Gluten-free almond waffles

The challenge of gluten-free baking is texture: how to get something crispy and soft at once without a gluten network? The solution here is almond flour, adding extra fat content and moisture, so the waffle isn't dry and choking, but remains crumbly and rich in flavour. Perfect choice if you must avoid wheat but don't want to compromise on enjoyment.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 350 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Waffle iron
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Eggs
⚠️ Nuts (Almonds)

Instructions

1

Mix dry ingredients: GF flour, almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.

Tip: Almond flour particles break up the batter structure, making it crumbly (like shortbread).
2

Mix eggs with milk, honey, vanilla and lukewarm butter.

Tip: Honey helps with browning, which GF flours achieve with more difficulty.
3

Pour the two bowls together and mix until lump-free. Let stand for 5 mins.

Tip: Resting is very important: fibres in GF flour need time to absorb moisture (hydration).
4

Cook waffles slightly longer than usual until beautiful golden brown.

Tip: Since there is no gluten, egg protein holds the batter together, which needs to cook through well for stable structure.
5

Carefully lift out of iron and cool on rack to become crispy.

Tip: Can be fragile while warm, hardens during cooling.

Recipe FAQ

My batter falls apart when I remove it.
Gluten-free batter is more fragile. Cook slightly longer to get a stronger crust, and handle with care!
Batter is too thick.
Different GF flours absorb water differently. Feel free to add a little more milk.

Ingredients

  • 200 g Gluten-free flour blend (for baking)
  • 50 g Ground almonds (Almond flour)
  • 250 ml Milk
  • 50 g Melted butter
  • 2 Eggs
  • 30 g Honey
  • 1 g Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 5 ml Vanilla extract