We have a long-standing pancakes versus waffles debate in my house and I think these fresh strawberry waffles may have won my son over to my side. He couldn't stop eating them. In fact, I barely could get a plate of waffles for myself before he finished the whole batch.
With juicy strawberries in every bite, who could blame him? If this recipe can beat out pancakes for a pancake-loving boy, then I'm sure you'll enjoy them too.
These golden brown waffles are filled with strawberry flavor and perfect to serve for Sunday brunch. Top them with fresh strawberry slices and pure maple syrup or even homemade strawberry syrup for a delicious breakfast your whole family will love!
If you love waffles as much as I do, you should definitely add my gluten free banana waffles or these hearty oat flour waffles to your breakfast menu.
Ingredient Notes
This easy strawberry waffle recipe uses simple ingredients, which can be found at any grocery store. Plus, it's both gluten free and dairy free as written.
- Gluten-Free Flour Blend - I used Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 gluten free flour for this recipe. You can use another brand if you prefer, but ensure it contains xanthan gum or a similar binder. I have not tested this recipe with any other brands of flour, so your results may vary.
- Vegan Butter - I used Country Crock plant butter for this recipe, but any stick style vegan butter will work fine. You could also substitute melted coconut oil or vegetable oil if you prefer, although it will change the flavor. If you're not dairy free, use unsalted butter in the same measure.
- Non-Dairy Milk - I use unsweetened coconut milk or oat milk for most of my cooking and baking recipes. Use your favorite dairy free milk alternative. If you're not dairy free, use whole milk in the same measure.
- Fresh Strawberries - I really recommend using fresh berries here instead of frozen. Frozen strawberries tend to have a lot of moisture, which can make your waffles turn out soft.
See the recipe card below for full ingredient list with measurements.
Substitutions & Variations
- Not Dairy Free - use unsalted butter and whole milk in place of the dairy free ingredients. The measurements will be the same.
- Berry Mix Up - You can use another type of berry or fruit in place of the strawberries or mix a few different kinds of berries together. Blueberries would be a great option!
- Lemon Strawberry - Add a little lemon zest and lemon juice to give these strawberry waffles a hint of lemon flavor.
How to Make Strawberry Waffles
Making homemade waffles is so easy, you'll want to do it every weekend! The key to light, fluffy waffles is incorporating a lot of air by beating the egg whites. I recommend using an electric mixer to save your arms.
- STEP 1: Combine the gluten free flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Whisk well to mix.
- STEP 2: Divide the egg yolks and egg whites into two separate bowls.
- STEP 3: Add the melted butter, vanilla, milk and maple syrup to the bowl with the egg yolks and whisk until well mixed.
- STEP 4: Use an electric mixer to beat the egg whites until they reach soft peak stage.
- STEP 5: Add the wet ingredients to the bowl with the dry ingredients and fold together with a spatula until combined.
- STEP 6: Use a fork or potato masher to partially mash the strawberries. Add the strawberries and juices to the bowl with the waffle batter. Fold it together with a spatula.
- STEP 7: Add the beaten egg whites to the waffle batter and gently fold them in being careful not to deflate the air bubbles.
- STEP 8: Allow the strawberry waffle batter to rest while you preheat your waffle iron. Then cook waffles according to your waffle maker's instructions - mine takes 5-6 minutes per batch.
Expert Tip
Here is a my trick to keep crispy waffles warm and prevent them from getting soggy while you're cooking the remaining batter: Lay cooked waffles in a single layer on a wire cooling rack on top of a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet inside an oven heated to 250F.
Storage
One of my favorite things to do with homemade waffles is to make a bunch of waffles ahead of time and reheat them on busy weekday mornings. They are easy to reheat as frozen waffles and make a weekday morning feel like a special occasion.
To store leftover waffles, wrap each waffle in a paper towel. Then stack them all together and place into a ziploc bag or airtight container. You can keep them in the refrigerator if you will be eating them within 2-3 days, otherwise keep them in the freezer.
When you're ready to reheat, heat in a toaster oven as you would regular frozen waffles. Or if you like them extra crispy, cook them in the air fryer at 350F for about 4 minutes. Add your favorite toppings and you're ready to eat!
Cleanup Tips from my Kitchen
We have tried this recipe with both strawberries and blueberries and both were wonderful. However, the fruit can have a tendency to stick to the waffle iron and make a mess. I recommend spraying the waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray before each batch of waffles.
I also found wiping the waffle iron down with a damp paper towel while it was hot was the easiest way to remove the cooked on fruit. If you let the fruit cool on the waffle iron it becomes a bit trickier to remove.
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Recipe
Gluten Free Strawberry Waffles
Equipment
- Waffle Maker
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Gluten Free 1-to-1 Flour Blend I use Bob's Red Mill
- 3 Tablespoon Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
- ¾ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
- 2 Eggs separated
- 1 ¼ Cup Non Dairy Milk vegan or regular
- ½ Cup Vegan Butter melted and cooled (vegan or regular)
- ¼ Cup Maple Syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 1 ½ Cup Fresh Strawberries diced into ¼" pieces
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and sugar. Whisk together until evenly mixed.2 Cups Gluten Free 1-to-1 Flour Blend, 3 Tablespoon Sugar, 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder, ¾ teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
- Crack your eggs and divide into two bowls, eggs white in one and yolks in the other.2 Eggs
- Whisk the egg yolks until smooth. Add the vanilla, milk, maple syrup and cooled melted butter to the yolks. Whisk until evenly mixed.1 ¼ Cup Non Dairy Milk, ¼ Cup Maple Syrup, 1 teaspoon Vanilla, ½ Cup Vegan Butter
- In the second bowl, whisk the egg whites until white and frothy but not to the meringue point.
- Add the egg yolk mixture to the flour mixture. Fold together until all of the dry ingredients are incorporated.
- Use a fork or potato masher to partially mash the strawberries. Add the strawberries and any juices to the batter and fold in until they are evenly distributed.1 ½ Cup Fresh Strawberries
- Add the eggs whites to the batter and gently fold together, taking care not to deflate the egg whites.
- Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's directions.
- Fill waffle iron and cook according to manufacturer's directions. For my waffle iron, it takes about 5-6 minutes to cook each batch.
- Remove from waffle iron and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh sliced berries and maple syrup.
Notes
Tiffany is the recipe developer, stylist and food photographer behind Well Fed Baker. As a lifelong baker who had to go gluten free and dairy free in 2016, Tiffany strives to share allergen friendly recipes that never feel like they are free from anything.
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