The recipe below is for allergy friendly waffles, and also happens to be a gluten-free waffle recipe. However, I’ve also included notes on how you can use an all purpose flour (and other swaps/substitutions). Either way you’re going to have delicious waffles.
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Here are the Simple Ingredients You’ll Need to Make These Awesome Fluffy Waffles
Flax Gel/Flax Egg Ingredients
- 3 TBSP Golden Flax Meal
- 6 TBSP Water (room temperature or cold is fine)
Dry Ingredients
- 160g Sorghum Flour, superfine
- 100g Millet Flour, superfine
- 30g Arrowroot
- 50g Organic Maple Sugar
- 1 TBSP Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
Flour Detail: This recipe uses 290g of flour (sorghum, millet, arrowroot). You can substitute those three flours for 290g of a homemade or store bought all-purpose flour. Keep in mind, if you’re using a homemade all-purpose flour, that could alter the flavor of your waffles if the blend is too dark (buckwheat flour, etc.).
Wet Ingredients
- 280mL Milk of Choice (I use a homemade dairy free milk)
- 1 TBSP Yuzu Juice
- 2 TBSP Rose Water
- 2 tsp Organic Vanilla Extract
- 4 TBSP Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Optional Glaze Ingredients
- 110g Organic Powdered Sugar
- 16mL Yuzu Juice
- 2mL Organic Vanilla Extract
Ingredient Notes
For those who don’t need gluten free waffles, use 290g of an all purpose flour in place of the sorghum + millet + arrowroot. An all purpose flour would be my go-to for this recipe as compared to a whole wheat flour (which can change the overall texture a bit).
If you don’t have yuzu, or don’t want to work with it, replace it with lemon juice. Yuzu is Japanese citrus that’s really fun to work with, and has floral hints along with mandarin hints.
If you’re unable to have citrus products, replace the yuzu with organic apple cider vinegar.
You can use any milk in this recipe including but not limited to oat milk, unsweetened almond milk, and soy milk. I don’t suggest full fat coconut milk for this recipe, but boxed coconut milk (more watery) would work. Generally, I only work with unsweetened milks to better control the flavour and sugar content.
If you don’t have olive oil or can’t have it, you can use any other oil you enjoy. I wouldn’t use avocado oil or melted coconut oil in this recipe as the flavours may clash.
For those who don’t have maple sugar, other granulated sugars will work in its place (white cane sugar, light brown sugar, date sugar, coconut sugar, etc.).
Disclaimer: if you make swaps to the recipe, you will have a different outcome. Whilst I can’t vouch for the infinite number of possibilities, know that many swaps will still produce good waffles, they just won’t be the amazing waffles I’ve shared with you.
More Egg-Free Waffles to Enjoy
Here are a few more egg free recipes for waffles I think you’ll love. They’re all gluten free and allergy friendly waffle recipes, and my kids love them.
- Lemon Waffles, Refined Sugar Free (an amazing dairy-free waffle recipe)
- Chocolate Chip Waffles (some of the best vegan waffles I’ve ever made)
- Spinach Blender Waffles Recipe (fantastic for busy mornings)
- Carrot Cake Waffles (another amazing vegan waffle recipe)
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How to Cook Your Eggless Waffles
Before you mix your batter, plug in your waffle iron. For this recipe, I like to use a mini 4 inch waffle maker or a large Belgian waffle iron. Next, combine your flax and water together in a small bowl. Lightly mix to combine and set aside.
Measure out your milk (I use a kitchen scale for this) and add the yuzu. Now, place a large bowl for mixing on your digital scale and tare to zero. For this recipe I used a stand mixer with the wire attachment.
Add the dry ingredients one at a time, and tare between each one. Once all of the dry ingredients are in, lightly whisk to combine. You can do this by hand, or attach your bowl to the mixer.
Return the bowl to the scale (you can leave the attachment in the bowl) and tare to zero. Add the wet ingredients one at a time and tare between ingredients. You’ll also be adding your flax gel to the mixing bowl.
Return the bowl to the stand and mix on medium speed until the ingredients are well combined, then mix on high speed for 20 seconds. That’s it! You should have a smooth batter, free from any lumps of unmixed flour or flax gel. Now cook your waffle batter in your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
My kids love when I make waffles in the large waffle maker since the settings are adjustable and we can get delicious golden brown waffles with a little crisp. The smaller waffle maker I used in the video is a 4 inch waffle maker, without adjustable settings. For a more crisp waffle, cook the waffles longer until you’ve got perfect waffles you’ll love.
Cooking Tip
Depending on your waffle maker, you may find it easier to transfer your waffle batter to a large measuring cup with a pour spout on the end (OXO makes a great 4 cup measuring cup like this).
This allows you to easily pour batter into the waffle maker openings without making a huge mess. Additionally, if you’re cooking with kids, this will greatly reduce the mess making potential.
How to Store Your Leftover Waffles
Just like with regular waffles, you can freeze these eggless waffles as well! If you’re wanting to have a delicious breakfast without putting in too much effort, I can’t stress enough how awesome batch cooking and freezing is. In fact, it’s a way that allows you to feed the whole family without cooking all day everyday.
When storing, these free-from waffles perform best when frozen (don’t store leftovers in your refrigerator). To freeze, line a baking tray with parchment paper. Place your leftover waffles on the baking sheet in a single layer. You can stack by using parchment in between the layers. Freeze the entire tray.
Once the waffles are frozen solid, transfer to a freezer baggie or airtight container. To thaw, place waffles on the counter top at room temp for about an hour. You can also reheat these in your toaster oven/oven until just warm, or a bit crispy if you prefer.
One of the best part about making smaller frozen waffles is that they can be reheated in a regular toaster (just like when you were a kid and got waffles from the freezer section). Simply grab a couple of frozen waffles, pop them in the toaster, and wait for goodness to pop back up.
More Egg Free Breakfast Recipes
If you need more egg free meals, the good news is that I’ve got you covered. Here are more tasty recipes I’m sure everyone in your family will enjoy. If you’d like to see more than breakfast (lunch, dinner, brownies, chocolate cake, chocolate chip cookies, etc.) be sure to check out the Advanced Recipe Search on RAISE. It’s the most powerful online search for people with food allergies since you can mix and match more than 100 filters (allergens, food groups, etc.) to find the perfect recipes.
- Egg Free + Gluten Free French Toast (top 9 free)
- Double Chocolate Muffins (great for breakfast or brunch)
- Gluten + Top 9 Free Pumpkin Waffles (everyone around here loves these with chocolate drizzled on top)
- Fluffy Gluten + Egg Free Pancakes (RAISE has a lot more flavors to choose from, all gluten and egg free)
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Answering Your Eggless Waffle Recipe Questions
Can I swap the flax meal/flax egg for chia seeds?
No, you won’t use chia seeds, rather, chia meal. You’ll want to start with a ratio of 3 TBSP of chia meal to 9 TBSP of water. Know that this substitute will change the look and texture of your waffles. Use that in place of the 3/6 of flax and water.
Will baking soda work in this recipe in place of the baking powder?
No. Baking soda and baking powder do different things in recipes. As a general rule of thumb, think of the S in soda for spread, and the P in powder for puff. We need our waffles to puff to create a fluffy interior. If you were to remove the baking powder and use baking soda, it would not work out well. Additionally, more than about 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda in a recipe can result in a disaster.
What are some good toppings for these waffles? I don’t want to clash with the rose or the yuzu glaze.
This delicious recipe can be topped with quite a few ingredients that will compliment both the rose and yuzu. Here’s a list of several that will work:
- Edible Rose Petals
- Crushed Pistachio
- Crushed Cashews
- Chopped Dates (chop them on the very small side)
- Orange, Blood Orange, or Mandarin Segments
- Sliced Bananas
- Thawed Organic Wild Blueberries or Fresh Organic Blueberries (wild blueberries are smaller and usually found in the freezer section of your grocery store)
Why are there so many gluten-free flours in this recipe?
Great question! A gluten free flour blend is critical for achieving the perfect texture of waffles (or anything requiring flour). Gluten-free flours don’t do well on their own, but like with Captain Planet, when their powers are combined, you get amazing results. If you’d like to read more about this topic, check out this Ask The Allergy Chef post, as well as this article on Gluten Free Flours.
If you have an all purpose gluten free flour blend you enjoy (such as Cup-4-Cup or the Bob’s Red Mill GF AP Flour), you can use that in place of the 290g of the flours I call for.
Do I need to cool these dairy-free waffles on a wire rack?
If you want very crispy waffles, yes, you should cool them on a wire rack to prevent a steaming effect from happening. When cooked waffles are stacked, there’s no airflow, and steaming pockets develop since the waffles are hot. The steam softens the crispy exterior. When you use a wire rack for cooling, you allow for airflow, and your waffles can stay crispy.
Can I use oat flour in these homemade waffles instead of what’s listed?
No, you won’t be able to swap the flours for just oar flour. However, if you have an all purpose flour blend that includes oat flour, you could use that. This recipe works with both gluten free flours and gluten containing flours, so you have a wide range of options.
Can I use almond flour in place of the flours listed?
No, you won’t be able to use almond flour exclusively in place of the flours listed. Almond flour is a very special gluten free flour. Whilst it can be used in some standalone applications such as grain free cookies, it does best when paired with whole eggs, egg yolks + extra leavening agent, or egg whites. Without the power of the egg, almond flour has quite a few limitations.
If you have an all purpose flour blend that you love, that includes almond flour, by all means, use that. As I listed in the notes, you’ll use 290g of your choice flour in place of the flours I used.
Will regular chocolate chips work in this recipe?
I don’t suggest it. The taste testers said that whilst regular (brown) chocolate chips work, the white chocolate chips were much better. The chocolate chips clash if you use the rose water and optional yuzu glaze. If you plan to skip the glaze, regular chocolate chips would work for this recipe.
Are there other toppings I can use, besides the yuzu glaze?
This eggless waffles recipe pairs so well with a range of toppings. If you’re skipping the glaze, here are some great alternatives:
- Pure Maple Syrup (I get the organic one from Costco or Whole Foods)
- Fresh Berries (this would especially pair well with strawberries and raspberries)
- Chocolate Sauce
- Crushed Freeze Dried Fruit
- Dollop of Whipped Cream or Whipped Coconut Cream (but only if you love the taste of coconut)
Will melted butter work as a substitute for the oil in this recipe?
No, melted butter isn’t a suitable substitute for the oil in this recipe. That’s because butter is solid at room temperature where oil is liquid. You can use a different kind of oil in its place. My personal favorite is tiger nut oil (tuber, not a tree nut). You’ll want to avoid avocado oil as some people can pick up on the flavor, and it will clash with the other flavors in this egg free waffle recipe.
Can I use a little protein powder in this recipe in place of some of the flour?
If it were a small amount of protein powder (5 – 7% of total flour weight), I could get maybe on board. However, it would need to be an unflavoured protein powder, or a mild vanilla protein powder. What you don’t want to do is alter the flavor of the waffles, which a protein powder can easily do.
Personally, I’d leave the waffles as is, and make a small protein powder shake off to the side to serve with the waffles since the flavor is delicate, and I don’t want to see you mess that up.
Will extra waffle batter keep in the fridge?
Yes, you can store extra waffle batter in the fridge. When you pull it out of the refrigerator to cook, make sure you give it a really good stir first. Know that your waffles will be a little less fluffy since the batter has been stored, but they’ll still be delicious.
Should I spray my waffle maker with cooking spray before making this recipe?
Personally, I don’t think a cooking spray is necessary. I’ve never had a problem with the release of waffles from any of my waffle makers. However, they’re all nonstick waffle makers. Assuming you’re using a nonstick version as well, try making a few waffles without the cooking spray and see how easy the release is.
For best results, make sure your waffle iron is fully heated before adding the batter, and use tongs when you go to remove the waffles. I use the OXO tongs that have a nonstick grip at the end so I don’t scratch my waffle maker.
Do I need to let the batter rest before cooking the waffles?
No, you don’t need to let the batter rest before cooking. Since this is an egg free waffle recipe, you’ll want to cook it right away to ensure that the lift we’ve provided in the recipe will be intact.
Can I freeze leftover waffle mix?
Yes, you can freeze leftover waffle mix. This article on freezing waffle batter will give you the full rundown.
