freeze!

        Reply
    17. Brenda

      January 28, 2021 at 9:38 am

      5 stars
      These were so good for dinner last night. We used mushrooms, pineapples and vegan cheese. They were delicious! Thank you for a great recipe😋

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 28, 2021 at 3:03 pm

        Ooooh awesome combo

        Reply
    18. stacy Ryan-pettes

      January 24, 2021 at 11:45 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious!

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        January 25, 2021 at 1:26 pm

        Excellent =)

        Reply
    19. Nikki

      January 24, 2021 at 7:57 am

      5 stars
      Very good! It made 7 waffles in my iron. Baked them about 2-3 minutes longer than usual. You can really pile on the veggies, I never thought that would work! Next time I’ll add some pizza sauce to the batter for a more umami flavour.

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 24, 2021 at 10:05 am

        Aweskme!

        Reply
    20. Stephanie

      January 21, 2021 at 6:35 pm

      5 stars
      Really great recipe!

      We used veg pepperoni, green pepper, & mushrooms.

      I will double the recipe next time as we only got 2.5 waffles, could have stretched it to 3 if we were a bit more careful with the batter. Our waffles are about 7” diameter for reference. They needed to cook longer than normal waffles so don’t make these when hangry but DO make these ASAP.

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 21, 2021 at 6:56 pm

        Awesome! Yes double up or triple up! I used less batter and more filling. Also used a mini waffle as I love the size of those 🙂

        Reply
    21. Andy

      January 21, 2021 at 10:21 am

      Had to try these as soon as I saw the recipe!
      I put some cherry tomatoes, scallops, spinach, oyster mushrooms, pesto dollops, and vegan parmesan because that’s what I had! I loved the format : two waffles were enough for a small lunch.
      Will definitely be adding herbs or even broth to the batter for my next batch and make a dipping sauce of some type!
      Tip if your waffle doesn’t come out easily and you don’t need to make an other one right away, letting it cool a bit in the waffle iron will loosen everything up.
      Definitely worth trying if you want to add some pizzazz to your diet!

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 21, 2021 at 7:51 pm

        Awesome

        Reply
    22. Kat

      January 21, 2021 at 7:20 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious! Made them for breakfast this morning with vegan ham and red bell pepper, adding some herbs and garlic powder to the batter… using my Belgian waffle maker! Will definitely make them again 🙂

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 21, 2021 at 9:09 am

        Awesome!!

        Reply
    23. Emily

      January 20, 2021 at 5:30 pm

      5 stars
      These were amazing! I let the kids add their toppings! So much fun. Extra cheese on top makes them nice and crispy.

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 20, 2021 at 5:40 pm

        Yay

        Reply
    24. Leeann

      January 20, 2021 at 4:53 pm

      4 stars
      Made these for dinner last night. I was worried how the pizza sauce would fare in the waffle iron, so we used it as our “syrup.” Really good! Fun to make, too!

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 20, 2021 at 5:03 pm

        Awesome! Use a thick pizza sauce or dipping in it works too

        Reply
        • Jo

          November 06, 2021 at 8:21 pm

          Can I use gluten free flour?

          Reply
          • Richa

            November 06, 2021 at 8:22 pm

            It might be too dry with gf blends. You can try with a blend you generally like.

            Reply
    25. Ruby

      January 19, 2021 at 8:53 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! I didn’t have any semolina flour so I just used more all-purpose. I also added in some sliced red onions but I could definitely see myself mixing up the veggies/faux meats depending on what’s in the fridge.

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 19, 2021 at 9:28 pm

        Awesome!!

        Reply
    26. Sara

      January 19, 2021 at 11:05 am

      Can these be made with all purpose GF flour?

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 19, 2021 at 1:17 pm

        They should work. You might need less or more liquid to make a batter depending on your blend

        Reply
    27. Lynn

      January 19, 2021 at 7:28 am

      Can it be made in a Belgium waffle maker

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 19, 2021 at 7:42 am

        Yes

        Reply
    28. Tamara

      January 19, 2021 at 6:39 am

      I can’t wait to make this! What’s the purpose of the semolina flour? Can I just omit?

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 19, 2021 at 7:42 am

        Makes them crispy. You can use more all purpose flour instead

        Reply
        • Tamara Dixon

          January 25, 2021 at 11:17 am

          5 stars
          These were really good, the kids enjoyed them. I added a tbsp of fine cornmeal instead. Thanks for a great recipe!

          Reply
          • Richa

            January 25, 2021 at 11:26 am

            Awesome!

            Reply
    29. Ivy

      January 19, 2021 at 5:40 am

      Looks great, Richa! Can you recommend a waffle iron?

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        January 20, 2021 at 7:20 pm

        I like the Oster brand and here are some good ones also: https://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-waffle-makers-and-irons.html

        Reply

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