Low Sodium Waffles Recipe (No Salt Added)
These low sodium waffles are a healthy, simple, easy recipe to rise & shine: crispy fluffy waffles in minutes, no salt added! A quick and easy salt free breakfast or brunch recipe.
This waffles are great to serve with fresh berries, your favorite syrup or jam, or unsalted butter and powdered sugar. This recipe is a simple pantry staple breakfast that everyone will want seconds of! You won’t even miss the salt.
Want more easy low sodium breakfast ideas? Try our low sodium biscuits and gravy, low sodium French toast, or our low sodium egg bites!
Kelly’s Note: I updated this recipe on 5/29/26 and re-developed the recipe using a reduced sodium baking powder to replace the sodium-free baking powder that is no longer being sold. I also added a FAQ section, step-by-step photos & new photography, and a video that you can watch along with!
No salt is needed for fantastic, fluffy low sodium waffles. These are a weekend staple for us! Top with your favorite fruits, jams, syrup, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, or whipped cream… and everyone is happy.
These low sodium waffles are made with just a few pantry staple ingredients, and couldn’t be easier to whip up. Most pre-made waffle and pancake mixes contain high amounts of sodium from added salt and preservatives. So we’ve developed a delicious waffle recipe that tastes just as good as it looks!
Notes From Our Low Sodium Kitchen
- These waffles are light, fluffy, warm, and sweet!
- Crunchy on the outside, and soft in the middle.
- A super-versatile breakfast that you can customize with your favorite toppings.
- This recipe is inexpensive and family-friendly.
- Cooks of any skill level can make these waffles by referencing our step-by-step photos or video below!
Ingredients You’ll Need
Be sure to visit the recipe card below to see the full ingredient amounts and directions!
The base of these waffles is regular all purpose flour. I also add a little bit of granulated sugar which gives the waffles a hint of caramelization as they cook in the waffle maker.
I also add in a pinch of cinnamon for some warmth and flavor, and see the note on our favorite reduced sodium baking powder below!
I make the batter with eggs, milk, a little vegetable oil, and a hint of vanilla – it’s super important to use real pure vanilla extract, and not artificial baking vanilla flavor.
Optional for serving – I like pure maple syrup and a light dusting of powdered sugar, it gives them a restaurant-quality feel. Fresh fruit goes great on top of the waffles too!
Ingredient Spotlight!
Regular baking powder & baking soda can be high in sodium, making it difficult to make homemade baked goods while on a low sodium diet.
This Whole Foods 365 brand has 40mg sodium per 1/8th teaspoon serving, making it the lowest baking powder option I’ve seen. It’s the one I use in this recipe, and many others on this site. You can find it at Whole Foods, and on Amazon here.
Additions and Substitutions
You can make these with half whole wheat flour as well. I find that half whole wheat flour and half white flour still gets you the same fluffiness and texture as all purpose.
Make them fruity! Feel free to add some fruit directly into the batter too – frozen blueberries work particularly well in these waffles. Or mini chocolate chips.
You can use any milk for this recipe you prefer. I used 2% as that is what I had, but you can also use almond milk or oat milk for a dairy free version if needed.
Step-By-Step Photos & Directions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 225 degrees Fahrenheit. To a large mixing bowl, add the dry ingredients: the flour, sugar, reduced sodium baking powder, and cinnamon. Stir well to combine.
Step 2: Add in the wet ingredients: eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix well to combine.
Step 3: Turn on your waffle maker. When it is ready, scoop the approved amount of batter into the maker, and close the lid carefully. Your waffle maker instructions should say exactly how much batter to use.
Step 4: Once waffle has finished cooking, serve immediately or place it on a sheet pan in the oven to keep it warm. Repeat steps until the batter is gone.
Step 5: Serve waffles with powdered sugar, berry compote, fresh fruit, and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Recipe FAQs
Since Hain’s sodium-free baking powder is no longer being sold, we use Rumford’s Reduced Sodium Baking Powder for our recipes. It’s the lowest I have found.
We love pure maple syrup and fresh fruit, and (if the occasion presents itself) a dusting of powdered sugar for a little extra treat! You can top them with whipped cream, any kind of fruit you like, or even chocolate chips.
Store them in an airtight container (like a freezer bag) and refrigerate for up to 2 days. To reheat, place them in a toaster or an air fryer for 1-2 minutes until warm and crisp!
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Low Sodium Waffles (No Salt)
Equipment
- Waffle Maker I used this Belgian waffle maker
- whisk
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Whole Foods 365 Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ¾ cups milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional Toppings unsalted butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup, or fresh fruit
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 225 degrees Fahrenheit. To a large mixing bowl, add the dry ingredients: the flour, sugar, reduced sodium baking powder, and cinnamon. Stir well to combine.
- Add in the wet ingredients: eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix well to combine.
- Turn on your waffle maker. When it is ready, scoop the approved amount of batter into the maker, and close the lid carefully. Your waffle maker instructions should say exactly how much batter to use.
- Once waffle has finished cooking, serve immediately or place it on a sheet pan in the oven to keep it warm. Repeat steps until the batter is gone.
- Serve waffles with powdered sugar, berry compote, fresh fruit, and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Video
Notes
Nutrition estimate (for 1 serving)
*Please note, all nutrition content is estimated based on the ingredients we used in our kitchen. It will vary based on your ingredients. Always check your nutrition labels to verify your nutrition content and sodium amounts.
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Do these freeze well?
Hi Laura,
I haven’t tried freezing these waffles before, but my best guess would be yes! If you have an air fryer, that would be my recommendation for re-heating, as they will be warm in the middle and slightly crisp on the outside. If you freeze them, please let me know how they turn out.
– Kelly
A tasty way to start the day
Loved the waffles!
Thanks for this recipe! Just started on my low-so diet and was so happy to find your recipe. 😊
Can almond flour be used ?
Hi Wanda, I haven’t tried it with almond flour, but you certainly could try it and see how it works! If you are looking for a gluten free option, a GF 1:1 baking mix may turn out better. I’ve also made these with oat flour and they are excellent. If you make them with almond flour, please let us know how it turns out.
Thanks,
Kelly
I definitely made some modifications and everything came out great. I used half whole wheat flour and half unbleached white. I used buttermilk which I know some people may not be able to use but if you like to I wanted you to know it would work. I also used light olive oil and got no oily taste at all. And yes, they freeze great. Thank you I will be making these many more times.