The Best Paleo Waffles (gluten-free & dairy-free)

This is the best paleo waffles recipe. These waffles are so easy to make and are ready in only 20 minutes! Crisp on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside they have the best texture. These waffles are also gluten-free and dairy-free.

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• Why you will love this recipe:
• Ingredients and substitutions:
• How to make (step-by-step):
• Top tips:
• Variations and add ins:
• How to serve:
• How to store: 
• Frequently asked questions:
• Other recipes you will love:
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Why you will love this recipe:

• These almond flour waffles have the perfect texture! They are crisp on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside.
• Even though they are made from scratch these gluten-free waffles are quick and easy to make and come together in just a few minutes! They are also made in one bowl so the clean up is so simple.
• They store well and freeze well so they are a great meal prep option.
• They are so versatile. You can top them with anything you like including maple syrup, berries, bananas, chocolate chips, jam, nutter butter or even granola butter!
• Not only are these waffles paleo but they are also dairy free, gluten-free, refined sugar free and higher in protein compared to most waffle recipes because they are made with almond flour.

If you love waffles you will also love paleo pancakes and my oat milk pancakes.

Ingredients and substitutions:

• Almond flour - one of my favourite grain free flours for making waffles. Almond flour helps give these waffles the best texture and the most delicious flavour. You could swap this for cashew flour instead, just don't use almond meal which is too coarse!
• Tapioca flour - to help give these waffles that light and fluffy texture. Don't confuse this with cassava flour. They are not the same thing!
• Coconut flour - this helps crisp up the outside of these waffles. Do not try swapping coconut flour for another flour. 
• Coconut milk - I recommend using full fat coconut milk. You could also use another dairy free milk such as cashew milk or almond milk. 
• Coconut oil - this helps add moisture and crisp up the outside of these waffles when they cook.
• Eggs - to help give these waffles that perfect light and fluffy inner texture. I don't recommend omitting the eggs and making these waffles vegan. The recipe doesn't work out. 
• Baking soda - to help these healthy waffles rise when they cook. Do not try swapping this for baking powder.
• Salt - just a little is all you need to help enhance the delicious flavours of these waffles.
• Honey or maple syrup - to add some delicious natural sweetness while keeping these waffles refined sugar free. Either of these sweeteners will work for making these waffles.

How to make (step-by-step):

Step one:

First, preheat your waffle maker. 

Step two:

Now add all the waffle ingredients to a large bowl and stir well until the batter is smooth with no clumps remaining.

Step three:

Then spoon the batter into your waffle maker and cook each waffle until done (this will depend on the waffle maker you use but most have an indicator light that goes off when it’s cooked). Remove from the waffle maker and enjoy!

Top tips:

• I recommend using room temperature eggs to make these waffles. They turn out lighter and fluffier if you do.
• DO NOT try swapping the flours in this recipe. They won't turn out.

Variations and add ins:

• These waffles freeze really well so feel free to make a double batch and save some for later.
• To turn these into paleo chocolate chip waffles: add 1/4 chocolate chips to the batter.
• Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to give these waffles a slightly different flavour.

How to serve:

Waffles can be topped with so many different things. Some of my favourite waffle toppings include:

• Maple syrup - a classic that you can't go wrong with!
• Raw berries such as blueberries or raspberries or other fresh fruit such as sliced banana.
• Nut butter or seed butter such as cashew butter, almond butter, peanut butter, macadamia nut butter, or pumpkin seed butter.
• Granola butter (note that this is not considered paleo as oats are not paleo).
• Chia seed jam like my Blueberry Chia Seed Jam or Plum Jam
• My double berry sauce!
• Coconut whipped cream

How to store: 

Store any leftover waffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. 

These waffles also freeze really well in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 3 months.

Frequently asked questions:

Other recipes you will love:

• Banana Muffins with Chocolate
• Omelette with Chicken
• Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins
• Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
• Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
• Paleo Carrot Cake Donuts
• Paleo Blueberry Pancakes

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