Gluten-Free Broccoli Cheddar Waffles Recipe
Enjoy a savory twist on traditional waffles with these Gluten-Free Broccoli Cheddar Waffles. Packed with nutritious broccoli rice, almond and chickpea flours for a wholesome base, combined with sharp cheddar cheese and flavorful Dijon mustard. These waffles are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light meal, topped with refreshing sour cream, tomatoes, and herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 31 minutes
- Yield: 4 waffles
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound broccoli rice (see notes #1)
- ¾ cup (84 grams) almond flour
- ¾ cup (90 grams) chickpea flour
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 large eggs (or 4 small)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Olive oil cooking spray
Toppings
- Sour cream or Greek Yogurt
- Chopped tomatoes (grape or other)
- Fresh chopped parsley or chives
Instructions
- Preheat waffle iron. Preheat your Belgian waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure it is hot and ready for the batter.
- Mix ingredients. In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the broccoli rice, almond flour, chickpea flour, shredded cheddar cheese, eggs, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well incorporated.
- Prepare waffle iron. Spray the hot waffle iron with olive oil cooking spray to prevent sticking before adding the batter.
- Cook waffles. Portion about ¼ of the broccoli mixture (approximately 8 ounces) for each waffle and spread it on the waffle iron. Press the top down firmly as the batter is thicker than traditional waffle batter, ensuring it compresses evenly.
- Repeat cooking. Cook each waffle according to your waffle iron’s directions, repeating with the remaining batter until all waffles are cooked.
- Serve with toppings. Just before serving, top the waffles with sour cream or Greek yogurt, chopped tomatoes, and fresh chopped parsley or chives to add freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Broccoli rice is made by processing broccoli florets and stems in a food processor until the pieces resemble grains of rice.
- Because the batter is thicker than normal waffle batter, pressing down the waffle iron top helps achieve even cooking and compression.
- For meal prep, you can freeze the cooked waffles or the batter formed into patties. Freeze patties on a lined baking sheet, then wrap and store them in a freezer bag. Thaw fully before cooking in the waffle iron.