Ohhh-hiii-ooooo (a greeting, not the state). Today, I’m going to be sharing a tasty waffle recipe without eggs or milk that you can make fro your whole family.
Whether you’re here because of an egg allergy, milk and egg allergies, lactose intolerance, or multiple food allergies, know that these waffles have you covered. These gluten-free waffles are super duper inclusive, are fantastic for kids, and they’re also vegan and vegetarian.
So, grab your tools and let’s get to cooking a delicious breakfast (or batch cooking and filling your freezer).
Allergy Status
Free From: Wheat/Gluten, Dairy, Egg, Soy, Tree Nut, Peanut, Fish, Shellfish, Sesame, Top 9 Allergens, Top 14 Allergens, Alliums, Apple, Beans & Lentils, Berries, Buckwheat, Cane/Refined Sugar, Carrot, Celery, Cinnamon, Citrus, Coconut, Cruciferous, Garlic, Legume, Lupin, Mushroom, Mustard, Nightshade, Oat, Onion, Pea & Pea Protein, Potato (Nightshade Variety), Poultry, Red Meat, Rice, Seeds*, Squash & Gourd, Strawberry, Sweet Potato & Yam, Tapioca/Cassava/Yuca/Manioc, Tomato, Yeast
Friendly To: EOE, Vegan
Compatible With: Avocado Free, Low FODMAP
- Avocado Free, Low FODMAP: Use an alternative oil of choice.
- **If You have a seed allergy, read this article, which includes info on millet. If you can’t have millet, swap for superfine brown rice flour.
Tools to Make This Waffle Recipe Without Eggs or Milk
- Blender
- 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)
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.
–The large Belgian waffle maker (like this double one) is hands down my all time fave. 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.
–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!
Ingredients for This Waffle Recipe Without Eggs or Milk
Part 1 Ingredients (wet ingredients for your blender)
- 450mL Milk of Choice (16 ounces)
- 175g Organic Bananas (6 ounces), 2 average bananas
- 85mL Avocado Oil (3 ounces)
- 70g Fresh Organic Spinach Leaves
- 1 TBSP Organic Vanilla Extract (this is the brand that I use)
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
Part 2 Ingredients (dry ingredients)
- 160g Sorghum Flour, superfine
- 100g Organic Gluten Free Purity Protocol Oat Flour OR Organic Tiger Nut Flour (tuber, not a tree nut)
- 80g Organic Maple Sugar
- 50g Millet Flour, superfine
- 4 tsp Baking Powder
Important Ingredient Notes & Swaps
Milk of Choice: You can use just about any plant-based milk in this waffle recipe including oat milk, unsweetened almond milk, plant-based milk, soy milk, and so on. The only milk I’d avoid is full fat coconut milk from the can. To use coconut milk, you’ll want to opt for the box/watery style.
Organic Maple Sugar: You can swap this for other unrefined granulated sweeteners including coconut sugar and date sugar. I’d avoid refined sweeteners such as cane sugar or brown sugar since they’ll read as super sweet. Additionally, don’t swap for a liquid sweetener such as maple syrup or agave.
Flour: My flour blend (sorghum + oat/tiger nut + millet) could be swapped, in theory, for 310g of an all purpose flour, or gluten-free flour you enjoy. However, make this swap at your own risk. I create a custom flour blend for each of my recipes, which is one of the reasons people keep telling me they’ve never had something so tasty before.
Avocado Oil: You can swap this for organic extra virgin olive oil, or other oils that are liquid at room temperature. Personally, I wouldn’t use something like vegetable oil or canola oil. You shouldn’t swap this for a fat that’s hard at room temperature such as melted coconut oil or melted butter.
Instructions for Your Eggless Waffles Recipe
Turn your waffle maker on. This ensures that it’s ready to use when the waffle batter is done, and you’ll have little to no down time. This eggless waffle batter comes together pretty quickly, FYI.
Place your empty blender on a digital kitchen scale and tare to zero. Place the Wet Ingredients (banana, milk, oil, salt, vanilla, and spinach) into the blender, using the tare function between ingredients. Blend until super smooth.
Now add each of the dry ingredients to the blender. Use the same technique with the scale and tare function. Blend again until smooth. You may need to scrape down the sides and blend again to make sure everything is well incorporated.
Here’s the fun part! Pour batter directly from the blender into your preheated waffle maker and cook your waffles as you normally would with the settings that you like. BOOM! How easy was that? You’re now ready to eat these standalone, or with your favorite toppings.
I use a large Belgian waffle maker for my kids with the setting 4/6 for the perfect texture. This egg & dairy free waffle recipe makes 5 – 6 BIG waffles.
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
- 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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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.
**If you find that you love this waffle, set aside some time to make a double or triple batch so you have something tasty in the freezer ready to go**
Serving Ideas
Whilst you can absolutely serve these waffles standalone, or with a classic topping like maple syrup, remember, you can do a lot more. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Sliced Fresh Fruit (banana, strawberries, peach, and nectarine would all be awesome)
- Handful of Fresh Berries (blackberries and blueberries would pair beautifully with this recipe)
- Mini Chocolate Chips (add them when the waffle is still hot for a tiny melting effect)
- Homemade Fruit Glaze (you can use lemon juice, strawberry juice, or any fruit juice you fancy)
- Almond + Maple Butter Drizzle (or use any safe-for-you spread such as peanut butter or seed butter in place of the almond butter)
- Whip unsweetened dairy free cream and add some on top. You can even sprinkle a little lemon zest or orange zest as well for an extra pop of flavor.
More Egg Free + Milk Free Breakfast Recipes
If you’re looking to go beyond this homemade waffle recipe, try some of these other breakfast items you and your family are sure to love. All of these breakfast recipes are gluten free, dairy free, egg free, and very allergy friendly.
- Creamy Dairy Free Breakfast Potatoes
- Fluffy Lemon Pancakes (with epic glaze and torched aquafaba topping)
- Homemade Breakfast Sausage
- Oat Free Protein Muffins
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Answering Your Questions About this Waffle Recipe Without Eggs or Milk
Can I use whole wheat flour instead of the gluten free flour?
For this eggless 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 eggless waffle recipe and see how it turns out. Again, I don’t work with wheat, so I can’t make any promises.
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.
Would an egg replacer improve this recipe?
A binding agent such as gelled flax seeds won’t improve this recipe since the banana is a very effective binding agent. Any egg substitute that focuses on lift also won’t be necessary, as this recipe already calls for 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.
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.
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 tendancy 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.
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.
Can I use Bob’s Red Mill all purpose gluten-free flour in place of your flour?
Generally, you can swap my gluten free flour blend for something like Bob’s Red Mill All Purpose Gluten-Free Flour. However, there will be some differences since it is a different blend and usually contains extra ingredients like xanthan gum.
The good news though is that waffles are generally forgiving on this sort of thing. If you plan to make this swap, I’d suggest only making a half batch of waffles to test them, especially if you plan on freezing leftovers. Not all gluten free flours freeze and thaw well, so you’ll need to test this before making a big batch of delicious waffles.
Can I use vegan buttermilk instead of regular milk?
For this delicious, simple recipe, vegan buttermilk isn’t required for you to get the perfect waffles. Stick with the ingredients as they’re listed and you should be A-OK. Now, if you have like, a thing for vegan buttermilk, I’m not going to stop you, but I also can’t tell you how much to use. Personally, I make dairy free/vegan buttermilk at home with my own ratios etc. Since there are so many ways you can make it, I couldn’t give good advice without knowing all the variables.
What’s the best dairy free milk for this waffle recipe?
The best part about working with dairy free milk in recipes like these is that they truly are a 1:1 swap for one another (assuming we’re comparing plain + unsweetened milks). Whatever you normally use for cooking and baking should work just fine in this waffle recipe.
Are there other leavening agents I can use besides baking powder?
Yes, as a baking powder alternative, you can use baking soda + acid. Alternatively, you can also use what I like to call high powdered carbon water. However, you’d have to mess about with ratios to get that one right.
When using baking powder in a batch of this size, don’t use more than 1/2 tsp. 3/4 tsp would really be pushing it. Combine that with 2 – 3 TBSP of an acid (lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, etc.) and you’ll get some lift.
Just be sure to manage your expectations, as the lift won’t be identical.
Should I let the batter rest before cooking it?
No, you should get your waffle batter into your waiting preheated waffle iron for the best results. Now, you can store batter in the fridge for several days, but the waffles will be a tad different. When my kids were teens, I used to keep uncooked waffle batter in a large bowl (covered with a lid) in the refrigerator for them. Then, they could make fresh waffles, and not once did they complain. I share that because that was a rested batter, and it was in the fridge for a long time.
So, should you rest it? Nope. But if it does, it’s also not the end of the world. Just make sure to whisk up the batter before using it again if you’ll be storing it in the fridge.
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.
