Craving a gourmet breakfast on the fly? These wonderful vegan-friendly carrot cake waffles are ready in 15 minutes – no boxed mix necessary! They’re speckled with freshly grated carrots and topped with a drizzle of maple-infused, dairy-free cream “cheese.” Pair with colorful chopped fruit for a fancy finish!

Carrot Cake Waffles with Creamy Maple Drizzle
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 264 kcal
Ingredients
Waffles
- 1-1/2 cups King Arthur Organic All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. allspice, optional
- 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. Vitacost Himalayan Pink Salt
- 2 Tbsp. dark brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup oat milk
- 2 Tbsp. plant-based butter, room temperature
- 1 Tbsp. Bob’s Red Mill Egg Replacer + 2 Tbsp. filtered water, prepared
- 1 cup grated carrots
Creamy maple drizzle
- 5 oz. dairy-free cream “cheese”
- 3 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 2 tsp. oat milk
Instructions
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Preheat waffle iron according to machine directions.
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In small bowl, mix all drizzle ingredients to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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In medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, nutmeg and salt. In another bowl, mix brown sugar, vanilla, oat milk, butter and prepared egg replacer. Slowly pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until well combined.
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If using non-stick waffle iron, spoon in around 2 cups batter to fill lower grid. Note: If your waffle iron isn’t non-stick, coat with cooking spray. If using single waffle maker, start with 1/2 cup batter to evenly distribute up to the edges.
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Cook around 4 to 7 minutes (or until waffle iron beeps). Transfer waffles to plate and drizzle with cream “cheese.”
Nutrition Facts
Carrot Cake Waffles with Creamy Maple Drizzle
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 264
Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Trans Fat 1g
Sodium 293mg12%
Potassium 358mg10%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 4608IU92%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 282mg28%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.