A gluten free waffle cone makes the perfect base for scoops of your favorite ice cream, frozen yogurt, or gelato. With this easy gluten free waffle cone recipe, you can make homemade waffle cones in a snap! Making gluten free waffle cones is fun, too!
When we were first learning how to eat gluten free, there were NO gluten free ice cream cones available in the stores. My kids always had to eat their ice cream in a bowl, suffering the trauma of not getting a cone.
Well, where there is desperation, there is creativity.”
When gluten free frozen waffles hit the market, my kids took matters into their own hands….literally :-).
Today, you can buy fancy gluten free cones at many grocery stores, but my kids still prefer to make their own gluten free ice cream cones. And why not…it is so fun to smoosh waffles flat!
How to Make Gluten Free Waffle Cones
1. Use your palm to flatten a defrosted gluten free waffle. The flatter the better!
2. Pick up one end of the waffle and prepare to roll.
3. See how thin my son/assistant got his waffle?
4. Proceed to roll the bottom at an angle to form a cone shape.
5. Keep rolling the waffle. Keep the bottom very tight in that cone shape.
6. This is what the cone will look like when rolled.
7. Pinch the bottom closed so ice cream won’t drip out when it melts.
8. Put a foil ball into the waffle.
9. Bake for 10 minutes until crispy.
My son recommends trying this No-Churn Caramel Chip Ice Cream, or this No-Churn White Chocolate Raspberry Ice Cream in these cones :-).
How to Make a Gluten Free Waffle Cone
How to make a gluten free waffle cone in just 9 steps.
Ingredients
- 4 gluten free waffles
- 1 strong hand
- 1 foil roll
Instructions
- Defrost gluten free waffles in the microwave.
- With your hand, press down on the waffle to flatten.
- Roll into a cone shape.
- Pinch the bottom closed.
- Put a foil ball into the open cone side.
- Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.
- Allow to cool and fill with ice cream.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 92 Total Fat: 3g Saturated Fat: 0g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 176mg Carbohydrates: 15g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 1g Protein: 1g
Connie
I have a metal tortilla press. I think it will work beautifully.
I have been wanting a waffle cone for so long. You have a smart kid 🤗. Too bad I can’t post a picture of the tortilla press. Blessings!
Sandi Gaertner
Wow, what a great idea!!! Thanks for letting me know, love the tortilla press idea.
Claire
SO SIMPLE!!!!
Yet so effective!!!
Thank you for sharing.
My Dad is GF so this is perfect.
Sandi Gaertner
I am so glad Claire…my son was determined to figure out a way to make a gluten free cone 🙂
Amy Nash
Necessity is the mother of invention, right? And having a waffle cone is a definite necessity in my book!
Sandi Gaertner
Exactly!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting
What a creative solution! I’ll have to share this one with my friend.
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you so much Julianne.
Cathy | Lemon Tree Dwelling
Such a smart idea! I never would have thought of this!!
Andi @ The Weary Chef
This is a great idea! Great use for waffle left overs too!
Sandi Gaertner
Great idea Andi 🙂
Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life
I love that your kids got creative here! There really is nothing like eating your ice cream from a cone in the summer time! 🙂
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you so much Michelle 🙂
Katerina @ Diethood
OH! SO SMART!! And super easy! Thanks so much for sharing – my kids will love you!
Sandi Gaertner
You are welcome 🙂
Jessica - The Novice Chef
Wow! I had no idea! Can’t wait to try making my own asap!
Sandi Gaertner
Enjoy 🙂
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet
Sweeeet! So dang simple, I’ve got to try this!
Angie | Big Bears Wife
Oh my gosh, such a good idea! I know that I’m going to be making a tons of these this summer!
Sandi Gaertner
I see frozen gluten free waffle sales going through the roof 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, o my goodness! This is genius!!
Sandi Gaertner
And healthier than fried waffle cones too 🙂