Waffles have got to be the hardest thing to give up when you go off of grains, but no longer! I’ve been experimenting with grain-free waffles for a while, but it’s really hard to find a good texture and taste that works. But I think I’ve landed on a winner!Angela, a friend of mine (whom I met through this blog!) is the amazing mother of two children on the GAPS diet. She shared this recipe with me, inspired by one found at Mark’s Daily Apple, another great grain-free blog!
These waffles are a great protein-rich way to start the day, with good fats and a negligible amount of carbohydrates. Top with fresh sliced fruit, butter, a little whipped cream…..or just eat plain!
Grain-Free Waffles
-Makes 4 Waffles-
(Adapted from Mark’s Daily Apple)
4 eggs
1/4 cup coconut flour
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch nutmeg
1 pinch cinnamon
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup coconut milk (full fat) or dary milk
1. Scramble the eggs.
2. Add the vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, honey, and milk.
3. Add the coconut flour and mix until there are no more lumps.
4. Pour into hot waffle iron and cook for about 5 minutes, until done.
5. Enjoy!
*These freeze well; make a large batch on Sunday or Saturday and have quick, grab-and-go frozen breakfasts throughout the week!
Those look pretty! I’ve had so-so luck with coconut flour. Did you try any of the almond flour recipes? I’m getting a waffle maker for my birthday, and I was thinking of trying these as my inaugural grain-free waffle: http://www.comfybelly.com/2009/01/waffles.html
Hi JoAnne,
Yes, I’ve tried almond flour recipes too; and I really like them. There’s a great one at Liz’s Eat The Cookie Blog: http://eatthecookie.wordpress.com/2010/03/08/waffles-again-and-again/ She also links to Comfy Belly quite a bit, but I’ll have to check yours out!!! Enjoy your waffles!!!
Could you use this same recipe for pancakes? We don’t have a waffle maker, so we’ve been experimenting with different nut flours for pancakes. So far they don’t stay together too well. My son is GF and since he’s 4, the rest of us are working our way towards GF too.
I’m going to make these soon- my little one is grain free and would love them!
Hi,
I just tried this recipe and it turned out terrible! Mine were very very dry and crumbly and the dough, before cooking, was dry too…thick like cookie dough, not at all like a waffle batter.
I used two truvia packets instead of the honey, but added a tablespoon extra liquid to make up the difference. Could that be the problem?
And I’m wondering, where is the leavening agent in these waffles?
I’d love some tips. I’ve not tried making coconut flour waffles before today. Have, however, perfected the art of making coconut flour cake.
Do you really “scramble” the eggs? or do you beat them? I don’t imagine you cook them first…maybe it’s just the wording.
these look good…we’ll have to try them!
they look fantastic! i love the version with the cream cheese but think these will have a much better texture. can’t wait to try them out~ thanks so much ~j
Hello! Thanks for sharing this recipe, it looks delicious. I am always excited to find gluten free recipes because my husband and I do not eat wheat gluten.
I do not have a waffle iron and I was wondering if this recipe could work for pancakes? Just curious. Thanks.
@Taryn,
Yes, I believe it would work for pancakes, although I haven’t tried it! Good luck!
Carrie
@jgirl,
They are good and have a nice texture. Good luck; I hope it works out!
Carrie
@Christy (my sister!!!)
Thanks for catching my bad wording!!! I will change that! I meant just beat them….as I do when I’m going to scramble them! Gosh I hope nobody did that!!!!
Good luck; let me know how it turns out!
Carrie
@Alana,
Oh I’m so sorry! I did that too the first time I tried making them! You know, every time I try to substitute truvia for liquid sweetener in a baking recipe (particularly pancakes/waffles) it always gets screwey, so lately I’ve just said “oh what the heck, I can take a few extra carbs” and threw in the honey.
The dough will be on the drier side (coconut flour absorbs a TON of water). I’ve also found that sometimes the SIZE of my eggs makes a difference; if I’m using some eggs on the smaller side, I sometimes add some extra water to wet the dough a bit more.
The eggs act as a leavening agent in these waffles, but if you wanted to add 1/2 tsp of baking soda for good measure, you could. GAPS diet protocol generally avoids baking soda, but if you’re not dealing with hypochlorhydria, that shouldn’t be a problem
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Did you use dairy milk or coconut milk, by the way? I find that the coconut milk makes them a little too thick, and so I usually water down the coconut milk or use dairy milk.
Thanks for the feedback….if you do try again and make some improvements, let me know and I will test & modify the recipe!
Thanks,
Carrie
@Heather,
For pancakes, I think you’ll be pleased with this recipe I posted a while back : http://www.organicthrifty.com/2009/04/16/nourishing-grain-free-pancakes/
Let me know! I think you might be able to relate to my “pancake issues” I go through in that post!!!
Take care!
Carrie
These look fantastic! I’ve yet to do anything with coconut flour (I always cringe at the price on the bag..) But if I buy some I’d definitely want to try these!
~Aubree Cherie
Trying to talk the hubby into buying a waffle iron! This will be the first recipe
Looks delicious!
Oh, yes! It’s a must have since we gf-folks have so few baked pleasures in life! No not really….good luck though!
Looks so yummy! I have yet to buy a waffle maker but I bet these would make great pancakes too! I love the addition of the spices!
Thanks so much,
Sarah
Yes, they do make great pancakes!!
Looks like a great recipe! Hard to go wrong with anything from MDA.