Gluten Free Chocolate Waffles
This gluten free chocolate waffles recipe is crisp on the outside, soft and fluffy in the center, and absolutely bursting with rich chocolate flavor! Ready in ten minutes and great to prep ahead of time, they’re a fun breakfast that can easily double as dessert!
Looking for more indulgent breakfasts? Try our chocolate chip zucchini pancakes and chocolate chip cookie protein cake, too.
We’ve been making this chocolate waffle recipe for YEARS, and it still hasn’t gotten old. It’s one of our kids’ favorite breakfasts (shocker), but we’d be lying if we said it wasn’t one of ours, too. With every bite offering bold chocolate flavors, they’re just too good to resist.
Even better, they’re gluten-free, dairy-free, and low in sugar for a dessert-inspired breakfast we feel good about serving. Add your favorite toppings, and there’s truly no better way to start the day. There’s a reason this recipe has a five-star rating, after all!
Ingredients and Notes
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- Milk – We use unsweetened almond milk, but any plant-based or regular dairy milk will work.
- Oil – Use avocado oil or light olive oil to add richness without impacting the flavor of the batter.
- Egg – Do not substitute the egg with flax or chia eggs, or your waffles are likely to be way too dense!
- Vanilla Extract – This enhances the sweetness and adds depth and a subtle vanilla flavor. Use homemade vanilla, or look for high-quality pure vanilla extract, not imitation vanilla.
- Gluten-Free Flour – We use a 1:1 all-purpose gluten-free flour and don’t recommend swapping it out with anything else.
- Sweetener – We use monk fruit sweetener to keep these waffles low in sugar, but granulated sugar will also work.
- Cocoa Powder – Use unsweetened Dutch-processed or natural cocoa powder.
- Salt – Don’t skip this! Without it, the flavor of your waffles will fall a little flat.
How to Make Gluten Free Chocolate Waffles
- Combine. Whisk all the wet ingredients in a large bowl. Then, whisk in the dry ingredients just until combined.
2. Cook. Pour the batter into a greased waffle maker, and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Repeat. Transfer the cooked waffles to a cooling rack, and repeat, cooking the remaining batter. Enjoy!
Sammi’s Top Tips and Tricks
- Avoid overmixing. Stir the waffle batter just until combined. There will be a few small lumps! Continuing to overmix will result in dense, tough waffles.
- Allow the waffle iron to get nice and hot. This is key to creating crisp waffles that stay soft in the center.
- Avoid overfilling. Use just enough batter to cover your iron. If you use too much, it will spill out the sides and burn.
- Cool on a wire rack. This allows the steam to circulate as the waffles cool, preventing them from becoming soggy.
Topping Ideas and Mix-Ins
Want to add even more flavor and texture to your chocolate waffles? Try folding chocolate chips, chopped nuts, coconut flakes, or sprinkles into the batter. Then, serve them warm with toppings like:
- Maple Syrup
- Peanut Butter or Almond Butter
- Whipped Cream
- Chocolate Syrup
- Fresh Fruit (Blueberries, Strawberries, Bananas, etc.)
- Chopped Nuts
- Vanilla Ice Cream
Common Questions
It’s best to cook the batter right away. However, if needed, you can mix the batter up to 24 hours in advance and store it covered in the refrigerator. Just give it a quick whisk before cooking to redistribute the ingredients.
We prefer to warm waffles in a toaster. However, you can also reheat them in the oven at 350ºF or in the microwave.
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Chocolate Waffles Recipe (Gluten-Free)
Equipment
- 1 whisk
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup oil (avocado or light olive oil)
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (see notes)
- 1 cup gluten-free 1:1 flour blend
- 1/3 cup monk fruit sweetener
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Optional Toppings: fresh fruit, frozen fruit made into a compote, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, whipped cream, chocolate chips, or powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle maker on medium heat. (Our waffle maker has settings from 1-5. We set the temp to 3.)
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together all the wet ingredients.1 cup plain unsweetened almond milk, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 cup oil
- Then add all the dry ingredients and whisk together until combined. There will still be a few small clumps.1/3 cup cocoa powder, 1/3 cup monk fruit sweetener, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1 cup gluten-free 1:1 flour blend
- Spray the waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. Pour the batter into the waffle iron, close lid, and allow the batter to bake for 3-5 minutes (see notes). The waffles are typically done when the waffle maker is no longer steaming and waffles are firm and dry to the touch.
- Remove the waffles from the waffle iron and place on a cooling rack until all the waffles are made. They may seem a little soggy when first removed from the waffle iron but will crisp up after a couple minutes.
- Top the waffles with the optional toppings. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat as necessary.Optional Toppings: fresh fruit, frozen fruit made into a compote, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, whipped cream, chocolate chips, or powdered sugar
Notes
Nutrition
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We love these chocolate waffles for breakfast or a fun dessert! So yummy with berries and whipped cream.
I don’t have a waffle iron. Would the batter work for pancakes? Thanks
Hi Barbara,
I have not tried the batter for pancakes, but I think it will work just fine! I hope you enjoy the recipe.