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Homemade Belgian Waffles

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 19 Comments

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Alright y’all, sorry not sorry but homemade waffles are my jam. This is a gluten free Belgian waffle recipe with buttermilk to be exact. And let me just say making waffles at home are what weekends are made for. 

Stack of Belgian waffles on white background with berries and fork

Homemade Belgian Waffles

If you’ve been following along on this blog for some time you know that pancakes, waffles and the like and basically everything carb-y and breakfast-y is what I’m all about. And there is nothing better than homemade buttermilk waffles on the weekend… especially when they are gluten free and easy to make. 

Gluten free waffles recipe with blueberries

How to make homemade waffles mix from scratch?

You guys this recipe is easy peasy. Get out one bowl and mix together these 7 basic ingredients for homemade waffle mix:

  • flour
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • egg
  • buttermilk
  • butter
  • vanilla extract

That’s it ya’ll. Homemade waffle batter for the win.

To make homemade Belgian waffles, you need a Belgian waffle maker. <– we use this Cuisinart one. I love this waffle maker! We’ve had it for 9 years– got it on our wedding day and to this day have not ever sprayed cooking spray on it! It’s amazing quality and is super non stick. Perfect for crispy on the outside, soft on the inside homemade Belgian waffles. 

Homemade waffles overhead shot on white background with maple syrup

gluten free buttermilk waffles with blueberries

Gluten Free Buttermilk Waffles

You may or may not know, but the hubs does better on a gluten free diet. This is why most of the recipes on Love & Zest are gluten friendly and why I use gluten free all purpose flour or measure for measure in this recipe and I think it rivals for the Best Gluten Free Waffle Recipe out there.

Because all things meal prep breakfast, like these freezer friendly homemade waffles, I know my gluten free waffles and these are a true winner. 

You may have tasted our other gluten free breakfasts like the Best Ever Gluten Free Buttermilk Pancakes recipe. I’m not the only one that thinks so either! They’ve won over many o hearts. So trust me on this one too– these gluten free Belgian waffles are legit.

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Freezer Friendly Homemade Waffles

I can’t say it enough, Saturdays are made for Homemade Waffles. Before kids, we would make waffles on the weekends and now that we have the boys, I still love making waffles on Saturday morning, but I often double the recipe so that I can freeze the leftovers.

To serve these waffles for the baby and toddler, I often cut them into 4 strips– they eat waffle sticks with a side of berries, and we eat our waffle stacked with blueberries and a fork. 

gluten free waffles on white plate with blueberries

overhead bite shot of homemade gluten free waffles with blueberries

While every Saturday is a little different, we desire this little day as a day of togetherness. We don’t “live for the weekends”, but we tend to be really busy during the week we don’t get as much “family time”. It’s funny how so much has changed now that we are a family of 4, but how much things are still the same. 

With the boys, there’s not as much peace, relaxation, sleeping in, quiet time at the Farmer’s Market, reading at coffee chips, gardening or playing golf or enjoying quiet breakfast of homemade waffles. 

easy Belgian waffle mix

But there is still that desire for family time, getting outside for a bike ride or run, and eating homemade waffles together– mess and all.

If you’re looking for a yummy homemade waffle recipe, give this one a go! Fluffy and moist waffles that are perfectly crispy on the outside, covered in fresh berries, salty butter, and real maple syrup, only the good stuff. 
 
How do you spend your weekend? Do you like to travel or stay at home? Do you make a special breakfast on the weekends? 

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Stack of Belgian waffles on white background with berries and fork

Homemade Belgian Waffles


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  • Author: Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 mins
  • Total Time: 13 minutes
  • Yield: 4 large Belgian waffles 1x
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Alright y’all, sorry not sorry but homemade waffles are my jam. This is a gluten free Belgian waffle recipe with buttermilk to be exact. And let me just say making waffles at home are what weekends are made for. 


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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Heat non stick waffle iron to medium- high setting; coat with butter or cooking spray if needed.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt until fully incorporated.
  3. Make a well in center of bowl by moving flour to the sides of bowl. Add egg, buttermilk, and vanilla to well, and quickly mix together with a fork. Pour in melted butter and mix with flour until all ingredients are fully incorporated into waffle batter.
  4. Once waffle iron is heated, spoon batter evenly into waffle grates and close; cook until waffle maker directions.
  5. My Belgian waffle iron will beep when it’s finished. You’ll know waffles are finished cooking when they release easily from the pan. If they are slightly stuck to the pan let them cook a little longer until the release with a gentle tug.
  6. The edges should be crispy on the outside and fully cooked but soft in the center. Serve waffles with salted butter, pure maple syrup and loads of berries.

Notes

  • Please note, this recipe makes 4 large Belgian waffles. If using smaller waffle iron, it will make more waffles so don’t overload the waffle maker with batter.
  • I use King Arthur measure for measure gluten free flour in this recipe, but regular all purpose works great too.
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Waffle
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
  • Calories: 186
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 240mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

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Comments

  1. Dorota Osowska says

    March 7, 2020 at 3:31 am

    Thanks for sharing this great Homemade Belgian Waffles.

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue, RDN says

      July 5, 2020 at 1:59 pm

      You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  2. Valentina says

    February 20, 2019 at 3:50 pm

    Breakfast is our favorite around my house and my 15 yr old has Celiac, so we always love finding delicious GF breakfast recipes. This one looks fantastic! Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Nathan Wyper says

    February 20, 2019 at 5:35 am

    These look delicious and easy, I love Belgian waffles! I’ve never made them at home but will sure try this recipe!

    Reply
  4. Dannii says

    February 20, 2019 at 5:21 am

    My family are from Belgium, so I grew up on waffles. These look perfect and I have such a waffle craving now.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  5. Patty says

    February 20, 2019 at 5:02 am

    I just love Belgian waffles, crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, I always buy them at the fair and never tried to make them at home, now that I found your recipe I will try to make it for our Sunday special breakfast, thanks for sharing!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  6. Tisha says

    February 20, 2019 at 2:22 am

    We love waffles in our house, so I’m always looking for new recipes!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  7. full automatic BGA says

    March 13, 2014 at 1:34 pm

    You share a nice recipe and i am loving this. Waffles is my one of my favorite dishes. Normally i go to the market and eat there but after reading this recipe i will make it at my home. You describe so beautifully and everyone can easily make it.

    Reply
  8. Telemedicine says

    March 12, 2014 at 1:28 pm

    wow. nice receipt thanks

    Reply
  9. Rayan says

    May 8, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    I was looking for health related website to review many issue. Now I’ve found your blog site with lots of amazing information. You did really excellent work. I’ll read your blog regular basis

    Reply
  10. Lynne M says

    May 1, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    I miss having waffles. I remember that I only got a chance to eat waffles whenever I am in a vacation since there is a nearby waffle store, which sells different kinds of waffle. Mixed berries, and real maple syrup sound yummy, delicious and appetizing. Is there an alternative to real maple syrup if it is not available?

    Reply
    • Love & Zest says

      May 1, 2013 at 3:18 pm

      You can find 100% maple syrup at most grocery stores. I like it because it has a better flavor. You can cook berries in a little brown sugar on the stove to make a syrup too!

      Reply
  11. Matt says

    April 29, 2013 at 11:39 pm

    I always make a special breakfast for myself on Sunday mornings!

    Reply
    • Love & Zest says

      May 1, 2013 at 3:00 pm

      nice!!

      Reply
  12. akitchenaddiction says

    April 29, 2013 at 5:21 pm

    We love relaxing weekends where we can sleep in and make a nice breakfast!

    Reply
  13. Jennifer @ NoYoMoCo says

    April 29, 2013 at 1:49 pm

    My husband and I love lazy weekends 🙂 Waffles + relaxing = a perfect weekend!!

    Reply
  14. LifemadeSweeter says

    April 29, 2013 at 11:35 am

    We love a lazy weekend but when the weather is out, we like taking our lil guy out for walks.
    These waffles look amazing! We love having pancakes and waffles on weekends too but yours look so delicious and beautiful! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Love & Zest says

      May 1, 2013 at 2:59 pm

      Thanks so much for pinning! I agree walks are amazing!

      Reply

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