Easy Gluten Free Waffles Recipe

The BEST easy gluten free waffles recipe made with basic pantry ingredients. This easy and amazing recipe yields perfectly crispy yet moist and fluffy waffles!

Sometimes we all just need a really, really ridiculously good waffle.

My secret to the BEST gluten-free waffles is using full-fat canned coconut milk for the liquid portion of the batter.

It provides a naturally sweet flavor and ensures the waffles turn out nice and moist, yet perfectly crispy. They have an amazing rich flavor with the coconut milk!

Waffle toppings…what’s your theory? I keep it simple with butter, pure maple syrup and fresh fruit.

You can also make a fruit compote by stewing your favorite berry, apples, or pears on the stove top. If you’re into nut butter and/or jam on your waffles, go wild!

One trick I’ve picked up in my waffle making experience, is the waffles actually turn out better when the batter sits for a long period of time.

If you have the forethought, prepare the batter the night before and store it in an airtight container until you’re ready to whip up the waffles!

Let’s jam these out! Let’s chat about the simple ingredients for gluten free waffles.

Gluten Free Waffle Ingredients:

Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour: Simply swap out the regular all-purpose flour for a gluten-free flour blend (more on this later)!

Milk of Choice: I make dairy-free waffles using full-fat canned coconut milk, which adds tremendous richness and moist texture to the waffles. Almond milk, oat milk, cashew milk and regular cow’s milk work too.

Avocado Oil: A little oil brings richness to the waffles and also ensures they don’t stick to the waffle iron. Cooking spray to spray the waffle maker is also needed.

I recommend using avocado oil over vegetable oil or canola oil because it is great for cooking at high temperatures and it has a favorable omega-3 fatty acid content.

Pure Maple Syrup: Adding a touch of sweetness to the waffle batter, a little pure maple syrup brings a slightly sweet undertone. Skip it or swap it out for regular white sugar or brown sugar.

Eggs: Ensuring the waffles turn out with a light and fluffy texture and hold together perfectly, we need large eggs!

Baking Powder: The leavening agent here! Baking powder helps the waffles cook evenly and ensures they hold together.

Ground Cinnamon and Sea Salt: A little cinnamon adds warm flavor, and is optional! Sea salt enhances all of the flavors.

Pure Vanilla Extract: A splash of vanilla adds warm flavor for a truly remarkable experience.

Now that we’ve covered the basic ingredients, let’s make this easy waffle recipe!

How to Make Gluten-Free Waffles:

Plug in your waffle iron and spray it with cooking oil.

Whisk together the eggs, coconut milk, oil, vanilla extract and pure maple syrup in a large bowl until well-combined (wet ingredients).

In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and sea salt (dry ingredients).

Pour the dry mixture into the mixing bowl with the wet mixture and stir until combined.

Pour waffle batter onto the center of your waffle iron and cook to desired level of crisp. I like crispy waffles that are golden brown.

To keep the waffles warm, transfer cooked waffles to a baking sheet and keep them in the oven at 200 degrees Fahrenheit.

Serve with choice of toppings, and enjoy!

Storage Options:

1. Store leftover waffles in an airtight container or a zip lock bag in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
2. Freeze waffles in a freezer bag for up to three months.

Reheat waffles in a toaster oven, toaster, air fryer, or oven.

Best Flour to Use for Gluten-Free Waffles:

What kind of flour should you use to make gluten-free waffles?

WELL. I have strong opinions on this topic. My favorite gluten-free flour blend is Bob’s Red Mill’s Gluten-Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour. This is the closes to regular all-purpose flour I have found.

It uses mostly rice flour and tapioca flour. Plus, it doesn’t have an off-putting smell or taste the way blends do when they include chickpea flour. If you have a favorite flour blend, go for it!

Looking for a different flour option? Make my Almond Flour Waffles or my Oatmeal Protein Waffles.

Recipe Adaptations:

• Replace the pure maple syrup with 2 tbsp cane sugar or coconut sugar.
• Use unsweetened almond milk, or dairy-free milk of choice instead of coconut milk.
• Add chocolate chips to the batter just after pouring it onto the waffle iron to make chocolate chip pancakes.

Top these delicious waffles with your favorite toppings for an unforgettable breakfast. I personally love melted butter, peanut butter, and fresh fruit on top of my GF waffles.

Waffles or pancakes? Waffles, obviously.

More Gluten-Free Waffles Recipes:

• Banana Walnut Waffles with Cinnamon Bourbon Syrup
• Grain-Free Waffles
• Paleo Chocolate Pecan Waffles
• Paleo Pumpkin Waffles with Caramelized Pears
• Gluten-Free Sourdough Waffles
• Belgian Waffle Recipe

Make this easy gluten-free waffle recipe for breakfast this weekend!

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