Easy Oil-Free Baked Falafel Recipe (Vegan & Protein-Packed)

Why I Love These Protein-Packed Baked Falafel

These oil-free baked falafel are tender inside and easy to build into a meal. I make them when I want a filling plant-based option without pan-frying or deep-frying.

My protein-packed baked falafel will fill you up without the bloat! When I am watching what I eat, I look for foods that will fill me up without weighing me down. These falafels do just that! I can eat about 10 of these along with a little rice, and that's a great meal for me!

Keep reading this post to learn more about this falafel!

It's a Better-for-You Falafel

As you read the ingredients, you may wonder, "Where is the flavor?" Although I may not include salt, spices, or frying, I promise they pack a punch of flavor!

My falafel recipe keeps calories low while being healthy and filling. I swapped pan-frying or deep-frying falafel for oven-baking, and you still get some browning! By adding the plant protein, you get 1 gram of protein in each falafel!

You'll also notice these falafels don't have that classic green color. If you want the classic green color, you can add dill, parsley & cilantro. Alternatively, you can top it with a sauce for a pop of color.

Wondering how to serve your falafel? Keep reading to find out my favorite way to serve falafel!

How To Serve It

For me, there are 3 ways to serve falafel. I enjoy each way at different times - it all depends on my diet at the moment.

Way # 1 to eat falafel - wrap it up! Place falafel in a pita, add a sauce, top with greens, tomato & onion.

Falafel bowl - I like to use cooked, ready rice (hello time savings!) on the bottom, then I place my falafel, sauce, and any other toppings I'd like - I prefer herbs and tomatoes on top of my bowl.

Straight-up falafel - don't have pita or rice? No problem! Serve your falafel with hummus, baby carrots & bite-sized bell peppers.

Browse all my vegan recipes for more healthful meal ideas! Be sure to let me know how you'll eat your falafel.