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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Vegan Gluten-Free Waffles (Oil-Free!)

    Jan 9, 2021 by Kaitlin

    Simple and delicious vegan gluten-free waffles that are crispy on the outside and soft & fluffy on the inside. Our family's favorite waffle recipe! (Oil-free with a nut-free option as well.)

    Plate of vegan gluten-free waffles with maple syrup

    These vegan and gluten-free waffles are egg-free, dairy-free, oil-free, and have no cholesterol. Plus each one has about 9 grams protein.

    They are fluffy, so satisfying, and delicious!

    It is a great way to start the morning (or treat yourself to breakfast for dinner).

    They are lightly accented with cinnamon and vanilla and perfect topped with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or whatever toppings you love.

    Vegan gluten-free waffle on a white plate with fresh fruit and fork

    Ingredients for Gluten-Free Waffles

    For the wet ingredients you will need:

    • Plant milk: Use your favorite dairy-free milk. We like homemade cashew milk, but oat milk, unsweetened almond milk, or soy milk will all work great.
    • Ground flaxseed: You will use 2 tablespoons which helps bind the ingredients together.
    • Pure maple syrup: Optional, but we enjoy the added sweetness.
    • Vanilla extract: Or also a touch of almond extract if desired.

    For the dry ingredients you will need:

    • Gluten-free all-purpose flour: Bob's Red Mill makes a great gluten-free flour blend.
    • Almond flour: I use Bob's Red Mill super-fine almond flour. See notes below for nut-free options with oat flour.
    • Baking powder
    • Ground cinnamon: I use 1/4 teaspoon of Ceylon cinnamon, but add more as desired.
    • Salt: I use fine-grain salt for this recipe.
    Gluten-free vegan waffle on a plate with strawberries and blueberries

    Customizing

    We have tried many different variations and combinations over the past few months, and this is simply our personal favorite texture. However here are some options for customizing:

    • Gluten-free flour options: I use Bob's Red Mill gluten-free all-purpose flour. You can use 1 cup oat flour + 1 cup almond flour, but we found them to be slightly crumbly this way.
    • Nut-free version: Omit both the almond flour and all-purpose flour, and use 2 cups oat flour for your base. We find this results in denser (but still very tasty!) waffles.

    The batter also works very well as a pancake mix.

    Preparing

    You will simply whisk together the batter in a large bowl, then pour each serving on your pre-warmed waffle maker.

    We 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.

    Feel free to use cooking spray, vegetable oil, or vegan melted butter if needed to prevent sticking on your own waffle maker.

    Serving

    Serve with maple syrup, fresh berries, or fruit such as strawberries, blueberries, sliced banana, etc.

    Freezing: I have not tested these as a freezer meal, but I suspect they would do well. I'd suggest allowing them to cool completely, then place in a freezer-friendly airtight bag or container with lid. Then toast from frozen in a toaster or toaster oven when ready to enjoy.

    Vegan waffle on a plate with maple syrup and berries

    For more inspiration, also browse all vegan breakfast recipes or gluten-free recipes.

    Plate of vegan gluten-free waffles with maple syrup

    Vegan Gluten-Free Waffles

    These tasty waffles are crispy on the outside and soft & fluffy on the inside. A perfect way to start your morning!
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan
    Servings: 5 medium round Belgian waffles

    Ingredients

    Wet ingredients:

    • 1 1/2 cups plant milk
    • 2 Tbsp. ground flaxseed
    • 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup (optional)
    • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

    Dry ingredients:

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

    Instructions

    • Turn on and preheat your waffle iron to desired setting. (We set ours medium to medium-high.)
    • In a small bowl, combine all wet ingredients. Whisk and set aside.
    • In a separate large bowl, combine all dry ingredients. Stir well.
    • Add wet ingredients to dry, and whisk until just combined.
    • Using a 1/2-cup measuring cup, scoop out batter and place in the middle of waffle iron. (No need to overfill it - we find it cooks better when we don't push the batter all the way to the edge.)
    • Close 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 with 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. We find this results in denser (but still very tasty!) waffles.
    Flavors: Adjust flavoring as desired (more vanilla extract, cinnamon, or add a touch of almond extract.)
    Waffle iron: Our 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.
    Pancake option: This batter also works well for pancakes.

    Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Gluten-Free Waffles
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    263
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    15
    g
    23
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Potassium
     
    347
    mg
    10
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    28
    g
    9
    %
    Fiber
     
    7
    g
    29
    %
    Sugar
     
    4
    g
    4
    %
    Protein
     
    9
    g
    18
    %
    Calcium
     
    302
    mg
    30
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Rob

      January 20, 2023 at 8:56 pm

      5 stars
      I made these waffles today; I followed the recipe exactly and they were so delicious. I've tried so many recipes in the past two years that didn't work and did not taste good. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

      Reply
      • Kaitlin

        January 21, 2023 at 8:12 am

        Hello Rob! Absolutely thrilled to hear you found a waffle recipe you enjoy! Thanks a lot for taking the time to leave such a kind review - it's very appreciated. Have a great weekend! -Kaitlin

        Reply
    2. Jan

      April 13, 2022 at 1:09 pm

      Do you know if I could make the batter the day before and leave in the fridge overnight to make waffles the next day? Btw, I love these!! I used gluten free flour and mixed oat and brown rice flour instead of almond flour.

      Reply
      • Kaitlin

        April 14, 2022 at 7:56 am

        Hi Jan! I haven't tried preparing the batter in advance, but I'm guessing it'd work great. Just be sure to store it in the fridge as you mentioned, and give it a stir before using the next day. So glad to hear substituting oat + brown rice flour for almond flour works well. Thanks very much for sharing your kind and helpful feedback!

        Reply
    3. Tammy and Lonny Kainz

      April 09, 2022 at 10:41 am

      5 stars
      Ok. Definitely the waffle maker. I had to leave waffles on for 2 minutes longer even after the waffle maker alarm went off stating it was done.

      Reply
      • Kaitlin

        April 10, 2022 at 8:27 am

        Glad you figured it out! Thanks for sharing your feedback, Tammy.

        Reply
    4. Amélie

      February 03, 2022 at 7:35 am

      5 stars
      Just made these waffles and I like them, first gluten-free treat success in a while, so thank you!

      Reply
      • Kaitlin

        February 03, 2022 at 10:09 am

        Hi Amélie! That's wonderful to hear. Thanks so much for giving them a try and sharing your kind feedback!

        Reply
        • Tammy

          April 09, 2022 at 10:14 am

          Followed directions. Mine were doughy in middle, as if not cooked all the way through. Could be the $10 waffle maker I purchased from Walmart.

          Reply
    5. Katie

      January 26, 2021 at 3:53 pm

      5 stars
      We made these waffles last weekend and absolutely loved them! Do you know if these would be freezer friendly?

      Reply
      • Kaitlin McGinn

        January 27, 2021 at 12:55 pm

        So great to hear, Katie! I haven't personally tried freezing these, but waffles generally freeze quite well! I'd suggest letting them cool completely on a wire rack first. Then stack them in a freezer-safe bag or container with parchment paper in between so they don't stick together. (When reheating, maybe try putting them in a toaster on a low setting a couple times so they don't burn.) Would love to hear if you give it a go!

        Reply
      • Andrea

        August 18, 2021 at 9:40 pm

        5 stars
        I made these waffles for my family! Everyone loved them. 🙂

        Reply
        • Kaitlin

          August 19, 2021 at 11:15 am

          That's awesome, Andrea! So glad you all enjoyed. Thanks for the kind feedback!

          Reply

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