Gluten-Free Waffles
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I make waffles almost every weekend, and these gluten-free waffles are the very best I’ve ever had! This is my family’s favorite tried and true waffle recipe. These homemade waffles always come out fluffy, soft on the inside, and crispy on the outside.
Gluten-Free Waffle Recipe
I have had several readers ask me if they could use my Easy Gluten-Free Pancakes recipe to make waffles. Waffles are a bit different than pancakes, so I recommend using this gluten-free waffle recipe instead. When I was developing this recipe, I knew that I wanted something I could keep around as a dry mix so I could make waffles in a jiffy any time I needed to. I’ve also been playing around with buckwheat flour, so if you’re looking for a subtle nutty flavor, try buckwheat waffles. I usually mix a big batch of the dry ingredients together and keep it in my pantry for easy access.
Ingredients
- Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the waffles.
- Vegetable Oil: Helps keep the waffles moist and tender.
- Pure Vanilla Extract: Enhances the sweetness of the waffles.
- Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour with Xanthan Gum: I like Pillsbury gluten-free flour. Not all gluten-free flours are created equal. You may experience different baking results depending on the gluten-free flour blend you choose.
- Baking Powder: Helps the waffles puff up and turn out super fluffy.
- Salt: Enhances the natural flavor of the waffles.
- Milk: Keeps these waffles nice and moist. For a dairy-free option, use unsweetened almond, cashew, or coconut milk.
Tips and Suggestions
- Allow your waffle maker to heat up before pouring on the batter.
- I have found the best way to measure gluten-free flour is the “spoon & level” method. First I use a spoon to scoop the flour into the measuring cup. After I have spooned the flour into the measuring cup, I use the back of a knife to level off the top of the measuring cup.
- This gluten-free waffle mix can be made ahead of time and stored an air-tight container for later. So later, all you will have to do is add the wet ingredients.
- Use gluten-free cooking spray to grease the waffle maker with every waffle you make.
- Use a greased ice cream scoop to portion out the batter. Just scoop the waffle batter and pour onto your greased waffle maker. My waffle maker takes 2 scoops.
- Add your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or blueberries!
- If you’re not going to enjoy your waffle straight out of the waffle maker place then on a parchment-lined baking sheet and put them in a preheated oven to 200°F and keep them warm.
- Make sure your syrup is gluten-free. I like pure maple syrup.
Can I Make Them Without Eggs?
My husband recently found out he has an egg sensitivity, so I have been learning to cook and bake egg-free as well. I used Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Egg Replacer, to test out an egg-free version. They turned out great! By using dairy-free milk and the egg replacer, these can be gluten-free and vegan waffles.
What Mix-Ins Can I Add?
Waffles are super versatile, and you can easily add your favorite flavor mix-ins to the batter like chocolate chips, blueberries, brown sugar and/or cinnamon, or chopped cooked bacon.
What Are The Best Toppings For Waffles?
I love these gluten-free waffles topped with fresh berries and whipped cream, but they’re also great with peanut butter, chocolate sauce, maple or fruit syrup, bananas, powdered sugar, or ice cream!
Storage Instructions
Store leftover gluten-free waffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Gluten-Free Waffles
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour with xanthan gum,
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum, leave out if your flour blend already has it
- 4 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 3/4 cup milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk the eggs (or egg replacer), granulated sugar, pure vanilla extract, and the vegetable oil together.
- Add the gluten-free flour, xanthan gum (leave out if your flour already has it), gluten-free baking powder, and salt to the egg mixture and mix until fully combined.
- Stir in milk and mix until smooth.
- Using a greased ice cream scoop, pour the batter onto a preheated greased waffle machine.
- Cook the waffles according to the directions of the waffle maker, or until they are golden brown.
- Top with butter, syrup or favorite topping. Enjoy! Store leftovers in an air-tight container.
Notes
- I like Pillsbury gluten-free flour. Not all gluten-free flours are created equal. You may experience different baking results depending on the gluten-free flour blend you choose.
- The best way to measure gluten-free flour is the “spoon & level” method. Using a spoon, scoop the flour into the measuring cup. After you’ve spooned the flour into the measuring cup, use the back of a knife to level off the top of the measuring cup. Please do not scoop the flour out of the bag with your measuring cup.
- For dairy-free and Vegan options I used unsweetened almond milk.
- For egg-free and Vegan options I used gluten-free Bob’s Red Mill Egg Replacer.
- Add your favorite mix-ins like blueberries or chocolate chips!
- Make sure your syrup is gluten-free. I like to pure maple syrup.
- Store leftovers in an air-tight container.
- These waffles can be frozen and reheated in the microwave. To freeze the waffles, allow them to completely cool and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and flash freeze them for 10 minutes. Flash freezing them keeps them from sticking together. Once they are flash-frozen, you can remove them from the baking sheet and place them inside a freezer-safe bag or air-tight container.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How To Make Gluten-Free Waffles Step-by-Step
In a large bowl whisk 2 large eggs (or egg replacer), 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup of vegetable oil together.
Add 2 cups of gluten-free flour, 1/2 teaspoon of xanthan gum (leave out if your flour already has it), 4 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the egg mixture and mix until fully combined.
Stir in 1 3/4 cup of milk and mix until smooth.
Using a greased ice cream scoop, pour the batter onto a preheated greased waffle machine.
Cook the waffles according to the directions of the waffle maker, or until they are golden brown. Top with butter, syrup, or your favorite topping. Enjoy! Store leftovers in an air-tight container.
La mejor receta de waffles que he probado!
Really good, my sister loves them.
The best waffles ever! So easy ! Mouth watering!
How would it taste if I put some homemade choclate syrup in it
Hi Shane, I think that would be delicious!
nope they get burnt before they get cooked
Yes I made these! (Picture proof) I used Robin Hood All Purpose Flour with Xanthym gum included. I halved the sugar too, as my mom’s trying to lose weight. These are SO light and fluffy and crisped up nicely on the edges. The recipe made 6 waffles for me.
My mom has JUST found out she’s gluten intolerant and was so happy that these didn’t taste like chalk.
These are the lightest, crispiest & most delicious waffles I’ve ever made. Thanks so much for the recipe Audrey.
These are hands down the BEST gluten free (and I used creamy Oatmilk so dairy free) waffles. Even my child (who notoriously doesn’t like my gf items) has had 3. I did add cinnamon, and a teeny bit water to thin the batter a bit more. But overall fantastic!
Works better without salt I don’t know why but it does
This recipe makes the best GF waffles by far, and I have tried so many! These get made at least once a week, and have even made it off the internet and into the family cookbook. They are so light and crispy, and perfectly fluffy. Thank you!
Thank you Madeline!
Been making this for years and love the flavor of these GF waffles! Has anyone ever tried flipping the order and adding milk with the wet ingredients? We often have clumps in the batter, and I’m curious to find out if that change would make a difference!