Gluten Free Banana Waffles Recipe With 3 Ingredients – Best Easy & Healthy Fluffy Coconut Flour Waffles – Dairy Free & Paleo Diet Friendly Recipes.

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Gluten Free Banana Waffles Recipe

These gluten free banana waffles are one of the easiest breakfast recipes you can make, using just 3 simple ingredients you may already have in your kitchen. Made with ripe bananas, eggs and coconut flour, they’re naturally sweet, fluffy on the inside, lightly crisp on the outside and ready in only 10 minutes.

After having an overflowing bounty of over ripe bananas lately, and making my gluten free banana bread recipe every other day for a week, I decided to come up with another way to make use of the sweet bananas with just a couple of other simple ingredients. 

The best part is that you can meal prep the crispy coconut flour waffles ahead of time, storing them in a sealed container to enjoy a delicious waffle or two on busy mornings. 

If you’re looking for a quick banana waffle recipe that’s gluten free, grain free and dairy free, this recipe is a delicious option for busy mornings. The ripe bananas add natural sweetness, meaning there’s no need for refined sugar, while coconut flour creates light, satisfying waffles with a wonderful banana bread flavour.

One of the best things about this recipe is its simplicity. There are no complicated ingredients or lengthy preparation steps—just mash, mix and pop in your waffle maker. Whether you’re following a gluten free or paleo lifestyle, trying to use up overripe bananas, or simply looking for an easy homemade waffle recipe, these banana waffles are sure to become a family favourite.

Why You’ll Love This Banana Waffle Recipe

• Only 3 ingredients
• Crispy outside
• Fluffy inside
• Naturally sweetened from ripe bananas
• Quick breakfast
• Freezer friendly

How To Make Coconut Flour Waffles 

The best waffles recipe couldn’t be easier to actually make – the wet ingredients and dry ingredients are combined together in one large bowl before being cooked to perfection.

Simply mash the bananas, whisk in the eggs until smooth and then add the coconut flour (find it here on Amazon) and whisk until you have a thickened waffle batter. 

If you’d prefer to make waffles with almond flour, then swap the 1/4 cup coconut flour for 1 cup of almond flour. 

I used 2 smallish overripe bananas, if yours are bigger you may only need one and a half. Just start with less banana and you can always add more if you need it. (Here are more ideas for what to do with ripe bananas.)

You can thin the batter with a little almond milk, coconut milk, oat milk, whole milk, skim milk, heavy cream or a dairy free alternative. You could also make indulgent chocolate chip waffles with the great addition of your chocolate chips of choice into the gluten free waffle recipe. 

You can also flavor the easy banana waffles batter with a pinch of sea salt, vanilla extract or your sweetness of choice such as stevia, coconut sugar or brown sugar, although I’m quite happy without any added sugar, with the bananas providing plenty of natural sweetness. 

While you’re prepping your batter, get out your waffle maker, (here are waffle makers on Amazon) ensure it’s well greased with a little coconut oil, avocado oil, cooking spray or melted butter and then get it preheating to cook your healthy recipe. 

Once your batter is ready and the waffle maker has preheated, pour the coconut flour waffle recipe mixture into the waffle maker and cook until each fluffy waffle is golden brown and done to your liking, the cooking time with depend on your personal preference and power of your waffle maker. 

The fluffy waffles may need to be flipped, it just depends on the type of waffle maker you have.

I like to use an egg lifter, as my tool of choice, to carefully remove the healthy waffles without burning myself. 

We love our waffles as a healthy breakfast or sweet treat topped with chopped banana, fresh fruit such as fresh berries, whipped heavy cream, cream cheese,, mascarpone, chia seeds, drizzle of maple syrup or homemade chia seed jam. 

Gluten Free Coconut Flour Banana Waffles Recipe

• 2 Small Ripe Bananas
• 2 Large Eggs
• 1/4 Cup Coconut Flour

1. Get out your waffle maker, grease it well with melted coconut oil, or your oil or butter of choice, and get it preheating.
2. In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. 
3. Add the eggs and whisk until smooth. 
4. Add the coconut flour and mix until you have a smooth waffle batter. 
5. Pour the fluffy coconut flour waffles batter into the preheated waffle maker. 
6. Cook until done on both sides and has crispy edges, flipping if necessary. (Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on your waffle maker) 
7. Carefully remove the crispy waffles to a plate and enjoy with your favorite toppings, storing any leftover homemade waffles that have cooled to room temperature in an airtight container to enjoy within a day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I freeze banana waffles?

Yes! These gluten free banana waffles freeze beautifully. Allow them to cool completely before placing them into a freezer-safe container or bag with a piece of baking paper between each waffle. Freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat straight from frozen in a toaster, air fryer or oven until hot and perfectly crisp.

Can I make these banana waffles ahead of time?

Absolutely. These waffles are ideal for meal prep. Store cooled waffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat before serving.

How ripe should the bananas be?

For the best flavour and natural sweetness, use very ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots on the peel. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavourful your waffles will be.

Can I use almond flour instead of coconut flour?

Yes. Coconut flour absorbs much more liquid than almond flour, so you’ll need to substitute approximately 1 cup of almond flour for every ¼ cup of coconut flour. The texture will be slightly different but still delicious.

Why are my banana waffles soft instead of crispy?

For crispier waffles, make sure your waffle maker is fully preheated before adding the batter. Cook the waffles until they’re deep golden brown, and avoid opening the waffle maker too early. Letting the cooked waffles rest on a wire rack for a few minutes also helps them stay crisp.

Can I make pancakes with this batter?

Yes! This batter also works well as pancakes. Simply spoon portions onto a lightly greased frying pan or griddle over medium heat and cook until golden on both sides.

Can I add extra flavours?

Definitely. Try adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract, a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg, or stir through chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, pecans or blueberries for an easy variation.

Are these banana waffles healthy?

These waffles are made with whole-food ingredients, contain no wheat flour and are naturally sweetened with bananas. They’re a great option if you’re looking for a simple gluten free breakfast made without refined sugar.

What are the best toppings for banana waffles?

These waffles are delicious served with sliced banana, fresh berries, Greek yoghurt, coconut yoghurt, whipped cream, maple syrup, almond butter, peanut butter, chopped nuts, chia jam or a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Can I use frozen bananas?

Yes. Simply thaw the bananas completely and drain away any excess liquid before mashing. Frozen bananas become extra soft, making them perfect for this recipe.

These gluten free banana waffles make an easy delicious breakfast recipe or bread replacement that’s gluten, wheat, grain and dairy free. 

Recommended Kitchen Tools and Ingredients

These are the kitchen tools and ingredients I use when making the easy banana waffles recipe recipe:

• Mixing bowls – for whipping the ingredients together.
• Silicone spatula – for mixing and scraping every bit of waffle batter from the bowl.
• Coconut Flour – my gluten free flour of choice for creating the perfect fluffy and crisp waffles.
• Waffle maker – essential for cooking waffles.

Gluten-Free Waffles Recipe Video Tutorial

Here’s the video where you can watch the easy banana waffle recipe being prepared, step by step. Hit play below or click here to watch on YouTube.

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Updated in July 2026 with additional recipe tips, FAQs and improved instructions.

Disclaimer – this post is meant for informational post only and should not be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your health professional before making any dietary changes.

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