# Savory Chickpea Waffles The Falafel Waffle is the Vegan Way to Eat Breakfast By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-05-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/falafel-waffle References: [foodrepublic](http://www.foodrepublic.com/2014/09/15/meet-fawaffle-waffled-falafel-and-hummus-recipe) The Falafel Waffle is a [vegan breakfast dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-waffle) taken from the 'Will It Waffle?' cookbook. This no-grain morning meal appeals to the gluten-free as well as carnivores. Among 53 [waffle recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-waffles) in Daniel Shumski's 'Will It Waffle?,' the Falafel Waffle recipe is written and stated to be a fairly easy dish to cook. After soaking and drying a can of chickpeas, the waffle is maneuvered out of the firmer and meatier seed. This waffle is said to be not only vegan, but also a healthier alternative to the typically [deep-fried or pre-packaged waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-first-waffles) consumers eat today. This recipe does entail the use of flour, however that small detail can be refashioned to gluten-free flour for consumers with certain dietary restrictions. Served with a side of hummus, the Falafel Waffle is a breakfast dish worth trying. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vegan Waffles:** Creating new and innovative vegan options for breakfast can disrupt the traditional breakfast food industry. - **Gluten-free Breakfast:** Developing gluten-free alternatives to popular breakfast foods can open up a market for those with dietary restrictions. - **Healthier Fast Food:** Introducing healthier and more nutritious options to fast food menus can challenge the current offerings in the industry. ### Where This Applies - **Food Service:** The food service industry can embrace the trend of offering vegan breakfast options to cater to a growing consumer demand. - **Health Food:** The health food industry can capitalize on the demand for gluten-free breakfast alternatives by providing innovative and delicious options. - **Fast Food:** The fast food industry can disrupt traditional breakfast norms by introducing healthier options like falafel waffles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chickpea-Based Frozen Waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banza.md) - [Grab-and-Go Protein Waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-waffle.md) - [Oat-Based Waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joyffles.md) - [Crispy Cheesy Waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-waffle.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Toaster Waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-vegan-toaster-waffles.md) - [Homestyle Cassava Waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootsy.md) - [Hidden Superfood Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-waffle-crisp-cereal-by-kashi.md) - [Griddle-Finished Baked Falafels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/griddlefinished-baked-falafel.md) - [Savory Pancake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ojaswe-pancake-mix.md)