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Crispy, golden AIP waffles will make your weekend breakfast an utter delight. Easy to make and ready in minutes, plus you can make these directly out of ingredients from your pantry!
Back in the AIP Dark Ages (aka, 2014) there were no AIP waffles.
The first time I did the AIP Diet I mainly ate leftover dinner for breakfast, even on the weekends. While this was ok, after a while I just wanted some traditional breakfast foods!!
The 2nd time I did AIP, in 2018, there were a few waffle recipes floating about, but we couldn't seem to make them without a huge stack of plantains (which were not always easy to find) or without the waffle mix sticking in our waffle maker.
Bless my family's hearts, as they really tried to support me in doing AIP by eating some AIP meals with me, especially weekend breakfast treats like pancakes and waffles, but eventually they gave up and said I was on my own.
I totally don't blame them. I would've done the same thing.
Hence, why I made it my mission to create some amazing AIP breakfast foods.
Well, at least weekend breakfast treats – I still think leftovers, soups, and hashes make the best weekday meals….
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AIP Waffles
These waffles are of the crispy thinner variety, not the really soft ones and not belgian-style.
They are perfection though when served warm – a buttery flavor (not sure how that happens honestly) – and something you can sink your teeth into.
Egg-free, dairy-free, nut-free, seed-free, all the things that make them AIP-friendly and yet leave you extremely satisfied.
It's just one of those traditional breakfast items that can help you feel normal again – at least to help you face another week.
Ingredients you might need
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You may already have many, if not all of these ingredients in your AIP pantry, but just in case not, here are the ingredients that you'll need.
Tapioca Starch
I like Anthony's brand for most of the AIP flours these days because they've been consistent in quality and tend to have the most inexpensive prices. However, any tapioca starch (also called tapioca flour) will do.
Coconut Flour
Again, I like Anthony's coconut flour, but any coconut flour will do. Just make sure to whisk out any clumps! (Learn more about coconut flour!)
Avocado Oil
I use avocado oil in this recipe because it's already liquid, has no taste, and easy to use. But you could also use melted coconut oil, palm shortening, or lard if you prefer, or even olive oil in a pinch (though it may leave a bit of a taste). I'm linking to the Chosen Foods Avocado Oil I like, but I do think the price at Costco is waaay less (like half the price) of this one on Amazon!!
Coconut, Tigernut or Banana Milk
You really could use water in place of these in a pinch, but these three options give the waffles more flavor.
You can buy guar gum-free coconut milk on Amazon, Thrive Market, Trader Joe's and at many Asian markets, or you can make it yourself using shredded coconut and water and save a lot of money. See how to make homemade coconut milk.
Or see how to make an AIP coconut milk alternative called banana milk! It just uses a banana and water.
Or make your own tigernut milk.
Waffle Maker
Of course, you'll need a waffle maker in order to make these into waffles (though you COULD just make these into pancakes). I just use a standard circle one that makes classic waffles and set it to about 4.
If you want to make these ahead of time
These waffles are best-served immediately after cooking, but the batter can be mixed up to 4 days ahead of time and just poured into the preheated waffle maker right before you need them.
If you DO make them ahead of time though, they are best reheated in the microwave. They'll lose some of their crispiness but the toaster oven tends to make them TOO crispy.
You can store these in the fridge for a few days or freeze up to 3 months.
To freeze: Place the cooked waffles on a baking sheet and into the freezer for 4+ hours. Then remove from the pan and place in a freezer-safe container or bag. This way you can easily just take 1-2 as needed without them sticking together.
Can you add blueberries, etc in the batter?
You could add blueberries or any other berries, etc into the batter but I do find that the waffles don't come out as well. They seem to stick to the waffle iron more and fall apart.
I personally am a bigger fan of adding toppings AFTER cooking. (see the next section for more on that)
Waffle Toppings
In the pictures, I just am using some fresh blueberries and a bit of coconut “whipped” cream. The term whipped is used loosely since I didn't really go through the trouble of whipping it, rather I just emptied a can of coconut cream into a bowl, added a dash of maple syrup and stirred it. Same thing 🙂
Of course, you could just use the traditional maple syrup as well!
If you like a little crunch, perhaps try some “Chocolate” AIP Tigernut Granola on top! Or my Pumpkin Spice Tigernut Granola.
If you want a long list of AIP-friendly breakfast toppings that could also be used on these waffles, I've got a list in my Paleo & AIP Freebie Library.
More AIP breakfast recipes like this
AIP Cassava Flour Pancakes – fluffy, delicious, amazing. Need I say more? (Also a “chocolate” syrup recipe)
10 AIP Breakfast Ideas – don't know what to make? This post will give you ideas
Lemon AIP Scones – little bundles of lemony deliciousness that you can sink your teeth into!
Spiced Carrot Porridge – if you're in the mood for a warm porridge, this AIP one will hit the spot!
AIP Breakfasts Book – my new eCookbook! 61+ AIP breakfast recipes and ideas make your mornings amazing
More Helpful AIP & Paleo Resources in the Freebie Library
If you find this recipe helpful, you may really enjoy the resources in my Paleo & AIP Freebie Library! There's a “dump” freezer meal plan, a list of AIP-compliant breakfast toppings, and so much more. Plus, you'll get even more ideas sent to your inbox! Get the password here.
AIP Waffle Recipe
If you make these waffles I'd love to hear how it turned out! Either comment below or share a pic on Instagram and tag me @thrivingautoimmune!
AIP Waffles
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup Tapioca Starch
- 3 tbsp Coconut Flour
- Pinch Salt
- 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/4 cup Avocado Oil (or melted Coconut Oil)
- 3 tbsp Maple Syrup ( or Honey)
- 2/3 cup Coconut Milk (or Tigernut Milk, or Banana Milk)
- 1 tbsp Avocado Oil ( or Coconut Oil – for greasing the waffle iron)
Instructions
- Preheat a standard waffle maker to medium-high. Mix all of the ingredients together, whisking to get rid of any clumps. Once the waffle maker is heated, grease it with a little avocado or coconut oil and then spoon the batter into the maker.
- Cook for approximately 5-7 minutes, or until slightly browned. (It's ok to open the maker and check – just close it again if they aren't done)
- Remove and serve immediately. These are best served immediately, but if you do make them ahead of time the microwave is the best place to reheat.
Notes
Nutrition
When you say coconut milk, do you mean the canned stuff or the thinner stuff in the carton?
I mean the canned stuff typically as the thinner stuff in the carton isn’t AIP-compliant. However, I’ve also made these waffles with my Homemade Coconut Milk (recipe on this site as well) which is much thinner than the canned stuff and it’s worked well too.
I have been desperately searching for something easy for breakfast. I make 2 batches and refrigerate them. Each morning I bake 1-2 pieces of bacon and use the waffle like a taco shell!!! The sweet and salty are delicious!!
Thank you thank you!! I am on day 16 of AIP and starting to feel so close to quitting. Its not that terrible but with young kids, it has upped my time in the kitchen by a LOT and I am tired.. This gave me a boost! The waffles were really good! Very close to the gluten, egg, and dairy filled ones I am used to! A LITTLE gummy but I am only writing that in case someone super concerned with texture is reading this. Overall, so good and gave me the energy to get through another day of this diet haha. I added a teaspoon of vanilla and highly recommend!
Thankyou for this recipe.
I make this recipe as stated in my waffle maker and if I aff a little more liquid I make them in my churro maker. It makes perfect churros. I’ve even added cinnamon and ginger to the mix for a different flavour. non aip family love them too
Love the taste but mine stuck to the waffle maker so much that when I open it they split in half and I had to peel each half off the surfaces. I added some water and sprayed tie waffle iron with a bit of Avocado oil to help…..didn’t help much. I think I am becoming your problem child, lol. For what it’s worth every time I make your flatbread recipe it works great!
I love this recipe. The avocado oil makes them nice and crisp. The measurements are perfect.
I reheat them in the air fryer for 2-3 min. Super crisp and tasty!! Thank you for this wonderful recipe!!
Hello – mine was very clumpy so had to add more milk? Is it meant to be used clumpy _ as you say pour the mixture and mine was not pourable? The final mixture was very gummy? Help? Should I have used tapioca flour rather than the starch? Thanks
It’s very hard for me to know what you did when I wasn’t standing over your shoulder watching, but if it wasn’t pourable I’d add more milk or water. Could be that one of the starches just sucked up more liquid than usual – working with the starches can be a bit tricky in that regard in that they’re all different from different manufacturers, etc. But I did want to mention that tapioca stach and flour are the same thing. Even MORE confusing, right? They love to make it as tricky as possible. (This post may help with understanding that: https://thrivingautoimmune.com/aip-flours/ )
SO GOOD!!!
I’m so happy that I found something that i actually want to eat for breakfast on this god forsaken AIP diet.
THANK YOU!
I love love love these waffles. I eat them so often as a treat that I know the recipe by heart.
The only down side is that they are a ton of calories.
I bought a mini waffle maker just to cut down the calories. So I can make 5-6 waffles which makes them roughly 237-284 calories.
I love this recipe! Simple, delicious! Avocado oil makes it really crispy! Thank you for sharing!
How many servings does this recipe make? I see it says 2 waffles is 1 serving, but does the recipe only make 2 waffles?
Sorry, I hate how that recipe card can’t be changed to say “makes X” instead of “servings”. It makes 2 of the bigger-style waffles and usually one is enough per person (unless you’re my pre-teen sons, then 5 isn’t even enough, lol). But yes, the recipe only makes 2, so if you want to make more, you can either manually double or triple the recipe in your head or if you click on the “Servings” a slider should appear and you can adjust it. That will adjust the ingredients as well.