Crispy oat waffles with fresh berries and a drizzle of honey
Gluten-Free-AdaptableHigh FibreFamilyFreezer-Friendly

Oat Waffles

Priya Nair

@priyanairkitchen

4.7(1,790 reviews)🍳 2,864 made this

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Total

25 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

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  1. Blend the oats to flour first

    Blend the dry oats alone for 30 seconds until they become a fine flour. Blending everything together leaves a gritty texture.

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    Oats first, on their own. This step is what makes these work.

  2. Add the rest and blend

    Add the eggs, milk, melted butter, syrup, baking powder, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt and blend until smooth.

  3. Rest 10 minutes

    Let the batter stand. Oat flour absorbs liquid slowly and thickens noticeably in this time.

  4. Heat the iron fully

    Preheat the waffle iron completely and grease it well — oat batter sticks more than wheat batter does.

  5. Cook longer than usual

    Cook 5–6 minutes, until the steam has almost stopped. Oat waffles need longer than wheat ones to crisp up properly.

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    Pulling them early gives a soft, bendy waffle. Wait for the steam to stop.

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📝 Tips, swaps, and make-ahead notes

These freeze and toast beautifully, which is the main reason to make a double batch. Use certified gluten-free oats if that matters — oats are naturally GF but usually cross-contaminated.

  • Vegan: Two flax eggs and plant milk; slightly softer but good.
  • Savoury: Skip the syrup and cinnamon; add cheese and chives.
  • Pancakes: The same batter works, cooked on medium-low.

Nutrition & Safety

Calories

346kcal

Protein

13g

Carbs

46g

Fat

12g

⚠️ Allergen & Safety Note

This recipe contains egg and dairy. Nutritional values are estimates per serving and may vary based on the specific ingredients you use. If you have food allergies, please verify all ingredients before cooking.

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