Gluten Free Banana Oat Waffles
Healthy Gluten Free Banana Oat Waffles are light, crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside, clean eating waffles. They will satisfy your waffle craving while you stay on track with health and fitness goals!
This post was originally published on 4/17/2016. It was republished on 4/9/19 with helpful recipe tips and new photos.
Have I mentioned how much I adore waffles? Well, if you weren’t aware, waffles are my breakfast favorite. And I can’t wait for you guys to give these beauties a try! These are so filling and easy. Plus (deep breath) flour-free, refined sugar-free, dairy-free and gluten-free – provided you buy gluten-free oats. Add some sliced strawberries, blueberries, a sprinkle of chopped almonds, a drizzle of almond butter and a little maple syrup and you have one dreamy breakfast. And if you have leftovers you can keep them in the fridge (or freezer) and toast them the next day. It’s a full-blown love affair I’m having with these waffles. Give them a whirl and you’ll see exactly what I’m gushing about.
HOW TO MAKE EASY GLUTEN FREE WAFFLES
If you need more convincing, just try these super simple gluten free banana oat waffles! They’re made with only seven ingredients and come together so fast, in your blender.
The recipe itself is pretty straight forward – it’s just a matter of throwing all ingredients into a blender and blending for only a few seconds and just until the batter is smooth. Let the batter rest for about 10 minutes to give the oat flour time to soak up all the moisture. While the batter rests take this time to heat and grease your waffle maker and then you’re all set.
TIPS AND TRICKS FOR THE PERFECT GLUTEN FREE BANANA WAFFLES
- Let the batter rest for 10 minutes while your waffle iron heats up. The resting time gives the oat flour time to soak up some of the moisture, so you get crisp, fluffy waffles when it’s go time. I learned this trick with my banana oat blender pancakes, a recipe that has quite a few fans.
- Cook the waffles for around 5 minutes. Once there is no longer steam coming from the waffle maker, the waffles are generally ready to remove. For a crispier crust, leave them a minute or two longer before removing. Don’t have a waffle iron? You better get one asap! Mine was really cheap, but works like a charm and has been going for over 10 years. It’s similar to this one on Amazon. <—affiliate link
- These waffles are good enough to eat plain, but are especially delicious topped with extras like berries, chopped nuts, almond or peanut butter, whipped cream, powdered sugar, jelly, syrup, chocolate … the possibilities are endless!
- Gluten free waffles can be frozen and reheated. Store in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 3-4 months. When ready to serve, let them thaw in the fridge and heat them in the oven at 350 degrees for 5-8 minutes or until warm throughout. You can also microwave for one minute or use a toaster oven.
If you thought waffles were just a weekend treat thing, think again. Whip these up and you’ll see that these easy, peasy gluten free banana oat waffles are perfect for any ol’ day. They’re:
satisfying
light and crispy
make-ahead
so simple and come together almost as quick as a bowl of cereal
… but waaaaaay more scrumptious!!
THE INSPIRATION FOR THESE OAT WAFFLES ARE MY BANANA OAT PANCAKES! WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW!
MORE WAFFLE RECIPES TO TRY
Fluffy Yogurt Protein Waffles {gluten-free}
Flourless Strawberry Oatmeal Waffles
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- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats, gluten free as needed
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or other milk product
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 packet stevia or other preferred sweetener (optional)
- Optional toppings: almond/peanut butter, coconut butter, coconut oil, honey, maple syrup and/or fresh fruit
- Preheat waffle iron and spray with cooking spray.
- Blend all ingredients in a blender until almost smooth.
Pour about 3/4 cup batter onto waffle iron. Allow waffle to cook. I cook mine on the highest setting and a little longer from when the waffle iron goes off, so the waffles are a little crispier, otherwise these will be very soft waffles.
Continue with the rest of the batter. Depending on the size of your waffle iron, recipe should make about 4 waffles. Enjoy with your favorite toppings!
For 21 Day Fix meal plan, 1 waffle (without toppings) counts as 1 yellow and 1/2 purple.
Photos by Sasha at Eat Love Eats.
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I have always been a waffle person! And with strawberries slowly coming back in season these sound like they would be delicious! Love the golden brown of those waffles too, what kind of waffle iron do you use?
I have a cheapy waffle iron and it does the trick just fine. Waffles are my favorite!
Yum! I’ve been scheming to get my fiance to buy me a waffle maker, and I can’t wait until we finally buy one because these will be on the list! I love that they are safe for my GF belly too 🙂 Delicious! Also, your photos are stunning! Pinned!
Thanks so much, Amy! Hope you get a waffle iron soon- they’re so worth it!
I make pancakes that are very similar all the time! I will have to try this waffle version!
For sure! Waffles are a delicious change-up!
It’s actually really hard to find good gluten free waffle recipes. Bookmarking this and hoping to make it SOON! <3
These are super delicious! Hope you get a chance to give them a try!
Dang it! I need a waffle maker.
That said, do you think it could work to substitute half the oats for gluten-free flour? Large amounts of oats can bother my tummy sometimes.
Yes, you do! And I’m sure the gluten-free flour would work just fine. Good luck!
Thanks, These were delicious.
These were amazing, sweeter than I expected. Calorie information was accurate as well, thank you! This was my first time making a batter and these were super easy to make too… I am wondering if the batter can be made in advance a day or two?
I’m so glad you loved the waffles as much as I do! I’ve never made the batter in advance. It would probably work, but you may need to add a little almond milk to it before cooking, to thin it out some. I have made the whole batch and then stored leftovers in the fridge for a week.
Great recipe thanks! So easy with minimal dishes and they turned out great. I’m saving this recipe!
Awesome! So glad you enjoyed… it’s one of my favorites too!
Hi Kim, these sound amazing. I am too debating whether to get a waffle iron as I love waffles but we have a small kitchen so I really have to think about that. Although your recipe might change my mind.
Thanks so much! I totally understand. I love waffles and have them almost every morning, so it’s one of my favorite appliances. Hope you get a chance to give them a try!
I actually ended up going out last night and buying a small inexpensive waffle iron. That’s how much I wanted to try your recipe and I did this morning. These waffles are amazing. I am so glad I found your recipe! Thanks again.
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That’s awesome! And I’m so glad you enjoyed!!
This is an excellent recipe and has become my ‘go to’. You feel satiated after eating but not yucky full. The banana helps give some nutritional base so you’re not hungry in a half hour after just eating carbs. I’ve subbed a plantain for the banana and and added cardamom & it’s been great. I’ve also used a mix of other flours instead of the oat and it’s been excellent (blue corn, sorghum, millet) as well. The recipe is great as is and is also able to be successfully tinkered with.
That is so awesome to hear!! I love that all of your tweaks have worked out great. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment!
awesome idea to use banana in these waffles! i bought a waffle iron a while back and have only used it once. time to break it back out!
Hello! I am DYING to try these… but I unfortunately do not have time to prepare them in the mornings for a snack before the gym. Does anyone know if they keep well if I were to prepare and cook them the night before and then warmed them up to eat the next morning?
They keep very well! I often times make the whole batch just for me to have throughout the week. I would suggest warming them in a toaster oven or regular oven as opposed to a microwave. hope you enjoy!
LOVED these! Rich, crispy, and absolutely divine. Used agave as the sweetener and it added a lovely robust tang. Thank you so much!!
So glad you enjoyed and thanks so much for taking time to comment!