Oat Flour Waffles

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These homemade oat flour waffles are crispy, fluffy and so delicious! They have a golden exterior and soft inside. These waffles are great for any day of the week. Make them for weekend brunch or a busy week morning. Both children and adults love them. They have deep pockets for melted butter, maple syrup, chocolate chips, or fresh fruit!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These oat flour waffles are quick and easy to make.
They take only 15 minutes in total.
These waffles have a golden crispy crust.
They are soft and fluffy inside.
Top with your favorite toppings!
They can be made store-bought or homemade oat flour.
These waffles are great for any day of the week.
Enjoy them for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner!
They have a classic cozy and buttery flavor.
These waffles can be made gluten-free with gluten-free oat flour.
Check out these Oat Flour Pancakes or this Instant Pot Oatmeal for another favorite breakfast recipe!

Ingredients & Substitutions

These are the main ingredients and substitutions for this oat flour waffle recipe. Scroll down to the recipe for the full ingredients list and directions.

Both store-bought and homemade oat flour work for this recipe. If making homemade, process or blend until the mixture is a fine powder. For gluten-free, buy certified gluten-free oat flour. Check out Oat Flour Substitutes as well.

A little sugar adds some sweetness. These waffles are not overly sweet. Sugar can be omitted for a more neutral tasting result.

Baking powder helps crisp up the waffles.

Add in a pinch of salt for added flavor.

Both regular and dairy-free milk work well.

Eggs help bind the batter together. I have not tried substituting for eggs in this recipe.

Add melted butter to the waffle batter. This adds the best buttery flavor!

Vanilla extract adds a cozy homemade taste.

Spray the waffle iron with nonstick spray. Olive oil, avocado oil, and coconut oil spray are my favorites.

Lastly, add your favorite toppings on top! Top with chocolate chips, maple syrup, butter, peanut butter, whipped cream, strawberries, or blueberries. Slices bananas or caramelized bananas are great options too.

Taste & Texture

These oat flour waffles taste like classic waffles with a hint of oatmeal. They are slightly more nutty and hearty than regular waffles. The taste also largely depends on the toppings added.

These waffles are crispy and golden on the outside. They have a buttery soft inside!

How to Make

Step 1

First, preheat your waffle iron according to its instructions.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oat flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix the batter. Allow the batter to sit for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.

Step 5

Grease the waffle iron with nonstick spray.

Step 6

Spoon batter onto the preheated waffle iron. Close the lid and cook the waffles for the recommended time or until golden brown and crisp.

Step 7

Carefully remove the waffles from the iron. Transfer them to a large serving plate. Keep them warm in a preheated oven set to 200 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 8

Repeat the process with the remaining batter.

Step 9

Lastly, serve the oat flour waffles warm with desired toppings.

Expert Tips & Tricks

If using homemade oat flour, blend until it reaches a very fine consistency. It should not be thick or lumpy.

Do not overmix the batter. A few small lumps are fine.

Generously spray the waffle maker with nonstick spray. This prevents sticking and helps with easy removal.

To keep the waffles warm, store the cooked waffles in a preheated oven.

I prefer to add chocolate chips to the waffles once cooked. The intense heat of the waffle iron can burn the chocolate chips.

Flavor Variations & Add-Ins

There are so many ways to switch up the flavors of these oat flour waffles!

Top with chocolate chips. Use milk, semisweet, dark, or white chocolate chips.

Add strawberries and whipped cream on top.

Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the waffle batter. This adds a cozy flavor.

Top with fresh or previously frozen blueberries.

Make a berry compote.

Top with Nutella or hot fudge sauce.

Drizzle creamy peanut butter on top of the oat flour waffles.

Go for a classic pairing with pure maple syrup and butter.

Honey is great too!

How to Serve & Store

Serve this waffle recipe with oat flour hot and fresh! They are best eaten immediately or soon after cooking.

Add your favorite toppings and dig in! Pair with coffee, hot chocolate, tea, smoothies, or fruit juice.

They go well with eggs, bacon, sausage, or your favorite breakfast foods. This Savory Oatmeal is a delicious hearty counterpart.

For dessert, make these No Bake Chocolate Oat Cookies or these Iced Oatmeal Cookies!

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Store oat flour waffles in the freezer for up to 1 month.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can you use instead of all-purpose flour for waffles?

Waffles can be made with all-purpose flour, gluten-free flour, or oat flour. Almond flour and coconut flour can be used, but the quantities are much different.

Is oat flour good for you?

Oat flour is made from ground-up oats. It is less processed than wheat flour or white flour.

Can I use this for pancakes?

Sure! Or better yet, make my Fluffy Oat Flour Pancakes.

Can I use homemade oat flour?

Sure. Be sure that the oat flour is a very fine consistency.

Do they freeze well?

Yes, these waffles freeze and reheat well. Freeze for up to 1 month.

Equipment Needed

Waffle Maker: This waffle maker is easy to use and easy to clean. It makes 4 oat flour waffles at one time.

Pyrex Glass Measuring Cups: These are my favorite sturdy measuring cups.