Grain-free waffles come out best with a reliable waffle iron. My favorite waffle maker is no longer for sale
but there are a lot of great ones out there now. I prefer a non-stick coated waffle maker but cast iron waffle makers are an option as well. A few other tricks to getting good waffles: Add at least some oil to the batter, wait until the waffle iron is fully warmed up before you start using it, and rub a very light layer of oil on the inside of the waffle maker.
My almond flour waffle recipe is similar to my almond flour donuts recipe, and it goes well with a variety of toppings.
To inspire you, here are some waffle topping ideas:
- real maple syrup
- honey or maple syrup and butter melted on top
- honey or syrup and roasted pecans
- cinnamon, honey and butter melted on top
- Orange honey syrup (recipe below)
- Sliced fruit (bananas and strawberries - yum!)
- Warm fruit, such as apple or blueberries on top are heavenly
- Ice cream or frozen yogurt
- Fruit syrup plus yogurt
If you want to get it a bit fluffier, add some yogurt or dairy-free yogurt, or look at my recipe for almond flour and coconut flour pancakes to see how I get pancakes and waffles lighter and fluffier.
You can also make grain-free waffles using other nut flours in place of almond flour, such as cashew or pecan flour. And I also have a coconut flour waffle recipe. Enjoy!
Almond Flour Waffles {grain free}
Ingredients
Waffles
- 1 cup almond flour or other nut flour such as cashew or pecan
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons honey optional or maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Warm up your waffle iron.
- Place the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, and blend with a whisk.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until well blended.
- Add ¼ cup of the batter, maybe less or more depending on your waffle iron, and close the lid.
- When the waffle is ready, take it out, place it on a plate, and then add your favorite topping! These waffles are sweet enough to eat by themselves as well - I've grabbed one to eat it on the run a few times.
- Seal left-over waffles and store in the refrigerator for a few days, or seal and freeze for a month or so.
Nutrition
Orange Syrup
Ingredients
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup; orange blossum honey would be great
- ¼ cup orange juice
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Whisk all the ingredients together and serve.
Chrissy says
I really want to try the l these this week, they lon delicious.
But can you tell me, are the calories psssst waffle including the orange syrup or just the plain waffle? I'm wondering because I try to count my calories.
Thanks
Erica says
The calories listed with the waffles are just for the waffles. I just removed the orange syrup and will list it separately. Sorry for the confusion and thanks for pointing that out!
Samantha says
Great recipe, we loved them! I added blueberries per my son’s request and they were delicious. Thank you!!!
Erica says
Blueberries sound wonderful! Thank you 🙂
Sandy says
Curious what the purpose is in adding baking soda? There is no acid in the recipe for it to react with for leavening. Is the ingredient just for browning or did you mean to put baking powder? It seems like a leavening agent would be needed for this?
Erica says
Good question! The baking soda reacts with the honey or maple syrup in the recipe. I'm about to experiment to see if adding yogurt or additional acidic ingredients will make the waffles rise further. If you're not following SCD, yes, go ahead and use gluten-free baking powder. I'll update this once I test a few things.
Win says
So glad I found this recipe! After a round of Whole30 I wanted to continue eating healthy but also wanted waffles. This recipe meets that need. I add walnuts and shaved dark chocolate. These are the best, and a delicious way to use up the fresh eggs our hens lay.
Michelle says
Okay, I tried this recipe, it was good but a little too eggy.Then I had an epiphany, why not try it with (DEB EL Just Whites) egg whites, and ta-da, no more eggy test. Still 100% eggs, but without the eggy taste and smell! Just a tip for someone who had issues with the eggy taste like I did.
Erica says
I've never heard this recipe to be eggy. You may need to adjust your flour measurement.
Hanna says
Searched "best paleo waffles" to find this and boy was that accurate! I made it for my mom for mother's day and it was enjoyed by the family. The whole kitchen smelled like roasted almonds and it was delicious. 🙂 I reviewed it on my blog.
Sandra Miller says
I love, love, love these waffles! I can't even count the number of times I have made them. Thank you!
Erica says
Thanks!
Leslie Ruff says
These are seriously...the BEST waffles I've ever had! Even my husband, who can eat whatever he wants, loves these waffles. I so look forward to the morning when I can eat breakfast!!! Thank you Comfy Belly for rockin' my world...in a totally appropriate food kinda way! 😉
Erica says
Good to hear! Thanks 🙂
Jessica Harris says
Best almond flour waffles so far! I have tried many recipes and these are AWESOME!! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe!
Erica says
Thanks 🙂
Shannon says
Followed the recipe exactly and these waffles were wonderful! We enjoyed them with our own home canned peaches...easy and delicious waffle recipe!
Stephanie says
Made these last night. I substituted a ripe banana for the honey. The kids are dipping them in syrup anyway! Very yummy. I reheated them under the broiler. Very nice.
Erica says
Great idea! the broiler 🙂 and love the banana sub.
Kisha says
Looks yummy. Are they crispy?
Erica says
not really. you could crisp them a bit in a toaster oven or toaster.
Heidi says
I just made these and they are amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe. My boys like them with blueberries inside and blueberry syrup, which I make from heating up blueberry jelly. So yummy!
Erica says
yum. Great idea about warming up the jelly!
Anna says
I have celiac disease and tried making these this morning and they were AWESOME! Hands down the best-tasting gluten-free waffles I've tried so far - thanks for the recipe, I will definitely make these again!!
Lanie says
Are these crunchy? Would the coconut or almond flour be crunchier? I miss the crunchyness for the gluten ones.
Caroline Lunger says
would you recommend your almond or coconut flour waffles?
Jennifer @ How to Peel an Onion says
Awesome! Thank you so much for a wonderful recipe.
PCJAE says
We just finished our breakfast having these waffles. They are kid approved! One son said they were dry, but I'm guessing it's because I don't let him flood his waffle with maple syrup. They came out very brown, so maybe next time I won't cook them as long. I was also thinking maybe I'll add some melted coconut oil to the mix to see if it helps with moisture. Maybe I used too much almond flour. I'm not sure how to go about measuring it, and I may have packed in too much flour in the measuring cup. All in all, the waffles were a success!
Erica says
They are a bit dry, but I add stuff on top as well. Yes, try adding yogurt, milk, or oil.
Martha says
I added a few tablespoons of melted butter to mine and they were not dry at all! I love being able to eat some delicious waffles that my stomach approves!
Ciera Thomas says
I added 1 tbsp of coconut oil, they turned out perfect!
J says
Made this recipe again this morning, but has I had a very ripe banana, I mashed that in and skipped the honey. Tasted like fresh banana bread and made the house smell wonderful!
--J
Carrie says
Do you still use this waffle iron? I see that it's not available on amazon anymore. Are you concerned at all with non-stick coatings? I'm trying to stay away from them, but with waffle irons it's nearly impossible unless you go really old school with cast iron... but that's no fun for waffles! 🙂 Hoping you have some good insight into this... and can point me to a good (and hopefully safe and healthy) waffle iron. Thanks!! LOVE YOUR SITE! 🙂
Erica says
Bummer. Maybe they'll come back in a newer model, being that this model is so popular. I do avoid non-stick coatings on kitchenware, but this is one exception I make - I agree with you - it's almost impossible to avoid non-stick with waffle makers. I have seen cast iron makers, but I can't recommend any off-hand.
Erica says
Hi Apsalar. Pumpkin! Good to know. I would have never thought to try that.
Apsalar says
I made this the other day, and really enjoyed it. I cut the recipe in half, left out the honey because I can never whisk it in with cold ingredients, and added 2 tablespoons of pureed pumpkin. I liked it better than the coconut waffles. Thanks!
J says
I'm going to try these this morning. I'm goning into a 'food depression' as some times happens when I look at what I would like to eat and what the nutritionist has told me I can eat. Waffles are a huge comfort food for me, so I am looking forward to warm satisfying meal. Thanks for doing all of the experimenting so I can just sit down and eat. 🙂
J says
I'm finally getting around to writing my response about these. It was a perfect comfort breakfast - fluffy and eggy they way I like them. And I've had them many times since then. Even my husband who avoides my 'special' foods like the pleague likes them. I use half the amount of sweetener - I tried it with none, but it didn't brown right. Last week I added coco powder and chocolate chips. Thanks again!
Erica says
My younger son loves adding chips to these! Cocoa must be even better 🙂
Erica says
Hi Carrie! Thanks for stopping by. Lots of good info on your site. And I love your blog title 🙂
Carrie @ Organic and Thrifty says
How great to find a fellow grain-free blogger! It's great to be acquainted with your site! JoAnne (above) tipped me off to your site!
I'll be checking back often!
Carrie
http://www.organicthrifty.com
Mary Lynn says
Your site is LOVELY. The pictures make me want to get in the kitchen and cook! I've recently been diagnosed with gluten intolerance and dairy problems that have probably been extent my whole life and are now showing up with skin problems. I'm excited to try some of these alternatives.
Thank you!
Erica says
JoAnne, I sometimes (when I remember) use a bit of olive oil in a mister, lightly on the surface. But I the waffle iron I have (in this post) doesn't seem to need it.
Erica says
Laura, yes - I think it would work - the egg separation thing.
JoAnne says
Do you use nonstick cooking spray? Some of the reviewers on Amazon insisted that it was necessary, but I'd really prefer not to... otherwise I'm excited to try these as soon as I get a waffle iron. 😉
Barbara says
I've never used spray on mine... use a pastry brush and some oil, coconut or ghee. 🙂
Laura Mayhorn says
Hi,
I love your website - so helpful! I was wondering if you have ever tried separating the whites and beating them before adding to the wet ingredients. This is the way I used to make waffles - do you think it would work for this recipe?
Thank you,
Laura
Erica says
Kathy, thanks for adding this post :).
When I was removing stuff from my son's diet to try to pinpoint what was ailing him (food elimination diet), I was using an egg replacement called Ener-G Egg Replacer (not with this recipe though). Check the ingredients before you use this product: http://www.amazon.com/Ener-Foods-Egg-Replacer-Oz/dp/B00127FW3K
But that said, I would give the recipe a try by just modifying it a bit, based on some recipes I have found (see below).
I found a couple of recipes that don't use egg, so it could very well work with the almond flour.
Check these links out:
http://www.mrbreakfast.com/superdisplay.asp?recipeid=1018
http://vegetarian.about.com/od/breakfastrecipe1/r/eggfreewaffles.htm
http://www.peanutallergy.com/boards/looking-for-egg-free-waffle-recipe
Kathy says
My son is allergic to eggs but I would like to make waffles for him. What can I use to replace eggs in the recipe?
Mary says
I've used applesauce in place of eggs. That might work pretty well in pancakes.