Paleo Waffle Recipe, Gluten-free, Dairy-free
This Paleo waffle recipe is a fluffy and satisfying cinnamon laced Belgian waffle recipe that is naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, and Paleo.
There is just something so satisfying about freshly made fluffy waffles. Bonus points if they are dairy-free, gluten-free, and Paleo. We love slathering these Paleo waffles with maple syrup and berries. It’s the just right special breakfast.
If you love a good breakfast recipe, try our potato crust quiche lorraine, zucchini egg muffin cups, or dairy-free crepes.
Why this recipe works
- They are a lighter way to start the day.
- Its a good option for those following a Paleo, dairy-free, or gluten-free diet. Try these Keto Waffles from Cooking LSL for a Keto option.
- It’s great for those that like a sweet breakfast option.
- They are made with healthier ingredients like almond flour, olive oil, and almond milk.
Recipe ingredients
- Tapioca flour– this is a great gluten-free flour that gives a good texture to recipes.
- Almond flour– make sure to use blanched almond flour because it is more refined in texture.
- Coconut flour– this combines with tapioca flour and almond flour to give a great texture to the waffles.
- Baking soda– this helps the waffles rise.
- Coconut sugar– this sugar has a lower glycemic index than other sugars.
- Cinnamon– we like Ceylon cinnamon because it has great flavor.
- Eggs– these are used to make the waffles fluffy.
- Olive oil– you can use any kind of olive oil.
- Almond milk– you can use any non-dairy milk of your choice.
- Vanilla extract– this gives a good flavor to the waffles.
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Step by step instructions
Step 1
Step 1: Mix the dry ingredients together in one bowl. This includes the tapioca flour, almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, coconut sugar, salt and cinnamon.
Step 2
Step 2: In one bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
In another bowl, mix together the egg yolks, olive oil, almond milk and vanilla extract together.
Step 3
Step 3: Pour the egg yolk mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients.
Step 4
Step 4: Add the egg whites to the bowl.
Step 5
Step 5: Fold in the egg whites into the waffle batter.
Step 6
Step 6: Pour the batter into your waffle maker.
Step 7
Step 7: Cook the waffles following the instructions on your waffle maker.
Step 8
Step 8: Cool waffles on a wire rack.
Expert tips
- Follow the instructions on your waffle manual. Each waffle maker cooks differently so it is hard to give set instructions for the cooking portion of this recipe.
- Don’t cook these on too hot a setting or they dry out. We use the Cuisinart Double Belgian Waffle Maker and found that using the middle setting for heat worked great. This waffle maker results in 5 circular Belgian waffles using this recipe.
- Don’t skip the step to whip the egg whites into stiff peaks. This makes sure the waffles are fluffy.
Waffle toppings
- almond butter
- berries
- maple syrup
- whipped cream
- honey
- chocolate
- sliced bananas
Prep 15 minutesCook 15 minutesTotal 30 minutesMakes 5
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup tapioca flour, packed
- 1 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Method
- Preheat your waffle maker, and spray with a non-stick cooking spray. We like to use an olive oil spray. Set aside.
- Add the tapioca flour, almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, coconut sugar, salt, and cinnamon to a large bowl. Whisk together.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites with a hand mixer for about 2 minutes, until stiff peaks form.
- In yet another bowl, mix together the egg yolks, olive oil, almond milk, and vanilla extract together until the mixture thickens a bit.
- Then, pour the egg yolk mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients and mix with a fork. Let the mixture sit for a minute or two to thicken. Then, fold in the egg whites.
- Pour the batter into your hot waffle iron and cook according to the instructions on your waffle maker manual.
- We use the Cuisinart Double Belgian Waffle Maker and can make 5 round waffles using this recipe.
Notes
- Follow the instructions on your waffle manual. Each waffle maker cooks differently so it is hard to give set instructions for the cooking portion of this recipe.
- Don’t cook these on too hot a setting or they dry out. We use the Cuisinart Double Belgian Waffle Maker and found that using the middle setting for heat worked great. This waffle maker results in 5 circular Belgian waffles using this recipe.
- Don’t skip the step to whip the egg whites into stiff peaks. This makes sure the waffles are fluffy.
