Tigernut Flour Waffles (Paleo, Vegan)

Published: Jul 30, 2026 · by Katie

These tigernut flour waffles are the perfect paleo breakfast option. They are soft on the inside with a slightly crisp exterior and sweet, nutty flavor. These waffles are made with tigernut flour and lightly sweetened with maple syrup.

I love baking with tigernut flour since it has a naturally sweet, nutty flavor, but is completely nut free. It's a great paleo friendly flour and so versatile.

These tigernut flour waffles are one of my family's favorite breakfast recipes. They are tender on the inside with a slightly crisp exterior. We love pairing them with frozen blueberries and maple syrup, topping them with butter or slathering them in homemade whipped cream.

These paleo waffles are made with tigernut flour, sweetened with maple syrup and can be made egg free (vegan), by swapping the eggs for flax eggs. It's great if you're in need of an allergy friendly waffle recipe.

Why You'll Love these Tigernut Waffles

paleo and vegan - made with simple, wholesome ingredients you can feel good about.
egg free option - I have made these with flax eggs instead of real eggs and they turn out great!
nut free - the paleo diet tends to be quiet heavy in nuts, which is why tigernut flour is so great! These waffles are nut free since they are made with tigernut flour.
easy to make - just combine the waffle ingredients and cook on a waffle iron.

Ingredients

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

tigernut flour - since these are tigernut flour waffles
tapioca starch - for texture purposes. The best swap would be arrowroot starch/flour
baking powder - I like to make my own paleo baking powder, but you can use any type.
salt - to enhance the flavors
eggs - to bind the ingredients and give the waffles structure. You can swap eggs for flax eggs to make the recipe vegan.
water (or milk) - to thin the batter
maple syrup - to sweeten the waffles. You can swap maple syrup for any other sweetener (like honey or coconut sugar).
coconut oil - for texture and to help the waffles crisp.
vanilla extract - for flavor

How to Make Waffles with Tigernut Flour

The batter for these waffles in made in mixing bowls, and then cooked on a waffle iron. I used my Belgium waffle iron, but any type will work. I also like to pop these waffles in the oven after cooking to crisp up, but that step is optional.

Here are the steps.

First, plug in your waffle iron to preheat.
Optional: preheat your oven to 250 degrees F to crisp up the waffles after cooking.
Combine the dry waffle ingredients in one bowl and the wet in another.

Pour the dry mixture into the wet mixture and stir until combined.

Pour the batter on the waffle iron and cook until done.

Place the waffle on a wire cooling rack and heat in the oven for 10-15 minutes to crisp.

Storage

Store leftover waffles in an airtight container in the fridge, up to one week. Or, place them in a baggie and keep in the freezer for up to two months.

FAQ

Are these tigernut waffles vegan?

You can make these waffles vegan by swapping the eggs for flax eggs. 1 flax egg = 1 Tbsp ground flax + 3 Tbsp water

Can I make these in a mini waffle iron?

Yes! I used a Belgium waffle iron to make these, but any waffle iron will work.