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Gluten Free Belgium Waffles

Gluten Free Belgium Waffles – super easy, light, and fluffy Belgian style waffles that literally melt in your mouth. These are the BEST waffles!

Action shot of maple syrup being drizzled on the waffles

Are pancake and waffle batter the same?

Pancake and waffle batters have similar ingredients. But waffle batter tends to have more fat and is sweeter than pancakes.

What is the secret to good gluten free belgium waffles?

My secret to be best homemade waffles is to drizzle some maple syrup on the batter before closing the waffle lid. The maple syrup infuses into the waffle and caramelizes on the outside. It’s like a McGriddle but so much better.

My other secret is to hold the waffle lid open an inch or two for the first minute. Holding the lid open a little while the cooking begins results in super thick waffles.

As for flour, I love Cup 4 Cup! If you can’t find it, use an all-purpose gluten free flour with xathum gum in it!

What makes a Belgian waffle different from a regular waffle?

Belgian waffles are normally thicker than regular waffles. They have extra deep pockets, which are amazing for holding lots of maple syrup.

The main thing you need for a Belgian waffle is a waffle maker that creates those thick waffles with deep holes! This is my favorite waffles maker.

Should waffle batter be thin or thick?

The batter should be the consistency of a milkshake. You want the batter pourable so it spreads out enough to fill the waffle maker. But not too thin that you don’t get thick and fluffy waffles.

Overhead shot of Gluten Free Belgium Waffles topped with maple syrup and butter

Can you freeze the leftover homemade waffles?

Yes! To freeze the waffles, wrap each one in aluminum foil and freeze in a plastic bag. To reheat the waffles, wrap in a paper towel and place in the toaster or microwave for about a minute.

Watch the recipe video here:

Gluten Free Belgium Waffles

Super easy, light, and fluffy Belgian style waffles that literally melt in your mouth. These are the BEST waffles!
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Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 waffles

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups gluten free Cup 4 Cup all-purpose flour (or more depending on how thick the batter is)
  • 1 1/4 cups almond meal
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups milk (1%, 2%, skim, almond, coconut all work)
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Maple syrup

Instructions

  • Preheat waffle iron.
  • Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Combine wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
  • Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients + stir. Should be pourable and the consistency of a milkshake (if not then add 1/4 cup of flour at a time. It may be too thin if you almond meal isn’t finely ground.). Refrigerate overnight if desired.
  • Grease waffle iron on both sides.
  • Add 1/2 cup batter to each waffle section. Drizzle 1-2 Tablespoons of maple syrup over each of the waffles. Close the waffle iron but hold top 1/2-inch open to make extra thick waffles. Cook for 3 minutes until golden brown. Repeat with rest of the batter.
  • To freeze waffles, wrap in aluminum foil and freeze in a plastic bag.
  • To reheat waffles, wrap in a paper towel and place in the toaster or microwave for 1-1.5 minutes.
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