It’s a great day to enjoy dairy-free waffles (also eggless waffles in case you need that)! Today I’m sharing a basic top 9 free waffle recipe with you that can go the distance. The best part if you ask me is that people without food allergies and dietary restrictions have said that these no milk waffles taste amazing.
Whilst this is a gluten-free waffle recipe, I’ve included notes on how you can use a different flour when making them. Also! These are oat free and rice free. Wooo!!
Allergy Status
Free From: Wheat/Gluten, Dairy, Egg, Soy, Tree Nuts, Peanut, Fish, Shellfish, Top 9 Allergens, Top 14 Allergens, Sesame, Alliums, Avocado, Banana, Beans & Lentils, Berries, Buckwheat, Carrot, Celery, Cinnamon, Citrus, Coconut, Corn, Cruciferous, Garlic, Legume, Lupin, Mushroom, Mustard, Nightshade, Oat, Onion, Pea & Pea Protein, Potato (Nightshade Variety), Poultry, Red Meat, Rice, Squash & Gourd, Strawberry, Sweet Potato & Yam, Tapioca/Cassava/Yuca/Manioc, Tomato, Yeast
Friendly To: EOE, Vegan
Compatible With: Apple Free, Cane/Refined Sugar Free, Latex Cross Reactive Foods Free (H/M), Stone Fruit Free, FPIES, Low FODMAP
- Apple Free, Latex Cross Reactive Free, Low FODMAP, and FPIES: Use an alternative vinegar of choice.
- Cane/Refined Sugar Free: Use an alternative granulated sweetener such as organic maple sugar.
- Stone Fruit Free: Use an alternative oil instead of the olive oil.
Be sure to read the ingredient notes, where I’ve included options on swaps and substitutions.
Easy Waffle Recipe Video
Here’s a short video you can watch to see me bring this egg and milk free waffle recipe together.
Tools to Make This No Milk Waffle Recipe
- Large Mixing Bowl + Whisk OR Mixing Bowl + Electric Hand Mixer OR Stand Mixer with Wire Attachment
- Kitchen Scale (this is the one that I use)
- Waffle Iron (details and options are below)
- Silicone or Rubber Spatula (I have several of this spatula)
- Large Measuring Cup (for scooping waffle batter into the hot waffle iron)
Waffle Iron Information
If you’re brand new to making waffles, and need to know about a waffle iron (or need a new waffle maker), there are few key things to know. Given my collection of 6 waffle irons, I can give you the pros and cons of several popular styles.
No matter which type or size of waffle maker you go with, know that this milk free waffle batter will work in all of them. Ultimately, you have to decide how efficient you want your waffle making to be, along with your budget.
Large Waffle Makers
–The large Belgian waffle maker (like this double one) is hands down my all time fave (it’s also a great wedding gift). You never need cooking spray, there’s an audible beep, an adjustable browning setting, and you make two jumbo Belgian waffles at once. The efficiency is unmatched with any other waffle maker. The only con in my opinion: it’s hand wash only. Now, you won’t need to wash it too often, but if you’re a mixed allergy household, you will need to double up on this appliance for safety.
–Ceramic waffle maker, I have this Hamilton Beach version and love it. It’s not as efficient as the double waffle maker, however, the plates are removable and dishwasher safe. For someone with food allergies, this is perhaps one of the best selling points to this model.
-Important Toaster Note: Whilst the 4″/10cm mini waffle is perfect for a regular toaster, these days, you can purchase a counter top toaster with wide openings. That allows you to make the jumbo waffles, and still heat them in a toaster, like store bought waffles.
Commercial Sized Waffle Makers
–Dash single waffle maker 4″, hands down, one of my least favourite models. Why? Simple: you can only make one waffle at a time. I don’t care if you’re one person, that’s just going to take you too long to work thru all of your waffle batter. Yes, it’s cute, but your time is worth something.
–Dash 4″ waffle maker 4x, now, this is a much better choice. It makes 4 small commercial (4″/10cm) size waffles in one go. The cons are no beep, no adjustment options, and you have to stand and babysit it when cooking waffles. However, the HUGE pro is that you can reheat your frozen waffles in a regular toaster, just like store bought frozen waffles.
Mini Waffle Makers & Novelty Options
-Dash 2″ mini waffle maker, this is absolutely, in my humble free-from opinion, one of the cutest waffle makers on the planet. It’s absolutely not efficient whatsoever, but dang are the waffles cute. You can also use mini waffles for all sorts of other projects, so keep that in mind.
–Novelty waffle makers (sticks, hearts, misc. shapes), these have a place in the world, but like the Dash waffle makers, you’ll have to babysit them, and they’re nowhere near as efficient as the double Belgium waffle maker.
Non Toxic Waffle Makers
If health and wellness is a big deal for you, and you’re not excited about nonstick appliances, I hear you loud and clear, especially as someone with the kind of medical condition that I have.
The large ceramic waffle maker that I linked above is a start, but unfortunately, there’s no perfect choice in the waffle maker category. I have to assume this is because of the shape of the plates and how likely it is that batter would get stuck.
Cast iron waffle makers are a thing, and that’s a great option, but they’re not electric, so there’s that. If it’s pre-seasoned, depending on what you’re allergic to, you’ll need to make sure the seasoning won’t be an issue for you.
Mamavation has an article about non-toxic waffle irons, and I was pleasantly surprised to see my ceramic waffle maker in the midrange category. Additionally, I wasn’t one bit shocked to see the Cuisinart in the “don’t purchase” category, because that’s the nature of these products. The article is worth reading, and they have links to a lot more products you can investigate.
Basic Waffle Recipe Ingredients (No Milk, No Egg, No Problem)
What I love about this great recipe is that it leans into everyday ingredients, and it’s still gluten free and allergy friendly.
Flax Gel
- 2 TBSP Golden Flax Meal (use this brand for best results)
- 4 TBSP Water (room temperature)
Part 1 Ingredients (Dry Ingredients)
- 135g Sorghum Flour, superfine OR Brown Rice Flour, superfine
- 65g Millet Flour, superfine
- 30g Arrowroot
- 30g Organic Cane Sugar OR Granulated Sweetener of Choice (see notes for more options)
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Sea Salt
Note: If you don’t need gluten-free waffles, be sure to read the notes about how you can use an all purpose flour instead.
Part 2 Ingredients
- 335mL Milk of Choice (12 ounces)
- 2 tsp Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
Part 3 Ingredients
- 3 TBSP Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Organic Vanilla Extract
Important Waffle Recipe Notes & Ingredient Substitutions
Gluten-Free Flour Alternative: This recipe uses a total of 230g of flour (sorghum, millet arrowroot). You can use 230g of an all purpose flour in its place. However, do not swap this for a single specialty flour such as bread flour, whole wheat flour, cassava flour, almond flour, coconut flour, and so on. You can only swap this blend for a proper all purpose flour replacement.
Milk of Choice: Unsweetened almond milk from this brand is always an easy option, however, you can use any of the plant-based milks available at your local grocery store (or Costco, or something you order online). And I do mean any. This easy waffle recipe works with soy milk, rice milk, cashew milk, oat milk, banana milk (yes, that’s a thing), and so on. The only thing to keep in mind is that if you plan on using coconut milk, it needs to be the boxed/watery style, and not full fat coconut milk from a can.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil: You can swap this for avocado oil (make sure you’re using an authentic/trusted brand), or other oils that are liquid at room temperature. When choosing an oil, make sure it’s a neutral oil to avoid shifting the flavor considerably. Personally, I wouldn’t use something like vegetable oil or canola oil. Do not swap the oil for a fat that’s hard at room temperature such as melted coconut oil or melted butter (milk based or dairy free).
Sweetener of Choice: Cane sugar is a granulated sweetener that also has a “neutral” sugar taste (as compared to something like maple sugar that really has a flavour + sweetness). You can swap this for light brown sugar, organic coconut sugar, organic date sugar, or organic maple sugar. I wouldn’t use organic dark brown sugar only because the taste will be a bit darker. These great waffles us a granulated sweetener, and you cannot swap it for liquid sweeteners such as honey, maple syrup, and so on.
More Waffle Recipes Without Eggs or Milk
If you’d like to make more delicious waffles that are free from major allergens, I’ve got you covered. Here are a few to start, and if you need more (or manage less common allergens), check out the Advanced Recipe Search on RAISE (my membership website). You can mix and match over 100 filters, and then limit your results to the Pancake & Waffle Collection.
- Chocolate Chocolate Chip Crispy Waffles (one of my kids say these are the best waffles ever)
- Cinnamon Waffles (super easy recipe)
- Truly Corn Free + Dairy-Free Waffle Recipe (grain free, top 14 free, and more)
- Vegan Rose Fluffy Waffles (I’ve been told these are some of the best vegan waffles I’ve ever made)
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No Milk Waffle Recipe Instructions
Before you start, turn on your waffle iron so it preheats, and is ready when you are (it won’t take too long to make the waffle batter).
Place an empty measuring cup on your kitchen scale and tare to zero. Add your milk of choice, then add the organic apple cider vinegar.
For waffles, I use an electric stand mixer with the wire attachment. Place your empty mixing bowl on your kitchen scale and tare to zero. Add the Dry Ingredients (Part 1 Ingredients), and tare between weighted ingredients.
Once they’re all in, lightly mix to combine. With your mixer on low speed, we’ll add the wet ingredients. Start by adding the milk + vinegar combo. Mix for several moments, then turn the mixer off. Wait 1 minute before continuing (this allows the reaction a little time to take place).
Whilst we wait for a minute, place the dirty measuring cup on your scale, tare to zero, then add the oil and vanilla. Now, turn your mixer back on medium speed and pour in the oil and vanilla combo. Mix until all of the ingredients are combined, then mix on high speed for 20 seconds, then turn the mixer off. I like to scrape the bowl with my spatula to ensure there aren’t any lumps. That’s it! Your waffle batter is ready and you can get to cooking.
To make waffles, heat your waffle maker and follow its instructions. I like to use the setting 4 (out of 6) on my double waffle maker. Try not to use too much batter when filling the hot iron, to prevent a massive mess you have to clean up later. I’m of the mindset that it’s better to have a clean waffle maker and small waffles than perfect waffles and a mess.
That’s it! You mix, you cook, and your tasty waffles are ready to be served.
Storage
Do NOT put your leftover homemade waffles in the refrigerator. For best results, freeze any leftover waffles you have. To freeze waffles, I like to put them on a baking tray (use parchment to separate layers if you’re stacking). I freeze the whole tray and when the waffles are frozen, transfer them to a freezer bag for long term storage. You can also use an airtight container if you have one that’s a good size for your waffles, without having a bunch of wasted space.
To thaw, you can leave your waffles at room temperature for 60 – 90 minutes, or heat in an oven at 375f/190c. Start with 5 minutes and go from there until they’re completely thawed. You can also experiment with reheating waffles from frozen using an air fryer, which will add some crunch.
My kids love reheating waffles from frozen in the toaster oven for about 10 minutes. You can also pop frozen waffles into a standard toaster. Just be sure you have a wide opening if you use the same jumbo waffle maker as me.
Know that this is a good waffle for busy moms to batch cook and freeze on the weekend, assuming you’re using a large waffle maker. Having something like this always ready to go can make busy mornings a breeze. Personally, I make triple batches of waffle recipes that my kids enjoy.
Serving Suggestions
So, you’ve got all these delicious waffles but you don’t want to eat them plain. I hear you loud and clear. You can obviously start with your favorite toppings, or basic toppings like fresh fruit or maple syrup, but let’s take a look at more options.
- Top your waffles with sliced bananas and a homemade maple nut butter (you can use any spread)
- Spread homemade nutella on your waffle, then add a copious amount of fresh berries on top.
- Add a layer of any spread (peanut, tree nut, seed, tuber), and add a few mini chocolate chips.
- Pair with your favourite breakfast sausage.
- Make chicken and waffles. I use this chicken meatball recipe and my kids love it every time.
Fun Ways to Use Your Milk Free Waffles
You can take this simple waffle recipe and RUN with it. Here are just a few tasty ideas to get you started:
Make Chocolate Milk Waffles!
Did you know, when making waffle batter and even pancake batter, you can swap your liquid for something else? Now, I’ll warn you, it doesn’t always turn out great, but in the case of chocolate milk, it’s a home run. You can use milk based chocolate milk or dairy free chocolate milk and have some really fun waffles on your hand.
The waffles won’t scream chocolate milk though (I don’t want to mislead you), but rather, be a hint of chocolate.
Include Warming Spices
Warm spices, including cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves aren’t just for fall and holidays. You can add them year round to this kind of recipe if they’re your jam. You’ll include them with the dry ingredients to make sure they’re well distributed, and you’ll end up with a tasty waffle that reminds you of the sound of leaves crunching under your feet. In case you were wondering, I’m a sucker for crunching leaves.
Milk Free S’mores!
The next time you plan on having s’mores, use this recipe, make mini waffles, and use them in place of graham crackers. Talk about a fun summer treat! You’ll use this homemade waffle recipe as a graham cracker replacement, add a little chocolate, and some kind of marshmallow or homemade vegan aquafaba fluff.
Now, if crunch it important to you, you can always heat up your waffles in a toaster oven to get them crispy, or even pan fry in a little safe cooking fat.
Waffle Sandwiches!
Whilst this isn’t the best option for busy mornings, waffle sandwiches can be made in advance, or on a weekend when you have more time. Use a mini waffle maker (4″/10cm ideally) and make waffles, then use said waffles as the bread on a homemade breakfast sandwich.
You can go with a non-traditional filling like a nut butter (or peanut butter or seed butter etc.) + jam or smashed fruit. You could scramble some eggs, tofu, or soy free tofu and add strips of bacon. Honestly, the sky’s the limit on this one because the waffles are basically two slices of delicious milk free bread.
More Breakfast Recipes for a Dairy-Free Diet
If you’re dairy free and more, I’ve so totally got you covered for breakfast. These recipes are also egg free, gluten free, and very allergy friendly.
- Basic No Milk Pancakes (there are more pancake recipes here)
- Spinach Banana Blender Waffles (such an easy breakfast because the batter is all made in the blender)
- Creamy Dairy Free Breakfast Potatoes
- Easy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
- Chocolate Muffins (one of my kids say this is the best way to start the day)
- Easy Dairy Free Smoothie Recipes
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Waffle Recipe: No Milk or Eggs ~ Questions and Answers
Will I really have a fluffy texture without eggs?
The great news is that even without egg whites, this waffle mix can deliver on the perfect texture. It’s all about how all of the ingredients come together. It’s the blend of flour, the leavening agent, and so on.
If we were to take an approach that isn’t mindful of the free-from world, sure, a homemade waffles recipe could really fall flat. Oh man, didn’t mean for that pun, but I’ll take it. As long as you’re thinking through what’s not present, in the long run, recipes tend to deliver pretty well.
Also, my tasters and I have a simple rule: if it isn’t awesome, I don’t post it. So, if you see one of my recipes, know that it’s been approved by folks who can have wheat, milk, eggs, and much more.
Will the waffle iron make a difference as to how these cook?
When it comes to waffle makers, the size impacts the overall shape and how much waffle batter you need. For example, my double waffle maker needs almost a cup of batter for a large waffle, where the mini will use a lot less batter (maybe 1/4 cup depending on which one I’m using).
Once cooked, it’s the same waffle, just scaled up or not. Now, there is an argument to be made that the jumbo waffle will always be a little different because there’s just so MUCH waffle there. In the long run, just use the waffle iron you have and enjoy breakfast because I don’t think it’s such a big deal.
Can I use whole wheat flour instead of the gluten free flour?
For this dairy free waffle recipe, honestly, I’m not sure. I don’t work with whole wheat flour since several of my taste testers have a wheat allergy and/or Celiac Disease. If I had to make a suggestion, I’d say use all purpose flour and avoid specialty wheat flours like whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry flour.
Now, having said that, if you regularly use whole wheat flour, AND you’ve made this kind of swap before, AND it’s come out great each and every time, it’s worth a try. On the flip side, if you haven’t done this before (or rarely), and you really want to know, make a half batch of this milk free waffle recipe and see how it turns out. Again, I don’t work with wheat, so I can’t make any promises.
I’ll also add, whole wheat flour is more dense when compared to other wheat flour options, so depending on the waffle texture you enjoy, that may work against you.
Can I freeze eggless waffle batter?
Oh my goodness yes! OK, so, you may not know this about me, but I love all things meal prep, and batch cooking + freezing. You can freeze eggless waffle batter, but you can also freeze cooked (and cooled) waffles.
Rather than talk your ear off about the whole process, I’m going to point you towards this article where I go over the process in great detail, containers, tips, and so on.
Do I need to use cooking spray on my waffle maker?
Personally, I get the perfect waffles each and every time, and I NEVER use cooking spray. Whilst each waffle maker is different, if you’re working with a nonstick waffle iron, I’d encourage you to make a waffle without the cooking spray and see how it turns out.
Just make sure the waffle iron is properly heated before you start, or the first waffle can be problematic. Like… VERY problematic.
Should I put my waffles on a cooling rack after they cook?
When crispy waffles are the goal, yes, a wire rack is incredibly helpful. That’s because if you stack waffles after they cook, you create a steaming effect. Ultimately, the first waffle that’s at the bottom of the pile…. that poor little dude takes a steam beating and may not have a great texture when you’re ready to serve breakfast.
A wire rack can also be helpful if you plan on making a double or triple batch to stock your freezer. A lot of cooling racks stack vertically, so you have somewhere to put them instead of spreading out on your cabinet, or stacking.
This particular waffle recipe is more for soft waffles, and you don’t *need* to use the cooling rack. You can if you want, but if you’re making a single batch of waffles using the large Belgian waffle maker like me, you don’t need the rack. By the time you’ve cooked the waffles, it’s not such a big deal.
When I batch cook these waffles, I have a large baking tray on standby, covered in parchment paper. Cooked waffles go directly on the tray, and when I have a full single layer, I’ll add another large sheet of parchment paper, then make another layer of waffles. It’s rare that I make more than two layers given the size of the waffles. So, keep that in mind as an option as well.
Would an egg replacer improve this recipe?
A commercial egg replacer won’t help this waffle recipe without milk and that’s because the recipe already accounts for the different parts of an egg. You may see a 5% improvement in lift, but again, it’s not necessary because the waffles already include baking powder.
Essentially, this recipe was designed from the ground up to naturally tick all of the egg substitute boxes, so you don’t need to do any guess work or try to add extra ingredients.
How do these taste when compared to regular waffles?
I asked my tasters who can have regular waffles with wheat, milk, and eggs. They tell me that these waffles are just different. They aren’t the same because the texture is different, but, they’re also not plain waffles. These have flavour, and make for a delicious breakfast.
I think if you go into any of my recipes expecting standard run of the mill food, you’ll be disappointed, but in a “good way”, and that’s because I have a tendency to let simple ingredients shine. All too often, my tasters say that the recipes I make taste better than their counterparts, but, you’ll also know that they’re different.
So whilst these are gluten-free waffles, egg-free waffles, dairy-free waffles, and the list goes on, you can rest assured that you’ll have something on the same level of deliciousness as traditional waffles.
Is non-dairy milk the same thing as dairy free milk?
Non-dairy (also written as nondairy) used to imply that there could be a very small amount of cow’s milk dairy in a product. Dairy free on the other hand means zero dairy. Period.
Whilst the regulation has changed over the years, the US FDA generally has the viewpoint that “non dairy” could contain up to 0.5% of dairy milk derivatives such as caseinate. Dairy free always meant zero milk or milk derivatives.
At the time of publishing in 2026, what I can tell you is this: many brands are using the terms as if they’re interchangeable. This can be confusing to a lot of people because you’re not sure what they’re referring to.
When in doubt, anyone with a milk allergy should always contact a company to better understand their ingredients and manufacturing process.
