Combine water and flaxseed meal in a medium-sized bowl. Set aside for 5 minutes.

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Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Mix well.

Add almond milk, oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract to flaxseed mixture. Combine until smooth. Add to flour mixture and stir until just combined.

Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Add 1/3 cup waffle batter to the preheated waffle iron and cook until waffle is golden brown and the iron stops steaming, about 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.