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Strawberry Waffles (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

Feb 6, 2023 by Kaitlin · 6 Comments

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An easy Strawberry Waffles recipe that's crispy on the outside and soft & fluffy on the inside. Naturally sweetened and speckled with ripe berries. A great healthy breakfast or brunch! (Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, nut-free option.)

Maple syrup pouring over strawberry waffles on a white plate

These homemade Strawberry Waffles are a delicious, healthy breakfast!

Each naturally-sweetened waffle is crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and speckled with red ripe strawberries.

Plus they're so simple to assemble. (And made with no eggs, no dairy, and no gluten.) Such a tasty way to start the day... or enjoy breakfast for dinner!

Flour, flax, berries, syrup, and vanilla ingredients set out in bowls

Ingredients for Strawberry Waffles

For this recipe you'll whisk in a large bowl, then cook in a waffle maker:

  • Fresh strawberries: Be sure to find ones that are ripe and flavorful for best taste. You'll need about 5 ounces (or 1 cup finely diced) to fold into the batter. I like to dice mine extra-fine so they seamlessly combine into the batter. Feel free to dice extra berries for serving if you'd like!
  • Plant milk: Use your favorite dairy-free milk. I use homemade cashew milk, but almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk works too.
  • Ground flaxseed: You'll need 2 tablespoons which helps bind the ingredients together.
  • Pure maple syrup
  • Vanilla extract
  • Almond extract: This is strong, so a little goes a long way. Use more or less to your taste.
  • Gluten-free all-purpose flour: I use Bob's Red Mill gluten-free flour blend.
  • Almond flour: Either natural or blanched almond flour works. Natural almond flour will give the waffles a darker color. (See notes below for nut-free options if you prefer to omit this.)
  • Baking powder
  • Ground cinnamon: I use Ceylon cinnamon. Feel free to increase the amount if you prefer.
  • Salt: I use fine-grain salt for this recipe.
Vegan waffle batter in a large glass bowl with diced strawberries and whisk

Customizing

Gluten-free flour options: I use Bob's Red Mill gluten-free all-purpose flour. If you don't have all-purpose flour, you can use 1 cup oat flour + 1 cup almond flour for the base instead.

Nut-free version: For nut-free, omit both the almond flour and all-purpose flour mixture, and use 2 cups oat flour for your base. We find this results in denser (but still very tasty!) waffles.

Waffle maker: I use a large 7-inch round Belgian waffle maker (non-stick), so you may find the recipe yields more waffles if using a smaller waffle iron.

Note: This recipe is slightly adapted from my basic Vegan & Gluten-Free Waffles if you'd like to try a version without the berries!

Overhead view of strawberry waffle cooking on a waffle iron

Serving

Toppings: Serve with pure maple syrup, coco whip or vegan whipped cream, or fresh berries or fruit like more strawberries, blueberries, sliced banana, etc.

Freezing note: I haven't tested these as a freezer meal, but I'm guessing they would do well. I'd suggest cooling them completely, then place leftover waffles in a freezer bag or container with lid. Then toast from frozen in a toaster or toaster oven when ready to enjoy.

Vegan gluten-free strawberry Belgian waffles on a white plate with fork

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Maple syrup being poured on strawberry waffles on a white plate

Strawberry Waffles (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

These waffles are naturally sweetened and speckled with red ripe strawberries. Crispy on the outside and soft & fluffy on the inside!
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan
Servings: 6 Belgian waffles

Ingredients

For the wet ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups plant milk
  • 2 Tbsp. ground flaxseed
  • 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp. almond extract

For the dry ingredients:

  • 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour*
  • 1 cup almond flour** (super-fine)
  • 1 Tbsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon (or more to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp. salt

Fold-in:

  • 5 oz. fresh strawberries (about 1 cup finely diced)

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, add all wet ingredients. Whisk and set aside.
  • In a separate medium bowl, add all dry ingredients. Stir well.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet. Whisk until just combined.
  • Finely dice strawberries, stems removed. (I dice mine extra-fine to seamlessly combine with the batter.) Fold strawberries into the mixture.
  • Turn on and preheat waffle iron to desired setting. (I set mine to medium/medium-high.)
  • When iron is fully heated, scoop out batter and place in the middle of waffle iron. (I use a 1/2-cup measuring cup.)
  • Close lid and let cook 5-7 minutes or until steam has completely stopped. Be sure not to open during cooking!
  • When fully cooked, carefully remove waffle and continue process with the remaining batter.

Notes

*Flour: I use Bob's Red Mill gluten-free all-purpose flour. You can substitute oat flour for the all-purpose, but we found them to be slightly crumbly this way.
**Nut-free version: Omit the almond flour and all-purpose flour, and use 2 cups oat flour for your base. I find this results in denser (but still very tasty!) waffles.
Waffle iron: My 7-inch round Belgian waffle iron is non-stick and doesn't require oil or spray. Be sure to lightly spray yours if your machine requires it.
Recipe slightly adapted from my Vegan & Gluten-Free Waffles.

Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Waffles (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
Amount per Serving
Calories
228
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Potassium
 
287
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
25
g
8
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
3
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
14
mg
17
%
Calcium
 
235
mg
24
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Sodium content: This is omitted as I cannot provide an accurate number. I encourage you to calculate your own to provide a much more precise reading based on the exact ingredients, brands, and amounts you're using.

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  1. Alecia says

    March 01, 2025 at 8:54 pm

    5 stars
    These turned out great! Such a simple yummy recipe. I left out the extracts and salt. For plant based milk I juiced sweet potatoes and used that. It’s basically sweet potato milk. Yum! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Kaitlin says

      March 02, 2025 at 10:50 am

      This is amazing, Alecia! What a cool idea using sweet potato milk. So glad you enjoyed them, and thanks a lot for coming back to share your kind and helpful feedback!

      Reply
  2. Jennifer says

    April 30, 2023 at 7:48 pm

    5 stars
    These were a fabulous treat! Usually on Sunday mornings we have your regular recipe waffles, but today I switched it up a bit to take advantage of some fresh strawberries that I bought. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

    Reply
    • Kaitlin says

      May 01, 2023 at 7:35 am

      Yay! So happy to hear they worked out for you, Jennifer. (And great timing with beautiful strawberries coming in season right now.) Thanks always for sharing your kind feedback! It's so fun seeing which recipes you try. Wishing you a wonderful week!

      Reply
  3. Megan says

    February 08, 2023 at 11:46 am

    5 stars
    These came out great!! Kids enjoyed them too.

    Reply
    • Kaitlin says

      February 08, 2023 at 12:07 pm

      Wonderful to hear. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply

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