Keto Waffles

Just because you’re following a keto diet doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy waffles for breakfast! These keto waffles are much closer to the real deal than chaffles—aka egg and cheese waffles. They’re 100% delicious and made entirely with keto-friendly ingredients, including almond flour, eggs, coconut milk, coconut oil and a zero-calorie sugar substitute. They bake up light and fluffy with a crispy exterior that can stand up to your favorite toppings.

Even if you haven’t jumped on the low-carb bandwagon, this keto waffle recipe is an excellent choice for a more nutritious and blood sugar-friendly breakfast than traditional waffle recipes. Almond flour is lower in carbohydrates than all-purpose flour and contains healthy fat, protein and fiber that help you feel satisfied and curb blood sugar spikes. Grab your waffle maker and get ready to be impressed!

Ingredients for Keto Waffles

• Coconut milk: We use coconut milk to provide moisture and flavor in this keto waffles recipe, but you can swap in whole milk or half-and-half if you prefer.
• Coconut oil: Melted coconut oil adds rich flavor and moisture that’s essential for keeping waffles tender and not dry. If you don’t like the flavor of coconut, use refined coconut oil, which doesn’t taste tropical, or swap in melted butter.
• Eggs: You’ll need four large eggs to make keto waffles. Eggs act as a binder for all the other ingredients and help the waffles brown when cooked. The protein in eggs also helps create sturdy yet fluffy waffles that won’t fall apart.
• Vanilla: Pure vanilla extract helps these waffles taste sweet without added sugar. You could also substitute almond or butter extract if you like your waffles to have a buttery flavor.
• Almond flour: Almond flour is made from ground almonds and is a naturally low-carb and gluten-free flour alternative perfect for keto meal plans. For the best results, use blanched superfine almond flour to create a smooth batter and keep your almond flour in the fridge to keep it fresh.
• Sugar substitute: You need 2 tablespoons of a granulated sugar alternative, like monk fruit sweetener or stevia, to lightly sweeten the waffles. We don’t recommend substituting with artificial sweeteners—they have a different level of sweetness that can overpower the waffles.
• Baking powder: Baking powder ensures your keto waffle recipe bakes with a light and fluffy texture. It’s always a good idea to test your baking powder to make sure it’s still fresh.

Directions

Step 1: Combine the wet ingredients

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Whisk together the coconut milk, melted coconut oil, eggs and vanilla extract in a large bowl.

Editor’s Tip: Cold milk and eggs can cause the melted coconut oil to re-solidify, resulting in lumpy batter and pockets of oil in your waffles—not tasty! Avoid this by letting your milk and eggs sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before preparing the batter.

Step 2: Add the dry ingredients

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Add the almond flour, sugar substitute, baking powder and salt to the wet ingredients. Whisk to combine.

Step 3: Bake the waffles

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Preheat your waffle maker and grease the plates with cooking spray. Pour 1/2 cup waffle batter into the waffle maker and bake according to the manufacturer’s directions. Repeat with the remaining batter.

Editor’s Tip: Preheat the oven to 200℉ before baking the waffles. Place a baking sheet inside the oven and transfer each waffle from your waffle maker to the oven to keep warm while you finish cooking the waffles.

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Recipe Variations

• Bump up the protein: Keto waffles already contain a good bit of protein from the eggs. However, you can get even more protein per serving by adding a scoop of your favorite protein powder to the batter, similar to these protein pancakes. If the protein powder makes the batter too thick, add a splash of extra milk.
• Add cocoa: Make keto chocolate waffles by adding 2 to 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder and a few sugar-free chocolate chips to the batter.
• Go coconut-free: If you’re not a fan of coconut, replace the coconut oil with an equal amount of avocado oil or melted butter and use unsweetened almond milk or whole milk instead of coconut milk.
• Make them less sweet: Omit the vanilla extract and granulated sweetener. You could add dried herbs or a bit of shredded cheese for a more savory waffle.
• Enhance the flavor: Add 1 teaspoon almond extract, a sprinkle of cinnamon or a handful of fresh berries to the batter for a flavor twist.

How to Store Keto Waffles

Keto waffles are best enjoyed fresh off the waffle maker, but you can store leftovers in the fridge or freezer for another day. If you plan to eat the waffles within a few days, they can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.

Can you freeze keto waffles?

Yes! To freeze, let the waffles cool completely and then transfer them to freezer-safe storage bags for up to three months. Individually wrapping the waffles with storage wrap will keep them from sticking together.

How do you reheat keto waffles?

To reheat, arrange waffles on a wire rack set over a baking sheet and warm them in a 350℉ oven. For a speedier route, pop a waffle straight from the fridge or freezer into a toaster until crisp on the outside and warm on the inside.

Keto Waffle Tips

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Is almond flour keto?

Yes, almond flour is a keto-friendly ingredient. It’s made from finely ground almonds, which are low in carbs and a good source of healthy fat, fiber and protein—all beneficial nutrients that are given priority on keto and low-carb meal plans!

How many carbohydrates are in these almond flour keto waffles?

Each of these keto waffles contains 13 grams of total carbohydrates, including 3 grams of sugar and 2 grams of fiber. Keto and low-carb diets often track net carbs because fiber passes through the digestive system and doesn’t impact blood sugar. We calculate net carbs by subtracting grams of fiber from the total carbohydrates. This keto waffle recipe has 11 grams of net carbs per waffle.

Are these keto waffles gluten-free?

Yes, these keto waffles are gluten-free. They’re made with almond flour, a naturally gluten-free alternative.

What goes with keto waffles?

These keto waffles have a lightly sweet flavor so they are excellent on their own or served with assorted low-carb toppings, such as sugar-free syrup, softened butter, fresh berries, whipped cream or peanut butter. You can serve keto waffles as a standalone dish or as a brunch side with eggs and crispy bacon. If you have a sweet tooth, serve keto waffles for dessert. Try topping your waffle with a scoop of keto ice cream—yes, it’s a real thing!