Tofu is a workhorse ingredient for vegetarian and vegan home cooks. You can fry it to make crispy air-fried tofu, you can blend it to make a creamy tofu coffee frappuccino, and you can grill BBQ tofu. Now recently, I’ve been trying to add more protein into my diet, so naturally I turn to tofu. As an added bonus, tofu is super mild in flavor so it’s the perfect base for anything, just like a waffle is! So, let me introduce you to the easiest and most versatile high-protein vegetarian breakfast…a tofu waffle!
Why you’ll love it
It requires very little prep work to make, all you have to do is drain and pat the tofu dry. This versatile waffle recipe can be topped with sweet things like whipped cream and syrup or savory like scallions and soy sauce. Only 3 ingredients (and one of them is oil for spraying the waffle iron), so really just 2 ingredients.
Ingredients for tofu waffles
Making these vegan waffles is so simple. Like… 2 main ingredients, how easy is that?!
Tofu: Just make sure it’s firm tofu. Cornstarch: Dipping the tofu in cornstarch helps to get that super crispy exterior.
How to make vegetarian waffles
These waffles are perfect for meal prep, a last-minute breakfast, or breakfast for dinner (because of how easy they are to make)!
Stuffed Tofu Waffles
Stuffing the waffles is a tasty and easy way to make these waffles really come to life. To make them, place one thin layer of tofu in the waffle iron, then top with chopped chocolate or fresh fruit and another thin layer of tofu. Press down the waffle iron lid and cook until golden.
Storage
Tofu waffles will last for about 3 days in the fridge in an airtight container. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months. I recommend reheating them in a toaster oven or air fryer to get them crispy again after being in the fridge.
Why this Recipe Works
While I was testing this recipe I wanted to make it the easiest but tastiest possible recipe. Here’s what I did to make sure that was the case.
It’s just one ingredient: I really didn’t want this recipe to involve pressing the tofu or blending it. I wanted you to be able to just take the tofu and make a waffle. There’s no prep work: I wanted to make sure that you could make this recipe on a whim with little to no planning. Using thinner pieces of tofu: I found this to be helpful when making the stuffed waffles because then every bit gets crispy.
What to eat with tofu waffles
These waffles are the perfect complement to any breakfast. To make it a full spread, here’s what I would serve them with.
Stovetop Breakfast Potatoes are a classic breakfast staple that goes with anything. A Protein Smoothie is easy to whip up alongside these tofu waffles. Easy Sheet Pan Eggs are great for serving a crowd and can bake while you make the waffles. Grapefruit Brulee is a refreshing side to enjoy with hearty waffles.
