My 5 year old son has been dying to have his first ever gluten free waffle cone. This morning he told me he had a dream about eating waffle cones with homemade cherry chip ice cream. Today his dream came true! These homemade waffle cones are not only gluten free, but they are grain free, dairy free and sweetened with a hint of maple syrup. Be sure to use finely ground blanched almond flour for the perfect texture!
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Unfortunately, I have not found gluten free waffle cones at the store, or even online. Gluten free sugar cones are pretty scarce during the summer months. What is a gal to do? Well, I make my own! I went hunting on Foodgawker to find a good recipe and came across Roostblog's Almond Flour Waffle Cones Recipe. I slightly modified this to tailor it to my own palate. I upped the sweetener, added more vanilla and finally...my secret ingredient, see below.
How To Make Gluten Free Waffle Cones:
You Will Need:
- blanched almond flour
- eggs
- coconut sugar
- maple syrup
- vanilla extract
- almond extract
- coconut oil spray
- waffle cone maker w/cone included for shaping
- silicone spatula for removing waffles
The first thing I did was ordered a waffle cone maker; I got it in two days, thanks to Amazon Prime! I am very pleased at how easy it is to make these gluten free waffle cones.
The first thing I did was heat up my waffle cone maker to setting number 3 and leave the lid closed. Next, in a mixing bowl, I added the almond flour, eggs, coconut sugar, maple syrup, vanilla and almond extract. Whisk well.
Then, spray or brush the waffle maker with oil. I like using a coconut oil spray. This must be done between each waffle so that they are crispy and hard. Then pour 2 Tablespoons of batter in the center of the waffle cone maker and close the lid. Let it heat for 2 minutes exactly!
When you remove the lid, it will have golden brown hues throughout. Lift waffle gently with a spatula and wrap around the cone. Hold the opening of the waffle down with a spatula for about 30 seconds. Then let it cool on a cooling rack. It should be hard and crispy once cooled. Repeat with remaining batter.
I was done with this recipe in less than 20 minutes! Next time I will double or triple the batch and dip these in melted dairy free chocolate chips! These will go perfect with my homemade No-Churn Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream! Yum!
You may be wondering how do these gluten free waffle cones taste? They have a hint of sweetness, a nice light crunch and can hold 2 scoops of ice cream comfortably. They are the perfect gluten free/grain free waffle cones!! I am in love!!!
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Ps. My secret ingredient is almond extract! It gives these gluten free waffle cones a super boost of flavor!!!
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Gluten Free Waffle Cones
- Total Time: 21 minutes
- Yield: 6 cones 1x
Description
Gluten free, Grain Free, Dairy Free, Naturally Sweetened Waffle Cones. These homemade waffle cones are not only gluten free, but they are grain free, dairy free and sweetened with a hint of maple syrup. Be sure to use finely ground blanched almond flour for the perfect texture!
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup blanched almond flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg white
- 1 teaspoon coconut sugar
- 3 Tablespoons Maple Syrup, Grade B
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- coconut oil spray for waffle iron (or any other light flavored vegetable oil)
Instructions
- Heat waffle cone maker to number 3. Leave lid closed while it is heating.
- Add eggs first to blender, follow with remaining ingredients and blend on high until smooth and creamy, about 30-45 seconds.
- Open waffle cone maker, spray lightly with coconut oil or any other light flavored vegetable oil and pour 2 Tablespoons of batter into the center of the waffle iron and close lid. Bake for 2 minutes.
- Using a rubber spatula, remove waffle and wrap around plastic cone to shape into a cone. Waffles harden fast so do this step quickly and use a towel to help wrap cone if waffle is too hot to handle. Allow it to set around cone for 1 ½ minutes, remove cone and set aside on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 for remaining batter. Store waffles in an airtight container or sealed ziplock bag.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 16 mins
- Category: Dessert
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Lorrie S says
I have now replaced all other recipes with this one for my waffle cone desserts. The flavour is unmatched. Filled with pastry cream and raspberries make these elegant and safe for all guests. Thank you for sharing it!
Ester Perez says
I am so glad that you enjoy the recipe 🙂
Warmly,
Ester
Adrianne says
For a grain free cone, these were ok, but I couldn’t get them to roll without cracking and even with the coconut sugar, they weren’t really crispy. They taste fantastic, but we will just be having “cookies” instead of a cone.
Ester Perez says
HI Adrianne,
I am sorry to hear that you had trouble with this recipe. The tips for making these extra crispy is to grease your waffle iron first, then be sure to add enough coconut sugar. These do need to be rolled pretty quickly. If yours did not get crispy, then it may be that the eggs have more liquid and you will need to add more coconut sugar. The key ingredients to getting these extra crispy are the caramelizing of the sugar and the oil. Also, make sure your waffle iron is really hot. Use a special cone to roll these quickly as soon as they come out. Warmly, Ester
Annette Black says
I am wanting to make a GF nutty buddy. This sounds like it might work for the crispy inside, but it would need to be very thin so I can layer them. Do you think I could bake these or do you have any suggestions?
Ester Perez says
Hmm...I think you would need a flakier recipe for something like that. I do not think that this recipe would work, the waffle cones are a harder crunchier shell.
Warmly,
Ester
Krystal says
Could you use a Pizelle press?
Ester Perez says
Yes, that would work too!
Warmly,
Ester
Gwen Upton says
Someone asked about a waffle maker without non stick chemicals. I saw it on the google comments on here, but on wordpress it disappeared. Anyhow, this is what I wrote, in case she sees it. .
We are happy with this ceramic one. Not sure it will work with this recipe, but we make paleo plantain waffles with it and it works perfect every time.
Oster CKSTWFBF10MR-ECO DuraCeramic Flip Waffle Maker, Candy Apple Red - on amazon
Melissa says
I can't seem to get mine to crisp up. What am I doing wrong?
Ester Perez says
HI Melissa,
The crispy has to do with the sugar content. This recipe does not work with low glycemic sweeteners such as agave. Maple syrup and cane sugar work best for making sugar cones. Also, make sure that the are heating up long enough, if the cooking time is too short, they will not get crispy. I hope this helps! Xoxo, Ester
Melissa says
I used maple syrup and cooked for 3 minutes actually. At 3 minutes they came out crispy but softened after cooling.
Ester Perez says
Hi Melissa, I am sorry to hear that. It is definitely the sugar content in the maple syrup that is affecting the recipe. I will try these again with coconut or cane sugar to give more consistent results and update the recipe this week. Thank you. Xoxo, Ester
Ester Perez says
Hi Melissa,
I have retested the recipe and they will come out perfectly crispy by adding a teaspoon of coconut sugar to the batter and spraying the waffle iron lightly with coconut oil. Same cooking time. Sorry for the delay! I am updating the recipe now. Please let me know how it goes! Xoxo, Ester
Courtney says
What would be a good alternative to the almond flour? We can't do nuts.
Ester Perez says
You can use Bobs Red Mill gluten free 1 to 1 flour or Otto's Cassava Flour. Can you have that? Xoxo, Ester
Susan says
Do you think I can use my pizzell iron instead of purchasing another appliance?
Ester Perez says
Yes, I think that should work! Let us know how it goes! Xoxo, Ester
GiGi says
Oh wow! This is awesome! I never even THOUGHT about ever making a waffle cone type recipe!! I honestly never really even THOUGHT ABOUT cones in general - I was always a "bowl" kind of girl, but man, I could get on board with this!
Ester Perez says
Thanks Gigi! I hope you try this! They are very easy to make! Xoxo, Ester
Kelly - A Side of Sweet says
Wow, I can't believe you made these! That waffle cone maker looks like it's going to be my next appliance purchase. (sorry in advance to the hubby)
Ester Perez says
They were so easy to make! Please share your link when you make them!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
I have never thought to make my own waffle cones before! Great idea.. I must try the recipe out!
Ester Perez says
Thank you Thalia! They are so easy to make, you must try it!