🍋 Dairy-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Waffles
These Dairy-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Waffles are light, lemony, and perfectly crisp. Made without milk or butter, they're a refreshing twist on classic waffles, with a hint of crunch from poppy seeds and natural citrus flavor. Ideal for brunch or a cheerful weekend breakfast!
Equipment
- Waffle maker
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Microplane/zester
Ingredients
For the Waffles:
- 1 Âľ cups 220g all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ÂĽ teaspoon baking soda
- ÂĽ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 1 ½ cups 360ml unsweetened almond milk (or oat/soy milk)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 large eggs
- ÂĽ cup 60ml neutral oil (like avocado or canola)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Glaze or Toppings:
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh berries
- Coconut whipped cream
- Maple syrup
- Lemon glaze powdered sugar + lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat Waffle Iron
- Turn on your waffle maker to preheat according to manufacturer instructions.
Make Dairy-Free Buttermilk
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine lemon juice and almond milk. Let sit for 5 minutes to curdle slightly.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, and lemon zest.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, then whisk in the almond milk mixture, oil, and vanilla.
Combine
- Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined. Do not overmix—lumps are okay!
Cook the Waffles
- Grease the waffle iron lightly if needed. Pour batter into waffle maker and cook according to your machine's instructions (usually 3–5 minutes) until golden and crisp.
Serve Warm
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings!
Notes
đź’ˇ Tips for Success
Want extra lemon flavor? Add ½ teaspoon natural lemon extract to the batter. Use a Belgian waffle iron for deeper, crispier waffles. Avoid overmixing—this keeps the waffles tender.
Want extra lemon flavor? Add ½ teaspoon natural lemon extract to the batter. Use a Belgian waffle iron for deeper, crispier waffles. Avoid overmixing—this keeps the waffles tender.