Gluten-Free Belgian Waffles Recipe (Dairy-Free) (2024)

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These homemade gluten-free Belgian waffles are slightly crispy on the outside and light and tender on the inside. These easy-to-make waffles don’t take long to make, so you can make them through the week or make them ahead and reheat them for an extra quick and easy breakfast. Be sure to also try my Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Waffles for another delicious breakfast.

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My family enjoys these Belgian waffles with a waffle bar where we’ll have several different toppings to choose from, like fruits, syrups, or glazes. And serve bacon, sausage, and hash browns for sides. It’s so fun, and everyone can make their waffles the way they want.

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Ingredient notes

Gluten-Free Flour:My favorite gluten-free & dairy-free flour blends to use arePamela’s Gluten-Free 1:1 All-Purpose Flourand Better Batter Gluten-Free Flour. I’ve been using them both with great results.They are both a 1-1 substitute. If you use another gluten-free flour blend, be sure that it contains xanthan gum. If not, add 1/2 teaspoon of xanthan gum per cup of flour.

Dairy-Free Butter:Suggested brands are Country Crock Plant Based with Avocado Oil, Smart Balance, or Earth Balance.

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Instructions

Preheat your Belgian waffle maker and spray with non-stick spray if needed.

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Add in milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir together until combined.

Measure out the amount needed for your waffle maker and pour this amount into the waffle maker.

Cook per your waffle maker’s directions.

Remove waffles after cooking to a wire rack. This will help the bottom side not to get soggy.

To keep waffles warm: If making several batches to be eaten right away, place the waffles on a wire rack in the oven set at a low setting, like 200° to keep warm until they are all ready.

You might like to make smaller waffles than what your waffle makes. Just add less batter to the center of the waffle maker to get smaller waffles. They’re just so cute.

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Storage

Refrigerate leftover waffles for 3-4 days.

To freeze: After completely cooling, layer the waffles with parchment paper between each one and place them in a freezer bag. Squeeze out as much air from the bags as possible before completely sealing. Waffles can be frozen for up to 3 months.

To reheat:You can reheat directly from the freezer or place frozen waffles in the refrigerator overnight to thaw. Depending on the thickness, these can be heated in a toaster on low for a few settings to get them heated thoroughly without burning. Or reheat in an air fryer or oven.

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Gluten-Free Belgian Waffle Recipe (Dairy-Free)

5 Stars4 Stars3 Stars2 Stars1 Star4.9 from 7 reviews

  • Author: Robin Brookshire
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Waffle Maker
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Description

Easy to make gluten-free waffles with crispy outsides and tender and light insides.

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1 cup gluten-free flour mix*
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoonbaking powder
  • ¼ teaspoonsalt
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2eggs
  • 3 tablespoons dairy-free butter, melted**
  • ½ teaspoonvanilla

Instructions

  1. Preheat your Belgian waffle maker and spray with non-stick spray if needed.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add in milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir together until combined.
  4. Measure out the amount needed for your waffle maker and pour this amount into the waffle maker.
  5. Cook per your waffle maker’s directions.
  6. Remove the waffle after cooking to a wire rack. Don’t stack on plates until ready to eat so they will stay crispy.

To keep waffles warm: If making several batches to be eaten right away, place the waffles on a wire rack in the oven set at 200° to keep warm until they are all ready. To keep them crispy, do not stack the waffles.

Notes

*Gluten-Free Flour: My favorite gluten-free & dairy-free flour blends to use arePamela’s Gluten-Free 1:1 All-Purpose Flourand Better Batter Gluten-Free Flour. I’ve been using them both with great results. They are both a 1-1 substitute. If you use another gluten-free flour blend, be sure that it contains xanthan gum. If not, add 1/2 teaspoon of xanthan gum per cup of flour.

**Dairy-Free Butter: Suggested brands are Country Crock Plant Based with Avocado Oil, Smart Balance, or Earth Balance.

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  1. Michelle D

    Delicious!!!

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  2. Kathy

    I tried about five different gluten and dairy free waffle recipes this weekend in search of a tasty, simple recipe. This one was the winner! It is easy, quick to make and delicious! I would like the waffles to be a little more crispy on the outside which is why I gave them four instead of five stars. That said, I would absolutely make them again and recommend them. Good flavor, fluffy and tender on the inside with a light crisp on the outside. Robin, this recipe achieves your mission statement to “give you easy, delicious, and reliable gluten-free and dairy-free recipes”. Thank you so much!

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    • MamaShire

      Awww, thank you! I glad you enjoy them and that you found them easy to make!

      Reply

  3. Maitlyn

    My 8 year old daughter made this recipe and we all loved it. We used almond flour, added lillies dark chocolate chips and replaced the sugar with Pyure sweetener.

    Reply

    • MamaShire

      That sounds great! Good for your daughter!

      Reply

  4. Jamie

    This are SO good! Best waffles I’ve ever had!! I do have one question though. I’d like to make them for my nephew who has an egg allergy as well, what do you think that I could sub the eggs with to keep them so perfect??

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    • MamaShire

      I haven’t made them without eggs but a good egg substitute is a “flax” egg. For each egg needed take one tablespoon ground flax meal and mix with 2.5 tablespoons water and let sit for 5 minutes. Mix in the recipe in place of an egg.

      Reply

  5. Jinn Jacobson

    Great recipe for GF and DF waffles! I changed the milk to Oat milk and at times toss in some blueberries. On a couple of occasions I used an egg replacement so my vegan friends are able to enjoy waffles as well! Great recipe and so easy to use.

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    • MamaShire

      So glad you’re enjoying this recipe! And great ideas for variations.

      Reply

  6. Alina

    I used regular milk and it didn’t work so well. The batter was too runny. Maybe it would be different if I used a milk alternative.

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    • MamaShire

      I haven’t used regular milk with this recipe so I’m not really sure what to tell you. If you want to use regular milk you may try using a smaller amount at first and then add small amounts if necessary to get to a good consistency.

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  7. Renee

    Very good. I used cup4cup gluten-free blend. I added an extra egg white and some cinnamon. They turned out delicious.

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    • MamaShire

      So glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for the variations for the recipe.

      Reply

  8. D Cook

    Delicious! They are light and fluffy – don’t taste like gluten free. You could serve these to anyone

    Reply

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Gluten-Free Belgian Waffles Recipe (Dairy-Free) (2024)

FAQs

Can you use water instead of milk for Belgian waffles? ›

While water does nothing to improve your waffles' flavor, using equal parts water for the milk your waffle recipe calls for can result in slightly crispier waffle edges and a lighter crumb texture.

How do you keep gluten free waffles from sticking? ›

To keep waffles from sticking to the waffle maker grates you should either use non-stick cooking spray or wipe the grates down with a stick of frozen butter held vertically. You can also apply melted butter with a pastry brush to the grates.

What are gluten free waffles made of? ›

Ingredients:
  • 1 ½ cups oat flour (gluten-free oats pulsed into flour)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder.
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  • ½ teaspoon salt.
  • ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk.
  • 5 tablespoons melted butter.
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup.
  • 2 large eggs, whisked.

Are Vans gluten free waffles dairy free? ›

Many of Van's Foods products do not contain dairy or egg, including our Gluten Free waffles, 8 Whole Grain waffles, Organic waffles and Gluten Free pancakes.

What to use instead of milk in waffles? ›

Dairy Substitutes for Milk
  • Cream or Half-and-Half. Cream is richer than milk, so to avoid heavier dough or batter use a ratio of about 60 percent cream to 40 percent water. ...
  • Evaporated or Powdered Milk. ...
  • Sour Cream or Plain Yogurt. ...
  • Water (or Water and Butter) ...
  • Nut Milk. ...
  • Soy Milk. ...
  • Oat Milk. ...
  • Rice Milk.
Apr 3, 2023

What is a substitute for oil in Belgian waffles? ›

Generally you can switch oil for melted butter in a waffle recipe. This gives a slightly richer waffle, erring towards a Belgian-style waffle.

Why are my gluten-free waffles gummy? ›

Cup measures may be allowing too much (or too little) flour, which throws off the hydration. If you do use cup-measures, be sure to pack gluten-free flours into the cup (like you were measuring brown sugar).

How do you get gluten-free dough to stick? ›

The gluten in traditional flour is what gives dough its stickiness. Without it, gluten-free products can be dry and crumbly. There is a way to compensate for this however — use xanthan gum. Some bakers also use gelatin or agar.

Why are my homemade waffles not crispy? ›

Not waiting until the iron heats up properly means your waffles will cook, but never achieve that satisfyingly crisp exterior. Overworking the batter will leave your waffles dense and chewy instead of light and airy. And stacking even the most perfect waffles will cause them to become soggy and limp in minutes.

Are Trader Joe's gluten free waffles dairy free? ›

Is it Milk Free? Yes!

What is in Schar gluten free waffles? ›

pasteurised whole egg , gluten free wheat starch , sugar , vegetable margarine ( palm fat , water , rapeseed oil , emulsifiers: mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids , sunflower lecithin ; salt , acid: citric acid ; natural flavour , colour: ß-carotene ; lupin flour , thickener: guar gum ; skimmed milk powder , whey ...

Does Eggo make gluten free waffles? ›

The classic Eggo waffle - golden crisp outside, soft fluffy inside - is now deliciously Gluten Free!

What are the ingredients in Van's gluten free waffles? ›

GLUTEN FREE BLEND (BROWN RICE FLOUR, POTATO STARCH, RICE FLOUR, SOY FLOUR), WATER, EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS: FRUIT JUICE CONCENTRATE BLEND (PINEAPPLE, PEACH, PEAR), BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, CALCIUM CARBONATE, SEA SALT, ...

Is oatmeal gluten free? ›

Yes, pure, uncontaminated oats are gluten-free. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration considers oats a gluten-free grain under its gluten-free labeling regulations and only requires that packaged products with oats as an ingredient contain less than 20 parts per million of gluten overall.

Are Eggos waffles dairy free? ›

Contains wheat, milk, egg and soy ingredients.,caution: toaster heating capabilities vary. Please refer to manufacturer's instructions. Attend toaster while heating. Children should be supervised.

Why aren t my Belgian waffles crispy? ›

The problem is moisture. You need some of it to make sure your waffles are tender, but too much and that extra moisture will quickly soften the waffle's outer crust. Buttermilk is also a tricky ingredient because it tends to make a heavier batter, which results in less crispy waffles.

Can you use water on a waffle maker? ›

Aerosol cooking sprays can leave a gunky residue on the nonstick surface. Never submerge an electric waffle maker in water. Don't use sharp or metal tools to remove the cooked waffles or to scrape off caked-on batter.

Can you substitute milk for water with pancakes? ›

In most cases, you can swap milk for water and vice versa using a 1:1 ratio. For example, if your mix or recipe calls for ½ cup of milk but you don't have it, add ½ cup of water. To err on the side of caution, try using half of the liquid in your recipe and go from there.

What is the secret to making good waffles? ›

Here are some tips:
  • Strike while the iron's hot. If your waffles come out pale and soft, it could be because the appliance isn't hot enough. ...
  • Whip your whites. ...
  • Opt for oil instead of butter. ...
  • Try a yeasted-waffle recipe. ...
  • Add cornstarch. ...
  • Finish them in the oven.
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