Paleo Waffle Ingredients
To make these grain-free waffles, you’ll need just 6 easy ingredients.
Coconut flour Tapioca starch (or arrowroot starch) Egg Coconut Oil Baking Powder Maple syrup
If you’re wondering why I include tapioca starch in this recipe, it’s because coconut flour on its own creates waffles that are very soft and flimsy. Coconut flour doesn’t usually make anything “crispy,” which is what we usually want when making waffles. Enter tapioca starch. It adds slightly more structure to these waffles, and makes them taste less “egg-y” compared to other coconut flour waffle recipes. There is a modification in the recipe notes below, if you need to leave it out, though.
I add a touch of maple syrup for sweetness, because my family doesn’t usually serve our waffles with maple syrup. (My kids prefer peanut butter on top, instead.) You can most likely leave it out the sweetener for a sugar-free waffle, but I haven’t tested that yet.
How to Make Coconut Flour Waffles
To make this recipe, you’ll want to pre-heat your waffle iron right away, because the batter comes together fast. I use a classic style waffle maker (not a Belgian-style one) to make these waffles, so you might need to double the recipe if you plan on filling a larger machine. This recipe is easy to double or triple if you need to! In a bowl, you’ll combine the ingredients and use a whisk to stir them together. This will help break up any clumps as you go.
When the waffle iron has signaled that it’s hot, be sure to grease both sides with a cooking spray oil, then pour the batter directly into the center of the waffle iron. It doesn’t matter if it fills the whole thing or not, as long as you pour it right in the center. Close the lid and let it cook until the outsides are golden. My machine automatically senses when the waffles are done, but if you want to time it, it can take anywhere from 3 to 5 minutes.
The finished waffle should be easy to remove, without sticking to the griddle. Even with the addition of the tapioca or arrowroot starch, coconut flour waffles won’t be quite as crispy as a traditional waffle is, but these are a hit with my kids, regardless! I hope you’ll enjoy them, too.
If you try these coconut flour waffles, please leave a comment below letting me know what you think! And if you try any modifications, I’d love to hear about those, too. We can all benefit from your experience.
More Coconut Flour Recipes
Need more ways to use up the coconut flour in your pantry? Try one of these other delicious recipes.
Coconut Flour Brownies Best Ever Coconut Flour Banana Bread Vanilla Coconut Flour Cupcakes Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies Fluffy Coconut Flour Pancakes Orange Cranberry Muffins
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