Falafel Waffles are the perfect Mediterranean breakfast to start your day! Many of the traditional ingredients you find in a waffle are added to chickpeas, parsley, garlic and warm spices to create the perfect falafel style waffle. Top it with a fresh Lebanese style salad and a drizzle of a tahini sauce.
We all love falafel in my house. It is such a great source of plant based protein that I can feel good about feeding my family. I often will rotate between these Falafel Vegetable Kabobs, Falafel Sliders and today’s Falafel Waffles.
You might remember recently when I made this Chaffles Recipe using eggs, cheese and some other delicious ingredients. I love making waffles in unique ways that can be eaten as breakfast or a snack. Today’s Falafel Waffles are the perfect unique waffle recipe.
It mixes flour and baking powder with chickpeas, onion, garlic, spices and egg whites to create the perfect snack or Mediterranean breakfast. I love topping these with a tahini sauce and a Lebanese salad. You can easily make these ahead in a big batch and then heat them throughout the week. I like to heat them quickly in the air fryer which also helps crisp them back up. You also can reheat them in the toasted or oven on low heat.
These simple pantry staples are all you need. See the recipe card below for exact amounts and printable instructions.
Chickpeas
Red Onion
Spices : Cumin, Coriander, Paprika and Cayenne Red Pepper
Lemon Juice
Garlic
Egg Whites
How Do You Make Falafel Waffles
Step 1: Combine Falafel Mixture: Combine the chickpeas, onion, cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, all-purpose flour, fresh parsley, baking powder, garlic cloves, egg whites and olive oil in a food processor or blender.
Step 2: Cook Waffles: Spray the waffle iron with non-stick spray. Preheat the waffle iron. Fill the waffle iron about three-quarters of the way full and close the lid. Cook until the falafel is golden brown and firm in the center, about 7-9 minutes. Serve with the Lebanese salad and tahini sauce.
Step 3: Create Lebanese Salad: Mix all of the ingredients for the salad in a medium bowl and mix well.
Step 4: Create Tahini Sauce: In a medium mixing bowl or a mason jar combine all ingredients and stir well until combined. Add more water for a thinner consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Recipe Tips
Spray Waffle Iron: These can stick to the waffle iron. Make sure to spray it with non-stick cooking spray before using.
Change up Spices: The spices I used are often use in Mediterranean recipes but you can mix them up.
Add Cheese: You could add feta cheese to the finished waffles or add some to the batter if you want.
Storage Tips
Storage: You can store these in the fridge for up to 4 days or you can freeze them in a sealed container.
Reheating: When reheating I like to either use a toaster or an air fryer to get them crispy again.
Combine the chickpeas, onion, cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, all-purpose flour, fresh parsley, baking powder, garlic cloves, egg whites and olive oil in a food processor or blender.
Spray the waffle iron with non-stick spray. Preheat the waffle iron. Fill the waffle iron about three-quarters of the way full and close the lid.
Cook until the falafel is golden brown and firm in the center, about 7-9 minutes.
Serve with the Lebanese salad and tahini sauce.
Mix all of the ingredients for the salad in a medium bowl and mix well.
In a medium mixing bowl or a mason jar combine all ingredients and stir well until combined. Add more water for a thinner consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Thank you! I don’t know much about flaxseed egg substitute but if you typically use it as a swap for regular eggs I think it would work! Let me know how it turns out.
I'm Julia. Wife, mom to three growing boys, lover of food. Here you will find quick & easy weeknight meal ideas, kid-friendly recipes and a few sweet treats. My roots are from the Mediterranean and many of my recipes incorporate those flavors!
These were absolutely delicious!!! Easy to make and really light and fluffy. This is going into our meal rotation for sure! Thank you!
So glad you enjoyed them! We make these a lot for lunches.
Hi there! What a wonderful idea! I am vegan. Do you think using something like a flaxseed egg substitute would work with this recipe?
Thanks,
Tony
Thank you! I don’t know much about flaxseed egg substitute but if you typically use it as a swap for regular eggs I think it would work! Let me know how it turns out.