i might as well let you know that from this day until i give birth probably, i’ll be sharing recipes that i can’t live without while being pregnant. (sorry, not sorry.)

waffles have taken up quite the real estate in our fridge and freezer, there are homemade versions, frozen store-bought varieties, and i simply can’t get enough. add berries to the mix and i’m literal putty in your hand. i’ve always wanted to attempt a yeasted waffle since i didn’t really think it made that much of difference when it came to gluten-free waffles. whenever i had looked over recipes for yeasted gluten-free waffles they looked very similar to a regular non-yeasted waffles, so i didn’t think to bother with it. but i think because my obsession with waffles is what it is at this point, i wanted to give it a go. and i’m so happy i did.

what i didn’t realize when it came to yeasted gluten-free waffles is that you don’t get this super puffy, belgian-like waffle. but what you do get is major texture! the insides are puffy, and light, and are wonderfully tender. it’s something i didn’t think was achievable in gluten-free cooking/baking. i tested an overnight version of these waffles, but i preferred the 1-hour proof of the batter. plus, it’s a bit easier than remembering to prep the night before (at least for me!). i know we’re not remotely close to summer (one can dream), but i’m a sucker for blueberry waffles, especially with a bit of cinnamon in the mix as well. the flavors are subtle, but delicious, especially with all the toppings ☺️

love & waffles, friends! xo

(GLUTEN-FREE) YEASTED CINNAMON-BLUEBERRY WAFFLES | dolly and oatmeal

(gluten-free) yeasted cinnamon-blueberry waffles | gf & df

these waffles are best for an early riser, or for a weekend brunch situation since they take about 1 hour of prep, they require a bit of forethought.
feel free to substitute any fruit or spice you prefer. i could easily see a strawberry and cardamon combo, or if you want to get fancy, a roasted rhubarb and ginger number - whatever strikes your fancy!

print the recipe

| makes 10 large waffles |

2 cups unsweetened almond milk, warmed to 110-115°F
1 tablespoon honey
1 packet yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
1 3/4 cups fine brown rice flour
1/4 cup arrowroot powder
1/4 cup melted coconut oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 large pasture raised eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for topping
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup fresh blueberries, plus more for topping
maple syrup, for serving

method

whisk together the warmed almond milk, until the honey is dissolved. sprinkle the yeast over top, and let it sit until bubbly and puffy, about 10 minutes (if your yeast doesn’t proof, start the process over with another yeast packet). whisk in the brown rice flour, arrowroot powder, oil, and salt, until the batter is smooth. cover the bowl with a clean dishtowel and place in a warm area of your house, until the batter puffs up, about 1 hour.
preheat your waffle iron to medium-high (my waffle iron has a heat dial from 1-5, and i usually use it on a 4 or 5). preheat oven to warm, place a baking sheet inside (this is to keep your waffles warm once they are finished cooking).
into the flour and yeast mix, add in the eggs, cinnamon, vanilla, and baking soda; then fold in the blueberries. grease your waffle iron (if need be), and scoop about 1/4-1/3 cup batter into the center of your waffle iron. cook for roughly 2-2 1/2 minutes, until lightly golden, and edges are lightly crisp. place cooked waffles in your warm oven, making sure to not stack them (this makes them soggy). repeat with remaining batter.
serve waffles with extra blueberries, a few dashes of cinnamon, and warm maple syrup. waffles with keep in the fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.