Easy Cassava Flour Waffles (Paleo, Grain Free)
These easy Cassava Flour Waffles are so fluffy and delicious! They have that classic waffle texture and taste, but they are made with significantly healthier ingredients. A healthy breakfast that is super easy and tastes like my childhood favorite? Sign me up!
Why You’ll Love These Waffles
These Paleo waffles are bound to become your new go to! Here is why they are the best.
- These grain free waffles are made with only one bowl.
- This recipe is made with only 6 ingredients.
- Add your favorite toppings! Top with maple syrup, nut butters, fresh fruit, and chocolate chips.
- In addition to being Paleo, these waffles are Grain Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free and Sugar Free.
- Unlike most gluten free waffles, these are made without tapioca flour, without almond flour, without oats, without nuts, without baking powder, without xantham gum and without buttermilk.
- Make these waffles alongside some Cassava Flour Pancakes and Cassava Flour Banana Bread for the ultimate breakfast or brunch spread. For more ideas, check out my Breakfast recipes page.
- For more tips and tricks with cassava flour baking, check out my guide to Cassava Flour: Everything You Need to Know.
Recipe Steps
Step 1
First, mix all ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Mix until no clumps of flour remain.
Step 2
Next, turn on waffle maker. Once heated up, spray both sides with nonstick spray.
Step 3
Pour half of the batter into waffle maker. Cook according to waffle iron instructions. My strong waffle maker took about 3 minutes.
Step 4
Once waffle is golden and crispy, carefully remove from waffle iron.
Step 5
Next, spray waffle iron again and add remaining batter. Repeat process.
Step 6
Finally, top with desired toppings and serve!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Making gluten free waffles from scratch is very similar to making regular waffles. The only difference is using a gluten free flour. In this case, cassava flour is used.
Yes, cassava flour is Paleo.
Cassava flour is a great substitute for white flour. In fact, its texture is very similar to that of all purpose flour.
Yes, cassava flour is significantly healthier than white flour. It is less processed and contains no gluten and no grains.
I do not suggest replacing the eggs in this recipe.
No, cassava flour is not inflammatory. It is said to be anti-inflammatory and full of antioxidants.
Due to its lack of gluten, cassava flour does not rise much while baking.
Expert Tips and Substitutions
Mix waffle batter well, until completely smooth.
Use canned coconut milk (NOT coconut cream). Shake can before opening. Then measure.
Do NOT spray waffle iron while it is heating up. Spray it with nonstick spray just before adding waffle batter. After first waffle is done, spray again before making second waffle.
All waffle irons are different. I recommend reading the manual to figure out how long to cook waffles. I use a strong Belgian waffle maker and my waffles took about 3 minutes.
Once waffles are golden and crispy and easily slide out of waffle maker, they are done cooking.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Melted coconut oil can replace the melted butter for a dairy free option.
Another dairy free milk can be used in place of the canned coconut milk, but the batter and waffles might be thinner.
For a recipe with normal gluten free flour, try these Gluten Free Waffles.
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Get the Recipe: Easy Cassava Flour Waffles (Paleo, Grain Free)
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup cassava flour
- 1 ¼ cups canned coconut milk, or other dairy free milk
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tbsp melted butter, or coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- nonstick spray, for waffle maker
Equipment
- Waffle maker
Instructions
- First, combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Stir until no clumps of flour remain.
- Then, turn on waffle maker.
- Once waffle maker is ready to go, spray liberally with nonstick spray.
- Then, pour batter into waffle maker. Cook according to waffle maker instructions.
- Cook until golden and crispy. Mine took about 3 minutes total. Then remove from waffle maker.
- Next, make second waffle. Spray waffle iron with nonstick spray and repeat process.
- Finally, carefully remove waffle from maker and serve.
Notes
- Shake canned coconut milk before use. Then, pour and measure.
- Stir waffle batter until smooth. No flour clumps should remain.
- I suggest using canned coconut milk (NOT coconut cream). It is thicker and more creamy than other dairy free milks. Almond milk can be substituted but waffles might be a little thinner.
- All waffle makers are slightly different. Mine is a classic Belgian waffle maker that produces 7 inch waffles.
- Even if your waffle maker is “nonstick” I suggest spraying with nonstick spray. This really helps to get the cooked waffle out.
- Cook until golden and crispy.
- Top with fruit, nut butters, maple syrup, chocolate chips or desired toppings!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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13 Comments on “Easy Cassava Flour Waffles (Paleo, Grain Free)”
This recipe is amazing! I was skeptical because I’ve tried so many other grain free gluten free waffle recipes that were a flop I was afraid this would just be another one on the list but I was pleasantly wrong. These waffles came out airy and fluffy and sooo crispy, just how I love them! I made them yesterday as instructed and today I substituted the cassava flower with homemade banana flour and they are just as good. Thank you for making breakfast a lot easier and more enjoyable for this girl!
I am so thrilled to hear that you loved these cassava flour waffles! I definitely need to try the banana flour version. Thank you, Maggie!
These waffles are amazing. I would give them 10 stars if it was available . I mash a couple bananas into it and do some cinnamon and they are to die for. my kids have done different variations like chocolate chips or blueberries.
One thing that makes them a lot crispier which I hardly ever do because it’s a little extra work is to separate out the egg whites while you’re adding the eggs and beat them until it meringues and then fold it in.
Hi, I’m wondering what serving size the “Nutritional Information” Is for.
Hi Angie! This recipe makes 2 waffles. The nutrition facts are for 1 waffle. Enjoy!
I did not mean to give this recipe 2 stars before I tried it. It was an error. While the flavor is different than other waffles, my husband was very happy for this recipe. The waffles were easy to digest and higher in calories. Exactly what he needed.
These did not turn out well. We followed everything exactly as stated but doubled the recipe for more waffles and they were so watery that it made a huge mess everywhere and turned into more of a crepe not a fluffy waffle
These turned out very well, the texture was fluffy inside and a bit of a crunch on the outside – perfect.
Flavour is a bit bland as with all waffles, but with a bit of maple syrup and some berries these were delicious.
I believe they’ll freeze well for toasting at a later date too! Recipe made six 4”x5” waffles.
I used 1/4c full fat canned coconut milk mixed with 1c thin boxed coconut milk. The consistency of the batter turned kit just like a normal waffle mix.
Hi Kirby! I am so happy you enjoyed these cassava flour waffles. Thank you for your feedback and kind comment!
I think you meant to use baking POWDER not baking SODA.
It came out bitter.
Hi Dalia! I am sorry to hear that. Is there any chance your baking soda is old or outdated? That would create a bitter flavor. I am sure baking powder works fine too.
These were great – thanks so much!
Diana
These are my favorite gluten free waffles I’ve EVER made!!!