These chocolate cherry waffles are grain-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free. Packed with cherry and chocolate flavor, they’re finished with a warm cherry compote for a decadent yet wholesome breakfast.
I love creating elevated breakfasts at home — from fluffy Paleo pancakes to savory quiche or simple egg muffins. These chocolate cherry waffles bring the same gourmet feel with ingredients that work for Paleo, grain-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free diets.
The waffles combine cocoa and cherries right in the batter, and they’re finished with a bright cherry compote that complements the chocolate perfectly. They’re easy to make and friendly for common food sensitivities.
Table of Contents
- Why this recipe works
- Recipe ingredients
- Additions/ Substitutions
- Step by step instructions
- Expert tips
- Other Paleo waffles you’ll love
- Gluten-free Chocolate Cherry Waffles (Paleo) Recipe
Why this recipe works
- A playful chocolate twist on classic waffles.
- Perfect for cherry and chocolate lovers.
- Suitable for Paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, and grain-free diets.
- Allergy-friendly and made from simple ingredients.
Recipe ingredients
- Cherries – fresh cherries are best since they’re diced into the batter and used for the compote.
- Honey – raw honey is ideal to sweeten the compote.
- Lemon juice – fresh or bottled, used to brighten the compote.
- Eggs – bind the batter and add structure.
- Olive oil – helps crisp the waffles; avocado oil can be substituted.
- Almond milk – use unsweetened, unflavored non-dairy milk.
- Maple syrup – adds sweetness to the batter; honey can be used instead.
- Almond flour – use blanched almond flour for a fine texture.
- Tapioca flour – improves texture for gluten-free baked goods.
- Arrowroot flour – helps with structure and chew.
- Coconut flour – very absorbent; follow the recipe amount.
- Cocoa powder – use unsweetened cocoa for chocolate flavor.
- Chocolate chips – choose dairy-free chips if needed.
See the recipe card below for exact measurements.
Additions/ Substitutions
- Honey and maple syrup are interchangeable here.
- Swap olive oil for avocado oil for a neutral flavor.
- Any unsweetened non-dairy milk works in place of almond milk.
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Make the cherry compote. Combine sliced, pitted cherries with honey and lemon juice in a small pan. Heat over medium to medium-high and simmer until the fruit is softened and saucy, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup diced cherries, eggs, olive oil, unsweetened almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla. Beat with a handheld mixer on high for about 1.5 minutes, until the mixture is well combined and slightly frothy.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together almond flour, tapioca flour, arrowroot flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and cocoa powder. Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until combined, then fold in the chocolate chips.
Step 4: Preheat and lightly oil your waffle iron. Pour batter into the waffle maker and cook according to your machine’s instructions until waffles are golden brown and crisp.
Step 5: Top the warm waffles with the cherry compote and serve immediately.
Expert tips
- Follow the instructions for your specific waffle maker for best results; cooking times and heat settings vary.
- Serve waffles warm with cherry compote and optional toppings such as almond butter, extra chocolate chips, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage. Reheat in a toaster or oven to retain crispness.
Other Paleo waffles you’ll love
Paleo Belgian Waffles
Paleo Blueberry Waffles
Paleo Apple Cinnamon Waffles
Paleo Pumpkin Waffles with Pumpkin Frosting
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Gluten-free Chocolate Cherry Waffles (Paleo)
Ingredients
Cherry Chocolate Waffles ingredients:
- 1 cup diced pitted cherries
- 5 eggs
- 1 1/2 Tbs olive oil
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 Tbs maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup tapioca flour
- 9 Tbs arrowroot flour
- 2 Tbs coconut flour
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 2 1/2 Tbs cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Cherry Compote ingredients:
- 3 cups pitted and sliced cherries
- 2 tsp honey
- 2 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
Make the cherry compote.
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Combine 3 cups sliced, pitted cherries with 2 tsp honey and 2 tsp lemon juice in a pan. Heat over medium to medium-high and simmer for about 10 minutes until saucy. Set aside.
Next, make the waffle batter.
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In a large bowl, combine 1 cup diced cherries, eggs, olive oil, unsweetened almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla. Beat with a handheld mixer on high for about 1.5 minutes until combined and slightly frothy.
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In another bowl, whisk almond flour, tapioca flour, arrowroot flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and cocoa powder. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and then fold in the chocolate chips.
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Preheat and oil your waffle iron. Cook the batter according to your waffle maker until golden brown and crisp. Repeat with remaining batter.
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This recipe makes nine 5-inch waffle squares, enough for about 5–7 people depending on serving size.
Notes
- Cook waffles according to your waffle maker’s instructions for best results.
- Serve warm with cherry compote and optional toppings like almond butter, extra chocolate chips, or maple syrup.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is calculated automatically and should be used as an approximation.