This made from scratch gluten-free waffles recipe will make the best gluten free waffles you have ever had. Made with Bob's Redmill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour or your favorite gluten free flour blend, this easy to make recipe produces fluffy waffles with crisp, golden brown edges. If you are looking for a dairy free waffle recipe, simply substitute your favorite plant based milk for the whole milk in the recipe. They will still come out perfect! This will quickly become one of your go to recipes for gluten-free breakfasts.
In this post, I will walk you through how to make this simple gluten free waffle batter, how to cook the waffles, how I like to serve the waffles and finally directions for storing any leftover waffle batter. We created this easy and delicious breakfast recipe because you all loved our gluten free pancake recipe so much! If you're looking for other gluten-free recipes, be sure to check out our recipe for Best Gluten Free Pancakes or our Easy Apple Butter Oatmeal Pancakes.
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❤️ What You Will Love About the Recipe:
- these waffles are so light and fluffy - and they're gluten free!
- crispy, golden edges
- perfectly sweet with a hint of vanilla
- quick and easy to make - one bowl and less than 15 minutes to serve them
- nothing tricky or challenging here - just an equal swap for Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1
- dairy free? - swap out the milk for your favorite plant based milk for fluffy and delicious waffles
🧇 Ingredients:
Be sure to see the recipe card for the full list of ingredients and detailed recipe instructions.
- gluten free flour mix - try using Bob's Redmill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Flour or King Arthur's Measure for Measure.
- whole milk - adds extra moisture and fat content to the recipe
- canola oil - adds moisture and supports those crispy edges
- vanilla and sugar - add flavor and a hint of sweetness to the waffles
🫐 Topping and Mix-In Ideas:
- fresh berries and whipped cream
- fresh fruit and pure maple syrup
- chocolate chips
- pecans or another favorite nut
- bits of bacon or veggie bacon
- apple or banana slices and cinnamon
- nutella
- any other favorite toppings that I didn't think of
🥣 Instructions:
Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk together the gluten free flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in your mixing bowl.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients.
Mix the batter until the ingredients are well combined. Be careful not to over mix. Batter should be the perfect consistency to pour onto waffle iron.
Cook waffles in a warm waffle iron using the instructions from your waffle maker. Top with fresh fruit and warm maple syrup.
Hint: Looking for crispy waffles? Give your waffles and extra minute or two in the waffle iron. You waffle will be a nice golden brown with perfectly crisp edges.
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"Best waffles!! I make multiple batches and toss the leftovers in the freezer. No more boxed waffles for us!"
- our reader, Toni
📦 Storage:
Store leftover waffle batter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. To make fresh waffles, simply warm your waffle iron and scoop batter directly from the refrigerator. Store cooked waffles in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. You can refresh the waffles in the oven.
To freeze leftover waffles, allow the waffles to cool before moving them to a gallon freezer storage bag. Store in the freezer for 2-3 months. I like to warm a frozen waffle in the over at 350° for 3-5 minutes. I just place it right on the oven rack. This warms the waffles and crisps up the edges a little.
🧇 How to Reheat Cooked Waffles:
Reheated waffles are perfect for busy mornings when you need quick breakfasts, warm the waffles directly on the oven rack of your oven or toaster oven. Bake at 350° for 3-5 minutes.
🙋🏽♀️ Frequently Asked Questions About Gluten Free Waffles
Absolutely! This recipe is delicious when made with dairy free milk. We have used both almond and coconut milk and the waffles come out perfect every single time.
The most common reason I have found for sticking waffles is that you haven't used enough non-stick cooking spray. Make sure to always generously spray your waffle iron with your preferred cooking spray. I spray my waffle iron right away when I plug it in and then I spray again before each new waffle. Even though my waffle iron is non-stick, I still spray it. Also be sure not to overfill your waffle iron. Too much batter will lead to batter stuck everywhere. Follow these steps to make the perfect gluten-free waffle.
We have tried many different gluten free baking flours and find that Bob's Redmill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Flour is a favorite for pancakes and waffles. All gluten free flours offer a different combination of grain alternatives that have been specially blended to work well in place of wheat flour. The Bob's gluten free flour has 5 simple ingredients and I find that it produces perfectly fluffy pancakes and waffles that will trick gluten lovers of all ages into thinking they are eating a traditional pancake or waffle.
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The Best Gluten Free Waffles
Equipment
- waffle iron
Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten free flour I used Bob's RedMill 1:1
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1.25 cups whole milk add up to ¼ cup more to smooth out your batter
- 3 tablespoons canola oil melted coconut oil works well too
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
Instructions
- Whisk together the gluten free flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in your mixing bowl.
- In a large measuring cup, combine 3 tablespoons of oil (canola or melted coconut oil work well) with the vanilla extract and milk. Finally, you will whisk the eggs. Mix the liquid ingredients until well combined.
- Add the liquid ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. The batter may be slightly lumpy which is good. If the batter feels too thick, add a splash of milk and mix again. You want the batter to be smooth enough to pour or drizzle into your waffle iron.
- Choose your favorite waffle iron and turn it on to warm up. Spray the iron with a little bit of canola oil or nonstick cooking spray. Once the waffle iron is warm, use a measuring cup or ladle to pour a cup of batter onto the hot waffle iron. Cook waffles, following the directions on your waffle maker. Mine has a little orange light that turns off when the waffle is ready.
- Serve waffles with some fresh fruit and warm maple syrup.
- You can store leftover waffle batter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. To make fresh waffles, simply warm your waffle iron and scoop batter directly from the refrigerator.
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Julie
I used almond milk and they came out perfectly delicious. Put the leftover batter in the fridge. Thank you for the recipe.
Ash
Quick and easy! This was my first time ever making waffles. I used avocado oil and they turned out great!
Amanda Smallwood
Hi Ash!
I'm so happy to hear that your waffles came out yummy! Avocado oil sounds interesting! Will have to try that!
xo
Amanda
Kaylee
These are my favorite waffles! Even my husband can’t tell they’re gluten free. I’m meal prepping some freezer meals for postpartum. Have you ever tried freezing these? Would they freeze well?
Amanda Smallwood
Hi Kaylee! Thanks so much for your feedback! I haven’t tried freezing them but I think it should be no problem at all! Good luck with everything!! ❤️
Lori Gardner
I freeze them for my celiac kiddo and the freeze very well!
Amanda Smallwood
That’s awesome! So happy to hear this! xo Amanda 🧇
Anneke
Hi Amanda,
These turned out quite dense and heavy. Fat and also very salty. I followed the recipe but used avocado oil, flax eggs, oatmilk and tartar baking powder. Do you know where i might have gone wrong?
Thanks!
Anneke
Amanda Smallwood
Hi Anneke,
It sounds like you made a lot of substitutions in the recipe so it's hard for me to know exactly what made the waffles come out dense and heavy. In general, substitutions that I have tested myself will be listed in the recipe. Other than those substitutions, I don't recommend others as they will change the recipe and the way that it come out. Sorry that you had dense waffles. You could try adding more oat milk and thin your batter out.
xo
Amanda
Lorraine
This sounds amazing! I’ll be making them for my one year old grandson who’s GF. Have you ever tried with butter instead of oil?
Amanda Smallwood
Yay! I have tried butter. Works very well. You just have to melted it before mixing it in. Thanks! Amanda
Gary
I tried this today. I was worried it was a bit thick and planned to add milk after the first batch. But they came out great without the extra milk. Thanks for a great recipe!
Christy
These waffles are delicious! Thank you for this recipe!
Amanda Smallwood
Than you so much Christy! So glad that you enjoyed the waffles!
Caroline
I recently had a reaction to gluten and have been experimenting with possibly being gluten-free. I followed this recipe, but did omit one Tablespoon of sugar. They turned out so well! Beautiful texture! Thank you.
Amanda Smallwood
I'm so glad to hear that the recipe turned out well for you Caroline. Thank you so much for the feedback. xo Amanda
Ellen
These are delicious! I shared with a friend who is not GF and she loved them too! I am about to make another batch. I am curious if you have tried this recipe with a flax or chia “egg”? Thank you sharing for this awesome recipe!
Amanda Smallwood
Thanks so much for your feedback Ellen! I have never tried making them with flax or chia "egg". If you give it a try, definitely let me know how the recipe turns out! xo Amanda
Thea
I made these waffles this morning and they were delicious. Made the recipe exactly as written. Used lactate milk 2% as I am lactose intolerant also. Very, very good. I frozen the leftovers for another day. Such a nice treat for me.
Thea
I made these waffles this morning and they were delicious. Made the recipe exactly as written. Used 2% lactate milk as I am lactose intolerant also. Very, very good. I frozen the leftovers for another day. Such a nice treat for me.
Gary R Dennison
I made with flax seed eggs ,came out great.
Jenni Cook
Made these for my family this morning and they were a hit. I used the melted Coconut Oil and Organic Almond Milk. They turned out great!
Amanda Smallwood
So glad that the recipe came out well for you! xo Amanda
DCA
Awesome recipe! Definitely the best home made waffles... and they're gluten free!!
elaina
i made these waffles with my mom and they are soooo yummy!
Kimberly
I just made these are they are delicious. Thank you for this wonderful recipe.
Amanda Smallwood
Thanks so much for the feedback Kimberly! I’m so glad the waffles came out yummy for you!
Mrs. Darillyn Patterson
What other sweetener can be used other than sugar? I have maple syrup, raw honey, date syrup and date sugar.
Amanda Smallwood
Hi! You can use any of those options! I would use 1/4 cup and reduce the milk by 1/4 cup at first. Then add milk as needed to get a good batter consistency. Thank you! Amanda
Jerilyn
Love love LOVE this! I’ve made it a few times for my dh and our sons, and they just devour them each time! I love the fact that it is gf, and can be made df as well (I used oat milk when I made them, due to our 14 yr old having a severe milk allergy). Anyway, off to make some more!
Amanda Smallwood
So glad that your waffles came out yummy! Thanks so much for the feedback!! xo Amanda
Susan
I’ve been gluten free for 3 months. These are very good and I think anyone eating them would not know they are gluten free. I will be making these and freezing them instead of the commercial crumbly frozen waffles from the supermarket.
Kristina
This was perfect and so delicious! I liked it so much, I got a magnet and put it on the fridge as we will be making regularly! Used Bob’s Red Mill as suggested and it did not taste GF at all!
Amanda Smallwood
I love it! Thanks so much for your feedback Kristina!! xo Amanda
Nadine
the best gluten free batter I've tried. great flavor and texture.
Amanda Smallwood
Hi Nadine!
So happy to hear that your waffles came out yummy! Thanks so much for the feedback!
xo
Amanda
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Thank you! I use this recipe monthly and save the waffles in the freezer for the weekend. I've even made it when people come over for breakfast and everyone thought it was pretty good~ Hard to do!
Amanda Smallwood
Thanks so much for the feedback! So glad that you are enjoying the recipe!! xo Amanda
Rach
These are absolutely delicious! Everyone in my house loved them! Thank you! ❤️
Amanda Smallwood
Thanks so much for the feedback!! ❤️
Jeanne
I made this recipe for my young grandson's visit, and added blueberries. I have a Dash waffle iron, so they are smaller and made 13. Taste was great!
Amanda Smallwood
Sounds delicious Jeanne! Thanks so much for the feedback!