Crispy exterior, light and fluffy interior, pockets for butter and maple syrup- these flourless oat waffles are everything a waffle should be. A wholesome breakfast that tastes like a treat, you taste the warming cinnamon and maple while oatmeal sneakily make up the base.
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Oatmeal is a staple in our house- from using it to make snack bars to baking with oat flour and a bowl of oatmeal, this inexpensive whole grain is a good source of fiber, protein and antioxidants. Plus it is delicious!
With so many great ways to use it, it would be hard for me to pick a favorite but these flourless oat waffles are definitely a front runner (as are oat flour brownies).
As delicious as any waffle recipe I have ever tried, they are hearty enough to keep you full all morning, easy enough to make on a weekday (they mix together entirely in a blender, just like these Banana Oat Pancakes!) and scalable to make as few as two waffles (but easily doubled, tripled or more).
Plus, if you use gluten free oats, these waffles are naturally gluten free. (As are these blender oatmeal pancakes).
So although waffles are often something reserved for a more special weekend brunch, I think you could rationalize having these any time!
Breakfast, supper, a mid day snack. No one's judging.
The Ingredients
- Rolled Oats- Large flake or quick oats will work- use certified gluten free if needed. You can also use oat flour. You need 66 g, which is about ½ cup lightly packed, in place of ⅔ cup of oatmeal (or make these oat flour waffles).
- Maple Syrup- You can substitute with another sweetener of choice such as honey, agave, coconut sugar or brown sugar (see this post on maple syrup substitutes). Or you can leave the sweetener out completely.
- Melted Coconut Oil - This recipe also works with melted butter (which adds great flavor) or a mild avocado oil.
- Water- You can also use your milk of choice (dairy or dairy-free).
- Egg
- Vanilla Extract
- Baking Powder- Be sure to use baking powder, not soda. This is an important ingredient for producing fluffy waffles.
- Sea Salt- Table or kosher salt will work as well.
- Cinnamon- Adds some nice warmth to the waffles! Feel free to leave it out or double it. (And if you love cinnamon- try these oat flour snickerdoodles!).
The Method
1. Blend. Place all of the ingredients into a blender and blend on high until smooth.
2. Sit. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes to allow the oats to soften and absorb some of the moisture. Preheat a waffle iron.
3. Cook. Scoop ¼ - ½ cup of batter into a waffle iron and cook for 3-5 minutes (as per your waffle iron's directions) until lightly golden.
4. Serve.
Leftovers and Storage
To Store: Cool leftover waffles on a wire rack and then store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
To Reheat: Reheat in a toaster or toaster oven for 3-5 minutes until lightly toasted and heated through. Alternatively, you can warm them in the microwave.
Make it Your Own
- Blueberry Oatmeal Waffles- After the batter has been blended, fold in 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries.
- Savory Oat Waffles- Omit the maple syrup, cinnamon and vanilla. Top with savoury breakfast toppings such as bacon, cheese, eggs and chives.
- Honey Cinnamon Oatmeal Waffles- Use honey in place of the maple syrup. Double the cinnamon if desired.
Serving Ideas
Enjoy these Flourless Oat Waffles with your favourite toppings! Some ideas:
- Butter and Maple Syrup (classic and delicious!)
- Sautéed Apples (See the directions from these Apple Cinnamon Pancakes)
- Almond Butter or Peanut Butter
- Fresh Berries
- Whipped Cream
- Or try one of these 23 Delicious Healthier Toppings for Pancakes or Waffles
And if you're wondering what to serve alongside them, try:
- Bacon
- Scrambled Eggs
- Frittata
- Or see this list of What to Eat with Waffles
Absolutely! These waffles are great to make ahead for a wholesome breakfast on a busy day. Allow leftover waffles to cool completely on a wire rack, then freeze in an airtight container.
Freeze either in a single layer or space apart with wax or parchment paper or with a silicone mat. To reheat, pop the frozen waffles in the toaster or a toaster oven for 3-5 minutes until heated through and lightly crisp on the outside. If you don't care about them being crisp, you can also reheat them in the microwave.
Keep cooked waffles on a cooling rack on top of a baking sheet and place in the oven preheated to 200 F. Continue to add cooked waffles to the sheet until ready to serve. (I use this same technique to keep apple oatmeal pancakes warm too).
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And if you liked this recipe...
...you might also like:
- Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Pancakes
- Flourless Oatmeal Cookie Bars
- Honey Oat Bread
- Sweet Potato and Russet Hash with Eggs
- Oat Flour Pancakes
Recipe Card
Oat Waffles
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅜ cup water
- 2 tablespoon melted coconut oil
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Allow to sit in the blender for 10 minutes and preheat a waffle iron.
- Spoon ¼-1/3 cup of batter onto heated waffle iron and cook until lightly browned and crisp (2-5 minutes).
- Enjoy!
Sandy says
The recipe was easy to follow and the waffles were very delicious fluffy and light . Dale and I ate everything , next time we will double the recipe so we can have some leftovers 😋
Shelby says
These came out so fluffy inside, a huge hit with my kids!
Janessa says
I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Shelby! Thank you for leaving this kind review.
Megan K King says
I make these all the time. I always throw a big scoop of pumpkin in as well. Yum!
Janessa says
I'm so glad you liked this recipe! Pumpkin sounds delicious- I'll have to give it a try!
Megan says
Love the easy blender batter, using rolled oats instead of flour and the fluffy light outcome. Thank you for a nice easy everyday waffle recipe that's healthy.
Janessa says
Thank you for this kind review, Megan! I'm so glad you liked them.
Jennifer says
Yum, so delicious! I made an extra batch to freeze!
Janessa says
I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Jennifer! Thank you for your kind review.
ChihYu says
Yum! So easy to make in the blender! Love the oats - these waffles are light yet filling!
Janessa says
I'm so glad that you liked them, ChihYu! Thank you for your kind review.
Donny says
Thank you so much for the savory option! Savory waffles are so underrated and make a great dinner. And these were so easy to make!
Janessa says
Thank you for your kind review, Donny! I'm happy you enjoyed them.
Anjali says
These waffles turned out fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside, and no one could tell they were gluten free! I loved how healthy they were too!
Janessa says
I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Anjali!
Amanda Wren-Grimwood says
What a great idea to use oats for a filling breakfast. My kids loved these.
Janessa says
I'm glad you all enjoyed these waffles!
Donna says
Hi, this recipe looks great. Do you think it work work out ok & not stick to the waffle iron if I used an egg replacer (No Egg or flax egg?) because of anaphylactic allergy? I don't want to wreck the waffle iron.
Janessa says
Hi Donna, I personally haven't tried it with either on a waffle iron so I don't know for sure but I suspect it would be okay. I would recommend buttering or greasing the iron extra well and maybe just trying out a small amount of batter (maybe just fill a quarter corner) and see how it does so that you don't have as much to clean up if it doesn't. You could also try making these Flourless Blender Oatmeal Pancakes (No Banana) instead!
Ieva says
Delicious waffles with a lovely texture! We skipped the maple syrup and vanilla, but kept the cinnamon and served these with bacon! Yum!
Janessa says
I'm glad you liked these waffles, Ieva!
Charla says
Brilliant, I can make these instead of my usual sweet potato waffles, thank you!
Janessa says
Thank you for your kind review, Charla!
Ava M. says
Now, talk about easy, fast, AND nutritious breakfast for busy mornings 🙂 I am thinking in taking your advice and make savory waffles for brunch or dinner! Thank you for the recipe.
Janessa says
Thank you for your kind review, Ava!
Jen says
We loved this recipe! The only way I like waffles is crispy and these nailed it. Healthy and super delicious. Thanks!
Janessa says
Thank you for your kind review, Jen! I'm glad you liked these waffles!
Jillian says
These are such a staple in my life. Whenever I am making brunch, it's almost always these waffles! So easy and quick and absolutely delicious!
Janessa says
Thank you for your kind comment, Jillian! I'm so glad you liked this recipe.
Angie says
Absolutely delicious! Quick and simple too.
Janessa says
I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Angie! Thank you for you kind review!
Pam says
I love this waffle recipe. The waffles are light with a great texture and also freeze well. My favorite is that I can put everything in my Nutribullet and then just press the button and the batter is ready. Thank you!
Janessa says
I'm so happy to hear you enjoy these waffles, Pam! Thank you for your kind review.