Today I’m so excited to show you how to make delicious grain free + corn free waffles. If you’re new to living a corn free life, buckle up, because you’re in for a real treat. You can also use this recipe as a base for future waffle creations, and as way to make homemade corn free waffle mix (more on that later).
The best part about this corn free waffle recipe is that it’s not only for those who follow a truly corn free diet, but also a grain free diet, and lots more in between.
You can also enjoy this truly corn free waffle recipe if you follow the following diets:
- Paleo Diet
- Vegan Diet
- US Top 9 Free Diet
- EU/UK Top 14 Free Diet
SOOO many people can eat these waffles together, and that is a HUGE win in my free-from book. if you’re ready to have an amazing waffle on your plate, let’s get to work.
Allergy Status
Free From: Wheat/Gluten, Dairy, Egg, Soy, Tree Nut (including Coconut), Peanut, Fish, Shellfish, Sesame, Top 9 Allergens, Top 14 Allergens, Alliums, Avocado, Banana, Beans & Lentils, Berries, Buckwheat, Cane/Refined Sugar, Carrot, Celery, Cinnamon, Citrus, Corn, Cruciferous, Garlic, Legume, Lupin, Mushroom, Mustard, Nightshade, Oat, Onion, Pea & Pea Protein, Potato (Nightshade Variety), Poultry, Red Meat, Rice, Squash & Gourd, Stone Fruits, Strawberry, Sweet Potato & Yam, Tomato, Yeast
Friendly To: EOE, Paleo, Vegan
Tools to Make These Delicious Gluten Free, Grain Free, Corn Free Waffles
- 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 waffle iron)
Waffle Iron Information
If you’re brand new to making waffles, and need to know about a waffle iron, 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.
–The double waffle maker (like this one) is hands down my all time fave. You never need spray, there’s an audible beep, an adjustable browning setting, and you make two jumbo Belgian style 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.
–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.
-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, but dang are the waffles cute.
–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.
–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.
No matter which type or size of waffle maker you go with, know that this corn 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. Now, on to the recipe!
Corn Free Waffle Ingredients
Flax Egg/Binding Agent
- 3 TBSP Golden Flax Meal
- 6 TBSP Safe Water
Dry Ingredients
- 200g Cassava Flour
- 50g Organic Maple Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Celtic Sea Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 280mL Milk of Choice (10 ounces/1.25 cups)
- 4 TBSP Safe Oil of Choice
- 3 tsp Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
Important Corn Free Waffle Ingredient Notes
If you have a severe corn allergy, be sure to refer to my Ultimate Corn Free + GF + Top 9 Free Cookbook for corn free brands to investigate and information on truly corn free ingredient sourcing.
Flax: This is the brand I suggest you use.
Cassava: This cannot be swapped for anything else. If you can’t have cassava flour, try one of my other corn free waffle recipes.
Milk: This can be any dairy based milk or plant based milk (including homemade milk). I use a homemade organic tiger nut milk (tuber, not a tree nut). You can use coconut milk, oat milk, nut milk, or anything else that works for you.
Oil: Organic tiger nut oil (tuber, not a tree nut) is my go-to oil of choice, followed by corn free organic extra virgin olive oil. You can use any oil that works for you, and the more neutral in taste, the better.
Directions for Your Corn Free Waffles
Know that the overall process to make your waffles is quick and easy! Start by combining the flax and water in a small bowl, then set aside. This is a great time to turn on your waffle iron so it preheats, and is ready when you are.
Next, 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, and tare between weighted ingredients.
Once they’re all in, lightly mix to combine. With your mixer on low speed, add 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).
Add the oil, and flax gel, then turn your mixer back on medium speed. Mix until all of the ingredients are combined. Mix on high for 20 seconds, then turn the mixer off. 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. For this particular waffle, I suggest cooking a tad longer than you normally would. The inside of the waffles can be on the gummy side if they aren’t cooked long enough because of the cassava flour.
Amazing Corn Free Resources
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Corn Free Waffle Storage & Reheating
For best results, freeze your waffle leftovers (you can read all the details on waffle freezing in this article if you’ve never frozen waffles before). Do not store your leftover waffles at room temperature or in the fridge. They need to be in an airtight container in your freezer.
To reheat your waffles, you can heat from frozen in your oven or toaster oven (this is how my kids do it), or thaw on the countertop for about 90 minutes. If you opt for the toaster oven, my kids like to heat them at 375f/190c until heated and crispy.
These waffles are also fantastic in a lunch box. You can place them in your lunch box frozen, and they’ll be thawed and ready to go by lunchtime.
Delicious Ways to Enjoy Your Corn Free, Gluten Free Waffles
Pictured I have my corn free waffle with truly corn free blackberries and corn free maple syrup. If you’d like to have berries and other corn free fruit with your waffles, make sure you’re properly sourcing fruit. It can be a real struggle when you’re new. My Ultimate Corn Free Cookbook covers ingredient sourcing if that’s something you need assistance with.
Rotate though different corn free toppings.
Easy ideas include:
- Organic Honey
- Nut Butter, Seed Butter, or Tiger Nut Butter (tuber, not a tree nut)
- Corn Free Chocolate Shavings (this is the only truly CF product I know of at the moment, and not the whole brand, just the one product)
Use these corn free waffles as part of a dessert.
You can add a scoop of this corn free vanilla ice cream, or this corn free chocolate ice cream. You only live once, right?
Create a breakfast or brunch bar with fruit and other corn free toppings.
This can be really fun if you’re hosting a get together with friends or family. Cook up a lot of waffles and serve them alongside as many safe toppings you have access to.
Guests can walk thru and add what they’d like to their waffles. Of course, you could also have a separate table for non-corn free toppings that way others aren’t as limited.
Make a corn free waffle sandwich for lunch or dinner.
You’ll need a smaller waffle maker for this concept, like the Dash 4″/10cm. Use small waffles in place of bread and have a tasty sandwich. You can have meat based fillings, something like a PB & J, and so on.
If you don’t have a safe bread, this can be especially helpful as you live your best corn free life.
Make fried meat + waffles (a play on chicken and waffles).
As you may know, most chicken isn’t truly corn free, so you’ll have to have fried meat and waffles. Here at my house, no one is complaining when I make it. This recipe for fried pork strips, I’m told, is one of the best fried meat options I’ve ever made for my kids.
Serve alongside your favorite corn free breakfast items including bacon (yup, there’s a couple of brands for that), corn free eggs, homemade jam, and so on.
Use your waffles in place of bread when serving pasta etc
You can use this waffle in savory applications as well as sweet applications. I’ve used waffles in place of both bread slices and burger buns in the past. Zero complaints.
These grain free waffles give you that bready feeling, but without having to actually bake bread.
How to Make Boxed Waffle Mix at Home
To make your own “boxed mix waffles”, place an empty mixing bowl on your kitchen scale. Add each of the Dry Ingredients one at a time. Don’t forget to tare between weighted ingredients. Give this a mix, then transfer it to a storage bag, and this is literally what’s in the waffle box mixes sold in stores.
For ease, label the front of the bag with the recipe name and expiration date. The date will be based on the dry ingredients you used, Whichever one will expire first, that’s your expiration date. Print out the Wet Ingredients and Flax Bind Ingredients and tape it to the back of the bag.
If you’re a fan of batch cooking or getting ahead in general, you can make 5 bags at a time, so you’re always ready to make corn free waffles.
Corn Free Living Tips
You can add different spices to this corn free waffle recipe so you have the feeling of choice. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and homemade lemon zest are all easy examples to try.
Use different toppings (blueberries, shaved corn free chocolate, etc,) to create variety. Whilst the base recipe is on the plain side, that leaves you so much room for creativity. In the previous section, I’ve listed some options, so be sure to try them.
Batch cook and freeze. When I cook a corn free recipe for myself, I make a lot in one go. The ROI is astronomical, and when you start living the batch cooking life, that’s when you’ll really start to thrive. You’re no longer a slave to your kitchen and all the dishes, and instead, you pull homemade “fast food” from your freezer each day.
More Amazing Gluten Free + Corn Free Breakfast Recipes
- Grain Free, Corn Free Homemade Breakfast Sausage Recipe (gluten free, grain free, top 14 free)
- Corn Free Pancakes Recipe (gluten free, vegan, top 9 free)
- Dairy Free Creamy Breakfast Potatoes Recipe (gluten free, top 14 free)
- Easy Grain Free Muffins Recipe (egg free, vegan, allergy friendly)
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Answering Your Corn Free Waffle Questions
Can I use baking powder in place of the baking soda?
I’m so glad you asked. No, you can’t make that swap and get the same results. You’ll still get some rise, but it may not be enough.
Is Bob’s Red Mill flour corn free?
Generally, no. Many of the products sold by Bob’s Red Mill are top level corn free. However, they manufacturer a lot of corn ingredients on shared equipment, and reactions have been reported.
I wouldn’t even suggest their brand for someone who can have some corn derivatives, knowing about the reports and shared equipment.
Could I use buckwheat flour instead of cassava flour?
No, you can’t use buckwheat flour in this waffle recipe. It was designed to be grain free, cassava specific. Other gluten free flours including rice, millet, and oat wouldn’t work either. Well, they might, but I can’t guarantee anything since I haven’t tested it, and I don’t want you to waste expensive ingredients.
If you can’t have cassava, try a different corn free waffle recipe that I’ve shared on RAISE, or pick up a copy of my Ultimate GF + Corn Free Cookbook.
Can I use coconut oil in this recipe?
You can try using melted coconut oil in this waffle recipe. However, coconut oil is solid at room temperature, and that can throw off what happens to your waffles as they cool.
Several of my tasters are allergic to coconut, so it’s not an option I’ve worked with often. If you want to proceed, I suggest making a half batch of waffles and testing it out first.
Are these fluffy waffles?
No, I wouldn’t say they’re fluffy. I would say these waffles have a soft texture with a tiny hint of crisp. They’re not light and airy, which is how I would think of airy.
Could I add protein to the waffle mixture?
You can swap out 20g of the cassava flour for a protein powder. You’ll want to keep the number on the lower side to avoid altering the consistency of your cooked waffles.
The best manufacturer I can suggest will be Zego Foods, for their Pure Protein (seed based).
Is avocado oil corn free?
Based on the research I’ve done, some brands are indeed offering corn free avocado oil. The issue with these types of products is everything that happens to the ingredient before its pressed.
In the case of avocados, most are sprayed with ripening gas that’s corn derived. If the brand you choose uses this kind of avocado, then the entire product is contaminated.
You’ll have to call around and ask different brands to see which ones you’re comfortable trying. I suggest starting with an organic brand.
Could I add freeze dried fruit to this waffle recipe?
No, you can’t add freeze dried fruits to this particular recipe. First, I can’t tell you if there’s a truly corn free brand of freeze dried fruits.
Second, freeze dried fruits mess with liquid absorption in recipes. If you were to add them, you have the potential to completely ruin your recipe and waste expensive corn free ingredients.
To bring in fruit flavors, you’ll need to use fresh safe fruit, or safe frozen fruit (usually homemade from the safe fresh options).
You’ll want to use said fruit as a topping, rather than as an additional flavor in your waffles. The water content of the fruit can throw off the waffles, especially as they cook, so topping are the safest bet.
Can I cook this recipe on a griddle or in a pan on the stove?
No, you won’t be able to cook this waffle recipe in the form of a pancake. This particular waffle recipe needs the top and bottom heat that a waffle maker provides.
If you need a corn free pancake recipe, try this one, or this pancake recipe.
