Fruits & Vegetables
Vegan Ube Mochi Waffles
Vegan Ube Mochi Waffles 💜✨
These stunning purple waffles combine the chewy texture of mochi with the vibrant flavour of ube (purple yam) for a truly unique breakfast treat! Crispy on the outside, wonderfully chewy on the inside, and completely plant-based. Perfect for weekend brunch or a special breakfast that'll have everyone asking for seconds!
Top Tips 💡
- Don't skip the glutinous rice flour – regular flour won't give you that signature chewy mochi texture
- Let them cook fully – mochi waffles need a bit longer than regular waffles to achieve the perfect texture
- Serve fresh – these are best enjoyed straight from the waffle iron while they're still crispy outside and chewy inside
- Make them ahead – you can freeze cooked waffles and reheat in a toaster for a quick breakfast
- Adjust the colour – add more ube powder for a deeper purple hue, or use ube halaya for extra flavour intensity
Why You'll Love These Waffles
These Vegan Ube Mochi Waffles are not just beautiful to look at – they're a complete game-changer for breakfast! The unique chewy texture from the glutinous rice flour combined with the subtle, sweet flavour of ube creates something truly special. Plus, they're completely plant-based and naturally gluten-free!
Perfect for impressing brunch guests or treating yourself to something extraordinary on a lazy Sunday morning.
Tag us @waterhousesqualityfood in your waffle creations – we'd love to see your purple masterpieces! 💜
Makes approximately 4-6 waffles, depending on your waffle iron size
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 20-25 minutes | Total time: 30-35 minutes
Ingredients
Makes 4 -6 waffles
For the Waffles:- 200g glutinous rice flour (also called sweet rice flour or mochi flour)
- 2 tbsp ube powder (or ube halaya for deeper colour)
- 3 tbsp caster sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 240ml plant-based milk (oat or coconut work beautifully)
- 60ml coconut oil, melted (plus extra for greasing)
- Pinch of salt
- Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Maple syrup or agave nectar
- Coconut whipped cream
- Extra ube powder for dusting
- Toasted coconut flakes
Available in our store
Step 1
Prepare Your Ingredients
Gather all your ingredients and measure them out. Melt the coconut oil and let it cool slightly. Preheat your waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions – you want it nice and hot for that perfect crispy exterior!
Step 2
Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the glutinous rice flour, ube powder, caster sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Make sure there are no lumps – the ube powder can be a bit clumpy, so break it up well for that gorgeous even purple colour throughout.
Step 3
Combine the wet ingredients.
In a separate bowl or jug, mix together the plant-based milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Give it a good whisk until everything is well combined and the mixture is smooth.
Step 4
Combine the wet ingredients.
In a separate bowl or jug, mix together the plant-based milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Give it a good whisk until everything is well combined and the mixture is smooth.
Step 5
Create the Batter.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold everything together using a spatula or whisk until you have a smooth, vibrant purple batter. Don't overmix – just combine until there are no dry patches. The batter will be slightly thicker than regular waffle batter, which is perfect for that chewy mochi texture! them, or they will shrink too much and get chewy.
Step 6
Cook the Waffles.
Lightly brush your preheated waffle iron with a little coconut oil. Pour the batter into the centre of the waffle iron (amount depends on your waffle maker size – usually about ½ cup). Close the lid and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the waffle is golden and crispy on the outside. The mochi texture means these take a bit longer than regular waffles, so be patient!
Step 7
Serve and enjoy.
Carefully remove the waffle from the iron and place on a wire rack for 30 seconds to crisp up even more. Serve immediately while warm, topped with your favourite toppings – we love fresh berries, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a dusting of extra ube powder for that Instagram-worthy finish!
