Vegas Veg Vegan waffle, courtesy of Elaine VigneaultThe season for getting out those tasty vegan waffle recipes, and enjoying the wonderful company of others, continues! Thanks to Elaine V. of the Vegas Veg Meetup for posting some photos of their May 27 Social: Vegan Waffle Party & Potluck.

Posted on June 1, 2013 by WaffleAdmin | Leave a comment

Highlights and Photos from 2013 Global Vegan Waffle Party

Posted on May 26, 2013 by WaffleAdmin
vegan waffle with tasty toppings

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Aside from the usual showcase of vegan waffle and topping recipes, this year’s vegan waffle party was noteworthy in that it was the first ever to incorporate a snuggle, defined at the bottom of this post. A great time with … Continue reading →

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Vegan Gluten-Free Banana Almond Waffle Recipe

Posted on May 8, 2013 by WaffleAdmin

banana almond gluten-free vegan waffle recipe photo 2This delicious gluten-free vegan waffle recipe was inspired by the popular Zero Excuse Coconut Rice Waffles. These vegan waffles rely upon the oils naturally present in the almonds and coconut, and they utilize the sweetness of blackstrap molasses and banana. They have a relatively light density, crispy outside, and moist, banana-laden inside. Enjoy!

  • banana almond gluten-free vegan waffle recipe photo1 3/4 cups warm water
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • 1 cup almond meal
  • 1 cup brown rice flour
  • 1/2 cup tapioca flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ripe, medium banana
  • 1 1/2 cups canned coconut milk (see note)
  • 2 tablespoons molasses (preferably blackstrap)

Whisk the ground flaxseed into the warm water in a medium bowl, set aside, and allow to sit for 2 to 3 minutes. In the meantime, sift or whisk together the almond meal, rice flour, tapioca flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Mash the banana in a small bowl. Whisk the mashed banana, coconut milk, and molasses into the water and flaxseed mixture. Continue reading →

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Vegan Waffle Recipe Related Giveaways for 2013 Host Signups

Posted on April 26, 2013 by WaffleAdmin

surprisingly vegan waffle mix boxAre you excited about vegan waffles, recipes, and waffle parties? If so,  sign up to host a party at your earliest convenience. This year, the first hosts signed up* to host a May or June 2013 event will be included in random drawings. (Minimum number of signups must be reached before 5/23/13, and shipping only within US; see note below.)

After the first 10 hosts are signed up (not including me), we’ll choose five lucky winners to receive a two-pack of Surprisingly Vegan’s new vegan and gluten-free waffle mix, courtesy of Surprisingly Vegan. (See my recent review of this product.) According to Isaac at SV, this is enough to make roughly 20 waffles in a traditional 9-inch round waffle maker, plenty for a waffle party. Thanks, Isaac! And the goodies don’t end there… Continue reading →

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A Vegan Waffle Recipe Alternative: Suprisingly Vegan Waffle Mix

Posted on April 22, 2013 by WaffleAdmin

Perhaps you’re in the mood for hot, homemade vegan Belgian waffles, but just don’t feel like whipping up your own batch of batter. And toaster waffles just aren’t cuttin’ it. No need to fret, as Isaac at Surprisingly Vegan has already done much of the work for you.

vegan waffles from surprisingly vegan waffle mix

Surprisingly Vegan’s just-add-water vegan waffle mix is also gluten-free, and is made with an interesting blend of delicious ingredients: oats, English walnuts, flaxseed, coconut palm nectar, salt, and vanilla bean. I really appreciate the relatively uncommon use of nutmeal in the mix, especially as I’ve had some success using almond meal in baked goods, including pancakes and microwave mug cakes. Continue reading →

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Global Vegan Waffle Party 2013 Theme Announced: Connection

Posted on April 6, 2013 by WaffleAdmin

Global Vegan Waffle Party 2013 logoThe 2013 suggested Global Vegan Waffle Party theme is “Connection.” While we’re deeply connected in many ways, to one another, to our environments, and to other forms of life, we sometimes lose sight of this.

As always, there’s no requirement to follow the theme, or you can modify as you prefer. Please sign up to host and share/like/tell your friends. While May 25 will be the peak, please feel free to throw a party anytime in May or June!

The “Connection” theme offers many creative possibilities for incorporating playful and fun activities. For example, to inspire reflection upon how humans can connect with one another through eating, you might incorporate a sensual feast. This involves each guest filling their plate with waffle pieces and several toppings they like, and then allowing other guests to feed them the items on their plate. To make it a bit more intense, you can request that guests communicate without talking for the first 15 to 20 minutes. If you choose to do something like this, just be sure to let guests know beforehand, and let them know they’re always at choice, as some people may not be comfortable with this sort of thing. You can set an appropriate-for-all-ages tone, or a more flirtatious just-for-grownups tone, depending upon your own preferences and audience.

Perhaps you wish to emphasize how our food and eating choices connect us to the well-being of other animals, to the environment, and so on. For this, you might choose to include informational materials at your event. Your favorite non-profit likely has brochures and pamphlets they’d be happy to share.

You might even use your party to catalyze further connections through future events. For example, you might have a signup sheet at your party for individuals who would be willing to host other social gatherings in upcoming weeks and months.

These are just a few examples as to how you can use a waffle party to illustrate and celebrate connection. Let your creativity run wild, and I look forward to  hearing about your event!

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