Posted Aug 24, 2017, Updated Jun 29, 2024 If you’re looking for a simple, nutritious breakfast or a healthy dessert, this recipe is for you. These peanut butter waffles are gluten, grain, dairy & refined sugar free yet they taste just like everyone’s favorite flourless peanut butter cookies – so sometimes we call them peanut butter waffle cookies and serve them for dessert! They are delicious with mini chocolate chips mixed in, or served with maple syrup, honey butter, whipped cream or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce if you’re serving them as a treat.
Peanut Butter Waffles: Ingredients & Substitutions
I went through many trials and errors to get this recipe perfect. I highly recommend following it exactly. But here are a few possible substitutions!
Peanut Butter. Any nut or seed butter works well. For a paleo version try almond butter or cashew butter. Coconut oil. Melted butter is a great substitute. Honey. maple syrup is a great substitute. There is no substitute for coconut flour! Please do not try to use a different kind of flour in this recipe.
How to Make Peanut Butter Waffles
Here are a couple notes about making this recipe.
1. Set your waffle maker to low heat.
I set mine between 1 and 2. If you overcook these waffle cookies they will get crumbly and difficult to remove from the waffle maker.
2. Let the batter sit.
Don’t preheat the waffle maker until the batter is ready. The coconut flour absorbs liquid and the batter thickens as it rests.
3. Only use 2 Tablespoons of Batter
This is the most important piece of method advice I can give you! I kept trying to make them with ¼ cup batter and failed miserably, but 2 Tablespoons is perfect!
Serve
Serve these as peanut butter waffles with maple syrup, cinnamon honey butter, or extra peanut butter on top. Or, serve them as peanut butter waffle cookies – a delicious dessert with chocolate sauce and whipped cream!
Store/Freeze
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Reheat in the toaster. If you make and love our recipes, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a comment and rating! And don’t forget to follow along with us on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Youtube – be sure to tag @joyfoodsunshine and use the hashtag #joyfoodsunshine so we can see your creations!
