Yes that is right, these are PALEO Belgium waffles that are so simple to make, easy to freeze and warm up in a toaster, and taste better than the real thing.
I was going to post this recipe sooner but I wanted to get some serious testing done on it. I had 5 different people taste them as well as 4 kids and they all loved them. That was enough convincing for me to share with everyone. Plus I have been warming one up in the toaster every Saturday morning for breakfast and am shocked every time at the ecstasy contained in every single bite. You will absolutely love this recipe and you can prep a bunch in advance to be able to grab and go from the freezer. All about time saving now. Please leave me a comment and let me know your thoughts and share this recipe with friends.
Simple Frozen Waffles
Ingredients
Waffles
- 1 banana 143 grams
- 1 apple peeled and cored (141 grams)
- 1 cup almond butter 260 grams
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder Can use coconut flour 1:1
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- coconut oil for greasing waffle iron
Whipped Topping
- 1 can full fat coconut milk refrigerated overnight (only thick white stuff, not the water)
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
Waffles
- Puree apple and banana in a food processor.
- Whip almond butter on high for 2-3 minutes until smooth and fluffed using hand mixer.
- Add puree and remaining ingredients to whipped almond butter and continue to whip until combined.
- Grease your hot waffle maker for every waffle you make.
- Use about 1 ladle of batter per 8-by-4-inch waffle onto hot waffle iron for 3-5 minutes until browned. Do not fill up entire waffle maker, leave about 1/3 unfilled so that the batter can spread.
- Eat immediately or store flat in freezer and make your own breakfast by reheating in toaster - the waffles will be firm enough!
Whipped Topping
- Using a stand mixer or hand mixer whisk coconut milk (only the thick white stuff, not the water) on high for 3 minutes
- Add honey and whisk for an additional 3 minutes.
- Serve over waffles and enjoy
Notes
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I made these with hazelnut butter because I was out of almond butter and they were amazing! My friend couldn’t stop raving about them.
Just wondering how banana-y they taste (I am not a fan of banana!)
Not at all
Just made these this morning as I realized I had a couple ripe bananas and a couple apples left over from apple picking w the kids. These are delicious! I highly recommend this recipe and I think my new go to for waffles! Thanks.
That’s great! Glad you liked them and were able to use what you had on hand!
these were DELICIOUS. no other paleo waffle mix has every worked so flawlessly. no crumbing or sogginess, perfectly crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, with a tasty but not too sweet flavor. highly recommend these to all! THANKS :)
ps – 100% a 5 star recipe, but the tool wouldn’t let me go higher than 4 stars, so I figured I’d leave it in the comments instead.
So glad you liked them. Great recipe to keep on hand!
I love these waffles! Pretty much a staple in my house! Can you tell me the calorie count on these?
Hi. I´m making the waffles, and the grams for a cup of almond butter is way off. :) It´s probably less than half the stated amount in grams.
Your style is really unique compared to other people I’ve
read stuff from. Many thanks for posting when you have the opportunity, Guess
I’ll just bookmark this site.
I tried this recipe the first week I went Paleo. I didn’t modify the recipe and they were perfect! My daughter didn’t care for them (4.5), but I loved them and they really helped me replace the carbs I felt like I was lacking. Making a 2nd batch now! Thank you!!
I’m sorry your daughter didn’t enjoy them :( maybe you can improvise and make them to her liking next time. Good luck!
These look amazing!!! Can’t wait to try some!!! By the way, what Belgian Waffle Maker do you use?
I have a stainless steel one from Williams Sonoma. You can find a GREAT one on Amazon I am sure though :)
All 3 my girls went crazy for these waffles!! Thank you.
Unfortunately now one of them has an allergic reaction to eggs. Any idea of what to substitute with?
Thank you for all the great recipes.
Hello! That’s a great question. I’m not sure I have any recommendations, but if you try something and it works out well for you, please let me know :)
This recipe makes the equivalent of 1 egg.
3 Tablespoons water
1 Tablespoon golden flax meal
I have used flaxseed meal as a sub for eggs, but I do not use any water, as it can make the final product gummy or sticky sometimes. I use 2T flaxseed meal for each egg. Mix it in to the wet ingredients and let it sit for a few minutes to give it time to absorb the moisture before you mix in the dry ingredients.
avocado works, as well
Thanks so much for this recipe and pointing to PaleoParents site, they have Nom Nom Paleo video on making these, it made it easier for me. I made them and kids gobbled them with delight. Even the one that claims she doesn’t like banana. They were filling too. No cream needed. YUM YUM!!!
Made these and they are fantabulous. My brother and I are participating in the Lurong Paleo Challenge with our cross fit gym and these waffles has made the transition more palatable. Made a batch for my brother and he loves them so much he wants me to make him another batch.
Thanks for all you do!
Can you substitute tapioca or almond flour? Thanks!
You may be able to but I haven’t tried
Well these are pretty much AMAZEBALLS!!!!! I love having a paleo breakfast to go to in the freezer. I’ll be making a 2nd batch this week to take to my pregnant friend on bedrest who is paleo and has celiac’s. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much Lisa :)
Hi! I love your website and all the recipes! I am new to Paleo and have a lot to learn. You are helping me greatly :O) In this recipe, could I substitute almond flour for the arrowroot powder? Thank you!
No they are two completely different things
I found some arrowroot powder at Fred Meyer and made these today! They were a big hit :O) even my picky 6 year old LOVED them. Perfect for school morning breakfast, too!
Oh that is amazing Jenny, I am so glad the picky one loved them :)
Officially hooked! My husband and tried these for the first time this morning and after the first waffle popped out, we stood around the waffle maker oooohing and aaaahing and drooling. PHENOMENAL! To quote the husband, ” They are like the best banana bread turned into waffles!” lol
WOOHOO, that is awesome news
Haha yea they will do that
Do you think it would be okay to sub the almond butter for natural peanut butter?
I won’t say yes since I don’t eat peanuts and haven’t tried it but in theory it should work perfectly
These were delicious! I’m very new to paleo but they were super easy to make and I just put them in the fridge for the next morning. I’m guessing it was a chemical reaction with the baking soda and something else, but the inside had turned green by morning. Didn’t change the taste at all though!
Haha yes that is the reaction to sunflower seeds or butter
I just made these waffles last night and they were yum! At 1st I was worried they would be dry but they’re not dry at all, I actually ate them plain and they had a great flavor. I didn’t try the topping because I didn’t have the coconut milk but I def want to try that next time.
Your welcome
What kind of apple did you use? :)
A red one, I don’t know the brand
Hi. We have nut allergies in our family : ( does anyone think sunflower butter would work? Sounds so good, but def cant do the nuts. Thanks!
Yes it sure will
How much of a banana taste do these have in the recipe as written? My boyf can barely be in the same room as bananas because of how much he hates them. Thanks!
Haha they are not that bad but you can sub the banana for sweet potatoes
Use a banana that isn’t ripe, and you shouldn’t taste it. I like to use bananas that are still green at the stem.
I wonder if I could make these in the Vitamix and use almonds instead of almond butter. Any thoughts on how that might turn out?
Thanks!
Cindy you would have to make the almond butter first out of the almonds but yes then its the same recipe
Woohoo :) thank you Marie
I LOVED THESE!!! And my kids gobbled them up too! Without any complaints or questions as to whether these were “Paleo.” Thank you! This will become another breakfast staple!
Woohoo, that is the best news
Curious which brand Belgian waffle would you recommend?
Just made it for breakfast and it’s the best Paleo waffle recipe hands down. I didn’t have apple so doubled the banana, subbed 1 1/4 cups ground almond flour for the almond butter, and added 1 tablespoon of chia seeds and they came out fantastic. Thank you, George!
That sounds awesome
I have the most awesome waffle iron, sadly neglected since going Paleo/LC. I made these tonight and they’re pretty wonderful! I didn’t have an apple so just doubled the banana and they’re great. I have one in the fridge with my egg for breakfast in the AM…making a faux McGriddle with egg & bacon! Will be awesome, thanks George!
Oh that is awesome and good to know you don’t need the apple
Maybe the apple makes it though! Will def try that next time. Just didn’t have one on hand.
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Your so welcome
Made these tonight and they were soooooo yummy!
I need to do it without eggs, Suggestions anyone?
Your on the right track with the squash but I haven’t tried it so I am unsure
George – these look awesome – I’m intolerant to apples – (all FODMAPS stuff) what could I substitute for the apples that would still have these tasting fantastic?
From way down under in New Zealand.
sue:)
I am not sure, any fruit of similar consistency
Try pumpkin? (or squash or sweet potatoes) I’m not making any promises, but I’ve tried it in other recipes with success…
I would try something but I can’t promise it will work but squash is on the right track
Cool! thanks guys – I’ll try it with butternut, pumpkin and kumara (nz sweet potato). No waffle iron tho, lol.
These look great! I have been thinking about refrigerating the coconut milk. Every time I do, I make a mess trying to get the cream off the top of the coconut milk leftovers…My brain storm is to lay the can of coconut milk on its side, then when firm, pour off the liquid into a container to save for later. THEN, you can scoop out the coconut cream, and voila! No mess! Thanks, George, for all you are doing for the paleo community!
this sounds sooo delicious but I don’t have a waffle maker :( Any other ideas?
Going to try these as a substitute for the vans gluten free waffles I let the kids eat on school mornings. Much more protein which is a bonus. I buy the maranantha almond butter at Costco on the big jar and it makes these nut butter recipes doable coat wise. I believe it is 6.79 and would probably yield enough to make this 3 times.
Yes that is the almond butter I use :)
I just made these….awesome! I used a Vitamix and just put everything in (pureed apple/banana first, then mixed in almond butter, then added all the rest) to save on the clean-up…worked perfectly.
Awesome Kmuray, thanks for the comment
I wanted waffles this morning and I haven’t eaten any in over 2 years since going Paleo/Primal. Oddly enough I saw this recipe on your facebook page today and so i tried it. These are SO GOOD! I couldn’t believe it! The only thing I did different was I used coconut flour instead of arrowroot flour because i didn’t want to drive all the way out to Whole Foods for a TBS of flour. I’ve tried numerous paleo pancake recipes that were just disastrous but this is so legit! Thank you so much! I’m so stoked on this recipe!! I wonder what other fruit could be added to this?
Awesome James :)
Space limited in our RV. What changes would be needed to make these into pancakes?
I don’t know, just pour the batter into a pan
How many waffles does this make? I often cook for one so I like to know up front what the yield for a recipe is. It also helps to estimate calorie and fat amounts. Some paleo nut and nut butter based recipes are incredibly calorie dense.
Thanks!
4 huge belgium waffles
I was able to get 5 out of mine, but I have a round waffle maker. I also used a cup of organic applesauce for the apple. I loved them!! Even my daughter who so anti-paleo enjoyed one!
Woo hoo
Made these this morning for 7 little boys and they loved them. I used sun nut butter instead of almond butter and they were delicious.
Just made these this m
I’m very intrigued by these, as well as your flourless pancake recipe. I have to admit, I’m a little scared to try these – sounds kinda like sweetened scrambled eggs (eew). I just need a little encouragement to give them a try! :)
DO IT CINDY
Cindy…. DO IT…. They are awesome! Not eggy at all… Fluffy, crispy, delightful, wholesome deliciousness. Freaking fantastic!
George! Amazing! I don’t have the Belgian waffle maker – but rather a standard round waffle iron. Can I use that? May need an adjustment – will see what I find but thought I’d check with you.
For anyone using sun butter,will need to adjust the baking soda to prevent them from turning green.
Kinda new to this. What would you need to do to the baking soda? Thanks.
What do you mean?
Yes you can use that, just watch the cooking time as they are thinner
Haha I make a mess everytime
Can’t wait to try these! Haven’t had a successful waffle yet! Only problem is, I don’t have the kind of blender it takes to blend an apple yet. How about applesauce? Same concept?
Can you post how it goes with applesauce and how much you use? I don’t have a great blender either. Thanks.
I haven’t done it so no I can not
Yes same concept, you can do that
This sounds amazing! But, is there a good substitute for the arrowroot? I don’t have any on hand.
I often substitute a tablespoon of pearl tapioca, soaked in hot water for about 30 minutes. It behaves pretty much the same as arrowroot.
Not that I have tested
Looks great! Now I just need a waffle iron… =)
Can I substitute something for the banana?
I was just wanting banana waffles seconds before checking my email…this sounds nice but, for some reason I started thinking of pumpkin waffles, looked above the comment section and noticed that I may also like two other pumpkin recipe’s…think I am ahead of myself today.
Pumpkin waffles would be amazing
I am pretty sure that might work
WHOOOOO!!! George scores AGAIN!!! YAY!!!! Waffles… nom, nom, nom…
You, sir… are a ROCK STAR!!!!
Gotta run… gotta go make some waffles!!!
I hope you love them, I did
I’m cryin’… ’cause I KNOW this is gonna taste fabulous….
It’s been a bad week for kitchen appliances… blender crapped out, Magic Bullet crapped out, and now the (extremely old) waffle iron has bit the dust. I see an expensive ding in my paycheck coming up this week… ~~sigh~~ Oh well..
But it will taste good
That it will!!! C’mon Friday!!!
I love waffles! These look fantastic, I can’t wait to try them out. I love how you add apple to your recipes (like this one), but you use a lot of nut butter – 1 cup is like a whole jar!
Yes but this recipe makes a lot of waffles
Looks delicious! How many does it make?
4 full size belgium waffles
Yes I am sure you can, I just haven’t tried it
Amy they will be perfect