These gluten free waffles are gluten free and lower in sugar than similar recipes, but still fluffy, crispy, and perfect for breakfast or brunch. Easy to make and freezer-friendly too!
We’re swimming in sugar these days. Food companies have snuck it into just about everything—salad dressings, sauces, even bread—so our taste buds have gotten used to way too much of it. The problem? The more sugar you eat, the more you need to feel satisfied. It’s a sneaky cycle.
But here’s the good news: if you cut back on added sugars for just a few weeks, your sweet tooth chills out. Suddenly, things like fruit (or waffles with just a drizzle of maple syrup) taste way sweeter, and you stop craving the sugar bomb stuff. Bonus: your energy, skin, and mood usually get a major upgrade too.
These waffles are a great place to start—low in sugar, still delicious, and exactly what your taste buds need to reset. My favorite part is letting the waffle maker do all the heavy lifting. It even tells you when the waffles are ready! No guessing games. I love opening it up to perfectly crisp, golden waffles –yum!
Glow Notes
These waffles are your breakfast’s best-kept secret. Made with Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 gluten-free flour, they ditch the gluten without sacrificing fluff or crisp. With just a tablespoon of sugar in the whole batch, they’re more savory than sweet, but just enough to satisfy and won’t send your blood sugar on a rollercoaster. Top them with grass-fed butter for a dose of fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K2.
Need dairy-free waffles? Swap regular milk for almond milk (my personal fave) and slather on dairy-free butter like Country Crock Plant Butter. Vegans, go for egg replacers like ground flaxseed mixed with water.
Storage / Make Ahead Tips
Planning ahead? Keep cooked waffles warm on a baking rack in the oven on low (like 250 degrees) until everyone drags themselves to the table. Why the wire rack? It keeps air circulating – no one likes a soggy bottom waffle.
Store extras in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or in the freezer for a couple of months. Make sure waffles are completely cool before freezing and use a freezer safe ziploc bag to store them with parchment between slices. Revive frozen waffles by popping them in the toaster for a crisp bite or microwave if you prefer them soft and fluffy again.
Fluffy Gluten Free Waffles
Equipment
- waffle maker
- Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten free flour with xantham gum I use Bob Red Mill's 1:1 Baking Flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 pinch salt ¼ teaspoon
Wet Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 cup of milk regular, almond, etc
- 1 tsp vanilla
Toppings
- grass fed butter, a little powdered sugar, maple syrup, homemade whipped cream, fruit sauce etc.
Instructions
- Whisk dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix wet ingredients.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients together. Let batter sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Spray waffle maker with non stick spray and heat up.
- Spoon about ¼ cup of batter into middle of waffle maker and close lid.
- When waffles are done, gently remove from waffle maker (I use a fork) and serve with desired toppings.