These Vegan Tigernut Flour Waffles are great for a simple, nut free and egg free Paleo breakfast. They are made with tigernut flour, sweetened with a bit of coconut sugar and free of all common allergens.

When I went on an elimination diet earlier this year (due to my baby's eczema) I had to get creative with allergy friendly recipes. Tigernut flour was one of my go-to Paleo flours. It works well in egg free baking and I love that it has a naturally sweet flavor.

What are Tigernuts?

For those of you that don't know, tigernuts are not actually nuts, but small root vegetables. These little root vegetables are nutrient dense and a great source of prebiotic fiber.

Tigernut flour is simply made from finely ground tigernuts. It is naturally sweet - perfect for baking! Although, it can be used in savory dishes as well.

Some of my favorite ways to use tigernut flour is in:

And of course waffles!

These tigernut flour waffles are delightfully sweet, fluffy and a kid favorite. My recipe is:

Paleo
Vegan
nut free
dairy free
egg free
refined sugar free

This healthy waffle recipe can be kept plain, or include mix-ins such as: chocolate chips, blueberries, shredded coconut, cinnamon, etc. It's such a versatile recipe!

Ingredients in Vegan Tigernut Flour Waffles

For these waffles, you'll need the following ingredients:

tigernut flour
ground flax (or ground chia seed)
coconut sugar (or any granulated sugar/sweetener)
baking powder
salt
water (or nut/seed milk)
avocado oil (or olive oil)
vanilla extract

How to Make Vegan Tigernut Waffles

These simple, grain free waffles are made in one bowl and cooked on a mini waffle iron. This recipe makes 4-5 miniature waffles.

First, make the flax eggs. To do this, combine 2 tablespoons ground flax with 6 tablespoons water. (I grind whole flax seed in a coffee grinder.) Stir, then let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to thicken.

Next, mix in the remaining ingredients. Mix until the batter is a thick, smooth, uniform texture.

Preheat your waffle iron and add 2 heaping tablespoons of batter. Close the waffle iron and cook the waffles until done. They will take longer to cook than a waffle that uses eggs. When the waffles are done they should be slightly crisp on the outside and golden brown in color.

Paleo and Vegan Waffle Toppings

I topped these waffles with fresh blueberries, sunflower seed butter, hemp seeds and bee pollen. Some other healthy, Paleo and Vegan topping options include:

melted coconut butter
nut or seed butters
fruit: fresh, freeze dried, defrosted frozen fruit
cacao nibs or dark chocolate chips
coconut cream
dairy free cream cheese
mashed avocado

Enjoy!