Paleo Waffles (with Almond Flour)

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These paleo waffles are made with almond flour and lightly sweetened with coconut sugar. They are crisp on the outside, with a tender, chewy inner texture. Since these waffles are paleo, they are gluten free and dairy free as well!

Everyone needs a great basic paleo waffle recipe and this is it!

These paleo waffles are made with almond flour, lightly sweetened with coconut sugar and pair well with any of your favorite toppings. I love that they have a crispy outer texture, but are soft and tender on the inside.

My kids love it when I make a batch for breakfast. They enjoy dipping them in maple syrup, topping them with butter or eating with some coconut cream and berries. We've also tried them savory and they're delicious topped with a runny egg and mashed avocado.

Why You'll Love these Paleo Waffles

A great basic waffle recipe - these waffles have a simple flavor that's great for pairing with any toppings, or adding your favorite mix-ins like blueberries or chocolate chips.
easy to make - a one-bowl batter that is cooked on a waffle iron and then crisped in the oven.
gluten free and dairy free - since these waffles are paleo friendly, they're made without milk, flour or butter. Instead, they use almond milk, almond flour and coconut oil.
kid approved - always a win!

Plated waffle topped with coconut cream, frozen berries and bee pollen.

Ingredients

The full recipe for these paleo waffles can be found in the recipe card below, but here's an overview of the ingredients you'll need:

almond flour - I recommend using blanched almond flour.
tapioca starch - for texture purposes. I use tapioca starch frequently in my paleo baking, as it creates a better texture for grain free baked goods.
coconut sugar - just a little to flavor the waffles. You can leave it out or swap it with any other sweetener.
baking soda - for fluffy waffles.
salt - enhances the flavors.
cinnamon - optional ingredient for added flavor and nutrition.
eggs - you'll need 3 large eggs for this recipe. An egg substitute has not been tested, but I do have a small selection of egg free waffle recipes like my plantain waffles, applesauce waffles and tigernut waffles.
almond milk - or any milk
coconut oil - for the waffle texture
vanilla extract - for flavor

Ingredients needed to make paleo waffles.

How to Make Paleo Waffles

The batter for these waffles is made in one bowl and cooked on a waffle iron. I used a Belgium waffle iron, but any will work. To keep these waffles crisp, they are placed in the oven after cooking. Here are the steps:

First, place a wire cooling rack in your oven (middle rack) and preheat your oven to 300 degrees F.
Plug in your waffle iron to preheat.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry waffle ingredients.

Mix in the wet ingredients.

Pour the batter on your preheated waffle iron an cook until done.

After cooking, place the waffle in your oven and let it cook for at least 10 minutes to crisp.

Repeat steps 5-6 until all of your batter is used up.

Storage

Place any leftover waffles in an airtight container and store in the fridge, up one week. They will lose their crispness in the fridge, but you can pop them in the oven or toaster oven to crisp back up.

FAQ

Do I have to separate the egg whites?

No! This recipe does not require you to separate and whip the egg whites, but the waffles still come out crisp. The trick is cooking them in the oven once they're done on the waffle iron.

Can these waffles be unsweetened?

Yes, you can leave out the coconut sugar and the waffles will still turn out fabulous.

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