3 Ingredient Paleo Waffles (Pancake Recipe Option)

by Lindsay Cotter Published: Apr 15, 2019

Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Grain-Free Nightshade-Free Nut-Free Vegetarian

This Paleo waffles or pancake recipe is made using 3 real food, clean eating ingredients. A quick blender recipe for a delicious healthy breakfast that’s SO easy, even kids can make them!

paleo waffles topped with fresh berries on a white plate

I will be the first to admit, I don’t make waffles or pancakes unless they are EASY to make, made with few ingredients, or freezer friendly. Am I picky? Haha, no. I’m human in this day in age. Am I right? That being said, I have now made these paleo waffles almost every weekend in the past month because they are ……. ALL OF THE ABOVE! Oh ya! Major meal prep and weekend brunch goals ya’ll!

This simple 3-ingredient recipe is perfect for brunch, Mothers Day, or even breakfast for dinner. All you need are bananas, eggs, and a smidge of coconut flour or arrowroot starch.

Naturally sugar-free, rich in fiber, and protein. The Paleo waffles recipe is budget-friendly and as mentioned above, the waffles freeze well, so you can make enough for weekday breakfasts. Heck, I even made the batter in the blender. Blender waffles and pancakes are my jam! Gotta love easy meal prep!

Overhead view looking into blender with banana and eggs

Plus, the resistant starch from the banana helps to bind the ingredients. Bonus for gut health too.

You ready to dive deep into the art of EASY 3 INGREDIENT WAFFLE MAKING?

Here’s whatcha need!

2 eggs and ¼ cup egg white for extra fluff
2 bananas
1 tablespoon coconut flour

Butter or non dairy butter for the waffle iron.

Let’s do it!

Tips for making perfect Paleo waffles

I want to share a couple of tips for making waffles, and not just Paleo waffles; these tips are for any type of waffle.

Overhead view a stack of Paleo waffles, golden brown on white plate topped with butter and berries and powdered sugar.

How do you grease a waffle iron without spray?

Most of us probably already know how unhealthy non-stick cooking spray is. The key to preventing waffles from sticking to the waffle iron is to grease the cooking plates. But you can use melted butter or vegan butter to do that! Just use a silicone pastry brush to lightly coat the plates. This also helps create extra crispy edges without using real flour, ya know?

Close up view paleo waffle stack on white plate, mashed berries on top with maple syrup.

Help! How do you remove a stuck waffle?

To prevent your waffles from sticking, be sure to grease the plates well and preheat the waffle maker. If it’s not hot enough, when you add the batter, there is nothing but trouble ahead. If you do end up with stuck waffle, these tips should help you remove it.

Unplug the waffle maker and let it cool down slightly.
Peel away as much of the cooked waffle as you can. If you have any pools of oil or butter, use a paper towel to soak them up.
If the entire surface of the plate is covered with cooked waffle, see if you can slide a silicone spatula underneath to pry it away. If that doesn’t work, soak the waffle with cooking oil and let it sit for a couple of minutes. Then, dampen a clean towel or rag to wipe the grids clean.

Two white plates with stacks of Paleo waffles, topped with berries, butter, maple syrup, and powdered sugar.

Close up view Paleo waffles on white plate topped with mashed berries, butter and powdered sugar.

Paleo waffles, golden brown, on white plates topped with berries, butter, and maple syrup.

Don’t have a waffle maker? Not a problem; use the batter to make a Paleo pancakes recipe instead!

Just be sure to use a griddle or nonstick pan to cook them in. Also, let the batter chill in the fridge for 20 minutes before you make the pancakes. Or, instead of traditional pancakes, you can mash the bananas with an egg and omit the flour. The batter will be thick enough to form patties; cook them in a large skillet to make griddle cakes.