Learn how to prep the ultimate coconut flour waffles, made with easy pantry ingredients you likely already have on hand. Even better? This recipe will be ready in under 10 minutes! They're absolutely scrumptious paired with sugar-free syrup, fresh berries, and keto whipped cream.
Why you'll love this coconut flour waffle recipe
- Fluffy and delicious: Belgian waffles have the fluffiest, most appetizing texture with thick ridges that are perfect for holding your favorite toppings.
- Customizable batter: My coconut flour waffles have tons of customizable batter options, with fun additions like shredded coconut, raspberries, and keto chocolate chips.
- Fits most diets: These gluten-free waffles are also paleo, keto, and low-carb for all of your dietary needs!
- Vegan options: My paleo coconut flour waffles can be made vegan with just a couple of swaps, switching eggs for almond milk and butter for coconut oil.
- Freezer-friendly: These waffles freeze well for extra quick breakfasts; just separate the waffles before freezing.
- Kid-approved: Kids will love this low-carb breakfast. My son gave these low-carb, gluten-free waffles a thumbs up. Although he's not a picky eater like my daughter, the fact that he liked them makes it a winning recipe.
- Tasty toppings: There are so many ways to dress up these waffles, from sweet keto whipped cream to savory fried chicken!
Learn more about baking with coconut flour with my Ultimate Guide to Baking with Coconut Flour.
Ingredients needed
Here's everything that goes into my keto coconut flour waffles:
Coconut flour
Coconut flour is the base of this recipe, giving my waffles an amazing texture while remaining low-carb and keto-friendly.
Butter or ghee
I use an ample amount of melted butter in my waffle recipe, adding great fat content to the dish.
For a paleo option filled with saturated fat, choose ghee instead.
Eggs
While my coconut flour waffles does contain eggs, you can easily swap them for low-carb milk if you prefer.
These eggs act as a binder in this recipe.
Stevia
To sweeten this recipe, I use just a touch of SweetLeaf stevia drops. This is an optional step, depending on your preferences.
Salt
A bit of salt enhances all the flavors in these tasty waffles.
Baking powder
Baking powder gives pillowy height to this recipe.
Cooking tips
- Weigh your coconut flour for an accurate measurement and the perfect waffle consistency.
- Adjust the amount of coconut flour used if you find that the batter is too thick or thin.
- Add more or less Stevia based on how sweet you like your waffles.
How to make coconut flour waffles
Making these coconut flour waffles couldn't be easier! Here's how to do it:
Step 1: Blend butter and eggs
The first step in this easy recipe is to add butter and eggs to the blender.
Mix them up until your eggs are whipped, and the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Step 2: Mix in stevia, salt, and baking powder
Next up, add stevia, baking powder, and salt to your mixture. Blend again to combine.
Step 3: Thoroughly blend coconut flour
Finally, mix in the coconut flour until it has completely integrated into your batter. Make sure there aren't any lumps!
Then, let your batter sit for a few minutes, allowing the texture to thicken.
Step 4: Adjust consistency
If your batter is a smidge too thick, add a bit of water and blend to thin it.
Step 5: Cook in a hot waffle iron
Once you've perfected your waffle batter consistency, add scoops of batter to your pre-heated waffle iron, cooking according to waffle maker instructions.
Serve your coconut flour waffles warm with your favorite low-carb toppings!
How to serve coconut flour waffles
These waffles can be enjoyed as both sweet and savory dishes.
For a traditional waffle, top yours with keto maple syrup, your favorite low carb fruit, and a healthy scoop of whipped cream.
Extra sweet tooths can use these waffles to make a waffle sundae! The waffle sundae was super popular at the ice cream parlor I worked at while in college.
Simply top your waffles with almond milk ice cream and sugar-free hot fudge (the cherry is optional!).
Finally, for a fun savory option, I highly recommend using this recipe for chicken and waffles!
Pile your waffles high with keto fried chicken and finish them with drizzles of maple syrup, keto honey mustard, and buffalo sauce. Slices of bread and butter pickles add the perfect finishing touch.
Recipe variations
- Replace ghee or butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free alternative.
- If you're out of eggs, you can use a bit of almond milk, coconut milk, or heavy cream as a substitution (about 3-4 tablespoons per egg).
- Swap coconut flour for almond flour in a pinch.
- Create coconut waffles by adding shredded coconut to the batter!
- Include delicious additions like berries, chopped nuts, or sugar-free chocolate chips to your waffle batter.
- Make these waffles savory, using less stevia and topping with smoked tofu, eggs, or fried chicken!
FAQs
Here are the questions I get most about my coconut flour waffle recipe. If you don't see your questions answered here, please leave them in the comments down below.
Both coconut flour and almond flour make great keto waffle ingredients, offering a similar texture to wheat flour without the high carb count.
I recommend sweetening waffles with stevia, erythritol, or monk fruit sweetener. Avoid high-carb options like white or coconut sugar.
The best keto waffle toppings are totally up to preference!
For a fruity delicacy, I like adding fresh strawberries, blackberries, or blueberries along with a sweet strawberry sauce.
Other sweet options include low-carb whipped cream, sugar-free chocolate chips, and keto maple syrup.
For a savory recipe, add a protein source like fried egg, fried chicken, or smoked tofu. Finish with hot sauce and maple syrup for a sweet and savory combo!
Like this coconut flour waffles recipe? Try these!
Coconut flour is a fantastic keto ingredient, used in many of my favorite recipes! Try more of my best coconut flour recipes:
- Keto Coconut Flour Psyllium Husk Bread is the ultimate sandwich bread.
- Keto Coconut Flour Tortillas are a great base for tacos, fajitas, and more.
- Cranberry Pumpkin Muffins With Coconut Flour are lightly sweet and made with homemade spices.
- Gluten-Free Coconut Flour Pizza Crust is delicious, topped with tomato sauce, melty mozzarella, and your favorite pizza toppings.
- Garlic Coconut Flour Keto Bagels are best enjoyed slathered with cream cheese.
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Recipe
Keto Belgian Coconut Flour Waffles
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons melted butter or ghee for paleo
- 6 eggs see note
- ⅛ teaspoon SweetLeaf stevia drops optional, or 2 packets sweetener
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅓ cup coconut flour 33 grams
Instructions
- In a blender, mix the butter and eggs until combined thoroughly.
- Add the stevia, salt and baking powder and mix to combine.
- Mix in the coconut flour until completely combined without any lumps. Let the batter sit for at least five minutes so it can thicken.
- May add in a little water if desired to thin the batter.
- Cook according to waffle maker instructions.
Notes
- Coconut oil may also be used in place of the butter or ghee.
- Adding heavy cream, almond milk, or coconut milk can be used in place of an egg or two. 3-4 tablespoons of liquid is needed to replace an egg.
- It's best to weigh the coconut flour if you can as cup measurement isn't as accurate. Because the flour tends to vary in absorbency, you may need to use a little less if the waffles come out dry and possibly a little more if the batter is too thin. Additional liquid can also be added to offset a thick batter.
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First Published: July 8, 2020... Last Updated: January 5, 2024 with updated images and additional recipe information.
Debbie
I have Celiac disease and my hubby is diabetic. These are the first low carb, gluten-free waffles that my husband has said are a winner! I froze half of them for my breakfast this week.
Mini
Made this for dinner tonight. I followed the recipe and used six eggs, but my batter turned out not so thick, kind of watery actually. In the comments, it’s mentioned that the batter’s supposed to be thick, so I added additional 2.5 table spoons of coconut flour. My waffle turned out fine but a bit dry and dense (probably from the extra coconut flour…) I think next time I’ll try 4-5 eggs and not add any additional coconut flour. Thank you for the recipe. I have tried many of your recipes. Your recipes make my keto life so much better! I truly appreciate your talent.
Kate
Unfortunately they came out pretty eggy. I reduced the eggs to 4 like other commenters, as well. I froze and put them in the toaster, it smelled like burning eggs. Even husband rushed in thinking I had left eggs burning on the stove. Didn’t make again.
AT
Love these, but made changes to improve taste and make it keto friendly:
(I took the advice of others and cut down the eggs)
4 eggs (instead of 6)
Then added 1/4 cup of heavy cream (plus a little extra b/c still tad dry)
Added 1/4 tsp vanilla extract and 1/2 tsp cinnamon.
I cut down the salt to 1/4 tsp.
For the fat I used butter.
Also, to make them a little fluffier (I think this helped) I separated some of the egg whites so that I could beat them into stiff peaks. Then folded the egg whites back in at the very end (after the batter had sat).
This also complicates a simple recipe, so maybe not everyone is into all these extra steps ????
Lisa MarcAurele
Thanks for sharing your version!
Lisa
I lost my original recipe but thought I would give this a try. They were really good and we will definitally use this recipe again. Thanks for sharing.
Heather Harmon
I thought these were really good! I replaced the butter with coconut oil and the sugar with coconut sugar. I also added some organic vanilla extract. Very tasty!
Emilee
Thankfully I'm familiar with low carb baking, the texture on these were very good. I used powdered swerve because that's what I had on hand, I subbed out some eggs for almond milk. The first one was super runny and made a mess but as the batter sat longer they thickened up great.was a wonderful treat thank you
Paula
I made these exactly as directed. Maybe it's because I'm not Paleo but these were not good. At all. They were like eggs in the shape of a waffle with some salt and baking powder. I had to throw it out. Sorry. Not for me.
Lisa MarcAurele
For those sensitive to the taste of egg, I recommend using the note to replace 2 eggs with heavy cream or a low carb milk with xanthan gum added.
Yvonne
Liked these a lot, would they cook ok if I kept the batter in the fridge overnight?
Lisa MarcAurele
The batter should be fine to make cook the next day if kept refrigerated.
Lauren
Disaster. Did not work in waffle iron or on griddle for pancake. Substituted soy milk and a little water for 4 of the six eggs. Do not use almond milk or flour due to allergies. Yikes.
Lisa MarcAurele
You need at least 4 eggs in the recipe. Some have had success subbing out 1 or 2 of the eggs, but trying to sub out 4 of them with liquid won't work.
charis
Is the texture supposed to be cakey or did I make it wrongly?
Lisa MarcAurele
When I make these waffles, the texture is a bit spongey so I guess you could say it's somewhat cake-like.
Emily
These were great! Not too eggy even for a beginner low carb person
Tiya
Just a note regarding the comments on texture/egg taste. Read through all the comments for suggestions/mods (egg whites, psyllium husk, cream, fewer eggs, etc). Everyone's taste is different and you can adjust to fit yours! Most importantly, keep in mind that coconut flour absorbs liquid differently due to age and brand. I always start with half of the suggested amount and then see what the consistency is like after the batter sits before I add any more. Usually I end up using just slightly over half of original of the brand I use.
Rachele
I just made these. I only used 3 eggs and added two tablespoons of almond milk. They came out great. 6-4 eggs sounded waaaaaaaay off. Im glad i am familiar with keto cooking to not have wasted all my ingredients as so often happens with subs/ modifications .
Lisa MarcAurele
Thanks for sharing your mods Rachele!
Amanda N
So good!
Brittnae' Patterson
I made this last night for dinner because I was in the mood for waffles (and also because breakfast for dinner is somehow so wonderful!). I absolutely loved it!! I just wish I had more syrup! I'm totally going to make this again.