These chocolate cherry waffles are delicious grain-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free chocolate waffles filled with cherries. They are then topped in a cherry compote. The cherry chocolate flavor combo is delish!

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Gluten-free Chocolate Cherry Waffles on a plate with cherries on top.

I’m all about making fancy breakfasts at home. From delicious Paleo pancakes, to savory quiche lorraine, or zucchini egg muffins, it is always a treat to make a gourmet breakfast at home.

And these chocolate cherry waffles fit the fancy breakfast bill. Not only are they filled with chocolate and cherry flavor, but they are also topped in a cherry compote. All while being Paleo, dairy-free, and gluten-free.

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Why this recipe works

  • These waffles are a fun twist on classic waffles.
  • They are perfect for the chocolate cherry lover in your life.
  • They are great for those following a Paleo, Gluten-free, Dairy-free or Grain-free diet.
  • They are allergy friendly.
Gluten free chocolate waffles with cherry compote on top.

Recipe ingredients

  • Cherries– fresh cherries work best here because you are cutting them up into pieces.
  • Honey– raw organic honey works great here.
  • Lemon juice– fresh squeezed or store bought.
  • Eggs– these help bind the waffles together.
  • Olive oil– any kind of olive oil works. This helps make the waffles crispy.
  • Almond milk– make sure there are no added flavors or sweeteners.
  • Maple syrup– you can use your favorite maple syrup here.
  • Almond flour– make sure to use blanched almond flour because it is more refined in texture.
  • Tapioca flour– this helps give a good texture to gluten-free baked goods.
  • Arrowroot flour– this also helps give a good texture to gluten-free baked goods.
  • Coconut flour– this is very absorbent so don’t use more than the recipe calls for.
  • Cocoa powder– make sure the cocoa powder is unsweetened.
  • Chocolate chips– HU chocolate is both dairy-free and Paleo.

See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

Additions/ Substitutions

  • Honey and maple syrup can be used interchangeably in this recipe.
  • Instead of olive oil, you can use avocado oil.
  • Instead of almond milk, you can use any non-dairy milk of choice.

Step by step instructions

Step 1: Make the cherry compote. Put some of the cherries, the honey, and lemon juice into a pan and let boil for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Step 2: Put some diced cherries, eggs, olive oil, unsweetened almond milk, maple syrup and vanilla into a bowl and mix with handheld electric mixer until well mixed and bubbly in texture.

Step 3

Step 3: In another bowl, mix the almond flour, tapioca flour, arrowroot flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and cocoa powder together with a fork.

Then fold it into the bowl of wet ingredients.

Step 4: Pour the batter into your waffle maker and cook.

Paleo waffles with chocolate and cherries.
Step 5

Step 5: Cover your waffle in the cherry compote and serve.

Expert tips

  • Cook your waffles according to the instructions on your waffle maker. I love this Villaware waffle maker.
  • Serve warm with cherry compote, almond butter, chocolate chips and maple syrup on top.
  • Store leftovers on the counter in an airtight container for 3 days.
A bite of a chocolate cherry waffle on a fork.

Other Paleo waffles you’ll love

Paleo Belgian Waffles

Paleo Blueberry waffles

Paleo Apple waffles

Paleo Pumpkin waffles

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Gluten-free Chocolate Cherry Waffles (Paleo)

Dominique
A healthy grain-free chocolate and cherry waffle recipe topped in a fresh cherry compote.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 9 waffles
Calories 256 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cherry Chocolate Waffles ingredients:

Cherry Compote ingredients:

  • 3 cups pitted and sliced cherries
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 2 tsp lemon juice

Instructions
 

Make the cherry compote.

  • Put 3 cups of sliced and pitted cherries, 2 tsp honey, and 2 tsp lemon juice into a pan and heat over medium to medium-high heat and let boil for about 10 mins. Set aside.

Next, make the waffle batter.

  • In a large bowl, put the 1 cup of diced cherries, eggs, olive oil, unsweetened almond milk, maple syrup and vanilla into a bowl and mix with handheld electric mixer until well mixed and bubbly in texture— about 1.5 minutes on the highest speed setting.
  • In another large bowl, mix the almond flour, tapioca flour, arrowroot flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and cocoa powder together with a fork.
  • Pour the dry ingredients into the bowl of wet ingredients and mix with a fork. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Then, spray oil onto your waffle maker and preheat it until it is ready to be used. ( I set my waffle maker setting to 5 out of 7 heat)
  • Pour the waffle batter into your waffle maker (I used a Villaware Belgian Waffler). Cook until the waffle is golden brown in color and crisp on the outside. Repeat with the remaining batter.
  • This recipe yields 9 waffle squares that are 5 inches long per side. This would be good for about 5-7 people.

Notes

  • Cook your waffles according to the instructions on your waffle maker. I love this Villaware waffle maker.
  • Serve warm with cherry compote, almond butter, chocolate chips and maple syrup on top.
  • Store leftovers on the counter in an airtight container for 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 7gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 157mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 171IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg
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