Gluten Free Oat Waffles

When it comes to starting your day off right, nothing beats a healthy, delicious breakfast. One of the best ways to ensure you get a nutritious meal in the morning is by making homemade gluten-free oat waffles. These waffles are not only incredibly tasty but also packed with wholesome ingredients that provide essential nutrients to fuel your day.

Why Choose Oat Waffles?

Oat waffles are a fantastic alternative to traditional waffles made with refined flour. By using oat flour, you’re incorporating a whole grain that is rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Oats are known for their heart-healthy benefits, including lowering cholesterol levels and stabilizing blood sugar. They are also naturally gluten-free, making them an excellent option for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.

Nutritional Benefits

• High Fiber Content: Oats are a great source of dietary fiber, which aids in digestion, keeps you feeling full longer, and supports healthy cholesterol levels.
• Protein-Packed: The addition of eggs and milk increases the protein content, making these waffles a balanced meal that helps maintain muscle mass and keeps you energized.
• Healthy Fats: Using melted coconut oil or unsalted butter adds healthy fats, which are essential for brain function and maintaining healthy skin and hair.
• Natural Sweeteners: Maple syrup, used in the batter and as a topping, provides a natural sweetness without the need for refined sugars.

Versatile and Customizable

One of the best things about oat waffles is their versatility. You can customize the recipe to suit your taste and dietary preferences. Use your preferred type of milk, whether it’s light coconut milk, nut milk, or cow’s milk. You can also add a pinch of cinnamon for extra flavor or mix in other spices like nutmeg or ginger.

Easy to Make

Making gluten-free oat waffles is straightforward and doesn’t require any special equipment beyond a waffle iron. The ingredients are simple, and the preparation time is minimal, making it a perfect breakfast option even on busy mornings.

Ingredients

• Oat flour*, certified gluten-free if necessary
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Pinch of cinnamon, optional
• Milk of choice (light coconut milk, nut milk, cow’s milk)
• Melted coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted
• Large eggs
• Maple syrup
• Vanilla extract

How To Make Gluten Free Oat Waffles

Step 1:

In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients: oat flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients: milk, melted coconut oil or butter, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. If the coconut oil solidifies, microwave the wet mixture in 10-second intervals until it melts again.

Step 2:

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir with a large spoon until just blended (the batter will be slightly lumpy). Let the batter rest for 10 minutes so the oat flour can absorb the liquid. Preheat your waffle iron now (set it to medium-high if it has a temperature control).

Step 3:

After 10 minutes, stir the batter once more. Pour enough batter onto the preheated waffle iron to cover most of the surface, then close the lid. Cook until the waffle is golden and crispy. Transfer it to a cooling rack or baking sheet, keeping the waffles in a single layer to maintain crispness. If desired, keep the waffles warm in a 200-degree oven until serving.

Step 4:

Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve the waffles with maple syrup, nut butter, or any toppings of your choice!

Top Tips

• If the batter becomes too thick, add a little more milk and stir. 
• Ensure your waffle iron is thoroughly heated before pouring in the batter.
• Avoid overfilling the waffle iron to prevent spills.
• To keep cooked waffles warm, place them in a 200°F oven until serving.
• Leftover waffles can be frozen for up to three months and reheated in a toaster or oven until hot.