These Oatmeal Waffles are one the easiest waffle recipes you'll make! Just add all ingredients into a blender, blend, and make waffles! Made using wholesome ingredients, there's no flour or butter. They are fluffy with a perfectly crisp exterior!
Reader feedbacks
Amaris "Amazing waffles. My family has never found out that they’re not full of sugars. My husband tried to complain about me feeding him “bad stuff” because they’re were prefect. I had to show him the recipe. Fluffy and full of flavor. Since we tried them, this is my go to recipe."
Nicole "These are the BEST waffles. They’re our family go-to!"
Usnea "These waffles are amazing!!! I have been on a waffle bender for most of my life and have some serious demands for a good quality waffle. This recipe is great, it is perfect all the way around. Texture and flavor are on point. What a great way to get your fiber in without having to endure a nasty bowl of oatmeal covered in birdseed. I have tried many other recipes that are gf, df and they all come out like cardboard. Thank you for the delicious simplicity!"
Weekend mornings are never complete without a tall stack of pancakes or waffles like blueberry waffles or mini waffle recipe.
I like my waffles to strike the perfect balance: a crisp outer layer and an airy and fluffy interior. These wholesome oatmeal waffles check all the boxes.
Simply toss all the ingredients into a blender, give it a whirl, and your oatmeal waffles batter is ready to go. There's no need for a separate oat flour grinding process! If you don't own a waffle maker? Then try our oat flour pancakes that are soft and fluffy.
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Why you'll love this?
- Just add all the ingredients into a blender and blend!
- Wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, milk, eggs and coconut oil.
- No flour, butter or banana.
- Soft and fluffy texture and crisp exterior.
- Freezer friendly.
Ingredients
Scroll down to the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and amounts.
- Oats - Use rolled or old-fashioned oats for the oatmeal waffles recipe. While I haven't personally tested it, quick-cooking oats might be suitable as well. However, it's important to note that steel-cut oats are too coarse to achieve a smooth grind in the blender, rendering them unsuitable in this recipe.
- Eggs - Eggs provide structure, binding and leavening in all homemade waffle recipes. If you are looking for a recipe without eggs, try our eggless waffles.
- Milk - Milk adds richness, moisture and color in oatmeal waffles.
- Coconut oil - If the coconut oil is solid, gently melt it in the microwave until it's warmed. Ensure it's not too hot before adding it to the blender.
- Baking powder - Adds much-needed lift.
Substitutions and Variations
- Switch up flavorings. Use ground cinnamon or nutmeg instead of vanilla extract in oatmeal waffles.
- Stir in your favorite addins like blueberries or chocolate chips into the oatmeal waffles batter.
- Not a fan of coconut oil? Use melted butter instead.
- Make gluten free oatmeal waffles. Use gluten free certified oats.
- Use almond or oat milk instead of regular milk to make it dairy free.
- Use white granulated sugar, coconut sugar, maple syrup or honey instead of brown sugar.
How to make?
You can find full printable recipe below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure along with step-by-step photos.
- Add old fashioned oats, baking powder, brown sugar and salt into a blender.
2. Add milk, eggs and vanilla extract into the blender and blend all ingredients until you get a very smooth batter.
3. Preheat your waffle maker according to manufacture's instructions. Pour a scant ½ cup batter and make oatmeal waffles and cook until golden in color.
Pro tip: Check the oatmeal waffles batter consistency before each batch. Oat's starches are highly absorbent, swell and thicken when exposed to moisture. So, the batter tends to thicken as it sits. Just stir some water to the batter to a thick but pourable consistency before cooking each batch.
How to serve?
Like the almond flour waffles or belgian waffles, oatmeal waffles are best served warm for breakfast with a dab of softened salted butter, warm maple syrup and fresh berries.
Other delicious topping include chocolate sauce, Nutella, sliced bananas, honey, almond or peanut butter, jelly or sweetened whipped cream.
Storage and Reheating
Oatmeal waffles are great frozen. Store leftover cooled waffles in zipper bags for up to 2 months. Use any of the following method to reheat. I like to pop one or two frozen oatmeal waffles into a bread toaster, until heated through.
Helpful tips
- I used Vitamix to make these oatmeal waffles. Other home blenders like Nutri bullet, Ninja or Hamilton beach will also work.
- Blend batter until very smooth.
- Make sure the waffle iron is pre heated before pouring the batter.
- Grease the waffle iron. This ensures that the waffles does not stick to the iron. I like to spray mine with non-stick cooking spray.
- Adjust batter consistency. Oats absorbs moisture and the batter tends to thicken as it sits. Mix in a splash of water if needed to loosen up the batter before each batch.
Recipe FAQs
Place cooked oatmeal waffles on a wire rack lined baking sheet and keep in a 200° F oven, until serving time. The wire rack will ensure air circulation around the waffles, maintaining their crispness.
Yes, you can generally substitute oil for coconut oil or butter, however it is important to note that both butter and coconut oil adds flavor and richness. If using oil, then use a neutral-flavored oil like canola or vegetable oil to avoid overwhelming the waffle's flavor.
1. Make sure your waffle iron is thoroughly preheated before pouring in the batter. This initial burst of heat helps create a crispy exterior.
2. Cook until the waffles are deep golden in color, so they have enough time to crisp up.
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Oatmeal Waffles
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups old fashioned oats
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 to 2 tablespoons brown sugar or maple syrup
- 4 large eggs
- 1 and ½ cups milk
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons liquid coconut oil not hot
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth (it took about 3 minutes in my blender). Let batter rest while you preheat waffle iron. This helps the batter to thicken slightly.
- Grease waffle maker with non-stick cooking spray. Pour about ⅓ cup batter into each waffle plate and cook according to manufactures instructions until golden. Pro tip: Check the batter consistency before each batch. Oat's starches are highly absorbent, swell and thicken when exposed to moisture. So, the batter tends to thicken as it sits. Just stir some water to the batter to a thick but pourable consistency before cooking each batch.
- Remove waffles onto a plate and repeat with remaining batter.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.
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Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats
These waffles totally sound easy to make!! I love oats so I bet these waffles taste just amazing 🙂
Ashika I Gardening Foodie
These waffles look amazing Maria and so easy to make. Using gluten free oats sound like a great idea. This I would love to try. 😋
Maria Doss
Thank you Ashika:)
sheenam | thetwincookingproject.net
These waffles look amazing.
Maria Doss
Thank you so much Sheenam:)
heather (delicious not gorgeous)
love how golden brown and fluffy these look! plus that coconut oil probably adds such a nice flavor to go with the berries (:
Maria Doss
Thank you Heather:)
Linda
Amazing! Easy to make. Ligher and more tasty then traditional
Thank you for sharing!
Maria Doss
So glad that you loved it, thank you hun:)
Lizet Flores de Bowen
These waffles came out perfect. Crispy and so delicious! Thanks for the great recipe!
Maria Doss
So glad that you loved them 🙂
Usnea
These waffles are amazing!!! I have been on a waffle bender for most of my life and have some serious demands for a good quality waffle. This recipe is great, it is perfect all the way around. Texture and flavor are on point. What a great way to get your fiber in without having to endure a nasty bowl of oatmeal covered in birdseed. I have tried many other recipes that are gf, df and they all come out like cardboard. Thank you for the delicious simplicity!
Maria Doss
Love hearing this, thanks Usnea:)
Michele
I love these! Made them yesterday. So easy to make. I have to eat gluten free and I love waffles but the mixes are not the greatest. I love the ease of putting everything, even the whole oats, in the blender. Thanks so much for this recipe.
Maria Doss
Glad you loved them:)
Ann
My 3.6 year old and 1.6 year old LOVED these which is saying a lot because we have been looking for a long time for a gluten-free waffle recipe that isn't crumbly! Bonus for mom - it's all done in a blender. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Maria Doss
Hi Ann, Glad the babies loved it 🙂
Anna Testa
Love these Waffles.
I’ve made them every Sunday since I found the recipe over a month ago!
My daughter has Celiac and cannot eat Oats ether do you have a substitute suggestion fir the oats?
Also wonder if I can reduce the oil a little or substitute a portion of it with another fat source sat 1/4 cut butter plus 1/4 cup of coconut oil. I’m finding the coconut oil flavour comes through a little more than I need.
Maria Doss
Hi Anna, Glad to know that you love these waffles.
I'm so sorry that these waffles are not tested with other grain flours. All other waffle recipes in our website, also include wheat/oat flours. Sincere apologies for that!
Regarding the oil, this recipe for healthier waffles - https://www.kitchenathoskins.com/healthy-banana-waffles/, is very similar but without using any addition of oil/butter.
Hope it helps, Maria
Sarah
Just made these and they came out great! Love that there is no sugar for my daughters ( 4 and 1 yrs old). And they enjoyed helping make this easy recipe too. Thank you!
Maria Doss
Hi Sarah, Glad your kids enjoyed these waffles, Maria
angelica
eating them as we speak with lots of butter yummmmmmmmmm!!!!
my son who is super picky also loved them.. thanks so much
Maria Doss
Hi Angelica, Glad you loved the waffles, Maria
Krissy
These are so good!!! I made A double batch and froze them for meal prepped breakfast! I eat Oat meal every day and this was a great change up! I added A bit of honey to sweeten it a bit too.
Do you have the nutrition information for these?
Maria Doss
Hi Krissy, Glad you loved these waffles. Unfortunately, we began adding nutritional info only in the last couple of years, so the answer is no! We are extremely sorry, Maria
Emily
Great texture and I love how I can just put it all in my blender - but right after making first batch I realized something wasn’t right - no sugar in recipe! Not sure if this was a goof up so wanted to leave a comment to point it out. I topped them with coconut sugar though and they taste good now 🙂 I’ll make again but just with a little coconut sugar inside next time - thanks for the recipe!
Maria Doss
Hi Emily, Glad you loved the waffles. It is not a mistake, there is really no sugar in the recipe! These are created as a super healthy waffle recipe, however waffles are generally enjoyed with maple syrup which takes care of the sweetness. Thanks for the feedback, Maria
Marinna
One of my absolute favorite waffle recipes, they turn out perfect every single time, perfect texture with the oats and are crispy but soft. They store and reheat great. They are a family favorite!
Maria Doss
Glad to hear hun, have a wonderful Holiday season - Maria