Oat Flour Waffles (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

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Oat Flour Waffles are fluffy and sweet. These naturally gluten free waffles are an easy breakfast treat. Freezer friendly!

A stack of oat flour waffles being drizzled with maple syrup.

I love using oat flour in baking (and breakfast) recipes because it is easy to make a home and generally less refined and less processed than other flours.

Plus, oat flour is naturally gluten free!

So whether you're eating a gluten free diet or just looking for a healthier waffle option, these oat flour waffles are for you!

A stack of oat flour waffles with a triangle slice cut.

Why I love these Oat Flour Waffles

Dietary needs - these oat flour waffles s are completely plant-based, oil-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and vegan
Delicious, healthy breakfast - these waffles are made from whole food ingredients with fiber and nutrients for a healthy and tasty breakfast
Real ingredients - ditch those store bought waffles and make these easy waffles with whole food ingredients
Freezer friendly! - Yes! you can totally whip up a batch (or double batch) of these waffles and freeze them for a prep-ahead breakfast in minutes
Made just like regular waffles - there's nothing crazy about these oat flour waffles, they whip up just like regular waffles

A stack of oat flour waffles topped with fresh berries and dripping with maple syrup.

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

Flax Egg: unlike pancake batter, waffle batter usually uses eggs - the egg helps to bind the batter and create a solid waffle that holds up. A mixture of ground flaxseeds and water creates a vegan egg that works just the same as a regular egg
Oat Flour: I love using oat flour because it is so easy to make at home if you want, and you can easily find gluten-free oat flour at the store
Baking Powder: for that perfect fluffy waffle texture
Nutmeg: I add nutmeg to a lot of my baked goods - after working in a vegan bakery, I found that nutmeg gives vegan confections a lovely flavor that some vegan baked goods are missing
Salt
Non-Dairy Milk: choose any unsweetened non-dairy milk you have
Maple Syrup: maple syrup adds sweetness to the waffle batter. Often I suggest date syrup as a fruit sweetened alternative to maple syrup, but these waffles will be very sticky if you use date syrup
Lemon Juice: lemon juice reacts just slightly with the baking powder give these waffles a fluffy texture. It also gives the waffles a hint of lemon flavor that mimics a Belgian waffle flavor
Vanilla
To serve: fresh berries, maple syrup

How to make Oat Flour Waffles

Step 1. Preheat your waffle maker.

Step 2. In a small bowl mix the ground flaxseed and water to create a flax egg. Let sit 5 minutes to gel.

Oat flour waffles step 2 - mix the flax egg.

Step 3. In a large bowl, whisk together the oat flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt.

Oat flour waffles step 3 - mix the dry ingredients.

Step 4. Add the flax egg, non-dairy milk, maple syrup, lemon juice, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Whisk to combine.

Oat flour waffles step 4 - stir in the wet ingredients.

Step 5. Scoop a scant ¼ cup of batter into your waffle maker and cook each waffle for 4-5 minutes.

Oat flour waffles step 5 - cook the waffles.

Step 6. Repeat with the remaining batter. Stack high and serve with fresh berries and maple syrup.

Oat flour waffles step 6 - serve with fresh berries and maple syrup.

What to serve with Vegan Oat Flour Waffles

Of course, waffles can be a delicious breakfast on their own, but if you want to kick it up a notch, serve these waffles with:

A drizzle of vegan honey butter
Tofu Scramble for a protein-packed breakfast
Sausage crumbles made from tofu
A schmear of homemade mixed nut butter or almond butter
Hash browns and tempeh sausage
Vanilla Almond Granola for a bit of crunch on top
A protein smoothie

A stack of oat flour waffles with a triangle slice removed.

FAQ & Expert Tips

Storage

Store these oat flour waffles in an air tight container in the fridge for up to a week.

How to freeze homemade waffles

Place cooled waffles in a freezer safe zip top bag. To prevent sticking and freezer burn, you can layer parchment or wax paper between each waffle.

The waffles will last in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Reheating homemade waffles

The toaster is a great option for reheating homemade waffles - treat them just like store bought waffles.

You can also reheat the waffles in the microwave. Place the waffles on a plate in a single layer and reheat for 15-20 seconds if refrigerated and 30-45 seconds if from frozen.

Recipe Prayer

Thank you God for these waffles. Let them fuel our bodies for the day. Amen.

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