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    You are here: Home / Cooking Times / a) 30 mins or less / Dairy Free Waffles

    Dairy Free Waffles

    30 August 2018 - By Michelle Minnaar
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    Dairy free waffles! Who ever thought it would be possible? If you, like me, have food intolerances you have probably given up on the notion of enjoying mainstream desserts on a regular basis.

    A dairy free waffles on a black plate with ice cream and cherries on top

    Luckily, alternatives to culprits, such as dairy and gluten, have popped onto the market over the years and there are now plenty of options to choose from.

    Other than using milk and butter substitutes, no extra steps are necessary to create these dairy free waffles. These crusty, sweet and chewy waffles are quick to prepare and can even be served up for breakfast with fresh fruit. 

    Otherwise, you can serve these babies with a scoop of silky dairy free ice cream and sweet maple syrup.

    Cooking waffles is also a great family activity that you can do with your kids. Nothing will get them in the kitchen quicker than the prospect of cooking up a big batch of waffles!

    making waffles with a Global Gourmet American waffle maker

    In order to prepare any kind of waffle, you will need a waffle maker, also known as a waffle iron. For this recipe I have used Global Gourmet, available for a bargain at Amazon.

    This waffle maker is the classic American round type that can produce circular, triangular, or heart-shaped waffles.

    Personally, I find that these present themselves much nicer on a plate than the square Belgian ones. American waffles are simply just more elegant.

    Unlike the old relic of an iron I had inherited from a relative that never used hers, this waffle maker uses the latest technology.

    Batter being poured onto a waffle iron

    The Global Gourmet American waffle maker has extra deep nonstick plates, which brings you thicker, yet still light waffles, with that beautiful golden surface intact.

    It is also a lot easier to clean than a traditional iron. No more endless scrubbing after having made waffles.

    Furthermore, this waffle maker from Global Gourmet allows you to adjust the cooking temperature. This means that you can have your dairy free waffles cooked just as you like them.

    If you want them softer on the inside and not quite as brown and crusty, simply set a lower temperature. The handy power and ready light indicators will let you know as soon as the waffle maker is warmed up to the desired temperature and ready to go.

    This function turns it into child’s play to make the perfect dairy free waffles.

    my favourite dairy free waffles

    If you are lactose intolerant, many dessert recipes seem to be simply off limits. However, it does not have to be like that. Nowadays, there are plenty of alternative ways to cook delicious food.

    In fact, this area has developed tremendously since the humble beginning with a few soy milk products back in the days. Now you can get a whole range of not only soy products, but also dairy substitutes made from coconut, almond, and even hemp!

    Studies frequently show that there are drawbacks as well as benefits from eating dairy products. Sometimes, it can be hard to tell what the actual facts are among it all. In any case, many dairy products contain large amounts of fat, which most of the plant based substitutes do not.

    I have chosen almond milk for my dairy free waffles. It is not a choice I have made based on almond milk being significantly better than soy milk.

    It is simply a matter of flavour. If you want to indulge yourself in a stack of sweet dairy free waffles, the sweetness of the almond milk is the perfect choice.

    That hint of almond flavour in the baked waffles will lift the dish to a new level.

    dairy free waffles on a plat with the waffle maker next to it

    milk free waffles

    As the saying goes, sometimes less is more. You can keep the toppings for your dairy free waffles simple too.

    A fantastic choice is to serve the waffles with your favourite jam or fruit preserve. In this recipe, I used cherry preserve with fresh cherries.

    Which one is your favourite? I think I would have to go with blackberry compote or raspberry jam. It is hard to choose though because there are so many good kinds you can have.

    In either case, the higher the acidity of the jam, the better it complements the dairy free waffles. If you fancy having a go at making your own jam, have a look at my zesty recipe for Seville orange marmalade.

    If you have a sweet tooth you can dust the waffles with caster sugar for extra sweetness. For something more sinful, you can serve the waffles with lemon curd instead of jam. For a colder winter’s day I can recommend my dried fruit compote.

    the best dairy free waffles recipe

    Whatever you do, don't forget ice cream! There are plenty of dairy free ice creams available on the shelves today. If you're not lactose intolerant, then check out my easy no churn peanut butter oreo ice cream. 

    For waffles, I generally prefer the creamier types of ice cream such as either vanilla or chocolate, but anything goes of course. You can also use ice cream with cherries.

    A close up of dairy free waffles with ice cream and cherries on top

    healthy no milk waffles

    Another slightly healthier alternative is to serve the dairy free waffles with your favourite fresh fruit. Basically, you can use whichever fruit you like, but I find fresh berries to be great with waffles.

    For instance use fresh cherries, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries. Basically, whatever is in season and whichever you enjoy the most.

    Combine the berries with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a dash of whipped cream, and it’s even better. Other fruits you can use could be banana, kiwi, pineapple, orange or diced apple or pear.

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    Dairy Waffles

    Dairy Free Waffles


    ★★★★★

    5 from 5 reviews

    • Author: Michelle Minnaar
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 4 1x
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    Description

    If you are looking for a healthier dessert or breakfast alternative, then these dairy free waffles are for you. Pair with fresh fruit, jam, or an ice cream.


    Ingredients

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    • 250g (8oz) flour, sifted
    • 30ml (2 tbsp) sugar
    • 2.5ml (½ tsp) baking powder
    • 2.5ml (½ tsp) salt
    • 350ml (12fl oz) almond milk
    • 80ml (2½fl oz) vegetable oil
    • 2 eggs

    Instructions

    1. In a large bowl, mix together flour, salt, baking powder and sugar; set aside.
    2. Preheat waffle maker to desired temperature.
    3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, milk, and oil together.
    4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture bowl and continue to beat until the batter is smooth.
    5. Ladle the batter into a preheated waffle maker. The waffle take around 5 minutes to cook but should be golden and crisp.
    6. Repeat the process until all the batter is used up.
    7. Serve immediately with your favourite toppings.

    Notes

    • You can use coconut milk and coconut oil instead of almond milk and vegetable oil.
    • In this recipe I topped the waffles with dairy free ice cream, cherry preserve and fresh cherries.
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: Dessert
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 649
    • Sugar: 9.4 g
    • Sodium: 205 mg
    • Fat: 42.4 g
    • Saturated Fat: 23.2 g
    • Carbohydrates: 59.2 g
    • Fiber: 3.7 g
    • Protein: 11.3 g
    • Cholesterol: 82 mg

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    Comments

    1. melanie stirling

      August 30, 2018 at 5:35 pm

      I love waffles with good quality strawberry jam on.

      Reply
    2. Helen Moulden

      August 30, 2018 at 6:26 pm

      With strawberries and raspberries and ice cream on!

      Reply
    3. Cheryl Hadfield

      August 31, 2018 at 8:00 am

      I love e Waffles with fruit and cornish ice cream topped with maple syrup

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nicholas Parkes

        December 28, 2020 at 10:46 am

        Is thie almond milk you use in the recipe the no added sugar kind?

        Reply
        • Michelle Minnaar

          December 29, 2020 at 3:50 pm

          I think I used sweetened almond milk at the time, but I'm pretty sure its unsweetened counterpart will work as well. Please let me know how it turns out, Nicholas!

          Reply
    4. Wise Ways

      August 31, 2018 at 8:40 am

      I love waffles with plum jam & goats milk ice cream as a wicked treat 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Tracy Nixon

      August 31, 2018 at 12:48 pm

      I love waffles with raspberrys and vanilla icecream!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Solange

      August 31, 2018 at 4:08 pm

      I love waffles with maple syrup.

      Reply
    7. Kim Neville

      August 31, 2018 at 5:07 pm

      With ice cream and hot chocolate sauce

      Reply
    8. sam macaree

      August 31, 2018 at 5:22 pm

      ice cream and nutella

      Reply
    9. Leila Benhamida

      September 02, 2018 at 9:50 pm

      Waffles with vanilla ice cream and strawberry coulis

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    10. lesley renshaw

      September 03, 2018 at 6:14 pm

      with ice cream and maple syrup x

      Reply
    11. Ritchie

      September 03, 2018 at 7:45 pm

      With maple syrup

      Reply
    12. Kelly Hirst

      September 04, 2018 at 9:20 am

      I love my waffles with ice cream and strawberries

      Reply
    13. Jayne Kelsall

      September 04, 2018 at 9:42 am

      Can't beat them with strawberries and ice-cream 🙂

      Reply
    14. Lynn savage

      September 04, 2018 at 6:13 pm

      I love my waffles with ice-cream and fruit, drizzled with a bit of strawberry sauce too, yum yum

      Reply
    15. clair downham

      September 11, 2018 at 5:59 pm

      with icecream and fruit

      Reply
    16. Leona S Fisher

      September 19, 2018 at 6:21 pm

      With strawberries and vanilla ice cream! A nutella sauce is always a fab extra!

      Reply
    17. Becky John

      September 23, 2018 at 10:20 pm

      With strawberries and vanilla ice cream

      Reply
    18. sharon martin

      September 29, 2018 at 2:02 pm

      with raspberries and honey on top

      Reply
    19. Morgan Christie

      February 07, 2021 at 10:10 am

      Works every time! So tasty
      Also really easy to modify, often I use part spelt flour or coco powder for more variety.

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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