Ready for some healthy gluten-free waffles? When I hear waffles, I usually think of a special breakfast. I think that’s because growing up we had an old-school cast iron waffle pan. It had to be manually heated up on both sides on the stove, I want to say it had a temperature gauge? Maybe not? It was an ordeal, though. It was not a quick throw together breakfast.

Now? I have a super simple plug it in and go electric waffle maker. The thing has no buttons. It’s easy-peasy. I like to switch it up for my boys – they tend to get bored with the same food over and over (who doesn’t?) So this is one that is easy, it’s not messy, and it is healthy!!

These originated as a pancake recipe and then became our favorite healthy waffle recipe. Healthy, that is, until you slather them with butter and maple syrup haha.

The best part of all? These waffles are easy to make, they are healthy, and they are toddler approved.

They’re so good, they really don’t need any extra butter or maple syrup – we just add those for the extra treat. These would be delicious topped with fresh berries, plain yogurt, or your favorite nut butter. Hey, they’d even be good topped with whipped cream, no judgement here.

We make these about once every week or two, if there’s extra, they keep really well in the fridge for a snack or breakfast the next day. Or you could even make a double batch and throw some in the freezer!! They reheat really well in the toaster. Almost better, because they get that extra crunch.

And can I mention again that they are EASY? Everything goes in the blender, and voila.

You will need to have some apples and bananas handy…I sometimes switch up the amounts depending on what I have on hand. I most often make these with a combo of the two, however they come out just fine with just apple or just banana. The consistency of the batter may change a bit, however they come out great every time.

The coolest thing is, this recipe is super versatile. You could play around with fruit (see notes in the recipe, however the options don’t stop there, try peaches instead of apples perhaps??).

As mentioned before, I started using this recipe for pancakes, and they’re fantastic!! Simple reduce the oil and maple syrup in the recipe by half. My go-to pancakes now are the ever so simple: 1 mashed ripe banana + 2 eggs + 1/3 C oats + a pinch of salt. Sometimes some cinnamon, sometimes some almond or peanut butter. Super simple, super yummy (just what every busy mommy needs!).

Try out these delicious waffles, or make them as pancakes, and let me know how it goes!!

Healthy, Gluten-Free Waffles

These can be made with whatever oats you have on hand – if you are very GF sensitive, be sure to use GF oats.

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Equipment

Waffle Maker (I use a super basic round electric waffle maker)

Ingredients

3 Tbsp Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk (any milk will work)
1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
2 Lg Eggs
1 – 2 Bananas (see notes)
1 Apple (see notes)
1 tsp Cinnamon (seasonal option: Pumpkin Spice!!)
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1¼ C Oats
4 Tbsp Melted Coconut Oil
2 tsp Maple Syrup

Instructions

Combine the almond milk and apple cider vinegar and set aside for 5+ minutes.
Melt the coconut oil, if needed, and set aside to cool slightly.
In a blender, add eggs, banana, apple (cut into small pieces for easier blending), maple syrup, vanilla, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, then add the oats.
Once you're ready to blend, add the almond milk vinegar combo, and start your blender. Carefully pour in your melted coconut oil. (You can omit adding oil last if all of your ingredients are at room temperature; however, if your milk and eggs etc are cold, then I add the oil this way to keep it from re-solidifying too much).
Once fully blended, let sit for 5-10 minutes to thicken the batter while you heat up the waffle maker.
Spray your waffle maker with oil between each waffle. Follow your waffle makers instructions for heating and for the quantity of batter. With my waffle maker I add 3/4 C batter and cook for 7-8 minutes each, this results in 4 large waffles.
When you remove the waffle from the waffle maker, place it on a wire rack instead of a plate until ready to eat, otherwise the waffle could get soggy.
ENJOY!

Notes

I have made this recipe with only apples (use two) or only bananas (use two). I most often make this with one banana and one apple. I use gala apples because that’s usually what we have around. If I have a lot of ripe bananas, I throw in 2 bananas and one apple.

You can play around with spices depending on what you like. Add a pinch of nutmeg, or sub out the cinnamon for cardamom if you want something a little more exotic.

I haven’t tried it yet, but I am sure you could sub out the apple for pear!

This is a very forgiving recipe. Have fun, enjoy.

Adapted from Making Thyme for Health‘s pancake recipe.