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Coconut Flour Waffles (Gluten Free & Dairy Optional)

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When we went grain free, I thought I had given up the waffle iron forever. Instead we ate a lot of variations of frittatas and breakfast casseroles or repurposed leftovers.

The waffle iron sat in our attic for a year until the kids asked if we could make waffles again. I played around with a lot of ideas and eventually came up with this recipe. Unlike regular waffles these are packed with protein and can even be made dairy free as well.

Making Waffles With Coconut Flour

Coconut flour is a protein and fiber-packed alternative to normal wheat flour. If you’ve never cooked with coconut flour before, it takes a little practice to learn to use correctly. You should definitely be made aware that coconut flour acts like a sponge. It soaks up whatever liquid it’s mixed with. For that reason, most recipes that use coconut flour call for only a small amount.

This one uses just half a cup and is whisked together with eight (yes, eight) eggs. The extra eggs are needed to create the right texture with these waffles.

We really like cinnamon (plus it has great health benefits), so I put about a tablespoon of cinnamon in these. Feel free to reduce that amount if you’re not as crazy about the spice as I am.

These coconut flour waffles really are delicious, just don’t try to eat as many of these as you could regular waffles — they are extra filling!

Waffle Breakfast Sandwiches

For a fast, on-the-go breakfast, make a waffle breakfast sandwich. Cut a waffle in half and put eggs and bacon/sausage and maybe a slice of cheese inside.

Leftover waffles are also great crisped up in the toaster or on a baking sheet in the oven.

Coconut Flour Waffle Recipe

A protein and fiber rich waffle recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Calories 405kcal
Author Katie Wells

Servings

6 waffles

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat waffle iron.
  • In a medium size bowl beat the eggs with whisk or immersion blender.
  • Add the melted butter or coconut oil, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt and mix well.
  • Add the coconut flour and mix well. The batter should be thick. If it is too thin, add a little more coconut flour.
  • Spoon into preheated and greased waffle iron and cook until light brown and firm to touch.
  • Serve with a pat of butter and some homemade strawberry syrup, pure maple syrup, or almond butter.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Coconut Flour Waffle Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 waffle)
Calories 405 Calories from Fat 306
% Daily Value*
Fat 34g52%
Saturated Fat 19g119%
Cholesterol 388mg129%
Sodium 650mg28%
Potassium 137mg4%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 1185IU24%
Calcium 93mg9%
Iron 2.2mg12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

This recipe makes 6 waffles for my size of waffle iron, but may make more or less depending on yours.
Make a big batch of these and freeze for an easy breakfast later. To reheat, just pop them in the toaster or oven.
 

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These coconut flour waffles are made with coconut flour and eggs for a protein pack and healthy breakfast. Low carb and grain free.

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About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder of Wellness Mama and Co-founder of Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

Comments

125 responses to “Coconut Flour Waffles (Gluten Free & Dairy Optional)”

  1. Nadia Avatar

    Hi! Just wondering what the calorie count is for the waffles?

  2. Jane Avatar

    3 stars
    This is a great alternative to the usual pancake mix we buy at the grocery. It’s healthier and more wholesome for our body.

  3. becky Avatar

    1 star
    I follow all the recipes but this one was a bust for me, didn’t like it, no one would eat them. Oh well post another exciting recipe, im always up for something new

  4. Cheri Avatar

    I just made these for my three little picky eaters, including my 3 year old that won’t eat meat and only wants carbs. I am always looking for low carb and high protein options for her. They all gobbled them up and she said she wants them all the time. Thanks for the idea!

  5. Phil Nichols Avatar
    Phil Nichols

    4 stars
    I think expectation management is important when making this recipe or any that uses coconut flour in Lieu of others. You are never going to achieve the texture that you got from your standard waffle house, but you need to take the understanding with you when you try out these recipes.

    The flavor in this one is pretty darn good, though I added a bit more vanilla than suggested and 1/4 C coconut sugar. I made it on the Foreman Evolve which has removable plates and found no need to grease them. Preheated for 7 min at 425 and used a heaping 1/3 C measure that nets 5 waffles (12.8 grams of protein each when using extra large eggs)

    This nets a try yet flavorful waffle that I probably would not serve as a breakfast waffle but instead as a quick snack maybe topped with nut butter and honey. I could also see omitting the coconut sugar I added and utilizing it as the base for a savory meat stew or even a breakfast chipped beef recipe.

    I went from five stars to four on this because I just can’t see serving it as a breakfast waffle, though I am sure those on more restricted diets would welcome us as an alternative. I considered making it three stars but because this is a very versatile and useful recipe I think it warrants four. I follow the Warrior Diet which allows me the luxury of not really counting calories but I do try to get as much protein in the evening as I can as well as good carbs which this recipe definitely offers.

  6. Veronica George Avatar
    Veronica George

    1 star
    Wasn’t a huge fan of these. They were very spongey and slightly too salty. Kids weren’t a fan sadly.

  7. Beci Weed Avatar
    Beci Weed

    5 stars
    Just made these this morning and they we’re really good with almond butter and maple syrup. White flour make me swell and have joint aches, but I didn’t with these. And no one felt the need to go take a nap afterwards! The end result is drier in the center than most regular-flour waffles, but the syrup helped balance that out.

    I didn’t have any trouble with lumps in the batter as I combined all dry ingredients together, dry whisked the mixture to remove lumps, and then gradually added the combined wet ingredients, tapping the whisk against the bowl now and then to remove the unmixed batter that gathers in the center. The batter came out very thick (almost like like cookie dough) but a heaping spoonful in the center of the waffle maker spread out nicely when the lid was closed. The oil (I doubled the batch and used half coconut oil and half butter) was more than enough to keep the waffles from sticking, so I didn’t need to add any oil or spray to the waffle maker.

    My 9 year old grandson had to take a couple bites to get used to the consistency, but finished his waffle without any negative comments. My husband really likes them. Definitely going to be making these again, thanks for sharing!

  8. Noah R. Bombard Avatar
    Noah R. Bombard

    1 star
    My family did not like these at all. I’m not sure if it’s the brand flour (this is the second time I’ve used a Bob’s Red Mill product that we didn’t like). The texture was good. I ate mine but the kids wouldn’t finish theirs. My girlfriend had a few bites and said she was full. She was poking around the fridge a few minutes later. Naturally, I could add a tablespoon of sugar to help the taste but that kind of defeats the purpose of making these.

    I might try some variations on this. I’m really trying to switch the family to a low carb, low sugar diet but I’m not having much success.

  9. Melissa Avatar

    thank you for this recipe, it has been so hard to find a breakfast that both of my kids will eat since we no longer eat cereals. Are there any problems with eating these daily? My kids have been getting hiccups and what is described as ” something stuck in their chest and throat” after eating them. I use to get that feeling after eating regular bread products, they dont appear to have any intolerance to these waffles but i wonder if due to the absorbing effects of coconut flour if these are better as an occasional thing and not everyday breakfast. Do you know? Can anyone else tell if its okay to have daily or not? Thank you

  10. Shelley Connor Avatar
    Shelley Connor

    5 stars
    These are great. Do you think I could prepare the mix the night before and store it in the fridge for the morning? I really have little time in the mornings!

    1. Wellness Mama Avatar

      Hm… Coconut flour absorbs A TON of liquid. So you might awaken to find your batter is hard and unworkable. You could try it, but if you do (and this might sound silly) you may want to consider doing it on a day when you have enough time to make another batch fresh if it is not working, just in case.

  11. Leslie Avatar

    I love these & so do my kids. We just gave up breakfast items with grains for a couple years! I could never get the consistency right, thank you so much for putting this out there. It is so helpful. I’m definitely sahring this recipe with my fitness community!!

  12. Nicole Avatar
    Nicole

    5 stars
    Hi I made these this morning! I did half the recipe because I was only cooking for two people and it was perfect. I went with coconut oil. The only thing I added was a tblsp of raw honey and 4 drops of liquid stevia! These were so so wonderful! Hubby loved them as well. Definitely going to make these again. Thank you so much!

  13. Nadia Avatar

    Hi, thanks for the recipe – something I’ve been looking for. I am wondering,can I freeze these waffles? I usually make regular waffles in advance and freeze them,and then just quickly heat them up in toaster in the morning. Could I do the same with these waffles? Thank you!

    1. Lisa Avatar

      Yes you can freeze these! I warm them in the toaster oven and they hold up really well.

  14. Robyn Avatar

    4 stars
    I will definitely make these again, although no one else in my family cared for them. They DON’T taste like “regular” waffles, of course, but they also DON’T make me feel like regular waffles do either! (That is, spiked blood sugar, non-filling, etc). I ate mine with a very ripe banana sliced on top and they were very filling. My blood sugar felt very stable and I was satisfied. Thank you Wellness Mama! 🙂

  15. Lisa Avatar

    4 stars
    I just made two batches of these this morning and wanted to share some thoughts. First of all, this recipe makes enough batter for 4 regular waffles. The first time I used butter for the oil/fat, and followed the recipe exactly. I thought the butter flavor was too prominent. For the second batch, I used coconut oil, but only 1/3 cup to reduce the calories/fat a little bit, and I did four eggs and four whites for the same reason. I probably should have done 4 eggs and 5 whites for the volume of liquid requirement. I also added more cinnamon and I put about 1 T or so of maple syrup in the batter. The second batch was way better. They hold up well but the consistency is pretty dense and a little dry, but they were perfect with butter and maple syrup on top. Nice job!

  16. Sammie Avatar

    4 stars
    I just made these this morning in my new Belgian waffle maker – LOVED the result!! I have the kind that you flip, and this was it’s maiden voyage. NEXT time, I’ll leave in maybe a minute or so longer to brown just a tad bit more. I also used MCT oil in place of coconut oil (1/4 C), then used a smidge of melted butter on top w/SF maple syrup. I’ll definitely make these again, having them on hand for breakfast would be awesome! Thank you 🙂

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