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Coconut Flour Waffles (Paleo, nut-free)

Jun 18, 2022 · 16 Comments

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Coconut Flour Waffles on a white plate with bacon, and stacked on top of each with a pat of butter and syrup getting poured on top

These easy Coconut Flour Waffles are crispy on the outside and light and fluffy inside.

They’re perfect for breakfast or brunch and can even be frozen!

Plus they’re gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, nut-free and Paleo.

healthy waffles stacked on a white plate, topped with a pat of butter and with maple syrup getting poured on top

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Coconut Flour Waffles

Light and crispy waffles are a classic breakfast option for a reason.

Cover with pockets to collect all the butter and syrup poured over them, they’re fun and indulgent.

But if you have to avoid things like gluten, grains or dairy, regular waffles can pose a problem.

So that’s why I made these Paleo waffles with coconut flour. They’re similar to the regular version but without all the troublesome ingredients.

Coconut flour and arrowroot starch replace all-purpose flour, while ghee or coconut oil replaces the butter usually found in waffle recipes.

And instead of milk, this version uses coconut milk. A lot of Paleo waffle recipes use almond milk, but by using coconut milk, these waffles are also nut-free!

I also make sure to include more vanilla than most recipes because let’s face it, as fun as waffles are, sometimes they’re kinda bland.

And these are coconut flour waffles with no baking powder (which often has cornstarch and corn is a no-no on the Paleo diet).

Instead, we’re using baking soda for leavening.

But none of that matters once you taste them. You’ll just be glad you made them.

 

What you need for Coconut Flour Waffles

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup full-fat unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup ghee or coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 cup arrowroot starch/flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons 100% pure maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • a cooking spray, such as avocado, coconut or olive oil spray
  • your favorite toppings, such as ghee, maple syrup, chopped, toasted nuts, jam or jelly, whipped coconut cream, etc.

Equipment:

  • a waffle iron
  • measuring spoons
  • measuring cups
  • a measuring glass
  • a large mixing bowl
  • a medium mixing bowl
  • a microwave-safe bowl for melting the ghee/coconut oil
  • a whisk
  • a spatula (the kind for stirring, not flipping)
  • a cooling rack

paleo waffles stacked on a white plate, topped with butter and syrup, next to 3 pieces of bacon

How to make Coconut Flour Waffles

First, in a measuring glass, mix together the coconut milk and apple cider vinegar and let this sit for 10 minutes. This will give the waffles a “buttermilk”-like flavor.

Next, melt the ghee/coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl. I find this usually takes about 30 seconds. Let cool as you prepare the rest of the recipe.

Heat your waffle iron to medium heat.

In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut flour, arrowroot, baking soda and salt.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut milk/vinegar mixture, the cooled melted ghee/coconut oil, eggs, maple syrup and vanilla.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula until everything is combined.

Then whisk the mixture to get out most of the lumps. If there are a few lumps remaining, that’s fine.

Lightly grease the waffle iron with your cooking spray.

Pour the batter onto the waffle iron. It’s hard to give exact measurements as every waffle iron is different.

Cook the waffles according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Once one batch is done, remove them to a cooling rack. This will help them stay crisp (if they sit on a plate or baking sheet, the bottom gets soggy).

Pro tip: While this recipe produces crispy coconut flour waffles, if you want them really crispy, you can also pop the cooked waffles in your toaster on medium heat for a 1-3 minutes.

Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

 

gluten-free waffles on white plates with bacon, next to white mugs of coffee, a glass pitcher of maple syrup and a jar of ghee

Leftovers/storage

These coconut flour waffles can be kept in the fridge for up to 5 days.

They can also be frozen: place the waffles on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze until frozen through.

Then add them to a freezer-safe container or baggie with a small square of parchment between each waffle so they don’t stick together.

Thaw overnight in the fridge.

I like to reheat my waffles in the toaster on medium heat. This helps re-crisp them a bit.

 

Substitutions and variations

  • You canNOT replace the coconut flour with anything else. Coconut flour is a very unique ingredient that behaves differently than any other flour.
  • You can replace the arrowroot with tapioca starch.
  • You can use palm shortening in place of the ghee/coconut oil.
  • You can use grass-fed butter in place of the ghee/coconut oil but then it won’t be completely dairy-free.
  • You can use any dairy-free milk you like but then the waffles might not be nut-free depending on your choice.
  • You can replace the maple syrup with honey.
  • You can replace the apple cider vinegar with lemon juice.

 

Other recipes you might like:

  1. Coconut Flour Pancakes (Paleo, nut-free)
  2. Sheet Pan Pancakes (Paleo, nut-free)
  3. Crunchy, Chewy No-Bake Breakfast Bars (Paleo, nut-free)
  4. Coconut Flour Pumpkin Bread (Paleo, nut-free)

 

healthy waffles stacked on a white plate, topped with a pat of butter and with maple syrup getting poured on top

Coconut Flour Waffles (Paleo, nut-free)

Don Baiocchi
These easy Coconut Flour Waffles are crispy on the outside and light and fluffy inside. They're perfect for smothering with ghee and pure maple syrup. Plus they're gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, nut-free and Paleo!
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 427 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup full-fat unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup ghee or coconut oil
  • ½ cup coconut flour
  • ½ cup arrowroot flour/starch
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons 100% pure maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • cooking spray, such as avocado, coconut or olive oil spray

Instructions
 

  • In a measuring glass, mix together the coconut milk and apple cider vinegar and let this sit for 10 minutes. This will give the waffles a "buttermilk"-like flavor.
  • Melt the ghee/coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl. I find this usually takes about 30 seconds. Let cool as you prepare the rest of the recipe.
  • Heat your waffle iron to medium heat.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut flour, arrowroot, baking soda and salt.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut milk/vinegar mixture, the cooled melted ghee/coconut oil, eggs, maple syrup and vanilla.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a spatula until everything is combined. Then whisk the mixture to get out most of the lumps. If there are a few lumps remaining, that's fine.
  • Lightly grease the waffle iron with your cooking spray.
  • Pour the batter onto the waffle iron. It's hard to give exact measurements as every waffle iron is different. Cook the waffles according to the manufacturer's instructions. 
  • Once one batch is done, remove them to a cooling rack. This will help them stay crisp (if they sit on a plate or baking sheet, the bottom gets soggy). If necessary, spray the waffle iron with the cooking spray between batches.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Notes

Pro tip: While this recipe produces crispy coconut flour waffles, if you want them really crispy, you can also pop the cooked waffles in your toaster on medium heat for a 1-3 minutes.
Leftovers/storage
These coconut flour waffles can be kept in the fridge for up to 5 days. 
They can also be frozen: place the waffles on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze until frozen through.
Then add them to a freezer-safe container or baggie with a small square of parchment between each waffle so they don't stick together.
Thaw overnight in the fridge.
I like to reheat my waffles in the toaster on medium heat. This helps re-crisp them a bit.
Substitutions and variations
You canNOT replace the coconut flour with anything else. Coconut flour is a very unique ingredient that behaves differently than any other flour.
You can replace the arrowroot with tapioca starch.
You can use palm shortening in place of the ghee/coconut oil.
You can use grass-fed butter in place of the ghee/coconut oil but then it won't be completely dairy-free.
You can use any dairy-free milk you like but then the waffles might not be nut-free depending on your choice.
You can replace the maple syrup with honey.
You can replace the apple cider vinegar with lemon juice.

Nutrition

Calories: 427kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 9gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 215mgSodium: 526mgPotassium: 499mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 270IUCalcium: 49mgIron: 2mg
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Comments

  1. Hortencia says

    August 28, 2022 at 1:59 pm

    Do you think I can use something to substitute the eggs in the recipe? I have an egg allergy at home and would love to make these for school days.

    Reply
    • Paleo Gluten Free Guy says

      August 29, 2022 at 9:13 am

      Hi Hortencia,

      I have not tried this with any egg substitutes. You can try using a flax egg (mix 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed, sometimes called flax meal, with 3 tablespoons water and let it sit for 8-10 minutes to gel. I’ve used flax eggs in baking recipes and they turn out well.

      You can also try a chia egg, using 1 tablespoon chia seeds instead of flax, and 3 tablespoons water. You can also try 1/4 cup applesauce, pumpkin puree or yogurt or 1/2 mashed banana.

      If you try any of these, please let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
  2. Sunrita says

    June 28, 2022 at 7:04 pm

    5 stars
    So glad to have finally found a gluten free version for pancakes that uses simple ingredients and yet turns out great! Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Paleo Gluten Free Guy says

      June 30, 2022 at 1:43 pm

      Welcome!

      Reply
  3. jennifer says

    June 25, 2022 at 4:50 pm

    5 stars
    Ooooh so perfect for breakfast this morning! I loved all the vanilla in there– such a nice touch!

    Reply
    • Paleo Gluten Free Guy says

      June 30, 2022 at 1:45 pm

      The vanilla is subtle but it definitely makes a difference!

      Reply
    • Paleo Gluten Free Guy says

      June 30, 2022 at 1:49 pm

      Thanks, Jennifer!

      Reply
  4. Stacey says

    June 23, 2022 at 12:32 pm

    5 stars
    These have a wonderful texture and taste. I love that they can also be made in advance & frozen.

    Reply
    • Paleo Gluten Free Guy says

      June 23, 2022 at 2:00 pm

      Thanks! So glad you like them.

      Reply
  5. Chef Mimi says

    June 23, 2022 at 6:32 am

    I like the buttermilk aspect to this recipe! Interesting. Of course, you could use the batter for pancakes as well. I have no idea why I’m not a waffle fan.

    Reply
    • Paleo Gluten Free Guy says

      June 23, 2022 at 2:00 pm

      I definitely prefer pancakes to waffles but then again, why not both? 😉

      Reply
  6. nancy says

    June 22, 2022 at 1:21 pm

    5 stars
    just so happens i have a bag of coconut flour that I don’t know what to do with. I made these waffles and everyone went nuts!! it was super tasty!

    Reply
  7. Janessa says

    June 21, 2022 at 10:12 am

    5 stars
    These waffles turned out so well! Next time I’m going to make a double batch and freeze them for easy weekday breakfasts!

    Reply
    • Paleo Gluten Free Guy says

      June 23, 2022 at 2:00 pm

      Yay! So glad you liked them.

      Reply
  8. Shelby says

    June 20, 2022 at 1:15 pm

    5 stars
    Love how soft these were inside! Made a double batch and used them for breakfast with the kids the next day. They loved it!

    Reply
    • Paleo Gluten Free Guy says

      June 23, 2022 at 2:01 pm

      Great! So glad they liked it. Thanks for letting me know.

      Reply

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