Paleo Waffles (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

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Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 waffles

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Say hello the easiest breakfast recipe! These Paleo Waffles are made with almond flour and are light, fluffy and the perfect gluten free weekend breakfast.

waffle with butter on a plate

If you love my almond flour pancakes, then you must try this semi-similar and equally delicious paleo waffles.

As you may know, I’ve always been an “eggs-for-breakfast” kinda gal. But, often times on the weekend, I like to make something different. Enter: gluten free waffles made with almond flour. They’re light, yet slightly crispy on the outside and SO easy to prepare.

If you’re in need of some sides to serve alongside these waffles, be sure to check out my almond butter baked oatmeal cups and this shakshuka recipe.

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Ingredient notes

Almond flour – Make sure to use almond flour, not almond meal

Tapioca flour – This is going to help bind the waffles together, so don’t omit it! If you need a substitute, you can try using arrowroot or cornstarch (though cornstarch isn’t Paleo)

Eggs – Can probably sub flax eggs (3 tbsp flaxseed meal + 7 tbsp water), though I haven’t tested it myself. According to Paleo Grubs, if you’re following a strict paleo diet, you may want to omit flaxseeds, but they do have plenty of health benefits.

Coconut oil – Coconut oil tends to be my oil of choice in any kind of “sweets” recipe; but, you could sub avocado oil if you prefer.

Almond milk – or sub light coconut milk

Method

Step 1: Melt coconut oil. The first step is to melt the coconut oil and then let it come to room temperature.

Step 2: Whisk wet ingredients. Next, whisk the eggs, almond milk and maple syrup together. Then, whisk in the cooled (room temperature) coconut oil.

whisked eggs and coconut oil in a bowl

Step 3: Add dry ingredients. To that same bowl, add the almond flour, tapioca flour, baking soda, and salt and whisk, being careful not to over-mix the batter.

waffle batter in a bowl

Step 4: Use a 1 cup measuring cup to scoop the batter into your waffle iron, then close it and wait for it to alert you that your waffles are done!

The nice thing about homemade waffles is that your waffle iron does most of the work for you!

waffle on a cooling rack
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FAQs and tips

  • I love getting my almond flour from Costco — you get a giant bag of it for $13 and it lasts a lot longer than the smaller bags at a traditional grocery store.
  • Make sure you let the coconut oil come to room temperature before you add it in with the other wet ingredients; otherwise, it’ll solidify when it mixes with the cold eggs and/or milk

How should I grease my waffle iron?

Make sure to use avocado oil spray to grease your waffle iron. It’s has a high smoke point, it’s Paleo-friendly and it will help prevent the waffles from sticking.

waffles topped with blueberries

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5 from 9 votes

Paleo Waffles

Servings: 4 waffles
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Say hello the easiest breakfast recipe! These Paleo Waffles are made with almond flour and are light, fluffy and the perfect gluten free weekend breakfast.

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Ingredients 

  • 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled to room temp
  • 3 eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup almond milk
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup tapioca flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions 

  • Melt coconut oil and set aside; allow it to come to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk and syrup together; then, add in the coconut oil.
  • To that same bold, gently whisk the almond flour, tapioca flour, baking powder, and salt together, being careful not to over-mix. The batter should be fairly runny.
  • Heat your waffle iron, then pour the batter into it and let your waffle iron do the work! Once the "ready" button comes on, use kitchen tongs to carefully remove the waffle and place it directly onto a cooling rack for a few minutes before eating.
  • Serve waffles with fresh fruit and additional maple syrup.

Notes

*Calories are per waffle and are an estimation
*Serving size varies depending on the size of your waffle iron. This recipe makes anywhere from 2-4 waffles, and can easily be doubled. 
*Make sure to let the coconut oil come to room temperature before combining it with the milk and eggs; otherwise, it’ll solidify. 

Nutrition

Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 376mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Calcium: 241mg | Iron: 2mg
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16 Comments

  1. amber orcutt says:

    5 stars
    I have been on the hunt for a grain free waffle for a while now. I made these into savory waffles. I left out the maple syrup and added onion powder, garlic powder, thyme and sage. I topped them with grain free sausage gravy and a fried egg. My husband loved it!

    1. Erin Alvarez says:

      YUM that sounds so good!

  2. Jo says:

    5 stars
    Loved. Already made a few times. Will be a staple. Thanks!

    1. Erin says:

      Thanks Jo! Glad you enjoyed the waffles!

  3. La says:

    5 stars
    I use it often, my toddler loves it!

    1. Erin says:

      Thanks so much! Glad it’s a hit!

  4. Lauren says:

    5 stars
    Me and my toddler both love!!

    1. Erin says:

      Thanks so much Lauren! Glad you both enjoyed the waffles!

  5. Sheila Patricia Stewart says:

    5 stars
    Added vanilla and these were awesome!! You could eat them without and additional syrup.

    1. Erin says:

      Thanks Sheila — I’m glad you liked the waffles!

  6. Racheal Williams McQueen says:

    5 stars
    A good basic Paleo waffle recipe, I made it exactly as you instructed and they are quite tasty. It looks like a good recipe to use as a base to create various flavor variations with additional ingredients – definitely a great addition to my recipe collection, thanks!

    1. Erin says:

      I’m so glad you liked them!

  7. Hilary Manion says:

    This recipe is great! I might try chopped pecans and maybe some ground flax just to give it some ‘heartyness’! Thanks for sharing this recipe.

    1. Erin says:

      Love that idea — so glad you liked the recipe!

  8. Kat says:

    Delicious! I modified slightly to suit my needs and still delicious! Terrific recipe and still adaptable!

  9. jack li says:

    5 stars
    your paleo waffle recipe is very tasty and delicious.its made our breakfast enjoyable.hats off. thank you.