I like my waffles crispy, buttery, and light.
Waffles are totally my jam. I love them because you can pile them high with all of the good things. Maple syrup. Fresh peaches. Sliced strawberries. Bacon. And for the Scandinavian girl in me: blueberries and fresh cream. (Am I making you hungry yet?)
Since I got my new super awesome waffle maker, I’ve been perfecting my waffle game. A good waffle should be crispy. It should be light. And it should ooze with butter flavor. Am I right, y’all? And it should be easy to freeze and reheat for busy mornings. Because waffles always make the day better.
So here you go. My classic crispy waffle recipe. They are simple. They are gluten and nut free. And they are legit. You can thank me later.
If you are a big, fluffy, Belgian waffle eater, these may not be the waffles you are looking for. I prefer a thinner, crispy waffle that holds up to all of the things I like to pile on top. The crispiness comes from the melted butter or ghee in the batter. I also LIBERALLY grease my waffle iron before I make each waffle. I mean, more butter is always better. Right? (If you don’t know cassava flour, it’s my fav gluten free and grain free flour to sub 1:1 for traditional flour in recipes. It acts most like traditional flour.)
I do have to say that the waffle maker that you use does matter. I had a standard waffle maker for years. It was alright. It did the job. But last year, I upgraded to THIS waffle maker, and it has made all the difference in my waffle game. My waffles never stick. It has a steam release feature that allows the steam to come out the sides, leaving you with an extra crispy waffle. It’s also pretty, which is important if you leave your stuff all over the counters like I do.
The recipe consists of just a few basic ingredients. The base is cassava flour, arrowroot powder, baking soda, and salt. A little egg, milk, water, and melted ghee/butter make up the wet part. Feel free to add a titch of maple syrup if you like a sweeter waffle. That’s it. Super easy. You can use any milk that you liked. I’ve used full fat coconut, whole raw dairy, and homemade almond milk.
I usually double the recipe to make 6 waffles and freeze the leftovers. They heat up nicely in the toaster oven for a quick breakfast or snack. You’ll never buy store-bought frozen waffles again.
I’m not the only one who thinks these waffles are the bomb. The official taste testers for Savory Lotus (my fam) have given them a two thumbs up. And I think you will love them too.
Happy eating. And big love!
Katja
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Instructions
- Preheat waffle iron.
- Combine cassava flour, arrowroot, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk, melted fat, and optional maple syrup. Once waffle iron is hot, add dry to wet and mix until thoroughly incorporated. Batter should be thick.
- Liberally brush melted butter/ghee on waffle maker. Scoop mixture onto hot waffle iron. I did about 1/2 cup per waffle. Each waffle maker will vary. Cook until golden brown. Serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to use any milk that you like. If using full fat coconut milk, I would add an extra 2 tablespoons of water as it is very thick.
- If you don’t have milk, this recipe works just fine with water as well.
- Baking powders traditionally have GMO corn in them. You can find a corn free brand HERE, I prefer to make my own: 1 part baking soda, 2 parts cream of tartar, and 2 parts arrowroot powder.
- Don’t be tempted to take waffles off waffle iron too early, be sure to let them get nice and golden brown.
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Tessa Simpson says
March 5, 2018 at 11:35 amPerfectly simple and I am pretty sure amazing! I have some pancake and waffle aficionados in my house, so this will be tried!
★★★★★
Katja Heino says
March 7, 2018 at 11:31 amHope you all love them!!
Jean says
March 5, 2018 at 12:27 pmOh yum! You definitely have me craving waffles. These look so perfectly crispy.
Katja Heino says
March 7, 2018 at 11:31 amHope you get to try them, Jean!!
Jo Romero says
March 6, 2018 at 3:16 amTotally need to buy a waffle maker! Love the sound of these, my kids would love them.
Katja Heino says
March 7, 2018 at 11:31 amYes, waffle makers are the bomb. So easy and yummy!!
AnnaLynn says
March 6, 2018 at 6:20 amThis recipe also makes the best crepes!!! Accidentally tried to make these in a BELGIAN waffle maker…nope…but I had made a double batch of the recipe and did not want to waste it. The consistency reminded me of crepe batter so I grabbed my nonstick pan and voila! Delicious and perfect crepes! I added vanilla, cinnamon and cardamom and my 5 year old asks for them every morning now.?
★★★★★
Katja Heino says
March 7, 2018 at 11:30 amOh, yay! That is good to know. Thanks for the tip. 🙂
Irena Macri says
March 6, 2018 at 12:08 pmI don’t crave waffles very often, but these crispy edges and thinking about maple syrup filling in all of those squares… this is my new go-to recipe (and I might have to break out the waffle iron this weekend!) xx
Katja Heino says
March 7, 2018 at 11:30 amHope you love them, Irena!! 🙂
Melissa @Real Nutritious Living says
March 7, 2018 at 4:08 pmWaffles are the best! Can’t wait to make these!
Katja Heino says
March 12, 2018 at 6:35 pmI totally agree!
Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says
March 8, 2018 at 5:15 pmThese waffles look amazing, so golden and perfect!
Katja Heino says
March 12, 2018 at 6:16 pmThanks, Kari! 🙂
tina says
March 10, 2018 at 7:31 pmI love that this is paleo and gluten free! Waffles for breakfast it is!
Katja Heino says
March 12, 2018 at 6:15 pmWaffles are my fav!! And these are better than any traditional waffle I’ve had.
ChihYu says
March 11, 2018 at 4:07 pmI ned a waffle make at home ! SO YUM !
★★★★★
Katja Heino says
March 12, 2018 at 6:10 pmI love mine so much!
Cristina Curp says
March 11, 2018 at 7:31 pmI love crispy waffles and these look just perfect! I can’t wait to try them!
Katja Heino says
March 12, 2018 at 6:10 pmMe, too! Crispy is the best.
Minna Kujala-Malinen says
April 1, 2018 at 12:37 amKatja, the two links you’ve provided for your new waffle maker take me to pans… I would love to know which one you use.
Katja Heino says
April 2, 2018 at 11:49 amHmmm… when I click the links, they go to the waffle maker. Maybe you are in a different country? I have the All-Clad 99012GT Stainless Steel Classic Round Waffle Maker with 7 Browning Settings, 4-Section, Silver. I hope that helps.
Megan says
May 2, 2018 at 10:48 amCan’t wait to try! What is the 1/4 cup Plus??
Katja Heino says
May 2, 2018 at 8:19 pmHi, Megan! That was a total typo. Thanks for catching it. All fixed now. 😉
Julia says
October 1, 2018 at 7:25 pmThank you!! These turned out really good. I offered to make regular sprouted einkornones for my boys next time while I’d still make these for myself and they said no, we like these just as much! Thanks again!
★★★★★
Katja Heino says
October 5, 2018 at 11:14 amWooHoo! That’s awesome to hear. My fam loves these too. 🙂
Julia says
May 5, 2019 at 10:13 amThey are even better from the freezer popped in the toaster oven. You can get them even crunchier! No gummieness whatsoever.
★★★★★
Katja Heino says
May 8, 2019 at 1:54 pmI love freezing these waffles for later. The toast up so nicely in the toaster oven. Yay! Glad you are enjoying them. 🙂