3 Ingredient Chickpea Flour Waffles (V, GF) | powerhungry® (2024)

These 3 ingredient chickpea flour waffles are a wonder: golden, fluffy, and crispy-edged, they are naturally vegan, oil-free, grain-free & gluten-free.

I love a good waffle, especially if it is golden, fluffy, crispy at the edges, and drizzled with maple syrup. Are you with me?

If your answer is “yes,” then you simply must give my 3-ingredient wonder waffles a try.

Recipe Benefits

These chickpea flour waffles are everything you want in a healthy, delicious waffle. Specially, they are:

• grain-free
• vegan (no eggs, no dairy)
• gluten-free
• sugar-free
• frugal (make that cheap)
• filling
• versatile (add in different spices, extracts, etc)
• super-nutritious

I know, it sounds too good to be true. But trust me, it isn’t!

Ingredients for the 3-Ingredient Chickpea Flour Waffles

The exact amounts of each ingredient are indicated in the recipe card at the end of the post.

• chickpea flour (it may also be labeled garbanzo bean flour, besan, or gram flour)
• baking powder
• Optional: vegetable oil (only a very small amount to help prevent sticking. It can be omitted)

You will also need some regular tap some water and (optional) salt for the basic recipe.

Step by Step Instructions

Note that the complete directions are also in the recipe card below.

These waffles could not be simpler to prepare.

Step One: Whisk the Dry Ingredients

In a medium or large bowl, whisk the chickpea flour, baking powder and (optional) salt.

Step Two: Add the Wet Ingredients

Stir in the water and (optional) oil to the bowl. Whisk thoroughly to ensure that the batter is completely blended and smooth. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes while the waffle iron preheats.

Step Three: Preheat the Waffle Iron

Preheat the waffle iron to medium-high heat while the batter sits.

Step Four: Add the Batter to the Waffle Iron

Ladle the batter (about 1/2 cup of batter) into the preheated waffle iron and cook according to waffle iron manufacturer’s directions (generally about 2-5 minutes), depending on the type of maker).

That, dear readers, is it!

Eat the waffles immediately (yes, please!) or refrigerate or freeze ahead for an instant breakfast (simply toast to reheat–no need to defrost if frozen, just head straight to the toaster).

As much as I love eating the waffles hot and plated (hello, maple syrup), the quarters are ideal for portable eats, too!

Variations and Add-In Options

Since it is a challenge to eat syrup-coated waffles on the move, consider adding some sweetener, or finely chopped dried fruit, or mini chocolate chips to waffles you plan to take on the move.

Note: I suggest you do not add extras directly to the batter, since it is a thin batter (the add-ins will sink). Instead, ladle in the batter as described in step 3, and sprinkle with a heaping tablespoon (more or less) of your chosen addition. Close the lid and cook!

A splash of vanilla is great, too, and, if you want to up the nutrition, replace the water with an equal amount of the milk of your choice.

You can also head in a savory direction (lunch! dinner! snacks!) with the addition of chopped fresh herbs, savory spices, black pepper, sriracha or hot sauce.

Make a Waffle Sandwich

And lest any of us forget, waffles are quick bread, which means this is also a recipe for the easiest, most amazing, grain-free bread recipe. Bring on the sandwiches!

Hungry? Me too! I’m off to make a waffle sandwich… 🙂

Variations

You can vary the waffles in multiple ways with add-ins.

• Flavor add-ins (extracts and spices) can be added directly to the batter.
  • Extracts (e.g., vanilla extract, almond extract, or lemon extract)
  • Citrus zests (e.g., finely grated lemon zest, orange zest or lime zest)
  • Spices (e.g., cinnamon, ginger, pumpkin pie spice, allspice)
• Bulkier add-ins should be added later (this is a thin batter; the add-ins will sink). Instead, ladle into the waffle iron and sprinkle with a heaping tablespoon (more or less) of your chosen addition. Close the lid and cook! Example include:
  • Miniature dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • Finely chopped nuts or seeds
  • Finely chopped dried fruit

FAQ

• How should I store the waffles? Store the completely cooled waffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or the freezer for up to 6 months. Rewarm the waffles by toasting (pop-up toaster or toaster oven).
• Can I substitute another flour for the chickpea flour? No, this recipe only works with chickpea flour.

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