Description
Caramel and Banana Waffles are crisp, fluffy vegan waffles topped with warm caramel sauce and ripe banana slices. Perfect for a decadent breakfast, brunch, or even dessert, this recipe is easy to make and loaded with sweet, comforting flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 3/4 cups plant-based milk (almond, soy, oat, etc.)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted vegan butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1/2 cup vegan caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Optional: chopped nuts, vegan whipped cream, chocolate shavings
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix the plant-based milk and apple cider vinegar. Set aside for 5 minutes to curdle.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Add the curdled milk mixture, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until smooth.
- Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Pour batter into the waffle iron and cook until golden and crisp (usually 4–5 minutes).
- While waffles cook, warm the caramel sauce and slice the bananas.
- Serve the waffles topped with banana slices and a drizzle of warm caramel sauce.
- Add optional toppings if desired, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Add chocolate chips to the batter for a chocolate banana version.
- Sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg into the batter for a spiced variation.
- Use a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
- Keep cooked waffles warm and crisp in a 200°F (90°C) oven on a wire rack while finishing the batch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Waffle iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle with toppings
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
