MMMM…. Waffles! These Grain and Gluten Free Waffles are the bomb.
As a little girl, I got SO excited to use waffle makers. It was one of the only things I knew how to make, even though all I did was pour the mix in and wait for the machine to beep. My parents and grandparents always fostered my interest in cooking, so of course one Christmas my parents bought me a waffle maker. On weekends, I’d make a “menu” and try to serve my family breakfast. I may or may not still do this… Especially on holidays! : )
I was suddenly surprised when the texture of these waffles came out exactly like real waffles! Score! The waffles are dense in healthy fats and will surely fill you up. I recommend topping it with the toppings above! The top right waffle has coconut whipped cream with fruit!
Your site says Paleo? Are these Paleo? Not exactly, just because every ingredient is Paleo approved, when it comes together as a treat you should handle it like a treat. These are a great option for those who eat grain-free and miss their beloved waffle breakfast.
- 3 egg yolks
- 3 egg whites, room temperature
- 1/4 cup coconut milk or milk
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla if sweet
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup, optional
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- bacon grease or lard or coconut oil for iron
- Preheat waffle iron.
- In a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks and milk.
- Add almond flour and salt. Combine until smooth.
- Add melted coconut oil or butter.
- Whisk egg whites until they form moist, stiff peaks.
- Fold about ¼ of egg whites into batter. Fold batter into remaining egg whites in three parts.
- Add maple syrup and vanilla. Mix well.
- Scoop 1/3 C. of batter onto a preheated and greased waffle iron. Do not smooth the top of the batter before closing the top of the iron. Close the lid gently!
- Cook until golden brown.
- Need help? Watch the video in the post above!
Where do the vanilla and maple syrup come into the recipe? Should they be added with the egg yolks and milk?
Just fixed it! I add them when I add the egg whites, but either way should be fine. Thanks for finding this!
Hi! I’m LOVING the idea of waffle ole paleo, but I wanted to ask how many this recipe makes? I’ve got three kids and my husband to feed, so I gotta stave off the mutiny with enough.
Thanks!
Of course!! It makes about 4-6 small waffles
This looks delish! I dont have any almond four. Could I use coconut flour instead?
You could try but the consistency will be very different! The two flours aren’t really interchangeable, because they make very different textures. If you want to try though, make sure to use much less coconut flour! It thickens much easier than almond.
Thanks for the info. I’m very new to this!
Glad you found it helpful!
I prefer almond flour to coconut flour waffles. The last coconut flowers waffles looked great but tasted like dry coconut bark. 🙂
Could I substitute grapeseed oil for coconut oil in this recipe? Thanks.
yes it should not make a difference!
I noticed you have the egg yolks listed on the recipe but I do not see where you use them
Never mind I was reading this wrong. Sorry
No problem! I will make it more clear next time.
Have you tried using this batter to make pancakes?
I have not. I like the pancake recipe from “The Paleo Kitchen- by Juli Bauer”. I think it may be on her blog as well. “Fluffy Blueberry Pancakes”
Do you use regular almond flour or blanched almond flour?
Blanched!
Can I use Almond meal instead of almond flour?
Sure! The texture may be a bit different but you can definitely try!
Which kind of gluten free flour I could substitute for the almond flour?
It would change up the recipe, so I’m not really sure! It’s best made with almond flour.
I just made these and they turned out pretty good once I figured out the waffle maker. I’m not sure if they were as fluffy as they could be, because my egg whites were stiff peaks but after a few minutes, they got really watery at the bottom. Did I over beat or not beat enough? They still turned out OK, just wondering if they would have been fluffier if I got the egg whites right.
Thanks!
Honestly you could’ve not beaten enough. Sometimes I put mine in the mixer to beat if I want it to really form stiff peaks! I hope this helps Stacey!
Thanks! I’ve tried a few other paleo waffle versions but yours has been my boyfriends favorite hands down! Thank you for sharing your hard work 🙂
Made them this morning. They were delicious. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
I’m so happy you liked them Gabrielle!
How many servings does this make and how much is one serving?
It should make about 4-6 waffles, depending on your waffle maker size.
Do you think these could be frozen and reheated in the toaster? I have to feed a crowd, quickly and was hoping to reheat and turn them into sticks.
I think they would turn out fine frozen! But I’d give it a try with a test batch 🙂
This waffle recipe is a staple in our home. I typically make 1-2 batches once a week, freeze the leftovers and reheat them in the oven on a busy morning.
Thanks so much for sharing this!
I am so glad you enjoy the recipe 🙂
Hi! Is 2 tablespoons of coconut oil measured before it’s melted or after?
After!
Delicious! Thank you for the recipe 😊
Glad you enjoyed it Karen.
Hi! I’m excited to try this recipe! I was wondering, can this make pancakes too? Thanks!
Yes it can!