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.
Video
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.
Leah says
I stumbled across this in my previously pinned gluten free waffle recipes while I was searching for an alternative to dairy milk, which I was out of. To my surprise, I had coconut milk and made these tonight. The recipe is very delicious, easy to assemble and a great base for add-ins. Thanks much for sharing!
Jana Gohman says
I have made these several times because they are delicious! They are also very forgiving as last time I had no veggie oil so I replaced with melted butter and today I had no eggs so I replaced with mashed banana. Both times came out still delicious (in fact I may keep the mashed banana in my regular recipe because it was extra scrumptious! Mamma knows gluten free waffles! Thank you.
ReeseC says
This has been my go to recipe for gluten free waffles for over a year. They’re easy to make, freeze well and toast up great for a delicious breakfast! Thank you Mama!
Amy says
Hi, done this twice, but I can’t do sugar, or sugar substitutes . So I did 1/2 cup desiccated unsweetened coconut to replace volume . Then added 1tblspn stevia powder and 1 tblspn honey. Delicious.
Rebecca says
Delish!!! I sub coconut sugar for granulated to keep it lower glycemic, but I make these all the time. I love to make it on a Saturday and then refrigerate the batter in a sealed mason jar and make the next on Sunday morning!
Irene says
Absolutely delicious!!
Ayn says
I’m curious about the rationale to add the milk AFTER mixing dry ingredients to egg mixture?!? It was a massive ball of dough that was challenging to then mix until smooth with milk. Especially with GF flours that rapidly absorbs moisture. Despite that, the recipe is delicious! I’ll probably just add all wet ingredients first, then dry. It’s a keeper 🙏
Jacob Foret says
What a great easy recipe! Mama knows how to make gf waffles.
Sarah K says
My go-to waffle mix. Even my gluten eating husband loves these, such a win! Simplifies meals when we can eat and enjoy the same food.
Asher says
for anyone who is new to gluten free, and confused or worried about “gluten free baking power” youre ok, baking powder usually doesnt contain gluten, so a regular jar of clabber girlfor example, is fine!!
Mel says
These were really good.
Mama C says
These turned out PERFECT!!!
Taste and texture!!
Cheryl Ann Dean says
I have used this recipe twice now. Everyone loves it and wanted seconds and wants me to make it again! The information about needing Xanthan gum was helpful. I used ground flax as a substitute for Xanthan gum because we had in on hand and it worked perfectly!
Cassie says
Whipped these up this morning and they are perfect!! Used 1.5 cups almond milk and 5 minutes on the waffle iron, will only be using this recipe from now on, thank you!!
Ruth Bingle says
SO GOOD!! Our grandsons are both GF and DF. They are CRAZY about these waffles!!!
Thank you for this great recipe!!! YAY!!!