BEST Gluten-Free Waffles

These are hands down the BEST gluten-free waffles! They are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Everyone will love how flavorful they are too. 

BEST Gluten-Free Waffles

Using multiple gluten-free flours gives these the best flavor and texture of any waffle I’ve tasted. This is my mom’s 20 year old waffle recipe that we adapted after being diagnosed with celiac disease.

The perfect taste was achieved through much trial and error with varying amounts of gluten-free flours like almond, brown rice, tapioca starch and potato starch.

Yes, it takes a few extra steps but I guarantee that everyone will love these for breakfast! These are big daddy’s favorite breakfast and he’s not even gluten-free…

Can you use an all-purpose gluten-free flour to make these?

Yes you can use an all-purpose gluten-free flour, however the taste and texture may be different. If you do choose that route, I recommend a high quality GF flour blend like King Arthur gluten-free flour or Pamela’s Baking and Pancake mix.

How to make the BEST gluten-free waffles

In two stand mixer bowls, separate the egg yolks and egg whites (as shown in photo 1). Mix milk, melted butter and vanilla into the egg yolks (as shown in photo 2).

In another bowl, mix the dry ingredients (as shown in photo number 3). The 1/4 C sugar is totally optional. They are great with or without it. Next, slowly add dry to wet and mix until well blended (as shown in photo number 4).

Whip egg whites until stiff (as shown in photo 5). Fold in stiff egg whites into the batter (as shown in photo 6).

Cook the waffles by the scooping out 3/4 full large ice cream scoop into a preheated, greased waffle iron. You can make large Belgian waffles by using almost two scoops of batter.

What waffle iron is best to use?

While anything will work? I recommend using this Cuisinart stainless steel Belgian waffle maker if you are wanting big round waffles. If you want square waffles, this Hamilton Beach waffle iron is great!

Pro Tip: Whipping the egg whites first gives the waffles that fluffy texture that you love! It isn’t necessary but it sure does make them better. 

How do you store leftovers?

Leftover gluten-free waffles can be stored by placing them on a plate and covering them with tinfoil. They can be stored at room temperature for 1-2 days.

Can these gluten-free waffles be frozen?

You can freeze them by wrapping cooled waffles in tinfoil then place them in gallon freezer bags. I like doing both so they don’t get freezer burnt.

To enjoy from frozen, simply pull them out and either microwave until unthawed and warm (although they won’t be crispy) or use a toaster oven to unthaw and warm them at 250-300 degrees for about 10 minutes. Using a toaster oven keeps them crispy.

If they are square waffles, you can also just pop them in the toaster. They may need two rounds in the toaster to get unthawed and warm.

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BEST Gluten-Free Waffles

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These are hands down the BEST gluten-free waffles! They are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Using multiple GF flours gives it the best flavor and texture. Everyone will love these for breakfast!

PRINT RECIPE

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: best gluten-free waffles, best waffles, fluffy gluten-free waffles, gluten-free waffles

Servings: 10 waffles

Calories: 235kcal

Author: Chandice

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs separated
• 1/2 C butter melted
• 1 T gluten-free vanilla
• 1 C milk
• 1/3 C almond flour
• 1/3 C brown rice flour
• 1/3 C sorghum flour
• 1/2 C tapioca starch
• 1/3 C potato starch
• 1 T coconut flour
• 1 T baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 C sugar optional

Instructions

• In two stand mixer bowls, separate the egg yolks and egg whites
• Mix milk, melted butter and vanilla into the egg yolks
• In another bowl, mix the dry ingredients (sugar is totally optional, they turn out great either way)
• Slowly add dry to wet and mix until well blended
• Whip egg whites until stiff
• Fold in stiff egg whites into the batter
• Cook the waffles by the scooping out 3/4 full large ice cream scoop into a preheated, greased waffle iron
• You can make large Belgian waffles by using almost two scoops of batter

Notes

Pro Tip: Whipping the egg whites first gives the waffles that fluffy texture that you love! It isn't necessary but it sure does make them better. 

I recommend using this Cuisinart stainless steel Belgian waffle maker if you are wanting big round waffles. If you want square waffles, this Hamilton Beach waffle iron is great!

Yes you can use an all-purpose gluten-free flour, however the taste and texture may be different. If you do choose that route, I recommend a high quality GF flour blend like King Arthur gluten-free flour or Pamela's Baking and Pancake mix.

The perfect taste was achieved through much trial and error with varying amounts of gluten-free flours like almond, brown rice, tapioca starch and potato starch.

Yes, it takes a few extra steps but I guarantee that everyone will love these for breakfast! These are big daddy's favorite breakfast and he's not even gluten-free...

Leftover gluten-free waffles can be stored by placing them on a plate and covering them with tinfoil. They can be stored at room temperature for 1-2 days.

You can freeze them by wrapping cooled waffles in tinfoil then place them in gallon freezer bags. I like doing both so they don't get freezer burnt.

To enjoy from frozen, simply pull them out and either microwave until unthawed and warm (although they won't be crispy) or use a toaster oven to unthaw and warm them at 250-300 degrees for about 10 minutes. Using a toaster oven keeps them crispy.

If they are square waffles, you can also just pop them in the toaster. They may need two rounds in the toaster to get unthawed and warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 0.8mg

Update Notes: This post was originally published on on August 6, 2010, but was republished with new step by step instructions and photos, tips, and FAQs in March 2019. Look at this beauty that was the photo first included in this blog post. It is always so fun to see the old photos. 🙂

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