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Easy Vegan Gluten Free Waffles

By: Gwen Leron Published: February 12, 2015 Last Updated: January 31, 2019 118 Comments

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Photos for this Easy Vegan Gluten Free Waffles recipe were updated April 2017.

Look no further, this recipe for easy vegan gluten free waffles is exactly what you’ve been looking for. They’re crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside—just the way waffles should be!

Overhead shot of Easy Vegan Gluten Free Waffles on a white plate sitting on a wood table, waffles are garnished with fresh blueberries, a container of blueberries sits behind the plate and a cup of maple syrup sits to the right.

For the longest time, I had been wanting to buy myself a waffle maker but I couldn’t find the right one no matter where I looked.

I like to avoid Teflon coated cookware and had not had a problems finding non-Teflon products, but when it came to waffle makers, I wasn’t so lucky. They definitely existed, but at the time, in Canada, they were hard to find.

I didn’t really want to order from the US…customs, duty, high shipping costs…all things I wanted to avoid. I also didn’t want to end up spending a fortune on a simple waffle maker.

But just before this past Christmas, after another fruitless search on Canadian websites and in local stores, I caved and bought from Amazon USA because they had a great deal on my coveted ceramic waffle maker. (EDIT: This is the one I bought (and love!), for those of you who have asked!)

Since then, I’ve been on a waffle-making frenzy. My family isn’t complaining 🙂

Easy Vegan Gluten Free Waffles on a white plate garnished with fresh blueberries, plate is sitting on a brown wood table.

These easy vegan gluten free waffles were the second waffle recipe I developed, the first was for vegan gluten free gingerbread waffles I made on Christmas morning.

(Since then, I’ve also come up with some more delicious waffle recipes that you can find here!)

This recipe is for plain, good old easy vegan gluten free waffles. Despite being egg-free and dairy-free they come out crispy on the outside and deliciously fluffy on the inside, every single time.

Steps for Making Fluffy Vegan Gluten Free Waffles

This waffle recipe is simple to make. You’ll first mix together the dry ingredients, then mix together the wet ingredients, combine them and cook them on your waffle iron.

Once you’ve made your way through all the batter, you’ll have 4 crispy, fluffy, delicious waffles everyone is going to love!

Sequence of steps needed to make Easy Vegan Gluten Free Waffles.

How to Serve Your Gluten-Free Waffles

Serve them the exact way you’d serve any other type of waffles!

I served the waffles in the pictures with blueberries and pure maple syrup but you can dress them up however you prefer. Some ideas:

  • any type of berry
  • cherry sauce
  • blueberry compote
  • raspberry sauce
  • coconut whip
  • raspberry sauce
  • maple caramel sauce
  • strawberry jam
  • chocolate chips
  • chocolate sauce

Maple syrup in a small white ceramic cup being poured onto a plate of Easy Vegan Gluten Free Waffles, waffles are garnished with fresh blueberries.

Tips for Making these Waffles

  • If you’re like me, you want to have your family around the table at the same time to enjoy these waffles together. To keep them hot and fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside while you are finishing the full batch, follow this simple tip to keep your waffles crispy.
  • A few readers have had not-so-good results when they used a different gluten free all-purpose flour blend instead of the Bob’s Red Mill All-Purpose Gluten Free Flour Blend used in this recipe (the one with the red label, not the blue!!). It’s important to know that different blends use different ingredients and ratios, so results will always vary if you substitute. I have never used any other brand of flour to make these easy vegan gluten free waffles (other than Bob’s Red Mill), so please know that your results may not be the same as mine if ingredients are substituted.

Vegan gluten free waffles on a white plate with fresh blueberries and syrup on top, a fork sits on the side of the plate.

Can I Freeze These Waffles?

Yes! They freeze very well. Make a batch on Sunday, freeze, and quickly heat in the toaster, oven, or toaster oven for a quick weekday breakfast.

To freeze your easy vegan gluten-free waffles, simply cool them after they’ve been made, cut into quarters, and freeze in an airtight freezer bag or container.

If you like this easy vegan gluten free waffles recipe, you will also like these:

  • Vegan Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Waffles
  • Vegan Gluten Free Lemon Blueberry Waffles
  • Vegan Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon Waffles
  • Vegan Gluten Free Banana Waffles
  • Vegan Gluten Free Gingerbread Waffles
  • Easy Vegan Gluten Free Pancakes

If you make them, please share a picture with me on Instagram! I’m @delightfuladventures over there and my hashtag is #delightfuladventures.

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Look no further, this recipe for easy vegan gluten free waffles is what you've been looking for! Crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy inside. YUM!
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Easy Vegan Gluten Free Waffles

Look no further, this recipe for easy vegan gluten free waffles is THE perfect waffle recipe you've been looking for! Crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy inside, just like waffles should be.
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Author: Gwen Leron
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 4

Suggested Equipment:

  • Glass Mixing Bowls
  • Ladle

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened non-dairy milk (room temperature or warm)
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 2 cups gluten free flour blend (I've only used Bob's Red Mill brand for this recipe, see important note below)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

  • Turn oven on to "warm" setting or to 200°F to keep your finished waffles warm and crispy (click here for more info on keeping waffles crispy).
  • Turn on waffle maker to desired temperature setting. Setting will vary depending on your waffle maker and how you prefer your waffles.
  • Whisk non-dairy milk, coconut oil, vanilla, ground flax seeds, and maple syrup together in a medium-sized bowl, whisking enough to incorporate the flax seeds. Let sit for 5-minutes.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together in a large bowl.
  • Slowly add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
  • Ladle enough waffle mixture into your waffle maker so the bottom of the waffle maker is filled. Close waffle maker and cook according to your maker's directions.

Recipe Notes:

  • This recipe makes 4 standard sized round waffles.
  • Make sure to use room temperature or warm liquid ingredients so the coconut oil does not harden when everything is combined.
  • These waffles freeze very well, see note above.
  • This recipe will NOT work with coconut flour.
  • In the comments section, you will see that a couple readers have had not-so-great results when they used a different gluten free all-purpose flour blend instead of the one I use. It's important to know that different gluten-free flour blends consist of different ingredients and ratios, so results may vary if you use a different blend than what I've used here. I have never used any other brand of flour to make these waffles (other than Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free All Purpose Baking Flour in the red bag, NOT the blue bag!), so please know that your results may not be the same as mine if ingredients are substituted.
  • Nutrition info is based on 1 of 4 waffles, using the recipe as it is written, without garnishes or syrup, and is only to be used as a rough guide. Click to learn how nutrition info is calculated on this website.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 373mg | Potassium: 355mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 2.7mg
Did You Make This Recipe?If so, please share a picture with me on Instagram! Tag @delightfuladventures and hashtag #delightfuladventures. I can't wait to see!

Filed Under: Breakfast, Diet, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Recipes, Waffles 118 Comments

Comments

  1. Isa says

    October 18, 2020 at 7:27 pm

    Hello! Thank you for your recipe! I needed to substitute the oil for apple sauce and I turned out great!

    Reply
    • Gwen Leron says

      October 19, 2020 at 10:54 am

      Glad to hear they turned out well with your substitution, Isa! Thanks so much for letting me know ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
    • Yamilka says

      January 4, 2021 at 9:42 pm

      Hi, how much apple sauce did you use?

      Reply
      • Gwen Leron says

        January 7, 2021 at 10:56 am

        Hi Yamilka, it sounds as if she just used the same measurement of applesauce instead of the oil.

  2. Svampita86 says

    May 23, 2020 at 6:13 am

    Hi can I use oats and rice flours? I live in India and its difficult for me to find all the ingredients. Thank you

    Reply
    • Gwen Leron says

      May 24, 2020 at 1:01 pm

      Hi there, I have not tried to use either of those flours to make the waffles, so I am unable to guide you through how to do it. If you do try it, you will need a combination of flours to do it and not just one gluten free flour. If you do try, please let me know what you used and hoe they turned out!

      Reply
  3. Dylan Harvey says

    May 10, 2020 at 8:41 am

    5 stars
    Maybe I did something wrong but the coconut oil immediately hardened back up when adding all the wet ingredients together. Had to reheat all of the liquid to melt it again..):

    Reply
    • Gwen Leron says

      May 10, 2020 at 12:29 pm

      Hi Dylan, yes, coconut oil will harden if it’s mixed with anything cold, so best to work with room temperature or warm milk (I will update the recipe to add this detail, thank you). I’m glad you were able to reheat the liquid to melt it again and I hope the waffles turned out great! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  4. Elle says

    January 11, 2020 at 6:45 pm

    5 stars
    Turned out perfect ! Just doubled the ingredients for family of 4 ! Thankyou

    Reply
    • Gwen Leron says

      January 12, 2020 at 11:15 am

      You’re very welcome, Elle! So happy you and your family liked them ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  5. Laura says

    December 29, 2019 at 8:46 am

    5 stars
    We have newly diagnosed allergies in our house: egg, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, and gluten and are working on finding new recipes. These were delicious! I omitted the flax seed and subbed out the coconut oil for vegan butter that I melted and they were still perfect! Thank you for a great recipe!

    Reply
    • Gwen Leron says

      December 29, 2019 at 1:30 pm

      Yay! You are very welcome, Laura. I’m so happy you found the recipe and decided to try it. Sorry to hear about the new allergies, but know that there is an alternative to almost everything you loved before ๐Ÿ™‚ Best of luck, thanks so much for your note!

      Reply
    • Beth says

      June 18, 2020 at 6:12 pm

      Laura, I am so sorry you have to deal with food allergies. My oldest is also allergic to wheat, dairy, eggs, and peanuts. (He is also allergic to shellfish, but can have tree nuts.) We’ve been living with it for six years now. It’s hard, but can be overcome. Good luck! You got this!

      Reply
  6. Angela says

    August 8, 2019 at 7:44 am

    Batter and pancakes were extremely dry, going to keep looking for a good recipe ๐Ÿ™

    Reply
    • Gwen Leron says

      August 8, 2019 at 3:05 pm

      Hi Angela, sorry you weren’t happy with the recipe, but please keep in mind that this is a recipe for waffles and not pancakes. If you meant to say waffles and not pancakes, the problem was likely the flour you used. What brand did you use to make it? Happy to help you troubleshoot.

      Reply
  7. Ginger says

    July 7, 2019 at 7:05 am

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious, turned out perfectly as written. Do you have a gluten-free biscuit recipe? I would love to find a good one. Thanks for sharing a marvelous recipe.

    Reply
    • Gwen Leron says

      July 8, 2019 at 12:22 pm

      Hi Ginger! You’re welcome! I’m so glad you loved the waffles ๐Ÿ™‚ I don’t have a gf biscuit recipe (yet!) but I will add that to my list of recipes to work on. Thanks for the suggestion!

      Reply
  8. Jody says

    May 19, 2019 at 2:21 pm

    5 stars
    This is the best waffle recipe!!! I made it exactly as you said. I am gluten free and my son is vegan, my daughter and husband neither…we all loved it!! I’ve tried many recipes and yours is way above, hearty and flavorful, not to mention easy!! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Gwen Leron says

      May 21, 2019 at 9:20 am

      I am so happy to hear that everyone loved them, Jody! Thank you so much for taking the time to write your kind note, very much appreciated. And you are very welcome! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
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