Red Lentil Waffles
These Red Lentil Waffles are made with simple ingredients and come together right in a blender. They're gluten-free, vegan, flourless, yeast-free, naturally sweetened with dates, and packed with plant-based protein. Enjoy them sweet or savory for a delicious breakfast, brunch, or snack!
Servings 5 waffles
Ingredients
For the waffles:
- 1 cup (200 grams) dry red lentils
- 2 soft (30 g) Medjool dates
- 1/2-2/3 cup (120-150 ml) plant-based milk (see notes)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- 1-2 pinches of salt
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
For serving (optional):
- Chocolate spread (vegan Nutella)
- Chopped walnuts
Instructions
- You can watch the video for visual instructions.Rinse the red lentils in a sieve until the water runs almost clear, then soak in plenty of water for at least 2-3 hours.
- Drain, rinse, and drain the lentils once more.
- Blend them with the remaining ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth (it should be similar to thick pancake batter).Pause, as needed, to shake the container or scrape down the sides to ensure even blending.
- Let the batter rest and thicken while you preheat a lightly greased (with oil or cooking spray) waffle maker.
- Pour enough batter into the hot waffle maker to cover ¾ of the surface (it spreads), close the lid, and cook until golden brown and crisp.The cooking time can vary based on your waffle maker. It’s best to cook until little to no steam is visible. If it sticks when opening, close the lid for another 40-60 seconds.
- Transfer the waffle to a wire cooling rack (airflow ensures they stay crispy) and repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve these gluten-free waffles with your favorite toppings. I used homemade chocolate spread (Nutella) and chopped walnuts. Enjoy!
Notes
How to make savory lentil waffles? Omit the dates, reduce the milk to ½ cup, increase the salt, and add spices such as garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, curry powder, or nutritional yeast. Fresh herbs and finely shredded zucchini or carrots are also great additions.
Nutrition Facts
Red Lentil Waffles
Serving Size
1 waffle
Amount per Serving
Calories
150
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
0.1
g
1
%
Sodium
90
mg
4
%
Potassium
470
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
25
g
8
%
Fiber
12
g
48
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
16
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
88
mg
9
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.