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Waffle Brunch Board

Published: Dec 12, 2020 · Modified: Dec 12, 2020 by Lexi

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The ultimate brunch-at-home idea: build your own waffle board! We load ours up with homemade vegan and gluten free waffles, tofu scramble, vegan "bacon", plenty of fruit and other toppings. Such a fun idea for the holidays!

overhead view of loaded build your own waffle board with  homemade waffles, fruit and toppings.

If you've been following us for a while, it probably doesn't come as a surprise that we LOVE building huge, colorful delicious snack/charcuterie boards.

A few of our favorites include this hummus and veggie board and this loaded vegan mezze platter, but they're not just for appetizers or dinner! Brunch boards are just as fun and they're perfect for serving a crowd.

overhead view of 6 homemade waffles with different toppings.

Waffles are particularly well-suited for a brunch board. It's easy to make a big batch ahead of time and you can load them up with so many different toppings, both savory and sweet!

This is such a fun idea for the holidays (Christmas day brunch, anyone?) or any time you're serving a larger crowd. Or, make a downsized version for your immediate family. Don't forget the mimosas!

What you'll need for a waffle board

Below are our suggestions for the perfect brunch board, but ultimately, it's totally up to you. You can go as fancy and complicated or as simple and quick as you'd like!

Waffles

If you're short on time, you can certainly use an easy store-bought waffle mix or even buy pre-made waffles.

overhead view of homemade waffles on cooling rack.

However, if you have the time, homemade waffles from scratch are always the best option!

Our homemade waffle recipe is both vegan and gluten free. It's super crispy on the exterior and soft and fluffy on the interior. We have a large Belgian waffle maker, but we only fill them part way so the waffles aren't too big for the board.

Here's the original recipe for the waffles. You can also add mix-ins like chocolate chips, blueberries, or raspberries.

overhead view of homemade waffles on cooling rack.

Savory components

It's always a good idea to add a few savory components so you don't get a huge sugar rush too early in the day. 😉 (Plus, savory waffles are totally a thing and they're so good!)

We make a quick batch of our scrambled tofu with fresh chives. If you're not vegan, regular scrambled eggs, fried eggs or even hard-boiled are a great addition to this board.

close up view of scrambled tofu in a bowl.

My favorite savory addition: tofu bacon! It's salty, smoky, chewy and SO delicious.

You can also add sausage links (vegan or non-vegan), or even mini versions of this frittata (baked in muffin tins instead of a skillet).

overhead view of tofu bacon on a plate.

Toppings

  • Fresh fruit (bananas, berries, mango, citrus, pomegranate)
  • Maple syrup
  • Whipped cream
  • Jam or jelly
  • Peanut butter (and/or a chocolate hazelnut spread)
  • Granola
  • Melted butter
  • Chocolate chips
  • Chopped nuts (pecans, almonds, pumpkin seeds)
  • close up view of maple syrup in pouring container.
  • overhead view of waffle board with granola, fruit and bananas.

Serve with:

  • Coffee or tea (how about this peppermint mocha?)
  • Cranberry Orange Mimosa
  • The Ultimate Bloody Mary Bar
close up view of waffles on waffle board.

More brunch recipes

  • Smoothie Bowl Breakfast Bar
  • Vegan Carrot Lox
  • Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
  • Vegan Chicken and Waffles
  • Gingerbread Coffee Cake
overhead view of loaded build your own waffle board with  homemade waffles, fruit and toppings.

If you make this build your own waffle brunch board, we’d love for you to leave a comment and rating below! We also love to see your creations on Instagram – tag us at @crowded_kitchen so we can see what you’ve been cooking.

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overhead view of loaded build your own waffle board with homemade waffles, fruit and toppings.

Waffle Brunch Board


  • Author: Lexi
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6-8
  • Diet: Vegan
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The ultimate brunch-at-home idea: build your own waffle board! We load ours up with homemade vegan and gluten free waffles, tofu scramble, vegan "bacon", plenty of fruit and other toppings. Such a fun idea for the holidays! 


Ingredients

  • Double batch of waffles (our recipe is vegan and gluten free)
  • Scrambled tofu
  • Tofu bacon
  • Fresh fruit (banana, berries, citrus, mango, pomegranate)
  • Maple syrup
  • Whipped cream
  • Melted butter
  • Jam/jelly
  • Nut butter (peanut, almond, cashew or chocolate hazelnut spread)
  • Chopped nuts or seeds
  • Granola

Instructions

  1. Make waffles by following these instructions. You can also use a store-bought waffle mix or pre-made waffles.
  2. Make scrambled tofu and/or tofu bacon.
  3. Assemble waffles on a large serving platter with toppings and fresh fruit. You can make it as easy or as fancy as you'd like! For easy clean up, you can serve all of the toppings in small bowls or ramekins so everyone can easily assemble their own waffles. Enjoy!
  • Category: Brunch
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: build your own waffle brunch board

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