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.
Shelley
Made these for dinner :) I added a huge pinch of cinnamon and subbed grape seed oil for butter/coconut oil. Success! Already looking forward to leftovers for breakfast tomorrow. Thanks for easy and tasty recipe.
Kate
Thanks for sharing, Shelley! I really appreciate the review.
Shruti
Made these with oat flour and butter and they turned out fab. Thank you.
Kate
You’re welcome!
Teri
I followed the recipe, except added half milk and half sugar free gingerale. I did not add quite as much melted fat, and used butter. They came out great, light and crispy. Definitely did not taste the usual gluten free. Thanks for a great recipe!!!
Kate
Great to hear!
Liza
Oats or oat flour aren’t gluten free :/
Kate
Actually, Liza they are! If you are concerned about cross contamination, make sure you look for certified gluten free. Hope this helps!
Amber
In Australia & New Zealand oats are not classified as gluten free. Coeliacs are not to eat oats which is very tricky. Would love to see another recipe or an alternative flour.
Loveinthemountainsco
They are – – IF YOU PURCHASE CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE OATS. Trader Joes has them and many other places now ;)
Christina Ponce
Thank you for the recipe, I’m type 1 diabetic so this waffle recipe definitely fits my diet!
Kate
I’m happy to hear that! Thanks for your review, Christina.
Jodi
I love this recipe and make it at least once a week now! I cannot stop eating these fluffy waffles. It’s perfect. Thanks Kate :)
Kate
I love to hear that, Jodi! Thanks so much.
Facciata
These waffles are so good! I make waffles a lot but I have some guests coming who are gluten-free and wanted to try out a recipe to make when they’re here. One of them also doesn’t like baking powder so I did leave that out. I beat the egg whites instead to give it a little lift. The waffles were absolutely perfect and I think I’ll be using this in my regular waffle rotation, not just when I have gluten-free guests. Thank you for the recipe!
Kate
You’re welcome, Facciata! Thanks so much for you review.
Jennifer
My kids loved them! Thanks! I used whole oats and placed all of the ingredients in the blender to mix the batter(and chop the oats) and subbed agave for the maple syrup.
Kate
Thanks for sharing, Jennifer! Happy your kids love them. I appreciate the review.
Christine Rosko
I made these waffles and froze a bunch of them for easy breakfasts. They have become my absolutely favorite.
Kate
Love to hear that, Christine!
Liana
I made these the other day, just halved the recipe and it worked out to be a lovely brekkie for me and my boy :) thank you so much for these delicious recipes! Theyre so quick to whip up, I cant wait to have it for brekkie again tomorrow!
Kate
These are great leftover for sure! They freeze well too. Thanks for your review!
Julie
Last year I made “regular” waffles as a birthday treat for my youngest’s class but I think this year I’ll make these instead. The teacher prefers healthy treats to all those sugary cakes parents usually brings and she told me last year the waffles are a great idea because they require no cutting and they don’t make a mess all over the classroom (my baby turns 5 in november, kids in Belgium start school at age 2,5).
Kate
Thanks, Julie! Let me know what the class thinks. :) They should be a hit!
Tara
My entire family loves these waffles SO MUCH!!! We don’t ever make standard flour-based waffles anymore. This is my go-to recipe for waffles every time! Thank you!!!
Kate
I love that! These are great to freeze, too.
Janice Valdez
This is THE BEST waffle recipe I have ever tried, gluten or not. My adjustments were:
1 TBsp maple syrup, because I prefer less sweet
1 to 1 GF flour blend instead of oat flour, Western Family brand from Save-On-Foods
3 Tbsp reserved water from an opened can of chickpeas to replace the eggs
I could eat these all day. Perfectly crisp and soft all at once.
Thanks for sharing a great recipe, C&K
Kate
I could eat them all the time, too! Thanks for sharing, Janice.
Jake
These waffles are amazing! I made these for my family’s semi-annual breakfast we have when we watch our Church’s General Conference. Everyone loved the texture and flavor. I doubled the recipe and accidentally added 1 cup of coconut oil, so they were extra crispy.
One note on the recipe, 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon is 1/3 cup.
Kate
Thank you for sharing! I’m so happy you love this recipe. It does freeze well too!
Judy
TY sooo much for a simple GF waffle recipe! I’m so overwhelmed w my new GF life and also hate kitchen time. I was relieved recipe was in cups NOT grams!
Was so happy to find this it made me cry and made my day!!
Do u have any meal plans?
Kate
Hi Judy! I’m glad you liked this recipe and has helped you in your transition. I do try to provide gluten free substitutions when possible. Check out the notes below recipes instructions for other recipes! :) I don’t have meal plans, but I do have a resource. Check out this post: https://cookieandkate.com/2016/help-with-meal-planning-is-here/
Veronica
Amazing recipe!!! First time ever using a waffle iron and these turned out beautifully. Thanks for sharing
Kate
You’re welcome, Veronica!
Tom Brinckman
Thank you for the waffle recipe :)
I would love to know if Coconut flour could be used as replacement for the Oat flour and would they turn out the same ?
Kate
Unfortunately, coconut flour wouldn’t work well here. Thanks for the question!
Janiece Borens
This is similar to a recipe I already have for oat flour waffles. I ran out of eggs and milk and there wasn’t enough time to make almond milk so I used 2 tablespoons ground flax seed mixed with 6 tablespoons of warm water instead of eggs and simply used 3/4 cups of filtered water. I used around 1 cup of wild blueberries, which are much smaller in size. I also ground cinnamon sticks and used a pinch of that. I forgot the vanilla extract but the waffles came out great. My waffles maker isn’t the best so I had to cook them for awhile. I put the rest in the fridge and the next day cooked the leftovers in the toaster and they were perfect. If your waffle maker isn’t doing the job stick them in the toaster to crisp them.
Kate
Thanks for sharing, Janiece!
Memo
They had way to much baking soda I think or they just tasted horrible. I used the oatmeal flour and love it when used it before but this recipe tasteed horrible with it.
Kate
Oh no! I’m sorry you didn’t like them. This recipe actually calls for baking powder, it makes all the difference!
Tutu
Can I add banana instead of the egg?
Kate
I haven’t tried it with this recipe! Egg really helps keep it together. But, you can omit the eggs if you need to. See the vegan notes.
Lindsay
These are fantastic! Thank you for another amazing recipe Kate!
Kate
You’re welcome, Lindsay!
Ame
These waffles are the best! The house smells amazing when I make them and I love that the ingredients are so simple. Easy to make. We always keep them stocked in the freezer.
Kate
Love that you keep them in the freezer at all times. Thanks for your review, Ame!
Lynn Plants
Thanks so much for this recipe. Things are getting desperate here with my menu choices shrinking monthly.
Now it is no wheat or gluten anything.
We tried these and like them better than what we were having as a recipe before(Bisquick). It really lifted my spirits to be able to eat a waffle.
Kate
I’m glad these helped you, Lynn! Most of my recipes can be adapted to gluten free, just check out the notes section below the recipe for suggestions. Good luck!
Esha
These are the best waffles I have ever made and I’m HOOKED! Thank you so much for the recipe Kathryne.
Kate
I’m glad you’re hooked, Esha! You’re welcome. Enjoy!
Pattie
I just made these for dinner and they are the gluten free hit in our house! I used only 1 T. of sweetener in the batter and beat the egg whites separately. Topped with guava syrup they were just too good. Thanks for such a great recipe.
Kate
That’s wonderful, Pattie! Thanks for sharing.
Barbara
Can I skip the maple syrup?
Kate
That should still work just fine, although I’m not sure the flavor will be the best.
Jessica
These waffles were excellent! They were light, airy, buttery (yes I used butter), with a crispy outer crust. My husband prefers French Toast and he even devoured them. They reheated beautifully in the toaster. This recipe is definitely a keeper!
Kate
Wonderful, Jessica! Thanks so much for your review.
Melina
These are so easy to make and they are delicious! They are definitely the best we have so far! Thank you for sharing the recipe :)
Kate
You’re welcome, Melina! I’m glad you love them.
Linda Vogel
These stuck to my waffle maker, unfortunate.
Kate
Hi Linda, I’m sorry to hear that! Do you typically use any non-stick when you use your waffle maker with other recipes? I know waffle makers can vary. Although this shouldn’t have stuck to yours if it was non-stick and you let it go long enough. Sorry you weren’t happy with this one!
Laura Stanulis
I used hemp milk added protein powder otherwise I knew there wouldn’t be enough protein to get me through the morning. Fabulous!
Hannah
Hi Kate, we are planning on making these for breakfast tomorrow but have a query, is the butter 1/4 cup + 5tablespoons, or just 5 tablespoons?
(Sorry getting a bit confused working out what is the coconut oil and what is the butter)
Thank you :)
Kate
I’m sorry for my delay! For butter, it’s just 5 tablespoons. I hope that helps!
Leah
Yummy!!! Love the flavor :)
Kate
Thank you, Leah! I’m glad you loved this recipe.
Krystalynn
Why didnt you put the nutritions? Like Fat? Or Carbs, protein, and calories. Im disappointed, I was using this for a school project, as a breakfast entree, and I wrote all the ingredients and turns out I cant use it because it has NO NUTRITIONS SHOWN
Kate
Hi, I’m sorry for your frustration. We were having an issue with our nutrition facts plug-in, but it is working now. If you still have issues, be sure you allow cookies in your browser as this acts like a pop-up.
M
Recipe did not work. They were soggy and and couldn’t even hold together. So annoyed that they sucked
Kate
Hello, I’m sorry to hear this didn’t work well for you! That hasn’t been my experience with testing and making these a ton. Did you blend your own oat flour? You need to make sure they flour is fine enough and you let the batter thicken.
Janet
These are so good! I was looking for recipes to use up almond milk that was also gluten and dairy free for my grandsons. I made these using coconut oil and, after sampling one, froze them for the next time they come. They’ll be thrilled!
Kate
I’m glad you found something that will work! Be sure to let me know what they think.
Deb Franke
These waffles were fantastic! I made my own oatmeal flour using 1/2 old fashioned extra thick oats and 1/2 quick cooking oats. Used 1/2 coconut oil and 1/2 butter as well. At first the batter was very thin, but thickened right up! (next time I’ll use just the quick oats, and save my extra creamy stuff for oatmeal.) I got 3 and 1/2 – 8″ large belgian waffles out of the recipe, so now I know to double the batch and freeze. Easy and delish, thanks!
Kate
Thanks for sharing what you did, Deb! I appreciate the review.
Maria
Hi! I just made these and love them! I do have questions. How many waffles should this recipie yield? Thanks!
Kate
Recipe yields 3 to 4 round, 7-inch Belgian waffles, or 6 small, square Belgian waffles. I’m glad you love them!
Dunia El-Jawhari
Hi!
I just tried. Smell so good. Taste is not bad. One of my guys loves them.
Mine didn’t turn out crispy. Gonna try again.
I didnt have maple syrup so I used condensed milk instead…could that be why they weren’t crispy?
Kate
That would likely be a reason as that would impact the batter. Thanks for sharing!
Katalin
Brilliant recipe! It’s now on my kids’ wish list, I make it at least once a week. Works every time. Easy, tasty, lovely texture. Thanks!
Kate
Thank you, Katalin!
Heather P
I liked this recipe! I’ve been trying to find more recipes for the use of oat flour. This one worked well. I omitted the cinnamon(allergic), exchanged the 2T of white sugar for the syrup and added an extra teaspoon of vanilla. I’m going to try sugar in the raw for the sweet component next time just out of curiosity. Yum!
Elvira R
Try it with the maple syrup. It adds wonderful flavour
Kate
Thanks for sharing, Heather!
Elvira R
These are truly amazing waffles!
I was looking for a recipe that was gluten free and never anticipated finding one that yielded a delicious waffle with wonderful texture and taste.
Thank you for sharing it!
I will continue to make these for ourselves and our guests.
Kate
I’m so glad you love them! They are so good.
LauraH
This recipe’s final product was so good that I added it to my phone’s home screen! I prepared it exactly as written, and it came out fantastic. It will become a part of the menu I serve when guests stay.
Kate
That’s so funny! That would make me hungry every time I looked at my phone. Thanks for your feedback, Laura!
Bernie
I’m celiac and I used this recip this morning! I did not put the syrup in though. They were delicious! My husband who is not celiac loved them!thank you for a delicious breakfast!
Kate
I’m glad these were perfect for you, Bernie!
Mel
Love love love the look of this receipe. Question I have a Tupperware cylicone waffle Baker that I plan to use instead of a waffle iron. Will this change anything?
Kate
Hmmm, I honestly haven’t cooked with one of those before so I’m not sure. My concern would be the crispy texture these get in the iron.
DeeAnne Feltham-Scott
Can these be baked in the oven in a waffle silicon pan? If so, what temperature and how long?
Thank you!
Kate
Hi DeeAnne, I didn’t know that silicon waffle pans existed. I assume the batter would work in this scenario, but can’t say for certain. I would follow the pan’s guidelines. Please report back if you give it a try!
Julie
I tried these waffles this morning as my first waffle making experience. My kids loved them! I omitted the eggs because of food allergies which meant they were delicate to get out of the waffle iron. Will gelatin eggs work as a good replacement for chicken eggs?
Kate
They worked well when I omitted the eggs, but delicate as you noted. Maybe flax eggs? I would recommend checking the comments to see if others have dried a non-egg option.
Sandee
We love these waffles! My husband has celiac disease but the rest of the family can eat gluten so it’s hard to find GF recipes that please everyone. This one is a winner and I love that by using oat flour the waffles are a little more healthier than those made with white wheat flour. The waffles are dense and filling but also crispy. We serve them with whipping cream and homemade blueberry sauce for a decadent breakfast or brunch!
Kate
I’m glad these can make the whole family happy, Sandee! Thanks for sharing.
Jude Walton
Hello,
I am just about ready to make this recipe but would like to know if the cup measurements are US or UK/AUS please?
Kate
The measurements are US.:)
Terry
I just made it today. It was great. My wife really enjoyed it. I used oat milk and added a cup of frozen blueberry. 128 grams of oat meal came to just a little more than a cup, therefore 180 grams is about 1.5 cup.
Kate
Thanks for sharing, Terry!
Nadine
I was running tight on time this morning so I threw all the ingredients into my blendtec on *batter* which is about 30 seconds and I’m happy to report they turned out just as perfect ;). Just make sure to wait that ten mins for the baking powder to do its magic.
Thanks for a great recipe!
Kate
Hooray! I’m glad it still worked out so well.
Joy
So good! Really enjoyed the maple and vanilla flavor.
Kate
Thank you for your review, Joy!
Pamela
Best gluten free waffles I’ve tested yet!!! (And I’ve tried a handful of recipes and mixes now. We are an oat loving family and these are now going to be my go-to. I doubled the recipe, but made no other changes. Thanks so much for this recipe!
Kate
Hooray! I love that you double this. Thanks for your review!
Monika
Awsome
Kate
Thank you, Monika!
Sakura
I’m just wondering if you think it would be okay to prepare the batter two days ahead of cooking?
Heading away for a wedding this weekend and hoping to make the batter Saturday before we leave for a Monday waffle breakfast.
Thank you, the recipe sounds amazing!
Kate
I wouldn’t recommend preparing the batter that far in advance. These waffles to freeze really well, so that could be a great option!
Debi Gayowski
What is the calorie count, nutritional breakdown for these delicious waffles?
Kate
Hi Debi! The nutritional information is below the notes of the recipe. Make sure you allow cookies in your browser.
NB
Delicious! Whole family loved them. Doubled the recipe to get 6 round waffles in our deep belgian style waffle maker.
Made it vegan with 2 flax eggs and 1 mashed banana, and almond milk. It had to be removed gently from the waffle maker but stayed intact with crisp edges.
Kate
Thanks for sharing, NB!
Kim
Another great recipe. I made it as directed and it turned out perfect.
Kate
Great, Kim!
Janna
I put 2 cups oatmeal in my food processor and pulsed until powdery, added the other ingredients and mixed until smooth. I used a tsp of cinnamon and 1/4 tsp ground ginger and replaced the maple syrup with molasses. They were wonderful.
Matt
I make these waffles at least once a week. Easier than oatmeal and basically the same thing. The only difference is my kids eat all of the waffles without me having to tell them to. I make them with flax eggs, rice bran oil, rice milk and gluten free oats. Perfect dad breakfast
Tatiana Loza
Hi! I’ve made these waffles twice since Sunday and my husband and son have LOVED them. I have too of course. These are some seriously delicious waffles… oh my!
I have a question though, I cant get them to crisp up. I didn’t rest them the whole 10 minutes the first time (hangry toddler) but the second time around I did and they were still not crispy (not that we minded but still got me wondering…). I didn’t use milk that was at room temperature, might that do the trick?
Kate
That’s so great! Make me some, too. The trick for me (outside of the instructions of course), is to make sure my waffle iron is hot enough and to let them stay in there long enough. Depending on your model, I would set to maybe medium or medium high. It can vary based on type. I hope this helps!
Joanna
I tried this recipe it was PERFECT! A first time for me. So excited to finally eat something tasty without having an allergic reaction following. Thank you!
Kate
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you loved it, Joanna.
Sarah
Great recipe! Super easy and tasty! It makes amazing pancakes too. I use applesauce and a little bit of stevia instead of syrup.
Kate
Thank you, Sarah!
Lindsay
These waffles are amazing! I always double or triple the recipe and freeze the leftovers. They’re even better toasted the next day!
Kate
I’m glad you loved them, Lindsay.
Donna
Thank you for the wonderful recipe! I used melted ghee and decided to throw in some wild blueberries for my waffles…fantastic! My daughter didn’t like the texture because I made my own oat flour. She felt the need to add some ice cream and whipped cream but ate almost the entire big waffle. I consider that a win.:-) I have a copper/titanium belgian waffle maker from Aldi ($19.99) and it performs beautifully! I definitely recommend and will be making again!
Kate
Thanks for sharing, Donna! The key to the oat flour is making sure it is ground fine enough. Maybe try blending it a little longer next time. That should help with the texture.
Linda
I have made the GF oat waffle recipe many times with continuing success. They are crisp and taste-full! Passed recipe on to all my gluten careful friends.
Thanks.
Kate
Love to hear that! One of my favorite go-tos. Thanks for your review, Linda.
Chris
If we can’t use butter or coconut oil, is there something else we can use. Or can we omit it? Family member is diabetic and has heart issues. Would love to serve waffles once in a while. This seems the best recipe that doesn’t involve me grinding up 3 or 4 kinds of flour.
Kate
You need oil for these to work. Can you do olive oil? That should work ok too.
Debbie
Just enjoyed waffles for dinner! I do dislike people who change a recipe and then rate it but here I go and do it…sorta! I made the flour but found I was a little short…I had pulled a bag of pecans out of the cabinet to get to the oatmeal so decided to grind up some to make up the amount of total flour. I sifted it and set the larger piece of nuts aside, which later I put on top of my waffles. I loved them…we have cut all sugar and breads for 4 months now and have found gluten does not agree with me..so these were heavenly dinner for me…my husband was not such a believer. But that is because his mind saw the nut flour go in and decided he would not like them as he is not a nut lover like myself. Used a Belgian waffle iron and struggled with the timing on the first batch….made fresh blueberry compote to top them and it will go in my fav recipe book! Thanks so much for your blog and sharing simple but tasty things that we can enjoy……I know I will make a batch just to freeze as this did not make but 6 small Belgian waffles…the recipe will also go to work. Tomorrow as I have a friend whose mother is diabetic and I know these are better than the store ones she buys her now….
Kate
I appreciate you sharing what you did, Debbie!
David
Thank you for being who you are; a beautiful creation of the Divine, a creator of vegetarian and gf recipes, by necessity- that I love and use.
The creamy scrambled eggs, the Oat waffles, the creamy Avocado dip!
David B in Oregon
Kate
Thank you, David! I appreciate your review.
Emily
I loved your waffle recipe and even more for being gluten-free. It seems to be easy to make and very delicious too. Thank you for the tips.
Kate
Thank you for sharing, Emily!
Anita
Excellent, excellent recipe. I just made this and both my husband and I ate them up. I added pecans to one of them (nice addition). It was fun watching the mixture kind of bubble up as the oat flour absorbed the wet mixture during the 10 minute wait. Fun and delicious!
Kate
I’m glad you loved them, Anita!
Suzanne
Delicious! I had all ingredients on hand. Easy to make and tasted great. Thankful for simple ingredients and no complicated gf flour combos. Thank you for another awesome recipe!
Kate
You’re welcome, Suzanne!
Dinka Barbic
These waffles are AMAZING!! My kids love them, too Thank you for the recipe!
Kate
You’re welcome, Dinka!
Jen
Hi What milk do people think works best in these waffles?
Light coconut milk is from a can?
thanks!
Jen
Marie
It didn’t work for me. :( I was looking forward to crunchy waffles.
Kate
Hi Marie, I’m sorry you didn’t love them! Were they just not crunchy enough? Did you leave them long enough or was it the flavor you didn’t like?
Ayna
Thank you for the recipe! I made these with lemon zest and poppy seeds and they turned out fantastic. Oat flour is one of my new favorites. I added some tapioca flour too, and mixed in whipped egg whites at the end, and the waffles turned out perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Excited to try more of your recipes!
Kate
You’re welcome, Ayan! Thank you for your review.
Melissa S
I made these at my sister’s house and they were a huge hit. I don’t have a waffle maker. Can these be cooked as pancakes?
Kate
I wouldn’t recommend this for a pancake version. You could try this instead:https://cookieandkate.com/pumpkin-oat-pancakes/
Trupti Patel
Thank you for the recipe. Do they work with say grated apple in them? I’m trying to get my little one to eat more fruit. Many thanks,
Kate
I haven’t tried it! I’m hesitant that the juice from the apple might not allow it to get to the consistency or crispiness. Let me know if you try it!
Linda C.
Made these for the 20+ time, this time with buttermilk. And have passed the recipe along to anyone I know who eats GF. They are the best. Thank you so much!!!
Kate
I love to hear that, Linda! Thank you for sharing.
Nicole @ Laughing My Abs Off
You are the waffle and pancake QUEEN. These are my go-to waffles always; I have tons of other waffle recipes Bookmarked on my computer but just can’t bring myself to cheat on these ;)
Current fave way to enjoy them is to make up a quick roasted strawberry sauce (just 2 cups sliced strawberries with 1 tbsp maple syrup and a dash of vanilla, in the oven for around 20 minutes at 375) plus lots of peanut buttah! Thanks Kate!!
Kate
You’re welcome!! Thank you for your review, Nicole.
Cynthia
These are awesome! I mixed a batch with a bit of buckwheat ( also gluten free) adding a bit more “weight”. Love this recipe, being a celiac, I tire of the regular rice type flours. And, Yes I have to check labels for those oats that are processed in a factory without wheat, but there are enough out there at least in the States that are processed in a gluten free environment. So glad I stumbled onto this recipe thanks again !
Kate
Thank you for sharing, Cynthia!
Maddy
Hi, would this work if I substitute the oat flour for a store bought gluten free flour?
Leslie
I found this recipe back in 2016 when I was looking for some gluten free breakfast options. My kids loved the waffles as much as I did. This recipe has been made many, many times these past several years and always turns out perfect. Thanks so much!
Kate
I’m happy this recipe is a hit with your family, Leslie! Thanks for your review.
Mary D Woolsey-Kirwin
I made these. Used steel cut oats in a blender – not completely pulverized plus gluten free flour. They were spectacular! Highly recommend not chopping all the oats into flour.
Jalene
If omitting the eggs, you said that the waffles will be more delicate…how delicate? Will it just fall completely apart when removing them from the waffle iron?
Kate
They will be a little more delicate, but they turn out!
A
These are amazing and my new favorite waffle!
Farah Ahmed
I made these and I believe the baking soda made the have a foul taste. Not sure what it was but had to throw them out. Let me know if you know what I should eliminate
Kate
Hi Farah, I’m sorry these didn’t turnout for you. Unfortunately, I think your use of baking soda caused these to not work. You need baking powder for this recipe.
Sarah
Really liked these, a great gluten free option. But both my daughter and I found a tad too sweet when topped with maple syrup like we usually would, so I think next time will only use 1 tbsp of maple syrup in the recipe. Keep up the great recipes Kate!
Kyle Bachmayer
I’ve tried quite a few healthy waffle recipes and I’ve thoughtbsome were pretty good. All the recipes I’ve tried pale in comparison to this recipe. I’d recommend doubling the batch and I did more than a pinch of cinnamon and was happy.
Absolutely outstanding waffles. And the directions and insights really complete this perfect delivery.
Thank you so much.
Kate
You’re welcome, Kyle!
Leila
I’ve been making this recipe for a few months now. I add flax meal and chocolate chips and freeze them so that every morning the kids can pop one in the toaster and eat it on the go. They smell delicious, taste even better and are gone way too fast! The texture is perfect!
Kate
I love it! Thank you, Leila!
Kim
This is one of my favorite go-to gluten-free waffles. I have a mini Belgian waffle iron, and these make perfect breakfast sandwiches. I do have to run some Spectrum shortening on the iron and leave it in the iron about an extra minute so it will come out and be crispy, but that’s the iron, not the recipe.
Samira Haikal
This recipe came out delicious! I replaced maple syrup with honey, and threw everything in the blender (and let it rest!) I used half the recipe and it made 2 large waffles. I ate both… Lol. Kate, the nutrition information, is that per 1 mini waffle using light coconut milk and coconut oil? I used sugar free light coconut milk and coconut oil instead of butter so just wondering where my waffles stand in terms of calories. Thanks.
Kate
Hi Samira, thanks for your review! The nutritional information is for one serving, with the ingredients I listed. If you changed those, then your values will be different. Please see my nutrition disclaimer here: https://cookieandkate.com/nutrition-disclaimer/
Gail
Love this recipe. I got tired of my previous recipe using coconut flour. Definitely a make again.
Lanet
I used this recipe with my “new” Favorite-Piqua cast iron stove top waffle maker. The waffles are awesome. No one would guess they are gluten free……just delicious
Kate
I love that! Thanks, Lanet.
Gladys
Excellent recipe ! So easy to make.
Just made it and it’s gone within 15 mins. My kids just loved it.
Thanks for sharing. It’s a gd recipe to keep.
Kate
I’m glad you and your kiddos loved it!
Steve
I just returned from Bruges, Belgium. I had an oat waffle that was off the chart. I came home last week, found your recipe and it’s every bit as good. Well done!
Question, how can I make the waffles more crispy?
Thanks again,
Steve
Cathy
Soo yummy! All my kids love them even when i added flax meal and a little brewers yeast.
Kate
I just made these with my 7 year old and he said they were the best ever. We have made many different healthy versions of waffles and I agree, these were amazing. I also made her coconut whipped cream and tropical granola to go with them! Wonderful combination. I didn’t used vanilla yogurt and my son had the whipped cream. He used a tiny bit of maple syrup but I didn’t need any with the sweetness of yogurt and granola. Super yummy! I have shared your cookbook and website with lots of friends. My favorite part about your recipes is that they are easy to follow and foolproof. I quickly learned not to mess with them as I am usually tempted to do! Thank you!
Kate
Thank you for sharing! I’m glad you both enjoyed them. I really like your combination, too!
Rachel
I have made this recipe countless times and am at it again – a breakfast favorite around here!! As always, I’m using your cashew milk recipe – something I just can’t get enough of!! With three kids under 5, I double or triple this and freeze for a super easy morning down the road. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!
Kate
You’re welcome, Rachel!
Alphonse John
made today’s breakfast, came out well and crunchy too. Thanks!
Kate
You’re welcome! Thank you for your review.
Steve
I really was hoping to like these waffles as good gluten-free waffles are few and far between and the 4.8 star rating certainly implied excellence. I followed the recipe precisely, including letting the batter rest. I found the flavor to be average to average-plus. However, as with most gluten-free recipes involving flour, the waffles pretty much fell apart once syrup was poured on top. I will go back to another recipe I use: 1cup ground oats, 1 cup cottage cheese, 2 eggs, blend. I would rate these a solid 4+ stars. Thank you, though, for the recipe, it’s always fun to try new ones.
Stephanie Tinney
I don’t know what happened. I attempted to follow the instructions using coconut oil. Accidentally added too much salt and cinnamon so took out extra as I could. They were so thick to mix. Came out like cookie dough. Let it sit for 10 mins, added more milk to still thicker than pudding. Cooked one batch which crumbled so badly it was challenging to get out. Tasted terrible. I can see this is a great recipe but I don’t know how it could have gone so terribly wrong.
Kate
Hi Stephanie! I have made these more times than I can remember and haven’t had that happen. How did you measure the flower? Did you use baking powder?
Isabella
Hello Katie. Thank you for sharing so many wonderful recipes.
Sometimes I make this recipe to my breakfast kids, and they love it.
Do you can recommend me a waffer machine?
Tank you
Kate
Hi! See my cooking essentials. I have the link to the one I use there:https://cookieandkate.com/healthy-kitchen-essentials/
Jana
I love this recipe! Of course I didn’t have all the ingredients and used my own. So I used 1% buttermilk instead of milk. Also used a mix of avacado oil and melted butter. Honestly my waffles turned out lovely! I was skeptical they would be crispy but they were, and not heavy considering the oat flour. I’m new to type 2 diabetes cooking. Thank you, these are excellent.
Kate
I’m happy to hear you were able to make these work with what you ad on hand. I appreciate your review, Jana!