Spelt Waffles
by Sommer Collier — last updated on Jan 20, 2024 
These easy to love light and crispy Spelt Waffles are the perfect wholesome twist to your breakfasts!
Breakfast Just Got Better With These Spelt Waffles
Sometimes I can’t resist a naughty breakfast like brownie belgiam waffles, or caramel apple cinnamon rolls.
Then I straighten my halo and take a recipe the other direction. Enter these crispy on the outside and fluffy on this inside Spelt Waffles.
Sommer’s Recipe Notes
These spelt flour waffles are light, airy and delicious.
And surprisingly, they are my family’s favorite waffles. They do not miss the white-processed flour. They do not miss the handful of white sugar, and they do not miss the additional 1/4 cup of oil that I took out.
Why You’ll Love These Spelt Waffles
- Nutty flavors – These homemade waffles are naturally sweet and have a slightly nutty flavor thanks to the spelt flour.
- Wholesome – Made with simple and wholesome ingredients, this version of waffles is slightly better for you.
- Customizable – From nuts and berries to chocolate chips, go wild with your favorite add-ins!
So you can eat your crispy spelt waffles on Saturday morning, without a single ounce of guilt, and still have dessert Saturday night!
Sounds like a winner to me.
Ingredients and Tips
- Spelt flour – To get that nutty, rustic texture, use your favorite brand of spelt flour.
- Baking powder – This will help the waffles get nice and fluffy.
- Eggs – Use large eggs at room temperature.
- Milk – Use dairy or your preferred plant-based milk alternative.
- Seltzer water – The carbonation from the seltzer gives these waffles that light and airy texture.
- Almond oil – Use a good quality almond oil to enhance the nutty flavors.
- Keep your waffles warm while making them by heating the oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit and placing the cooked waffles on a baking sheet lined with a wire rack. That way they will all stay warm until you are ready to serve them!
- Make sure to preheat the waffle iron and spray with nonstick spray!
Recipe Variations and Dietary Swaps
- Nuts – Add chopped pecans or walnuts for an added crunch.
- Berries – Fold blueberries, strawberries or raspberries into the batter.
- Chocolate chips – Mix in your favorite type of chocolate chip before cooking the batter.
- Spices – Sprinkle a dash of cinnamon for a cozier flavor.
- Nut-free – Swap the almond oil with melted coconut oil or avocado oil.
- Vegan – Use a plant-based milk and swap the eggs with “flax-eggs” (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg).
How To Make Spelt Waffles
These delicious Spelt Flour Waffles are packed with nutty wholesome flavors and ingredients. They’re great for lazy weekend mornings or a hearty on-the-go breakfast!
Find the full Spelt Waffle recipe with detailed instructions and storage tips in the printable form at the bottom of the post!
Storage Notes
- Storing Leftovers – Store leftover waffles in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezing Waffles – Freeze the waffles in a freezer-safe bag and store for 2 months.
- Reheating Leftovers – Reheat these in a toaster until they’re nice and crispy.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these better-for-you spelt waffles with your favorite waffle toppings from classic maple syrup and berries to yogurt and crumbled granola.
I also love to top these off with a smear of peanut butter and sliced bananas.
You can also make these savory and top them off with a runny fried egg or turn them into homemade chicken and waffles!
Frequently Asked Questions
Spelt flour is a whole grain flour that has more nutritional value than regular all-purpose flour. It is easy to digest and great to use in baking!
Definitely! If you don’t have spelt flour on hand, you can use a simple whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour in this easy waffles recipe.
If it’s nonstick, then you do not need to grease it. Otherwise, a quick spray of almond oil or butter is a good idea.
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Spelt Flour Waffles Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups spelt flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (any variety)
- 3/4 cup seltzer water
- 1/4 cup almond oil
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron until it’s scorching hot. Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Then whisk in all the wet ingredients until smooth.
- Scoop the batter onto the waffle iron. Fill until close to the edges, but not all the way to the edges. Close and cook for 2-5 minutes, then repeat. *Try adding chopped almonds or pecans to the batter.
They work out deliciously every time!
These turned out amazing. I used olive oil instead of almond oil. Also I added 1 Tbsp of chia seeds with an extra Tbsp of milk and 1 Tbsp of molasses. :)
Great recipe! My family loved these. I didnt have almond oil so used sunflower and also had to use egg replacer but they still turned out really well. I was told they were the best ever! Thanks so much for the recipe, I never would have thought of using soda water.
Cheers
Perfect waffles. Thank you!
My kids loved them! So happy for a healthy breakfast that doesn’t seem like it LOL
Made these this morning with half spelt flour and half oat flour, which is my default baking mix. Excellent recipe.
Loving these waffles! Congrats on your new opportunity Sommer!!
Sommer – thank you for this amazing and healthy waffle recipe! It’s becoming a Sunday morning standard in our home. One thing we tried this morning is whipping the egg whites and folding them in right before we cook the waffles – it makes them even lighter and crispier. Thanks again :)
Great tip Martha, thanks for sharing!
I’m standing here making these as I type this and realized I forgot the water, so mine are super thick and I only managed to get 6 out of the batch, so I will have to try this again maybe in the evening instead of this early in the morning lol. Nothing syrup won’t fix though.
Awesome Waffles! Absolutely perfect! Crispy on the outside, soft & light on the inside. We loved ’em. I’ve been searching for a great spelt recipe like this for a long time. Happy to have found your website. Can’t wait to see what I will find next. Thanks!
So, we just ate these for dinner with eggs and so forth, and let me say, they are amazing!!! I love the full spelt flour flavor and the texture was soft and delicious. I pretty much know that if I cook off your site, I will not be disappointed! ( :