An easy gluten-free waffle recipe with a dairy-free and Vegan option. A gluten-free waffle mix made with a few simple ingredients that make fluffy, soft on the inside, and crispy waffles every time!
Originally published May 2019, post updated and recipe video added August 2020.
Gluten-Free Waffles
I have had several readers ask me if they could use my Easy Gluten-Free Pancakes recipe to make waffles. Waffles are a little different than pancakes, but they are still made with the same simple ingredients as pancakes just in different amounts.
It is so easy to make gluten-free waffles from scratch! I promise, once you make these homemade gluten-free waffles, you won’t go back to box mixes like gluten-free Bisquick again. You can see just how easy these waffles are to make in the recipe video.
How To Make Gluten-Free Waffles
- I always like to start by mixing my liquid ingredients first. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs (or egg replacer), granulated sugar, pure vanilla extract, and vegetable oil. (photo 1)
- Add the gluten-free flour, gluten-free baking powder, and salt to the egg mixture and mix until fully combined. (photo 2)
- Stir in milk and mix until smooth. (photo 3)
- Use a greased ice-cream scoop to pour the batter onto a greased, preheated waffle maker. (photo 4)
- Cook the waffles according to the waffle maker’s directions or until they are golden brown. I have an Oster Waffle Maker. (photo 5)
- Top with butter, syrup, or your favorite topping. Enjoy!
- 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 first. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and flash freeze them for 10 minutes. Flash freezing them keeps them from sticking together. Once the waffles are flash-frozen, you can remove them from the baking sheet and place them inside a freezer-safe bag or air-tight container.
Homemade Waffle Making Tips
- Allow your waffle maker to heat up before pouring on the batter.
- 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.
Fun Waffle Mix-In Ideas
Waffles are super versatile, and you can easily add your favorite flavor mix-ins to the batter.
- chocolate chips
- blueberries
- snickerdoodle-by adding brown sugar and cinnamon to the batter
- bacon waffles-chopped cooked bacon to the batter
Waffle Toppings Ideas
Waffles can be either sweet or savory depending on what you top them with.
- fresh berries and whipped cream
- peanut butter
- chocolate sauce
- bananas
- pure maple, blueberry, strawberry or blackberry syrup
- powdered sugar
- ice cream (for dessert)
- use in place of an English muffin for eggs benedict
Gluten-Free Waffle Mix
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.
Just like your favorite store-bought gluten-free waffle mix. Making a homemade waffle mix will also save you money!
Can The Waffles Be Made Ahead Of Time?
Yes, the waffle batter can be made the night before and stored in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. You can store the cooked waffles in an air-tight container for up to thee days before serving them.
How To Freeze Waffles
Freezing waffles help with breakfast on busy mornings. The next time you make waffles, make an extra batch, and keep them in the freezer. These are super easy to freeze and reheat.
If you buy frozen, gluten-free waffles, this waffle recipe is going to save you money! Not only are these waffles budget-friendly, but they taste so much better than any of the brands of gluten-free frozen waffles.
To freeze the waffles, allow them to completely cool. 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.
Gluten-Free Flour
I made these gluten-free waffles with Pillsbury gluten-free flour. I like using a cup for cup gluten-free rice flour blend. A cup for cup all-purpose gluten-free flour blend is one that already has xanthan gum it.
Xanthan gum makes gluten-free baking so much easier! It helps replace the elasticity and texture of gluten. Make sure not to add any extra xanthan gum to your flour if it already includes it. If you do, you will get gummy waffles!
Most gluten-free all-purpose flours already have xanthan gum already in them, so make sure to check the ingredients of your gluten-free flour.
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.
This recipe will not work with almond or coconut flour.
Tip For Measuring Gluten-Free Flour
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.
Please do not scoop the flour directly out of the bag with your measuring cup. Or you can get too much flour in the recipe.
Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Waffles
I have also included a dairy-free option for this gluten-free waffle recipe. Most of my family is also dairy-free so I always try and have a dairy-free option to my recipes. So you too can enjoy gluten-free and dairy-free waffles.
For the dairy-free version of this recipe, I used unsweetened almond milk.
Some of my favorite dairy-free alternatives that I like to bake and cook with are unsweetened almond, cashew, or coconut milk. I also like baking with Smart Balance butter.
Egg-Free Cooking
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.
Easy Gluten-Free Waffles
This is my family’s favorite tried and true waffle recipe. These gluten-free waffles always come out fluffy, soft in the inside and crispy on the outside.
More Gluten-Free Breakfast Recipes To Try!
- Gluten-Free Crepes {Dairy-Free Option}
- Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls {Dairy-Free Option}
- Gluten-Free Biscuits {Dairy-Free & Vegan Option}
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Easy Gluten-Free Waffles {Dairy-Free & Vegan Option}
Ingredients
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs Vegan option use gluten-free Bob's Red Mill egg replacer
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose gluten-free flour 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.
- ½ teaspoon xanthan gum (leave out if your flour blend already has it)
- 4 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder
- ¼ teaspoons salt
- 1 ¾ cup milk dairy-free/Vegan use unsweetened almond, cashew, or coconut 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.
- 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.
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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.
Patricia says
Thank you Audrey for such a great recipe! We just got a waffle maker (last night) and my DH wanted waffles this AM – so it was Brunch. He used a “regular” flour waffle recipe from the internet for his waffles and I used your recipe. He was disappointed and I was delighted! He was impressed with your waffles so we will continue to use that one from now on. I used 1 c BRM sweet sorghum flour, 1 c BRM tapioca flour with 1/2 tsp xanthan gum and mixed all the dry ingredients together before adding to the wet ingredients. Substitutions: flax eggs and almond milk. The waffle maker needs to be on the high setting for the waffles to brown, I think it is because sorghum is a more dense. I really appreciate what you do to help people with food issues – I haven’t had waffles in years and this was such a treat! Thanks for being a part of our successful brunch!
Kathy says
These waffles are so delicious! Thank you for ALL your amazing recipes! Makes this Mama happy to be able to make delicious gluten free recipes for my son.
Nancy says
We had literally given up on waffles as we’ve tried so many recipes and none good enough until I stumbled upon this recipe. So good!!! Even the none gluten free family members wanted more. Thank you 😊
Lucy says
The best gluten free waffles I’ve tried! I have made this quite a few times now. Even those who are not gluten free enjoy them (and are none the wiser!).(By the way – the metric conversion needs correcting (Aussie here! 👋) 4 teaspoons of baking powder doesn’t convert to 4 tablespoons… 😅 I didn’t read the US Customary beforehand, and learned this this hard way the first time, haha!)
Audrey says
I am so happy that you enjoyed the waffles Lucy! Thank you for letting me know about the metric conversions. I will check with the app developer to see why it’s not converting propperly. Thank you so much for the awesome 5-star recipe review.
Teresa says
This has being my go to recipe since found out both of my sons are allergic to gluten. The typical ask for Sunday from them is “can I have the good waffle you found on Pinterest?!” I followed the recipe as is except for substituting egg with egg replacer from Bob’s Red Mill as my kids are also allergic to egg. The recipe works fine with the egg replacer even though using egg taste better but kids are happy enough they still get to eat waffle that does not tricker allergy.
Deshuna Crosby says
I have made this recipe multiple times and it is absolutely delicious. I make them for my 2 year old he is allergic to almost everything and finding something he can eat melts my heart !
Audrey says
That makes me so happy to hear Deshuna!You just totally made my night.Thank you!
Jason says
Did three batches of these for my wife’s 40th bday brunch. Each waffle was crispy outside and so fluffy inside. Everyone loved them!
Used the new Almond Breeze extra creamy original almond milk as well as Good Measure 1 cup GF flour packets (Publix). As usual, your recipes are amazing and do not disappoint! Thank you!
G.A. says
Oh my gosh!!! We have been exploring gluten free recipes for our neice. We are discovering that most recipes are better than traditional ones. These waffles are AMAZING! They don’t even need syrup. Thank you!
Tina says
Thank you for the recipe. I subbed the flours with what I had. I used sorghum and potato starch as well as a cup of oatmeal flour and a few tablespoons of rice flour. It was light and airy. I also made buttermilk instead of regular milk. Then, made a few plain ones and some with chocolate chips and froze them for the kids. It was delicious.
Cecilia says
Fácil, rápido y delicioso!
Tessa Burger says
These waffles were soooo good. my family all enjoyed them. Thanks!
Tessa Burger says
These waffles were soooo good. my family all enjoyed them
Michaela says
So good! And easy to make.
Marge D says
These waffles turned out so good! What a great treat for Christmas morning!
Eva says
Fantastic recipe! I have been looking for waffle recipe for my 4 year old, who has multiple allergies, that the entire family can still enjoy. I used 1:1 gluten free Bob’s Red Mill flour and replaced eggs with one banana and 1/4 cup sparkling water. It turned out fluffy, crispy and absolutely delicious. Thank you for helping us add another staple to our family’s breakfast repertoire.
Crystal A Martinez says
They came out delicious! I used the trader Joe’s gluten free all purpose flour
Dawn M Robertson says
I wanted to make something special for breakfast on Christmas Day so made this recipe. I used Bob’s 1 for 1 flour and my mini waffle maker. I got 20 waffles and made a bunch of different flavors: plain, toasted coconut, chocolate chip, chocolate chip with bacon bits and pecans, and I also added shredded cheddar cheese to a few of them…. Savory! I cooked them for 3 1/2 minutes each. Super delicious!!!! Thank you for the great recipe!
Corinne says
Wow, I’m so impressed with these waffles! Fluffy and delicious, and you can’t even tell they’re gluten-free. I doubled the recipe and used King Arthur 1:1 flour.
Michaela says
Yum! These were great.
Kristen Jackson says
These are crisp on the outside and fluffy inside. Delicious! I would like to add a little more vanilla or some cinnamon. Thank you.
Courtney says
AMAZING! We have been gluten free for over 15 years and this is by far the best waffle recipe we’ve tried. Followed the recipe exactly and used a combination of Krusteaz All-Purpose flour and Namaste Perfect Flour Blend. Thank you so much!