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Keto waffles can be just as good or better than wheat flour ones. These delicious low carb almond flour waffles can be made ahead and frozen for quick and easy breakfast.
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For this recipe, I modified a standard waffle recipe to use almond flour instead of regular wheat flour. The recipe came from an old Better Homes and Garden cookbook.
I also have a coconut flour waffles recipe if you don’t have almond flour. But you do need more eggs when using coconut flour.
Adapting the Recipe for Keto Waffles
Sometimes modifying a standard recipe works out well without having to make too many other changes. And I didn’t change much to create these almond flour waffles from a regular cookbook recipe.
However, I ended up increasing the number of eggs slightly. The additional egg helps prevent crumbling when using ground almonds instead of regular flour. I also find that adding a little xanthan gum provides a little elasticity like gluten.
But the xanthan gum isn’t necessary. It just gives these low carb waffles a texture that’s more like regular wheat flour ones with gluten.
The original recipe called for milk so I replace it with lower carb heavy cream. The heavy cream can be diluted with water to lower the carbs and calories if desired.
You can also use low carb almond or coconut milk instead of the heavy cream. However, the batter will tend to be thinner so you’ll want to use less.
Reducing Carbs in Waffles
Most of the carbs in these almond flour waffles come from the ground nuts. It’s a lot of nuts if you were to eat a full Belgium waffle size.
So make sure you don’t eat a supersized portion. I like to add a small waffle as a side to bacon and eggs. It’s kind of like having a little dessert at breakfast.
How to Serve Low Carb Waffles
Keto waffles are the perfect weekend low carb breakfast idea. But they are also great for a little morning or afternoon snack. You can serve them the traditional way with a little butter and low carb maple syrup.
I also like to serve them with fresh berries and a little whipped cream on top. This is one of my favorite after work snacks. They are a real treat topped with fruit and whipped cream.
Since they are stored in the refrigerator, I just pop one in the microwave or toaster to heat it up. I find the toaster oven makes them crisper than the microwave.
A large batch of these almond waffles can be made ahead to freezer for later. All you’d have to do is reheat them in the microwave or toaster oven straight from the freezer.
Other Low Carb Breakfast Ideas
If you are allergic to nuts, you can try adding sunflower seed meal to the waffle batter instead. I also found a great low carb waffle recipe at Sugar Free Londoner using a blend of almond butter and coconut flour.
Although almond butter has nuts, it can easily be replaced with sunflower seed butter for nut-free waffles. There’s also the option to use sesame seed flour as well.
For more ways to change up your morning meal, take a look at these keto breakfast ideas. I’ve also got a great recipe for low carb pancakes if you prefer those over waffles. Or try making French toast with my coconut flour bread recipe.
As you can see, there’s a lot of options when it comes to breakfast. Keto smoothies are another popular way to start the day, particularly if you’re taking breakfast to go.
Tips for Making my Keto Waffle Recipe
A good non-stick waffle iron is key to making great almond flour waffles. And, you’ll want to make sure they are fully cooked before trying to take them out.
I’ve found that watching the steam coming out of the waffle iron is a good way to test for doneness. Typically, when the steam slows down is when the waffles are done.
Also, make sure you don’t over mix the batter. I find using a rubber spatula to gently mix the ingredients until the batter is smooth.
Another common mistake is to lift the lid of the waffle maker too early. This can cause the waffle to break in the middle with each half stuck on the waffle plates.
Almond Flour Waffles Recipe
Ready to make these delicious waffles? Be sure to follow the tips above.
And check out the video below to see how easy it is to make the perfect low carb waffles…
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Almond Flour Waffles (Keto, Gluten Free)
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Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour sifted (add more if needed)
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum optional
- 1 cup heavy cream or heavy cream and a little water
- 2 Tablespoons oil
- 3 eggs
Instructions
- In large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and xanthan gum (if using).
- Stir in oil and eggs. Mix until blended.
- Note: The full 1 cup liquid is usually not used. Slowly add heavy cream until desired batter thickness is achieved. If your batter ends up too thin, add in more almond flour to get it thicker.
- Pour into waffle maker to cook.
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Post updated in May 2019. Originally published July 2010.
Sheryl
These are great. I add two tablespoons of sweetener and a teaspoon of vanilla or birthday cake flavouring. I also eyeball the cream until it’s the constancy I like and they turn out perfect every time. This is definitely my go to waffle recipe.
Katherine
So good and fluffy. I was waiting for my kids to throw their plates like Sug Avery did in The Color Purple… Nope, they asked for more! Thank you so much for the recipe and it will be added to our favorites! P.S. I added a tsp of vanilla and a 1tbs sweetener!
Marlene
Easy and quick to make. These were very light and delicate! I think next time I will add a little vanilla and sweetener to the batter. My gluten free hubs loved them!
Katherine
That’s exactly what I did. They were so beautiful and delicious!
Cathy
Made these in my new Mickey waffle maker. They came out amazing!!! Thank you for the great recipe. I only needed about 3/4 cup of cream.
Beth
Not very sweet, but that is to be expected. Perhaps adding vanilla, next time, will help. I thought they turned out great!! Based on another’s review, I substituted the 1 cup of cream with a half cup of non-fat Greek yogurt, then added a little bit of water at the end to get a good consistency. I used whipped cream as my topping. Not bad at all! I’ll definitely make these in the future (and will try adding vanilla). Btw, the ingredient list, for me, made 4 regular-sized, square waffles.
Lisa MarcAurele
Adding a little cinnamon is nice too!
Karen
I thought these were okay. I added a t of vanilla, a t of cinnamon and 2 T of allulose/monkfruit blend. They tasted good, but the consistency was weird. They didn’t get crisp like a waffle or chaffle. I even popped one in the toaster for 30 seconds to try to crisp it up, and it burnt, but not sure why for such a short period. I wouldn’t make them again.
Lucinda
Hi, I made these and they’re flat as a pancake!
Please advise what I am doing wrong?
Lisa MarcAurele
Volume measures can vary widely so you likely need more almond flour.
Yesenia
Thank you so much for this recipe, we loved these waffles.
Lauren Wecker
This batter is WAY to thin! I’d suggest less liquid or more almond flour. Now I put one more cup of almond flour plus a 1/2 of a cup of Splenda. And to cut down the carbs I did 1/2 of heavy cream and 1/2 of unsweetened almond milk. And I have to say they are delicious!!! Sorry I tweaked it but they are great now. I did chill the batter for about a 1/2 hour in the refrigerator but it’s not necessary.
Denise
While I’m not on the keto diet, I make these all of the time because I eat gluten-free. I also eat dairy-free, so I substitute almond or coconut milk instead of the heavy cream. (I only need 1/2 c. of liquid).
They are delicious! One recipe lasts me 3-4 days – they’re very filling. Thanks
Danielle
How do these hold up in the freezer?
Lisa MarcAurele
They freeze well. I toast them right from the freezer.
Heidi
Made these today. Either it is my waffle iron(use it for all my waffles, reg and gluten free) or the fact they are keto and my iron doesn’t like them but they were way too thin, stuck horribly to the iron,even after I doused it in oil and tasted more like an omelet. I had to add some.coconut flour and then did pancakes which turned out better
Lisa MarcAurele
It could be your iron. If it has an adjustable heat setting, you should use a lower temperature so it doesn’t brown too quickly on the outside. It also helps to add a little xanthan gum if too thin.
Andrea
Made these this morning – lovely recipe, I replaced the 1 cup of cream with 1/2 greek yogurt and 1/2 water and definitely cut the calories down that way. My go to recipe! Thank you 😀
Cindy
Very confused on the info provided here regarding carbs and calories. How is it possible that one wedge has 237 calories but a full non keto Belgium waffle only has 360 calories?????
I cannot believe one wedge of keto waffle is 236 calories!!!!
Lisa MarcAurele
I can double check but keto recipes tend to be much higher in fat and calories than standard recipes. This makes smaller amounts more filling.
Kim
I definitely love waffles 🧇 especially Belgium waffles and will give these a try.
Dee
Hi Lisa,
I rarely comment online but had to let you know I just made these and they are wonderful! I have been eating Keto since last January and lost 40 lbs.
I like recipes that do not have the sugar substitutes in them so this was perfect. I added cinnamon and 1 tsp of sugar to one waffle just to see and it was excellent just by itself without any syrup:) I will be trying more of your recipes. Thanks for sharing them!
Lisa MarcAurele
Congrats on your success with keto! So glad these waffles worked out.