Vegan Pear-Ginger Waffles
These Vegan Pear-Ginger Waffles are naturally sweetened, oil-free, and packed with warm cinnamon, fresh ginger, juicy pear, and wholesome spelt flour. They're crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch.
Equipment
- waffle iron
- Large Mixing Bowl
- medium mixing bowl
- whisk
- box grater For grating the pear.
- measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups spelt flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1-1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup unsweetened apple and pear sauce
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup date sugar or coconut blossom sugar
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1 cup pear juice or water
- 3/4 cup plant-based milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped ginger (or 2 teaspoons ground ginger)
- 1 pear, grated
- 1-2 tablespoons chopped candied ginger (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the spelt flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger powder (if using), and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the pear juice, plant-based milk, apple and pear sauce, almond butter, vanilla extract, and fresh ginger if using.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Grate the pear and chop the candied ginger if using. Fold both gently into the batter.
- Preheat the waffle iron and lightly grease it if necessary. Pour about 1/3 to 1/2 cup batter into the waffle iron and cook for 9 to 10 minutes, or according to the manufacturer's instructions, until golden brown.
- Serve the waffles warm with fresh pear slices, maple syrup, coconut yogurt, and chopped pecans if desired.
Notes
If using fresh ginger, add it with the wet ingredients. Peel the pear before grating if desired. Lightly grease the waffle iron if necessary. Serve with fresh pear slices, maple syrup, coconut yogurt, and chopped pecans for the ultimate breakfast.