Gluten-Free Waffle Mix that is simple to make, a tried and true gluten-free waffle recipe, and can be made right away or stored for future use. These gluten-free waffles are perfect.
If you want to level up your waffles, try your hand at making Gluten-Free Sourdough Waffles, Gluten-Free Belgian Waffles, or Gluten-Free Pumpkin Waffles. If you are more of a pancake person, check out my Gluten-Free Pancakes. I also have several recipes for Gluten-Free Donuts.
For another breakfast classic, try my Gluten Free French Toast.
Gluten-Free Waffle Recipe
Everyone loves a good gluten-free waffle mix, and I love a good gluten-free waffle recipe.
Don't get me wrong. There are plenty of mixes to purchase, but depending on your household's gluten-free waffle consumption, the mixes can get expensive.
I've been making this gluten-free waffle recipe for years.
About a year ago, I started making the dry portion in bulk and storing it in a glass container so that my sweet husband and girls could easily make gluten-free waffles when I was traveling.
I also have a gluten-free pancake mix recipe that they also make up whenever they are in the mood for gluten-free pancakes.
Ingredients in Gluten-Free Waffles
Gluten-Free Flour - The base for these gluten-free waffles. You can use either of my gluten-free flour blends, or you can use Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten Free Baking Flour (the blue bag). We don't recommend the Bob's Red Mill all-purpose gluten-free flour (the red bag).
Sugar - A touch of sugar adds a little sweetness and helps with the texture.
Baking Powder - To help create the air bubbles needed to help the gluten-free waffles fluff up and rise while cooking.
Salt - Salt is a flavor enhancer and it helps with the rise.
Vanilla Extract - We love adding a touch of vanilla to this gluten-free waffle recipe. It adds a little flavor and pulls everything together.
Eggs - Eggs help bind everything together, and they help with the texture.
Milk - We like to use unsweetened almond milk, but you can use your favorite milk.
Oil - You can use your oil of choice, but we like to use neutral-flavored oils like avocado oil.
If you have any questions on the ingredients in these gluten-free waffles, please leave a comment below, and I will get back to you.
How to Make Gluten-Free Waffles
There's no need to ever buy a gluten-free waffle mix at the store. There are very few ingredients in waffles. Also, it's really easy to make gluten-free waffles.
You simply place the dry ingredients in a bowl, whisk, and then add the wet ingredients and whisk again until everything is combined.
Place about ¼ cup of gluten-free waffle mix onto your hot waffle maker, and that's it.
Notes for Making Gluten-Free Waffles
Measuring Flour - When working with gluten-free flours, you want to spoon the flour into the measuring cup, then level it. Don't scoop your measuring cup into the gluten-free flour; it will pack it down, and you'll have too much flour.
Room Temperature Ingredients - While this recipe works best with room-temperature ingredients, you can use colder ingredients.
Baking Powder - For those that have made this recipe in the past and loved it, it previously called for 3 teaspoons of baking powder. I found that people were using blends with baking powder already in it and they weren't getting the best results. I've reduced the baking powder to 1 teaspoon.
Dairy-Free Option - This gluten-free waffles recipe works with milk or dairy-free milk.
Mix and Storage - This gluten-free waffle mix can be stored in an airtight container (or glass container) for up to three months at room temperature. When you are ready to make waffles: Preheat a non-stick waffle iron. If you doubled or tripled the dry ingredients before storing, make sure to add enough wet ingredients or measure out one batch worth of dry ingredients to mix with the wet ingredients above. One batch equals approximately 2 cups + 2 tablespoons of dry waffle mix. Pour the dry waffle mix into a large mixing bowl. Add in vanilla, eggs, milk, and oil. Mix just until the batter is smooth. Cook as directed.
Sugar-Free Option - Use honey or coconut sugar instead of granulated sugar.
Freezing- You can freeze cooked waffles in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
If you have any questions on how to make gluten-free waffles, leave a comment below, and I will get back to you.
Gluten-Free Waffle Mix
Most gluten-free waffle mixes are simply the dry ingredients combined. You always have to add the wet ingredients like vanilla, milk, eggs, oil, etc.
By making it yourself, you can keep as much or as little as you want on hand.
Also, it saves quite a bit of money if you are making gluten-free waffles every week.
We like to make up a couple of batches of gluten-free waffles and keep them in the freezer for busy mornings.
My girls pull them out and reheat them in the toaster for a delicious homemade breakfast.
Can I make gluten-free waffles dairy-free?
Yes. This gluten-free waffle mix recipe works with milk or dairy-free milk. We like to use vanilla almond milk when we make gluten-free waffles.
It gives it an extra touch of sweetness and vanilla.
How long can I store gluten-free waffle mix?
This gluten-free waffle mix can be stored in an airtight container (or glass container) for up to three months at room temperature.
It may stay fresh longer, but I wouldn't know because we use it up pretty quickly. For store bought gluten-free waffle mixes, always check the expiration date printed on the box.
Can I use an egg substitute?
I haven't personally tried an egg substitute in this recipe. This gluten-free waffle recipe calls for 2 eggs and the eggs are an important part of the recipe. Sorry!
Why are my gluten-free waffles sticking?
If your gluten-free waffles are sticking, this could be one of three things. First, if your waffle iron is non-stick, you should NOT spray it with cooking spray.
Spraying it could result in sticking.
Second, if your waffle iron is NOT non-stick, you WILL need to spray it.
Last, if you don't let the waffles cook until they're done, they might come apart when you try to lift them out. That's because the center isn't finished cooking. Hope that helps.
Can I make gluten-free waffles sugar-free?
Yes, you can make gluten-free waffles sugar-free. Simply use honey or coconut sugar instead of granulated sugar.
I make my own mixes and my own flour blends. When I do, I personally like to store them in glass jars or containers.
I feel that they stay fresh longer, and they are a good storage option.
When I use ball pint mason jars I purchase the lids that have spots for the date on the lid. I write down when I made the mix or flour blend so I can keep track of how old it is.
You can store this mix in a glass jar, container, or a zip lock bag.
Just note that items stored in zip-lock bags don't last as long. Most mixes like this gluten-free waffle mix store really well in all of the above.
Easy Gluten-Free Waffles
After I posted my gluten-free pancake mix recipe, people started emailing me asking for a waffle mix recipe that they can mix up and store.
I am super excited to finally get this post up for you, so that you can start whisking up your own gluten-free waffles.
With more and more people looking to save money on gluten-free mixes, I think this gluten-free waffle recipe is a great option for mixing up yourself.
What kind of a waffle iron should I use?
Honestly, it's up to you. I used a small, two-waffle waffle iron for almost 2o years. It was one of those $10 ones you get at Walmart.
Just this last year, a friend of mine gave me a round waffle iron. I love it just as much. If you have a waffle iron, just use that one.
If you love gluten-free waffles and gluten-free pancakes and want to try some different recipes you might like my Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pancakes or Gluten-Free Pumpkin Waffles.
You also might like my Gluten Free Chocolate Waffles.
Looking for grain-free waffles? The Real Food Dietician has a Crispy Grain-Free Waffle recipe. Michele from Paleo Running Momma has a Classic Paleo Waffle.
More Gluten Free Breakfast Recipes
If you love gluten free waffles, you might like these gluten free breakfast recipes.
Gluten Free Breakfast Casserole - This gluten-free breakfast casserole is simple to make and you can use your favorite breakfast sausage, ham, or bacon to make it exactly the way you want. Instructions for making it the night before included.
Gluten Free Pop Tarts - If you love the flaky, buttery crust and sweet filling that makes a pop tart, you're going to devour these gluten-free pop tarts.
Gluten Free Quiche - A simple gluten free quiche recipe with the perfect flaky crust. You can use ham, sausage, bacon, or veggies in this easy quiche recipe.
Chocolate Overnight Oats - Wholesome, healthy, and delicious – these Chocolate Overnight Oats using oats, milk, and rich cocoa will be a new favorite breakfast option in your house.
Gluten Free Coffee Cake - Perfect with coffee or tea, this tender Gluten-Free Coffee Cake is simple to make and uses minimal ingredients. A GF all-purpose flour blend makes gluten free coffee cake fast and easy to throw together.
Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls - A homemade Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls recipe that is simple to make and bakes into the best Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls. These from-scratch gluten free cinnamon rolls are tender and fluffy. They are topped with a buttery cream cheese frosting that makes them irresistible.
Gluten Free Granola - You can make this home-baked gluten-free granola recipe anytime you like with a few simple ingredients, saving on time and money.
Did you make these gluten free waffles? Please leave a comment below letting me know what you thought.
Easy Gluten-Free Waffles
Gluten-Free Waffle Mix that is simple to make, a tried and true gluten-free waffle recipe, and can be made right away, or stored for future use. These gluten-free waffles are perfect.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose gluten-free flour blend
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1 ¾ cup milk (or dairy-free milk)
- ½ cup oil of choice
Instructions
- Preheat a non-stick waffle iron.
- Add all the dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl, and whisk until combined.
- Add in vanilla, eggs, milk, and oil. Mix just until the batter is smooth.
- Make sure your waffle iron is hot before you add the batter. If your waffle iron is not non-stick, spray your preheated waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray.
- Pour mix onto hot waffle iron, approximately ¼ cup of batter for small square waffles. Cook until golden brown.
- Remove waffle from waffle iron and repeat until all waffles are cooked.
- Top with your favorite toppings. This waffle recipe can be doubled, or tripled.
Notes
- Baking Powder - For those that have made this recipe in the past and loved it, it previously called for 3 teaspoons of baking powder. I found that people were using blends with baking powder already in it and they weren't getting the best results. I've reduced the baking powder to 1 teaspoon.
- Dairy-Free Option: This gluten-free waffle mix recipe works with milk or dairy-free milk.
- Mix and Storage: This gluten-free waffle mix can be stored in an airtight container (or glass container) for up to three months at room temperature. When you are ready to make waffles: Preheat a non-stick waffle iron. If you doubled or tripled the dry ingredients before storing make sure add enough wet ingredients or measure out one batch worth of dry ingredients to mix with the wet ingredients above. One batch equals approximately 2 cups + 2 tablespoons of dry waffle mix. Pour the dry waffle mix into a large mixing bowl. Add in vanilla, eggs, milk, and oil. Mix just until the batter is smooth. Cook as directed.
- Sugar Free Option: use honey or coconut sugar instead of granulated sugar.
- Freezing: You can freeze cooked waffles in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1 waffleAmount Per Serving: Calories: 291Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 356mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 7g
Aubree
i tried these with egg replacer and they turned out really good!
chrystal
Hi Aubree,
Thank you for stopping by and letting me know! Which egg replacer did you use?
Best,
Chrystal
Halley R.
I was just coming to comment the same thing! We used Ener-G replacer and they held together and are still so fluffy! 🙂
chrystal
Thanks for letting us know Halley! So glad you like my gluten free waffles recipe 🙂
Best,
Chrystal
Sabrina
Curious what egg replacer to use.
chrystal
Hi Sabrina,
You can use a flaxegg (1 tablespoon flaxseed meal + 3 tablespoons water, let it sit for 10-15 minutes), or a chia seed egg. Some people have tried this recipe with the Bob's egg replacer and had success, I haven't tried it yet.
Best,
Chrystal
Mary Beth
I make these for family and company all the time. We all agree that they are easily the best waffles we have ever eaten (gf or not!)! I usually make a double making so that I can have leftovers for breakfast and snack. I also add a big dash of cinnamon to the dry mix and a teaspoon of almond and vanilla extracts to the total mixture before I put them in the waffle iron. Thanks for the fabulous recipe!!!
chrystal
Oh my gosh Mary Beth! Thank you for the wonderful note. I am so glad that you like this recipe. It's a favorite of ours too. I often add cinnamon too 🙂
Best,
Chrystal
Evelyn
We have tried many many gluten free and dairy free waffles/ waffle recipes and this is the BEST! They are so good. We add some cinnamon as well. Even my super picky kid loves them and said they are her favorite. WE make a huge batch and stick them in the freezer for the whole week.
chrystal
Hi Evelyn,
I am so glad you think so! Thank you for stopping by to let me know. It helps others to see that this recipe is amazing 🙂
Best,
Chrystal
Gemma
Hello!
Can these be frozen? And if so, how would you recommend?
Cheers 🙂
chrystal
Hi Gemma,
Yes! We often make extras and freeze them. We put them in a zip lock bag or a airtight container. Simple reheat them in a toaster or microwave before eating.
Best,
Chrystal
Quanda Purnsley
We have waffle Saturday and I recently discovered I have gluten sensitivity and give kids also. I’ve gradually incorporated gluten free recipes and I’ve tried many waffle recipes but this is THE BEST. I’m fixing extra for my son for lunch. Thanks so much!!!!
chrystal
Hi Quandra,
I'm so glad you love these waffles. They are a favorite of ours too. Thanks for stopping by. I hope you find many more recipes here that you love.
Best,
Chrystal
Kim
What is your gluten free all purpose flour blend? I really don’t want to use all those “flour” starches. Thank you.
chrystal
Hi Kim,
My blend is a combo of rice, potato, and tapioca. I've tried this recipe with my blend and bob's read mill 1-to-1. I haven't tried it with other flour blends.
Hope that helps!
Chrystal
Emily
Do you really only use 2T of mix for all of those wet ingredients? I did that and my batter is REALLY runny.
chrystal
Hi Emily,
The directions in the post and the recipe card say, "One batch equals approximately 2 cups + 2 tablespoons of dry waffle mix."
Hope that helps,
Chrystal
Heather
Made these tonight for my son with celiacs. They got a big thumbs up!!!
yolanda miller
Have tried a few different GF waffle recipes and mixes. This one is IT!! It’s Delicious and easy !! I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk and added cinnamon to the batter. Perfect ! Thanks.
yolanda miller
* I also used Coconut oil
chrystal
So glad you like my waffle recipe 🙂 Thank you for sharing what milk and oil you used.
Best,
Chrystal
Jim
Can I make it the night before and just cook in the morning.?
chrystal
Hi Jim,
I haven't personally made the batter before but I imagine it would work. If you give it a go, please stop by and let me know how they turned out.
Best,
Chrystal
Ana
I seldom comment on sites, but wow! These waffles were sooooooo amazingly good. I used coconut oil and was really pleased with the results. Even my toddler said she loved them! Can’t wait to make them again. This is a keeper for sure. Thank you!
chrystal
Hi Ana,
I really appreciate you stopping back by to let me know you like these waffles. Thank you!
Best,
Chrystal
Patt
Do you add xantham gum to your mix ifnitndiesnt have it already in it?
chrystal
You can add 1 teaspoon of xanthan to help.
Best,
Chrystal
Claire
Dear Crystal,
I tried this recipe for the first time this morning and it worked wonderfully! We've been cooking dairy- and gluten-free for nearly 2 years now and this is one of the best recipes I've seen. I will definitely try your pancake recipe too.
chrystal
Hi Claire,
I'm so glad you like these waffles. Thank you for taking time to stop by and let me know. Let me know what you thing of my pancakes.
Best,
Chrystal
Paulina Violi
Hi Chrystal,
Thank you for the awesome recipe. I have 3 in my family who are gluten intolerant and it's nice to have a delicious recipe so that they can have waffles with the rest of us. I made them yesterday and let the batter rest, just like I do with my Belgian waffle recipe and they were light and airy. Delicious, will definitely make them again!!!
Regards,
Paulina
chrystal
I'm so glad you liked it! Thank you for sharing.
Best,
Chrystal
Sue
Thanks for this recipe - we had our first attempt today and I'm looking forward to getting the results everyone else described! As it stands, I actually ended up with a super thick batter. Like drop cookie consistency. It might be my flour blend (Namaste), though it is supposed to be 1-to-1. Can you recommend how to thin it a little? Maybe I should just use a little less flour? Thanks!
chrystal
Hi Sue,
I'm guessing it's the flour. I haven't used Namaste in this recipe because it tends to absorb more of the wet ingredients.
Best,
Chrystal
Heather Thomas
Thank you for a great recipe. This was our first time making gluten-free waffles. We made them with coconut oil, honey and soya milk. They were lovely. My son started to experiment with the flavours. He made cheese and wholegrain mustard ones, a tomato puree and mixed herb pizza one, a sweet chilli one and a cinnamon one. All good in their own ways!
chrystal
I'm so glad you liked them. Thank you for sharing what you used.
Best,
Chrystal
Kelsey
Like many others, I don’t ever comment on blogs and I haven’t found a good Gf DF waffle recipe. But the search has come to an end! We made these this morning and it was delicious!!! We used coconut oil, cashew milk, and Namaste GF blend. Thanks so much!!
chrystal
I'm so glad you loved them Kelsey. Thank you for sharing what you used.
Best,
Chrystal
Angie Keenan
Delicious! Met you at FABLOGCON a few years ago. Thank you for this safe recipe for most of our family! XO
chrystal
Hi Angie,
So nice to hear from you! I'm glad you like these waffles. Thank you for stopping by to say hi and let me know.
Best,
Chrystal
Vinitaa Rajasingam
Hi this is vinitha from malaysia.tried yr recipe for 1st time.turned out well.
But how do i get the waffles crispier for my daughter.
Appreciate a reply.
Tq
chrystal
Hi Vinitaa,
They should be crispy coming out. If you have a toaster you can always toast them to make them crispier.
Best,
Chrystal
Monica Root
Hi, I would take one more step and use a toaster for a crispier finish.
Jared
My two boys gobbled these up! They turned out nice and crispy. I cut the recipe in half and it was plenty for them, plus they get to have leftover waffles tomorrow.
Thanks,
Jared
chrystal
Hi Jared,
I'm so glad they like these waffles. Thank you for stopping back by to let me know.
Best,
Chrystal
Gregg M.
I made these for my wife who has gluten sensitivities and she loved them! I have made batches using both King Arthur GF All-purpose Flour and Great Value GF All-purpose Flour. I used a quality EV olive oil and whole milk. They came out absolutely perfect! For us, a batch yields 4 thick waffles on my 8" rotating Belgian waffle maker.
Gregg
chrystal
Hi Gregg,
I am so glad you both love these waffles. Thank you for letting me know.
Best,
Chrystal
Ernie
AMAZING and DELICIOUS. I actually use half the amount of oil you called for and they are still great!
chrystal
So glad you liked them.
Best,
Chrystal
kate
Hi, thanks for sharing, will definitely try out. I'm sensitive to tapioca, may i know what is the best substitute? how about cornstarch? ratio? thanks in advance.
chrystal
You can use corn starch or arrowroot starch, same amount.
Best,
Chrystal
KathyG
This was our first attempt at a GF waffle recipe and it was delicious! I did have a bit of a problem with the first batch sticking on my non-stick waffle maker so I lightly rubbed a paper towel coated with olive oil over the top and bottom for the next two batches and they were much easier to remove. My Cuisinart instruction booklet did say that you could lightly oil before each use.
chrystal
Hi Kathy,
I'm so glad you liked them. Every waffle maker is different. I'm glad you were able to keep them from sticking 🙂 Thank you for sharing!
Best,
Chrystal
Tami
Made these today for Father's day as my husband wanted chicken and waffles. I used bacon grease for in place of the oil. They were great!! Thank you for sharing.
chrystal
I am so glad he liked them. Thank you for stopping by to let me know.
Best,
Chrystal
Kelly
This mix is sooooo good! Thank you. I use rice bran oil, so delish!!
chrystal
I'll have to try rice bran oil sometime. Thank you for sharing.
Best,
Chrystal
Erika
This was delicious! I've been GF/DF for years and by far the best waffles I've made. I subbed 1/2 the oil for unsweetened apple sauce and it turned out the perfect combo for crispy outside and super moist, fluffy inside. YUM! Thank you!
chrystal
I am so glad you liked them. Thank you for letting me know.
Best,
Chrystal
Alison
Made this tonight, using better batter gf flour mix, turned out amazing! crispy outside and fluffy to barely custard-y in the middle. recommend with a fried egg on top and a bit of syrup and butter!
chrystal
I am so glad you liked them. Thank you for sharing which flour blend you used.
Best,
Chrystal
Skelly Shelly
Delicious! Light, fluffy, and perfect. Great from the freezer, too - few minutes in the convection oven and viola - tasty and crisp waffles for brekkie on a busy morning.
chrystal
So glad you like them.
Best,
Chrystal
S. Freeman
These were so incredibly delicious, light AND fluffy! Can this batter be used for pancake batter?
chrystal
I am so glad you loved them. I haven't used this recipe to make pancakes but I do have a separate pancake recipe.
Best,
Chrystal