Matt L- Navy Oatmeal Waffles

Navy Oatmeal Waffles

Whole-Food, Plant-Based • Vegan • Oil-Free

These hearty, wholesome waffles get their satisfying texture and protein from white beans and old-fashioned oats. They’re naturally vegan and contain no added oil. They’re delicious topped with fresh fruit, apple butter, or your favorite whole-food, plant-based fruit topping.

Ingredients

  • 1 (15-ounce) can white beans, such as cannellini, Great Northern, or navy beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1¾ cups old-fashioned rolled oats

  • 1 tablespoon agave nectar or pure maple syrup

  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 2¼ cups water

Instructions

  1. Preheat the waffle iron. Use a non-stick waffle iron, ideally one that can be loaded and then flipped while cooking.

  2. Blend the batter. Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender. Blend for 60–90 seconds, until the mixture is completely smooth and foamy.

  3. Fill the waffle iron. Once the waffle iron is hot, pour a generous ⅓ cup of batter into the center. The batter is fairly thin, so don't be tempted to overfill the iron. It will spread and rise significantly as it cooks; the batter should barely reach the edges.

  4. Cook the waffles. Close the waffle iron and flip it over if using a rotating waffle maker. Cook for approximately 4 minutes, although cooking time will vary depending on your waffle iron.

  5. Remove carefully. Because these waffles contain no added oil, they may stick slightly. Use a silicone spatula or tongs to gently remove them.

Serving Suggestions

Top with:

  • Fresh berries

  • Apple butter

  • Apple compote

  • Your favorite whole-food, plant-based, no-added-oil fruit topping

Storage & Reheating

This recipe makes approximately 6–8 good-sized waffles.

The waffles store well in both the refrigerator and freezer. For a convenient make-ahead breakfast, prepare extra waffles, wrap them individually in cling wrap, and freeze for up to one month.

To reheat, place frozen waffles directly into a toaster oven until heated through and crisp.

Tip: These waffles are especially convenient for busy mornings because they can go straight from the freezer to the toaster oven—no thawing required.

Recipe credit: Sue Stauffacher, Michigan-based vegan caterer and childrens’ book author