I’m pretty particular about my waffles. I want light, whole grain, crisp-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside, Belgian-with-deep-pockets, quintessential WAFFLES. No soggy waffles allowed! Bonus points if they freeze well so I can pop them in the toaster like Eggo’s.
These waffles meet all of the aforementioned qualifications. After tweaking five batches of these waffles, I can confirm that oat flour waffles are the waffles I’ve been searching for all along. Oat waffles are the waffles of my dreams.
Best of all, these waffles are gluten free! That means that I can share them with all of my friends.
This gluten-free waffle recipe is so simple that I have it memorized. It only requires one flour—oat flour—which is the easiest flour to make at home. Just toss some old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats in your blender or food processor and blend until they are a fine flour.
Watch How to Make Gluten Free Waffles
The secret to these waffles’ success is letting the batter rest for 10 minutes while your waffle iron heats up. The resting time gives the oat flour time to soak up some of the moisture, so you get crisp, fluffy waffles when it’s go time. I learned this trick with my banana oat pancakes, a recipe that has quite a few fans.
I love these waffles so much that I included this recipe in my cookbook. I’m re-sharing the recipe today with better photos in case this recipe has slipped by you over the years.
If you, like me, have been disappointed by other gluten-free waffle recipes in the past (or waffle recipes in general, really), give these a try! They’re just right. Please let me know how they turn out in the comments.
Oat Waffle Variations
You can also make flavored versions of these waffles—check out my Gluten-Free Banana Oat Waffles and Gluten-Free Pumpkin Oat Waffles.
Oat-Based Pancake Recipes to Try
If you don’t have a waffle iron at home, you can make oat pancakes in a regular skillet. Try these recipes:
PrintEasy Gluten Free Oat Waffles
- Author: Cookie and Kate
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 Belgian-style waffles 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: By hand
- Cuisine: Gluten free
These light, crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside, gluten-free waffles are my favorite waffles! They’re heart healthy, too. This waffle recipe requires just one flour, oat flour, which you can easily make yourself (see note). Recipe yields 3 to 4 round, 7-inch Belgian waffles, or 6 small, square Belgian waffles (the size shown here).
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (128 grams) oat flour*, certified gluten-free if necessary
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Pinch of cinnamon, optional
- ¾ cup room temperature milk of choice (light coconut milk, nut milk, cow’s milk)
- ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil or 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: oat flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: milk, melted coconut oil or butter, eggs, maple syrup and vanilla extract. (If your coconut oil solidifies on contact with cold ingredients, gently heat the wet mixture in the microwave in ten seconds intervals, until it melts again.)
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir with a big spoon until just combined (the batter will still be a little lumpy). Let the batter rest for 10 minutes so the oat flour has time to soak up some of the moisture. Plug in your waffle iron to preheat now (if your waffle iron has a temperature/browning dial, set it to medium-high).
- Once 10 minutes is up, give the batter one more swirl with your spoon. Pour batter onto the heated waffle iron, enough to cover the center and most of the central surface area, and close the lid. Once the waffle is deeply golden and crisp, transfer it to a cooling rack or baking sheet. Don’t stack your waffles on top of each other, or they’ll lose crispness. If desired, keep your waffles warm by placing them in a 200 degree oven until you’re ready to serve.
- Repeat with remaining batter. Serve waffles with maple syrup and nut butter, or any other toppings that sound good!
Notes
Recipe based on my oat pancakes and coconut waffles recipes.
*Make your own oat flour: Simply blend old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats (be sure to buy certified gluten-free oats if necessary) in a food processor or blender until they are ground into a fine flour. You’ll need to blend roughly 1 ½ cups oats to make enough flour for these waffles (you will probably end up with a little extra). Once you’ve blended the flour, measure it using the spoon and swoop method to make sure you have the right amount.
Make it egg free: You can actually just omit the eggs. The waffles will be slightly more delicate, but they’ve turned out great for me.
Make it dairy free: Use non-dairy milk and coconut oil.
Make it vegan: Use non-dairy milk, coconut oil and omit the eggs.
Freeze it: These waffles freeze beautifully. Just store in freezer-safe plastic bags and pop individual waffles into the toaster until warmed through.
The best waffle iron ever: I had no idea how much of an improvement my new fancy-pants waffle maker would be over my hand-me-down waffle iron. This thing cooks crispy waffles that never stick to the surface area. The best part is that it has a large cooking surface, which means you can cook an entire batch of waffles with just two presses.
Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health
oat flour is easily one of my favorite and soooo easy to make at home. these waffles with syrup look beyond delicious!
Natalie | Paper & Birch
These look so yummy – perfect for this cold morning :)
Ma
best gf waffles I ever made…I used oat flour and the batter was a little think so added a bit of cocoanut flour and a bit of millet…worked great thank you for sharing this recipe
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Kate
Thanks, Ma! Glad they turned out well for you.
Showshannah
They do look yummy sounds very easy compared to my old diehard recipe. Also live the sound of your new iron, may I ask what kind is it? As I am shopping around for a new one.
Kate
Hey Showshannah! It’s made by Calphalon, this one. It’s on the pricey side but I can make a batch of waffles in less than half the time.
Trisha
I love oat flour in baked goods–it’s got a great texture and it gives them some staying power too. I also appreciate how simple this recipe is, because when I want waffles, I want them immediately without a trip to the grocery store!
Graham @ Glazed & Confused
This gets a resounding yaaaasss from me!
Could probably eat seventeen of these bad boys right now!
Amy @ Parsley In My Teeth
I love waffles but never made them at home – even after I received a waffle iron as a gift. After years, I gave it away, and now all of a sudden I’m seeing amazing waffle recipes like this one — and it’s gluten free! Maybe I can steal back my waffle iron………..
Kate
Get that waffle iron back! :) I love a good waffle every now and then.
Emily
It’s never even occurred to me to try oat flour waffles! yours look marvelous.
Kate
It’s really so good! Hope you give these a try, Emily.
Whitney @ Sweet Cayenne
I just love baked goodies with oat flour! Have yet to try waffles – recipe pinned! Also, reading this made me think of some waffles I had at a restaurant in your neck of the woods. It was the Waffles with Cherry Rye Syrup and Lemon Thyme Butter at Gram and Dun in Kansas City. If you are familiar w/ the restaurant you should def try them for brunch sometime – they were amazing and had a really unique flavor profile :)
Kate
Thanks, Whitney! I used to live close to Gram and Dun and I never tried those waffles! I’ll have to order them next time.
monica baker
I followed the recipe to the T and the waffles came out heavy, soggy with grease, and had to practially burn them to get the inside to stay together enough to lift them out of the waffle maker. They went straight to the trash, now I have 2 very hungry, disappointed little boys. It felt like the recipe had way top much oil, so not fluffy but soggy with oil
Challenge Mantra
Maybe it’s the type of flour you used or not letting it sit long enough? The first time I made these, I used Bob’s Gluten Free flour and they came out so incredibly perfect that I knew it was the only recipe i’ll ever need again. The next time, I tried almond flour with a bit of coconut flour tossed in (to help absorb the liquid) and it was skewed a bit more in the direction you mentioned (little heavier, little greasier)… my proportions of flour were off, but I think the recipe as written is solid.
Holly
The recipe has oat flour though, not Bob’s GF flour. I am in the middle of making these right now. I hope they turn out with the oat flour. I was thinking the oil was a lot. I came on here to the comments to see about oiling the waffle maker and what temp I needed to set it at, but I don’t see anything. I am used to having less oil in the mix and then oiling the maker. I have an All Clad waffle maker and it has settings from 1-7 on it. I have set mine on 4 (med high heat I guess). Did you ever make these as written with oat flour?
Abby
I used gluten free flour and it was clumpy I too used gluten free flour b c I can’t do anything with oats anymore (Lymes/premenapause /hypothyroid) on a strict diet. And so far the dough is lumpy. I put the first batch o and they came out HARD and crunchy…added more milk waiting till the next batch to see. I won’t be using this recipe again. Pretty bad when I have limited choices on what to eat but can’t use this and have to wait to get more g f flour
Ashby
Me too. I don’t know what happened but I’m really frustrated.
Erin | The Law Student's Wife
I’m a total Goldilocks about my waffles and these look juuuuuuust right. Have an extra for me!
Kate
Yes! That’s the perfect analogy for these waffles. Come on over, I have so many extra waffles right now!
Nicole
These look so good! And I just happen to have some oat flour kicking around :) Mmm…waffles forever.
Tessa | Natural Comfort Kitchen
Kate, have you ever tried to use waffle batter to make a pancake? I don’t have a waffle iron but have been craving the flavor of one! Curious if it would be disastrous and to what degree.
Kate
Good question! Pancake batter and waffle batter are very similar, just with slightly different proportions. Waffles requires a little more fat to get those crispy edges, and usually a little less moisture. I suspect that the cooking method provides the “waffle” vs. “pancake” flavor, so I’m afraid you won’t be able to achieve waffle-level caramelized deliciousness without an iron! Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. :(
Gemma @ gemmachew.com
These look wonderful! Thank you! I’ve never thought to make my own flour before! Will definitely be trying these out this weekend.
xx gemma @ gemmachew.com
Eileen
Eat all the waffles!! That is all. :)
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat
You and I have very similar waffle criteria, Kate! These look fabulous, and I totally know what you mean about having to let the batter sit to thicken up a bit. I usually make my batter, then chop up a bunch of fruit while I wait for it to thicken. I’m sure your version is a million times better than any Eggo! :)
jenna @ just j.faye
YES! Waffles. I love them. These would be perfect for brunch this weekend. Thanks!
Ella
They look delicious, Kate. I was wondering if you’d consider trying a good vegan waffle recipe for the blog at some point? I’ve had technical success with several different recipes (which use different flours/binders), but nothing so far that really screamed at me (in a good way… lol).
Just something to think about :) Have a great day!
http://www.youtube.com/sparklesandsuch26
Kate
Hey Ella! I’ve been getting more and more questions about egg substitutions lately, so it’s probably time to learn how that all works. I’ll let you know if I come up with anything good!
Ella
Yay! Thanks, I’m excited to see what you come up with!
Kris
hi ella and kate, I made these waffles today and they are delicious!!
I didn’t have any eggs so I substituted with chia seeds soaked in water for a few minutes and it worked great! Just had to add more milk (I used almond milk).
The recipe just made 6 waffles for me… Ended up doing triple recipe and plan to freeze them :)
Ella
Oh that’s awesome, thank you so much! I’ll be trying that ASAP :D
http://youtube.com/sparklesandsuch26
Kate
Kris, thank you so much for reporting back! Really glad to hear that the chia eggs worked.
Holly @ The Very Hungry Blonde
I will definitely need to try to make my own oat flour for these!
Maggie
These are just what I’ve been looking for!i take GF waffles on the go to eat at my desk every morning, but these look a million times better. Thank you, can’t wait to try them!
Kate
Perfect! I hope these waffles are just right!
Amy @ Thoroughly Nourished Life
Kate! These are perfection personified :) My grandmother recently gifted me her old cast iron waffle iron. Guess it was fate, and I was intended to eat waffles this weekend.
Thanks for an easy, delicious, gluten free recipe for a weekend breakfast treat :)
Hope Cookie got to sample these too!
Isadora @ she likes food
I love using oat flour and I also love that oat flour is the only flour you used in these. It makes them much less intimidating! I’m also now certain, if I wasn’t already 100% certain before that I need a waffle maker asap :)
Beth @ Tasty Yummies
oh yeh!! I will totally be making these this weekend!! Perfection <3
Jenna Herron
These look so incredible, I’ve been looking for a good GF waffle recipe! Thank you :) PS- I love your blog, it is the source of 75% of all of our meals… my little family thanks you
Kate
Thank you, Jenna! Delighted to hear it. :D
Celeste @TheWholeServing
I know what I’ll be having for breakfast tomorrow, or maybe dinner tonight. Looks great!
Janelle @ CVFN
Waffles in the morning are one of my favourite treats and these make it something I can enjoy that ‘s not a guilty pleasure. Thanks so much!
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine
I love that they are gluten free, and require only one flour! These look good enough to finally go out and buy a waffle iron :)
Ali
These were delicious! So light and airy. I had my doubts because the batter seemed runny but they turned out beautifully. They reminded me of oatmeal waffles that the Lazy Susan cafe is Cannon Beach, Oregon serves with orange butter maple syrup!
Kate
Thank you, Ali! I’m delighted to hear that the waffles turned out well for you. Orange butter maple syrup, YUM!
Whitney @ To Live & Diet in L.A.
These look so amazing! What kind of Waffle Maker do you have?
Kate
Hey Whitney! I love this Cuisinart waffle maker.
Joanne
That crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside texture is much harder to achieve than it seems like it should be! Amazed at these oat waffles…and pretty excited because I always have oats at home!
Jamie | Jamie's Recipes
I am currently eating a gluten free diet due to stomach issues and I miss my waffles. I can’t wait to try these! My husband will be glad I found a good waffle recipe since he bought me a pricey waffle maker last year for Christmas :)
Kate
Jamie, I hope these waffles are the answer! They really are my favorite waffles, gluten free or not.
laurasmess
Beautiful… I need to get a waffle iron, quick smart! Definitely ditto on the crisp, deep-pocketed goodness. Those glistening shots of the maple syrup are completely drool-worthy (I always LOVE your photographs Kate. They’ve made this dull, cold Scottish autumn morning so much brighter) x
Sarah @ OneStarryNight
So happy to find this as I was very recently diagnosed as gluten intolerant. These look amazing!
Kate
Well, I’m glad you found them! Hope you enjoy these waffles as much as I do.
Lisa
I love making waffles on Saturday mornings. I’ve always used whole wheat flour and thought they were pretty tasty. However, your recipe makes the best waffles I’ve ever tasted! I am very particular about the waffles I eat, too, so I was very intrigued to read your recipe. I love how hearty these are with the oat flour. They were crispy, as you said. I think you’re a genius. Thank you for sharing.
Kate
Hooray! Thank you, Lisa! :D
Ayesha
Holy – okay, these waffles taste sinfully good! And they’re pretty fun to experiment with too! I used quite a bit of cinnamon since I LOVE cinnamon and normal, cow milk since I didn’t have coconut milk (but if I did, I’d have used that), olive oil since I didn’t have coconut oil, and honey instead of maple syrup. Even with quite a few changes, these came out AH-MAZING. They were actually kind of sweet so I didn’t use any syrup or anything – just ate it plain. They’re okay to freeze too, which makes it 10x easier for me in the mornings. Thank you so much, Kate! You’re the reason I can eat waffles again (been trying to stay GF so…)!
Kate
Yes!!! Thanks, Ayesha! I’m so glad you appreciate those waffles. Your version sounds terrific!
Sarah
These waffels are really the best glutenfree and wohle-grain ones I’ve ever made and tried. Very healthy choice for a pregnant woman with unhealthy cravings. So good Kate, as usual :)
Kate
Yes! Thank you, Sarah! :D
Maria
Thanks alot, for this delicious recipe. I made some, today (making my own oat flour at home, was just so easy) In one word GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Amaizing Gluten Free Waffles recipe.
Kate
Yes! Thanks, Maria! Glad you’re enjoying the waffles.
Jessica
Hi Kate!! I tried this recipe today, and I certainly enjoyed the more complex and hearty flavor of these waffles. Mine turned out quite soft though… is there something I didn’t do correctly? Maybe My baking powder was too old (hasn’t been used in some time). Or maybe my oats. This is what I did:
I ground Bob’s GF Steel cut oats with my coffee grinder, and think I got a decent flour. I followed the instructions, but I only had agave nectar versus maple syrup. I let the batter sit more than 10 min and it slightly thickened. I had to kind of eyeball the fat, as my 1/4 cup measuring cup has gone missing, but I used light coconut milk and the coconut oil recommended in the recipe.
Anyway, despite the softness, I enjoyed these a LOT. I have this fancy pants Calphalon waffle maker that I adore and have wanted to use, plus I am 95% GF!
Any thoughts or suggestions would be much appreciated! :-)
Kate
Hey Jessica! I’m sorry your waffles didn’t turn out crispy. I have a few ideas for you. One, you might want to check the expiration date on your baking powder. Two, the flour needs to be ground into an even, fine flour. Three, and probably most likely—you didn’t use enough coconut oil. Fat is key to crispy waffles. I’ve made waffles with only two tablespoons oil and they never, ever crisp up. They just make sad, floppy waffles. Last but not least, it sounds like we might have the same fancy pants waffle maker, and I always set the dial to dark and still leave the waffles in there after the beep, until they’re deeply golden. Ok, hope your next batch turns out perfectly!
Kate
Going to try these tonight for a little Monday breakfast-for-dinner :) Do you think if I added some pumpkin and spices it would turn out ok for Pumpkin Waffles?
Kate
Hey Kate, I’m sorry I didn’t answer your question in time for dinner! Did you try it? I’ve been wanting to make a pumpkin version of these! I would suggest using some pumpkin in place of some of the milk (mix the pumpkin in with the other liquid ingredients), and yes, adding spices.
Rob
Hi, the recipe looks amazing. I’ve got a quick question: Do I have to make the dough freshly just before baking the waffles or can I also make the dough and then keep it for a few hours before making the waffles? (I want to prepare the dough with my son and then bring it to a lunch party where we can freshly bake the waffles, but I wonder if the dough thickens up too much if kept for too long?).
Also, I’m wondering if the dough would also work well with thinner style waffle makers (heart shaped waffles etc.)? Thanks so much for your help :)
Kate
Hey Rob! I don’t know how long the batter will keep. I would suggest mixing together the wet ingredients in one bowl, the dry in another, and waiting to combine them until your get to the party. I think the waffles will turn out well in any waffle maker. Sounds like fun!
Rob
Thanks! :)
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
Gorgeous, bring on the crisp fluffy waffles!
JD
I’ve made these waffles twice now! Both me and my boyfriend love them! And they are super easy to make but still feel like a nice Sunday morning treat. Never using a boxed mix again!
Kate
Yes! Glad to hear it! Thank you, JD.
Anna
I made these as a treat for my little brother with some chocolate chips. The batter was too thin, so I threw in some flax. They were easy to make and only had one flour, and tasted pretty good and held together well. I will play with the recipe a bit. Thanks for posting!
Kate
Thanks, Anna! Glad you rescued the batter with flax. I’m not sure why some others have reported that my oat waffle batter is either too thin or thick—maybe discrepancies in our measuring methods? I use the spoon and swoop method, if that helps anything.
Jessy
I use this entire recipe very precisely, but it only gives me two round waffles. What could I be doing wrong?
Kate
Hey Jessy, I’m sorry that happened. It’s kind of difficult to give a yield for waffles since there really isn’t a standard size of waffle makers. I’d suggest doubling the recipe next time if you need more waffles!
Amanda
These waffles are fantastic! I have been making them on a regular basis since finding your recipe a couple of months ago. I add hemp hearts, flax and simply life chocolate chips for an amazing healthy treat for myself and my family. Thank you for sharing :-)
Kate
Thanks, Amanda! So glad you’re all enjoying the waffles! Your version sounds terrific!
Cassie
Yum! The only dairy I had in the house is Greek Yofurt and heavy cream, so we went all out with the cream. I prefer butter in my waffles, so we used that instead of CO. A little stevia instead of syrup. My 1950’s cast iron waffle maker turned these out so well! Nice and crispy! We try to stay away from flour because of the glycemic impact. These were perfection!
Kate
Thanks, Cassie! Glad the waffles turned out well for you, especially with your substitutions! Awesome.
Laurel
I tired these and found the recipe to be AWESOME!
Kate
Hooray! Thanks, Laurel!
Christine
Hi Kate! I was just wondering if you’ve ever attemped an egg-free version of these? My sister just asked me for a gf vegan waffle and I remembered seeing these on your blog awhile back (I’ve been meaning to try them but it never occurs to me when I have a lazy mornign to make breakfast!). We have Christmas brunch to host and a couple guests with egg allergies/vegan diets. Just thought it would be worth to check in with you to see if you’ve tried the recipe without eggs?
hank you & Merry Christmas!
Kate
Hey Christine, I’m so sorry I didn’t answer your question sooner. Actually, I wish I had a better answer for you—no, I haven’t tried these without eggs. I feel like the eggs are pretty important for keeping the oat flour together. I’ll try to work on an egg-free recipe for your future brunches.
Christine
Hi Kate! that’s okay – I think you’re right about the eggs for these. I ended up making them with eggs for another gathering this weekend, and they were so delicious! I couldn’t believe how much they resembled ego’s but with such a good ingredient list. I also wanted to let you know that my friend, who doesn’t avoid gluten, loved these so much that she asked for the recipe so I’ve sent her a link to your site :)
Kris
I just tried them with chia seeds soaked in water instead of eggs (1 egg = 1tsp chia seeds + 4tsps water approx) and they turned out great :)
Christine
That’s so good to know, thank you!! :)
Jackie
Just got a waffle maker (not a fancy pants one like you though, lol) had a friend email us this recipe. So yummy!!!! We are gluten free and I love that these are oat flour vs rice! I was trying to make more for freezing but somehow they kept disappearing!!!! I added lots of cinnamon since we are fans of that!! I love to find something my daughter loves to eat!! Being a kid and gluten free isn’t always easy!! Thanks again!!
Beth
This are wonderful! Easy to make (although the coconut oil did harden up when I added it to cold milk – so that took a little fix, probably need room temperature milk!),
My kids and I ate every bite, next time I will make a double batch for freezing the leftovers as 6 waffles is a little small for a family of 4. Can’t wait to try the blueberry lemon oat pancakes next time!
Greeneiro
wow this seems so simple yet delicous! I really dislike soggy waffles so i really have to try these once! I’m really amazed !
Laurie
Are the 2 tbsp sod maple syrup in the oat waffles to go in with the wet ingredients or for use after waffles are cooked ?
Kate
I’m sorry for the delay, Laurie. The maple syrup goes in with the wet ingredients in step one.
Laurie
Hi. I got your same waffle maker and made these last night. I set it just above the Medium setting and my waffles came out soft, not crisp. Which setting do you use? Dark?
Kate
Hey Laurie, I’m sorry they didn’t turn out perfectly. I use the dark setting and often leave my waffles in there a little longer, until they’re sufficiently dark. I wait until the steam has stopped escaping from the sides to check them. I suspect oat waffles might require more cooking time than regular all-purpose waffles, but I’m not sure why! Hope you get perfectly crispy waffles next time.
WholeYum
This is actually a GF waffle recipe I will try!
Ingrid
Possible to make the batter night before and leave out to bake fresh in the Am?
Kate
I think so, but I’m not entirely sure. I’d store it in the fridge overnight, given the eggs. Coconut oil will solidify at cooler temps so I’m not sure how that will factor in. Please let me know if you give it a try!
Jean Short
I blend night before and leave on counter overnight. Next morning I blend again. I add 1/4 c. milk.
Jean Short
I blend night before and leave on counter overnight. Next morning I blend again. I add 1/4 c. milk.
April
I gave your recipe a little twist, Katie, and removed the sweet – instead, I added crumbled bacon, cheese and some spices..and I really hate to admit it, but I’ve actually finished the entire batch throughout the last couple of hours because they were amazing.
Kate
Oh, savory oat waffles! I’ll have to give those a try soon!
Janice
These taste awesome! I was searching for a go-to for oat flour waffles, and after I found this, I make them all the time!
Thanks for the recipe! :)
Kate
Hooray! Thank you, Janice!
Susan Tombs
I just wanted to post a few quick comments right away! Right now, you can get a “fancy-pants” Calphalon No-Peek Waffle Maker for only 1200 Reward Miles from Air Miles. I ordered one on January 15 and it arrived today!!! That’s was less than 1 week in total and it’s free!!! It’s got fabulous reviews overall, though I haven’t given mine a spin yet… I have a favorite GF waffle recipe I will christen it with, followed by your oat recipe. Then I will be trying any and every GF waffle recipe I come across that looks inviting!!! I would highly recommend that anyone who gets this specific waffle maker reads THIS particular review of it on Amazon.ca , as it gives very good tips on making your debut waffle. Worth reading in advance, so you don’t get discouraged!!! Actually, it would be smart to read ALL reviews on .ca and .com IMHO. It certainly can’t hurt… !!! But in any case, read this one FOR SURE:
http://www.amazon.ca/review/R1F19UFTULL0RU/ref=cm_cr_dp_title?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B001CHL3Q0&channel=detail-glance&nodeID=2206275011&store=kitchen
Michelle O
Love this recipe, great for gluten free. A perfect treat for a snow day. I have the Calphalon Waffle Iron as you posted above, and I am not getting two full waffles. Do you think the recipe will work if I add more oat flour? Thank you, love all your recipes and blog.
Ellise
these are so delicious! we make them all of the time and can’t get enough. We do add 1 tsp of apple cider vinegar to the milk, so that we can achieve a butter milk taste.
Kate
Thank you so much, Ellise! Glad you enjoy them so much.
Leigh Tinsley
Hey Kate – if I wanted to get a little more yield, could I just add some extra milk and oat flour or would I need to double the whole recipe? Thanks!!
Kate
Hey Leigh, you would need to double the recipe. Otherwise, you’ll upset the balance of fat to liquid that makes such nice, crispy waffles!
Al Sparks
Am making Belgian Waffles and would love to try your G/free recipe as I have requests………can your waffles be FROZEN ? As I sell at local small markets in packs of 6….not fresh with toppings !
Thanks , Al Sparks
Al Sparks
Hi Kate………I am making Belgian waffles and sell them at local markets in packs of 6. Can your waffles be frozen ? I have had requests for G/free !! also I would need to increase quantities so would just increase pro – rata ?
Kate
Yep, they can be frozen and I would just multiply as necessary.
Kim
Hello! Thank you for this recipe! I’m wondering if there’s a way to make these cocoa or chocolately waffles while remaining GF of course! I saw in the comments someone just added some chocolate chips and more cinnamon. Do you happen to have any recommendations? Thnx!
Kate
Hey Kim! Yes, I think you could definitely just throw in some chocolate chips. You could also add cocoa powder for cocoa waffles. I’m guessing that 2 to 4 tablespoons would do it!
Malinda
Made these for breakfast this morning, and they were so good! And I’m pretty pumped about the homemade oat flour. Why did I not know about that? Thanks for another great recipe.
Kate
Awesome, glad you enjoyed them! I love using oat flour in pancakes and waffles.
April
I love this recipe! I’ve made is several times & here is my favorite version:
Buttermilk Coconut Almond Waffles
1 1/2c oats
3/4c almonds*
1/4c sweetened coconut flake*
3 tbsp buttermilk powder*
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
3/4c 2% milk (warm)
5 tbsp melted butter
2 eggs
1tsp almond extract*
* Not in original recipe
I put all my dry ingredients in the blender and I beat the extracts into my eggs before mixing everything together and letting it sit for 10 minutes.
Did I mention that I love this recipe? I keep some in the freezer all the time for a (almost) healthy snack.
I’m thinking about swapping the coconut for bananas… What do you think?
Kate
Thanks for sharing, April! Your version sounds so great. I bet banana slices would be amazing!
Anna
These were awesome. I put everything in the blender (regular oats included) and just wizzed it until smooth and baked. The easiest waffle recipe ever! I had some buttermilk in the fridge and I think that made them extra good.
My daughter suggested we chop up some banana in little pieces to add to the batter once we put it in the waffle iron and that was a really tasty touch!
Thanks for the recipe.
Kate
Great ideas!!! I’ll have to try your all-blender trick.
Kim
I did the blender trick, too! So easy!
Kathleen
I substituted 1/4 tsp stevia for the maple syrup and they tasted delicious and the right amount of sweet! Good on their own, but I topped with apple butter and a mixed nut butter (pecans, walnuts and cashews). This made 2.5 waffles in my Belgian waffle maker (big round one made up of 4 “triangles”). Thank you!
Kate
Glad to hear it, Kathleen!
Walter
Used buttermilk, Coconut Oil, and Agave, for a double batch. The batter seemed a little watered down. I only measured the oats going into the vita mix. First three waffles did not crisp up very well but tasted great. Added about four tablespoons of Spelt flour to thicken batter and the rest of the waffles were much crisper. I am looking for lower GI flours and I do not use syrup. I usually break up pecans over the waffles, but I never pulled them out this time. Even the culinary student in the house had a waffle despite the Coconut Oil which he hates. These were much lighter than the Spelt waffles I made a few weeks ago. My attempts with Coconut flour did not taste good and did not crisp up at all. Glad I gave your recipe a try.
Kate
Hey Walter! Hmm, sounds like maybe you didn’t have enough oat flour in the mix somehow. I’ll try to edit the recipe to be more precise with the measurements.
Heidi Caminiti
Kate,
Your oat waffles have become our go to recipe for waffles, YUM! Thank you so much! Our daughter Sarah has rheumatoid arthritis and stays away from both sugar and gluten due to their inflammatory properties and our daughter Christiana’s allergies are aggravated by gluten. Finding your recipe was a blessing :)
Kate
Heidi, thank you! I’m so glad you found my recipe.
Jessica
These are amazing! The hint of cinnamon really makes them taste like a warm oatmeal cookie!! I’ve tried lots of failed waffle recipes, you nailed it. My GF breakfast life just got a makeover. LOVE oat flour! Such more flavor & deapth. I actually used water instead of milk and was great.
Kate
Thank you, Jessica! Delighted to hear that you’re enjoying these waffles so much. They’re my favorite!
Sylvia
Once again I’m very happy and so are our boys of your recipe. This waffles were a hit this morning. Might use April’s recipe next time. Thanks for the recipe ^_^
Kate
Thank you, Sylvia! So glad you all enjoyed the waffles!
Sharon
Nutrition values. Carb counter.
Kate
I’m sorry, I don’t provide nutrition values because they vary by serving size and exact ingredients used. Feel free to run this recipe through myfitnesspal.com.
LNB
thank you for this recipe! I doubled all the ingredients except maple syrup- I figured topping it would be sweet enough and it was. Next time I would cut back on the salt as it was a bit much but will definitely make again!!
Kate
Thank you for commenting! I’m so glad you enjoyed the waffles.
Carina
I bet the reason they tasted salty was because you didn’t double the maple syrup, but you doubled the salt. If your sugar and salt ratio is off, they’ll taste either more salty or more sweet, depending which way you’ve gone. :)
marypikka
hi there! I just made(well, am in the process of making these waffles…but I don’t have a waffle iron, therefore turned them into pancakes. Most excellent!!!! I cannot tell any difference between these and unhealthy ones. I noted your comment about the coconut oil going solid when adding the cold milk to it, so i put all the liquid ingredients into a small saucepan and heated it all up just enough for nothing to be solid…then turned off the stove and added the eggs, mixed, and added to the dry ingredients. I have to wonder if my oats are gluten free since this is turning out so well. Even if they aren’t though, it’s not going to hurt me that much. They even stay together when I flip them. I might add ground flaxseed next time for added nutrition and texture.
Kate
Hi Mary, I’m happy to hear these turned out well for you in pancake form! I love using oat flour in breakfast-y treats. It’s pretty easy to work with! Great idea to add ground flaxseed next time.
Arwen
I subbed a chia egg (1T ground chia + 4 T water) and it worked great. I also tossed in some blueberries for good measure! Made the waffles on my thin round iron and they were totally delicious. Thanks for the recipe!
Kate
Awesome, thank you so much for letting me know!
April
Made these tonight, doubled the recipe, subbed chia seeds soaked in water for eggs, and they are awesome sauce! They’re not crispy but I’m sure when I reheat them in the morning in the oven, they’ll be perfect!
Kate
Thanks, April! Sorry to hear your waffles didn’t crisp up. Maybe leave them in longer next time?
April
I left them in longer and they’re crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside! 10 thumbs up on the recipe!
Kate
Perfect! Thanks, April!
TAB
These came out really good, however I have to point out that your note is wrong. Equal amounts of rolled oats do not equal the same amount of oat flour. It probably doesn’t matter so much on a small single batch where you are only using 1.5 cups but when you double it like I did, your recipe will be off. 1 cup of old fashioned rolled oats weighs 3-1/2 oz; quick cooking oats 3-1/8 oz.; and oat flour 3-1/4 oz. As a bread baking enthusiast, I know how much of a difference a 1/4 oz. can make! That’s why I much prefer weight vs. volume in a baking recipe. If you want to be accurate, process your oat flour, then measure. BTW, these waffles freeze really well, so go ahead and make that double batch!
Kate
Thank you for pointing that out, TAB! I read the 1-for-1 tip in King Arthur’s baking book and took it for it’s word, but I’ve been beginning to suspect that it’s a little off. I will amend my recipe accordingly.
Sarah
I just made these with a few substitutions. I didn’t have any milk so I used vanilla greek yogurt diluted with water. I also reduced the amount of butter to about 4 tbsp. They are delicious! Such a healthy alternative to regular waffles. So perfect and crisp and fluffy. Thanks for this wonderful recipe. I’m planning on eating these before long runs with a smear of peanut butter.
Kate
Thanks, Sarah! So glad you enjoyed the oat waffles. They are my favorite!
Lynnie
Seriously i will never ever make another waffle. These are full of wonderful texture and tasty!!!! I am in love an wanna eat them everyday. They don’t even need butter or syrup. :) thanks cookie and Kate!
Kate
Hooray! Thank you, Lynnie!
Pat
I have a cheapie waffle maker, so maybe that’s why the waffles didn’t turn out crispy. But they were DELICIOUS! I’ll try cooking them longer next time. Thanks for the recipe.
Kate
Glad they were tasty, Pat! I have a fancy waffle maker and it always beeps too soon. Leave them in there until they’re golden and crisp and you should have perfect waffles!
RoseMarie
Great recipe! I used Arrowhead Mills organic Oat flour. Used Hain Featherweight Sodium Free baking powder and no salt bec we are salt restricted due to ear problems. Came out great, thank you!
Kate
Thank you, RoseMarie!
Mary
These waffles are THE BEST! Thank you so much for this incredible recipe!!
Kate
Hooray! Thanks, Mary!
Tsyana
Do you think I could sub chia or flax eggs for the real ones?
Kate
Yep, I’ve heard that chia eggs work well!
Tsyana
Thanks so much!
Boris
Just made these for our special Sunday breakfast and they are GREAT! I used quick cooking steel cut oats that I ground in my mini cuisineart and the texture was wonderful. Had one covered in fresh fruit and hot maple syrup. My second with almond butter and maple syrup. This is my new favorite waffle recipe!
Kate
Thanks, Boris! Glad to hear it! They’re my favorite waffles, too. :) I’m glad to hear that blending up steel-cut oats worked for you!
Anita K.
These are fantastic! I love any kind of waffle, and anything made of oats, so these were just the perfect thing for breakfast today. Quick and easy and the payoff is great. Just found your blog today and after this recipe I’ll absolutely be trying out more of your recipes!
Kate
Thank you for saying hello, Anita! I’m so glad you enjoyed the waffles!
riepair
Made these this morning as Belgian waffles, using the chia ‘eggs’. Was out of vanilla, but didn’t let that stop me. They cooked up perfectly, and were delicious! This is my new favorite vegan, gluten-free waffle recipe. Thanks for sharing it with the world!
Kate
Thank you! Glad to hear it!
Elle @ keep it simpElle
BEST. WAFFLES. EVER.
Came across this recipe via google; was looking for something using ingredients I had at home, quick and simple. I also love that they are not loaded with sugar! I had my first batch with smoked salmon. Then chocolate and vanilla syrup. then banana and caramel syrup.
Thanks for sharing!
Kate
Yay! Thanks, Elle!
tami
OMG!! Best waffles I’ve ever made (or had, for that matter!!) We ate them with fresh strawberries from the garden, a dollup of yogurt, and a drizzle of my recently-put up plum raspberry sauce. It was like strawberry shortcake, only better! Thanks for your awesome recipes!
Kate
Yay!!! Your waffles sound awesome.
BRIAN
Excited to try these… Any idea if a yeasted version would work?
SRV
I just made it…and I loved it!!!
Looking foward to try new recipes .
Thks, Kate.
Kate
Yay, thank you!
med
Wonderful! Thanks for the oat flour recipe as well. The waffles were delicious.
Kate
Thank you! Glad to hear it.
Sandra Barker
After having tried many waffle recipes throughout the years and unable to get something crisp on the outside, I was floored with how amazing these turned out. My 4 year old son cried when we ran out and I told him we’d make more another day. Kudos to an incredible recipe!
Dani
omg I just ran across these and cannot wait to give them a try!
Lisabeth @ The Ultimate Chocolate Blog
I tried this recipe today and I LOVE it! My kids liked it and my husband, and I was super excited and proud when I made my own oat flour – I never thought to do that before. Thanks!
Kate
Hooray! I’m so glad to hear that, Lisabeth. Making oat flour is fun, right?!
Olivia
Hi Kate!
I halved this recipe as I only needed a small batch for a quick afternoon pick-me-up, and they were delish!!! They were a bit grainy, but I think that’s just my blender as it doesn’t yield very fine oat flour ;) I’ve tried buckwheat waffles before as another gluten-free alternative, but they weren’t fluffy enough and tasted quite bland. These, however, were fantastic and not too far in taste from normal waffles! Wonderful substitute and fantastic recipe :)
Kate
Thank you for saying hello, Olivia! I’m so glad you enjoyed these. I think the grainy-ness is probably due to not-so-fine flour. You might just try blending longer next time and see if that does the trick. If you want to give buckwheat waffles another shot, I think you’ll enjoy my buckwheat waffle recipe, too! They’re crisp, fluffy and definitely not bland.
NKMason
Hi Kate,
I always have oats in my kitchen & had to scour google for a nice & simple oat flour waffle recipe.
My partner loves waffles but tries to limit processed carbs from his diet. These were a god send!
I used unsweetened apple sauce in place of oil & stevia instead of maple syrup & they came out perfect! Even crisped up great.
Thanks so much for your recipe, we have them in the morning as a pre training energy boost
Kate
So glad you enjoyed the waffles! Thank you for taking the time to let me know!
TERRI
These were good! I almost added more maple syrup after I tasted the batter and thought…trust Kate – she knows what she’s doing :)!
And you were right.
I did use the chia eggs which worked beautifully for this plant-based eater! I’ll buy white chia seeds when this bag runs out – the brown/black ones make the waffles a bit darker in color (but no less tasty).
Jelly
These were super yummy and exactly what I was hoping for! I subbed no-fat Greek yogurt for the 1/4 cup of coconut oil (I still melted 1 tablespoon of coconut oil) and they were perfect. Thanks, this will now be my go-to recipe!
Kate
Awesome! Thanks, Jelly!
Valerie
Hi Kate,
Made these yesterday without modification (although I cheated and used a commercially available GF oat flour — it was Christmas morning, after all), in a Belgian waffle iron purchased specifically for starting this new family Christmas-morning tradition.
Ta Da! Perfection! ….and I have a feeling that my kids will clamor for them regularly! Thank you!
Kate
Hooray! Thanks, Valerie!
Jo
I made this recipe for Christmas morning for my daughter-in-law who is both gluten- and dairy-free. The whole family agreed that it was tastier than our traditional recipe. This is our new Christmas tradition!
Kate
Awesome! Thank you for letting me know, Jo!
Banana
Has anyone tried to make this recipe with less fat (butter) or less oil? It seems like a really high amount for the little yeild amount of waffles and generally people would eat at least two.
Kate
Waffles require a high fat ratio to get crispy, so while you could reduce the amount, you won’t end up with crispy waffles. I’m kind of obsessed with my waffles being crispy. :)