Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with our mochi waffle recipe—a breakfast treat that's perfect for special occasions like Christmas and birthdays!
These waffles are wonderfully crispy on the outside, yet soft and chewy on the inside, thanks to the unique texture of mochi.
Top them with fresh fruit, a dusting of powdered sugar, or a drizzle of maple syrup for a truly memorable breakfast experience.
Whether you’re starting your day off right or celebrating a festive event, these mochi waffles add a touch of joy to any occasion.
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- What makes these waffles so unique?
- What is mochi?
- What is Glutinous Rice Flour (mochiko flour)?
- Best Waffle Iron for Making Mochi Waffles
- Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Cost To Make
- Ingredients
- Equipment
- Instructions
- Tips for Success
- Substitutions / Variations
- Serving Suggestions
- Storage
- FAQ
- More Mochi Recipes
- More Sweet Recipes
- Recipe
- Comments
Crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside.
If you are torn between having pancakes or waffles, why not have both at the same time with this mochi waffle recipe.
It’s not often that I have a sweet breakfast, but when I do, these mochi waffles are certainly on top of the list!
These gluten free waffles are so simple to make.
What’s more, you can even make the batter a day in advance and store it in the fridge.
All you have to do is mix the batter, pour it into your waffle iron, and cook!
This mochi waffle recipe makes for a perfect homemade breakfast dish or even for dessert.
You can top them with anything you like. From fresh fruit and whipped cream, to maple syrup and toasted almonds.
What makes these waffles so unique?
These crispy waffles combine two things – classic waffles and mochi. It brings an Asian touch on a Western treat.
All in one bite, these waffles combine chewy mochi and crunchy waffles. Don’t be put off by this. These waffles are actually so simple to make.
What is mochi?
Mochi is a rice cake that originates from Japan. They are soft, slightly sticky, and most importantly chewy.
Mochi is made when you combine glutinous rice flour (mochiko flour) with water and sugar to make a paste.
The rice cake can be shaped into any way you like.
What’s more, mochi can be filled, left plain, or even served in soups.
Mochi can be combined in many different forms, like mochi bread, donuts, muffins, pancakes, and even cookies!
When you combine this delicious rice cake with classic waffles, you get a chewy yet crispy waffle. Sounds perfect to me.
Another delicious mochi waffle recipe you might like to try is Matcha Mochi Waffles.
What is Glutinous Rice Flour (mochiko flour)?
Glutinous rice flour, also known as mochiko flour or sweet rice flour, is a fine and bright white flour.
Despite its name, this type of flour is gluten free.
Mochiko flour is made from mochigome. This is a type of short-grain glutinous rice from Japan.
This type of flour is not only used to make mochi, but other delicious sweets such as Japanese desserts and pastries.
Best Waffle Iron for Making Mochi Waffles
Any waffle iron can be used to make these mochi waffles. I used a small waffle iron, but any size waffle iron can be used.
You could even use a Belgian waffle iron.
The size of your waffle maker will change the number of waffles you end up with.
This is because you may use more or less batter per waffle when you cook them depending on the size of your waffle iron.
I made 8 waffles each time I made this recipe.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- These mochi waffles are bound to become one of your favorite waffles. They taste so good and are so quick and easy to prepare.
- This recipe for waffles uses ingredients which you most likely have in your pantry at home.
- There are only 7 ingredients used in this recipe.
- It takes less than 10 minutes to prepare these waffles, about 15 minutes to cook, and seconds to devour.
- This recipe for mochi waffles is gluten free.
Cost To Make
Estimated cost = $3.05, or $0.38 a waffle
Ingredients
Please note that below is a guide for some of the ingredients we used in the recipe. The printable recipe further down the page has the complete list of ingredients, including quantities and step-by-step instructions.
- Glutinous rice flour (mochiko flour)
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Milk, plant based or other
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
Equipment
Waffle iron.
Instructions
This recipe makes 8 waffles.
Step One: Preheat your waffle iron.
Step Two: Combine mochiko flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium size mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
Step Three: Add milk and vanilla to the bowl. Whisk together.
Step Four: Whisk in the eggs, one at a time. Combine all ingredients until there are no lumps.
Step Five: Pour your waffle batter into the waffle iron. Do not over fill your iron or it can spill over.
Close the lid and allow to cook for 3-4 minutes (if using a Belgian waffle iron). If you are using a small waffle iron, cook your batter for 2-3 minutes.
The waffles should be a golden brown when cooked.
Step Six: Once cooked, carefully remove waffle from the iron using a fork.
Allow to cool before serving. You might like to place the hot waffles on a wire rack.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 for remaining batter.
Tips for Success
- If you find your waffle is sticking to your waffle iron, lightly grease it with some vegetable oil or butter. This will also make it easier to remove your waffles from the iron.
Substitutions / Variations
- You can use a non-dairy milk if you desire.
- You might like to try these matcha mochi waffles.
- Add a bit of cocoa powder to your batter to make chocolate mochi waffles.
Serving Suggestions
Some toppings ideas you could use are:
- Fresh fruit
- Butter
- Syrup, such as maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
- Whipped cream
Storage
These mochi waffles can be stored in an air tight container for up to 3 to 4 days in the fridge. You can reheat them in the oven or on the stovetop over low heat.
These homemade mochi waffles can also be frozen from up to 2 months.
To reheat them, allow them to defrost and then heat them in the oven or on the stovetop.
FAQ
Yes, you can. This mochi waffle recipe uses glutinous rice flour.
Place your soft waffles in your waffle iron over low to medium heat and allow to slowly become crisp.
Alternatively, you could heat them in the oven to make them crispy.
More Mochi Recipes
Looking for other delicious and easy mochi recipes to enjoy? Then you might like to try chocolate mochi, ube butter mochi, Nutella mochi, dairy free chocolate chip muffins, potato mochi, mochi pancakes, biscoff baked mochi donuts, mochi bread, mochi cookies, or even mango mochi.
Made this recipe? Let us know how it went in the comments below! We'd love to hear how it turned out.
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Recipe
Mochi Waffle Recipe
Equipment
- Waffle iron
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups (315 grams, 11.11 ounces) glutinous rice flour (mochiko flour)
- ½ cup (110 grams, 3.88 ounces) granulated sugar
- 3 teaspoons (10 grams, 0.35 ounces) baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cup milk of choice
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron.
- Combine mochiko flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium size mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Add milk and vanilla to the bowl. Whisk together.
- Whisk in the eggs, one at a time. Combine all ingredients until there are no lumps.
- Pour your batter into the waffle iron. Do not over fill your iron or it can spill over. Close the lid and allow to cook for 3 - 4 minutes (if using a Belgian waffle iron). If you are using a small waffle iron, cook your batter for 2-3 minutes.
- Once cooked, carefully remove waffle from the iron using a fork. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for remaining batter.
Notes
- If you find your waffle is sticking to your waffle iron, lightly grease it with some vegetable oil or butter. This will also make it easier to remove your waffles from the iron.
- Do not over fill your waffle iron. When putting the batter in the waffle iron, fill to just below the top.
Zoe says
These waffles are super tasty