Flourless Vegan Banana Bread Waffles
Flourless Vegan Banana Bread Waffles- made easy in a blender, these gluten-free waffles are naturally sweetened and full of flavor. They freeze well too, making them perfect to prep for weekday mornings!
Apparently Valentine’s Day is coming up next week. How could we forget, right? The media reminds us every 10 seconds.
I’m not one to expect gifts but Brandon knows the way to my heart usually involves something of the edible variety. Chocolate always impresses but if you really want to sweep me off my feet, serve me breakfast. I’m telling ya, there’s not much better than waking up to my favorite meal of the day already prepared for me. Unless it comes with a mimosa, of course.
The great thing about these flourless banana bread waffles is that they’re so easy, even my husband can make them. I may still have to endure being asked where virtually every ingredient is located, but at least I can rest assured that he won’t mess them up. ;)
The base of this recipe is certified gluten-free rolled oats which I got from Nuts.com, an online bulk store that carries pretty much everything you can imagine. From nuts to seeds, dried fruit, candy, flours, snacks and coffee, they make it easy to restock your pantry with healthy ingredients and indulgent treats from the comfort of your own home.
They’re a family business that values high quality and service, and I’m excited to be partnering with them this year. In addition to their oats, I also stirred in some of their chopped walnuts for a little extra texture and it made for one incredible batch of waffles. They’re dense with crispy edges and a lightly sweet flavor that will keep ’em coming back for more.
I personally love walnuts in my banana bread but you could also add pecans, raisins, dark chocolate chips…whatever floats your banana boat.
Last tip before I go, I wrote this recipe to make a large batch because these waffles freeze beautifully. Just allow them to cool to room temperature then place them in a sealed container and freeze for up to 2 months. Depending on your waffle maker they can be reheated in the toaster too.
I recently bought this one because my old waffle maker made them too large to fit in my toaster. I know, first world problems. But I highly recommend the waffle maker I have now if you’re looking for one!
Flourless Vegan Banana Bread Waffles
Yield: 8 waffles
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
- 1 and 1/2 cups almond milk + 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons pure maple syrup (plus more for serving)
- 2 tablespoons tahini or almond butter*
- 4 cup rolled oats**
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 4 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
Directions:
Preheat your waffle iron. In a measuring cup, combine the almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Layer all ingredients in a blender in the order listed. It’s very important to put the wet ingredients on the bottom for proper blending. Blend on high until smooth, for about 10 seconds. If you’d like to add nuts or chocolate chips, stir them in by hand now.
Pour the batter into the waffle iron and cook until crispy on the edges, about 10 minutes. Remove from iron and set aside to cool for a few minutes. Serve warm with pure maple syrup and enjoy!
*Any kind of drippy nut butter will work. You can also substitute oil if you’re not eating oil-free.
**Be sure to use certified gluten-free oats for allergies.
These waffles freeze beautifully. Allow them to cool to room temperature then place them in a sealed container and freeze for up to 2 months. Depending on your waffle maker, they can be reheated in the toaster.
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These look delicious! Always love your breakfast recipes :)
Thanks lady! <3
I’m definitely saving this! My waffle maker doesn’t get nearly enough use, mostly because I always forget about the option to make extra and freeze it. I think if I knew I was making multiple breakfasts I’d do it more often. I just had breakfast, but now I want it again.
It definitely helps to get multiple servings so that you only have to wash the waffle maker once! :)
I’m with you…don’t give me gifts just give me something good to eat! :) Having a breakfast like this would make me truly happy — I love that they’re flourless! Having a stack of these and a cup of coffee sounds like the perfect breakfast!
It’s all about the food! :)
hahaha oh my gosh my husband is ALWAYS asking me where things are in the kitchen. It kinda cracks me up. ANYWAY. These waffles are so right up my alley. I love making batches on the weekend to have for the workweek!
They’re so ridiculous! It’s like, do you even live here? ;)
Oh, girl… I would love it if David made me breakfast. :) Especially if they were these beauties! I’m right there with ya and love walnuts in banana bread. I made a big batch of banana walnut steel cut oats on Sunday for the week and David and I have been loving them.
Our husbands are too spoiled! ;)
I’m glad you agree with me about the walnuts. They’re the best with bananas!
Apparently I need to buy a waffle maker soon because these look AWESOME! I just love all the ingredients you used in these <3
Thanks Liz! It’s totally worth it! :)
These look so good, but alas I don’t have a waffle maker. Any chance they could be turned into pancakes instead? :)
I’m sure you could make them pancakes! I haven’t tried it but I feel like it should work. :)
Interesting mix of ingredients without the flour. I love that this is easy to prepare and can be done as on-the-go meal. Healthy, simple ingredients and quick preparation. Would definitely try this!
Yum yum yum, these are my kind of waffles! Banana oat waffles + pancakes are my go-to when I want a “fancy” breakfast. I just made some earlier today!
Also, I’m laughing at your comment about your hubby not knowing where things are in your kitchen… SAME HERE GIRL. Just yesterday he was putting away dishes and asked where something went that we’ve had for years haha hey, that’s a man brain vs a woman brain!
Waffles are like scones for me… they make me weak in the knees!! If Rob made breakfast for me (and with a mamosa) I know I’d be dreaming LOL!! Like Brandon… Rob hardly knows where anything is in the kitchen – lol. Just the coffee, bottle opener, and waffle iron (I keep it way high in the cabinet – and so I always ask him to get it). I love how easy these are and indeed… anyone could make them! Even Rob and Brandon!! Such a fun sponsorship Sarah!
So fluffy and delicious! I pretty much always have these ingredients on hand, so I just have to wait for some bananas to ripen. Putting the extra in the freezer!
I’ve made these at least 4 times and they are delicious!!! Even my non-vegetarian and very picky parents loved them!!!! I also freeze extras in the freezer and eat them throughout the week. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
I’m so happy you like them as much as I do! Thanks for the comment, Amanda!
I thought these turned out great. The only reason I took 1 point off was because they are too soft for a waffle. Freezing them and putting them in the toaster makes it crispy though! Great to top the waffle with nut butter and raisins/dried berries! Yum! Thank you for the recipe!
Thanks for the review, Jenny! You’re right that they are a little softer which is why I called them ‘banana bread’ waffles. But I always toast them to warm them back up before eating and it does help get them crispier. :)
These were really good but got super thick & dense. I added a lot more liquid. One kept me full for a long time. They were very delicious though & I’m looking forward to eating the leftovers tomorrow morning. :)
I feel like my flourless recipes are finicky because I get a lot of comments like this! I need to figure out what the variable is. But I’m glad they were still edible at least! :)
Could this recipe actually be used for banana bread?
Thank you for the recipe! I made waffles using your recipe, yesterday, and they come out perfectly tasty and healthy!
It looks like it has been a year since you purchased the Oster ceramic waffle maker. Is it still working well and do you recommend it still? I’m in the market for a new nontoxic waffle maker and unfortunately the options are limited. I’d appreciate your feedback.
It was my first time making waffles and these turned out delicious! Complete fan of these guilt-free waffles. You just made my whole week. Thank you :).
The best waffles I’ve made since being vegan + GF! Thank you!!
I used a food processor instead of a blender and it worked like a charm. The first batch got a little too toasty at 10 mins so I’ve been cooking mine around 7 mins instead.
Thank you so much for leaving a comment that actually talks about the recipe. We don’t have a blender and this answered our #1 question. We only have a tiny, single round waffle iron so I know ours will cook faster.
Can I use oat flour instead of the rolled oats? Is the same amount of the cups?
Yes that should work!
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4 cups of oats – 1/2 cup oats per waffle? Is that correct? Seems a little high.
That’s correct! The waffles are very dense and filling. :)