Breakfast is the most overlooked meal on Christmas day. Most people focus on the big items like turkey or ham and neglect feeding their family breakfast on Christmas day. However, you can make these gluten-free gingerbread waffles on Christmas morning.
They taste delicious, but more importantly, they will keep our family full while you finish cooking Christmas dinner.

Why Are My Waffles Never Crispy

The secret to getting crispy gingerbread waffles is to use a hot waffle iron. The waffle batter should sizzle the second it hits the waffle iron. 

This causes the outer crust to form, creating a crisp texture. Moisture in the waffle batter will transform into steam that escapes through the sides of the waffle iron. 

If your waffle iron is not hot, the exterior of the waffles will not have a crisp texture. The waffles will have a soggy, soft texture. 

Should Waffle Batter Be Thicker Or Thinner

Most people will tell you that waffle batter should be thinner rather than thicker. However, I prefer thicker waffle batter. 

Yes, there are lots of people who will disagree with me. But remember, we are making gluten-free waffles. If the batter is too thin, it will stick to the waffle iron.  

Waffles made with wheat flour contain gluten. This gluten-free gingerbread recipe does not have gluten strands to hold the waffle batter together. 

This is where starch comes in. The waffle batter contains cassava flour which is naturally high in starch and arrowroot starch. The starch in these ingredients helps hold the gingerbread waffle batter together.

Can I Make Gluten-Free Gingerbread Waffles Ahead Of Time 

Yes, you can make gingerbread waffles ahead of time. It’s better to make them ahead of time, especially if you are serving gingerbread waffles on Christmas Day. 

You can cook the gingerbread waffles 2-3 days in advance. Let the gingerbread waffles cool down, then store them in the refrigerator in an air-tight container. 

Next, pull the gingerbread waffles out on Christmas morning and reheat them in the toaster. 

Alternatively, you can also reheat the gingerbread waffles in an air fryer. This is my favorite way to reheat waffles. The waffles will be super crispy and delicious, and it only takes 7-10 minutes to reheat them. 

Can You Freeze Gluten-Free Gingerbread Waffles

Yes, you can freeze gingerbread waffles. Place your gingerbread waggles onto a wire rack set over a cookie sheet. You can also place the gingerbread waffles onto a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet. 

Freeze the gingerbread waffles for 30 minutes until they feel firm. The waffles should not feel sticky or tacky. If they are tacky, freeze them for another 15-20 minutes until they are firm. 

Flash-freezing the waffles prevents them from sticking together once they are frozen solid. 

Place the gingerbread waffles into an air-tight container or freezer bag. Freeze the gingerbread waffles for 2 months.