Keto Waffles

Ingredients & Substitutions

Here I explain the best ingredients for my almond flour waffle recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.

• Egg – An essential ingredient for making these low carb waffles fluffy… and we’re only using ONE, so they won’t be eggy. Unfortunately, egg substitutes won’t work here, because we’re separating the white from the yolk and whipping the white to help with lift and airy texture.
• Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour – Choosing high quality almond flour is a must for fluffy keto waffles. It needs to be blanched and finely ground like the Wholesome Yum brand. If it happens to be clumpy, sift it! Do not use almond meal, which is grainy.
• Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend – Adds the perfect just-like-sugar sweetness to these waffles. Other keto sweeteners like erythritol can make the waffles gritty.
• Almond Milk – The milk in these grain-free waffles thins out the batter to the right consistency. I used unsweetened almond milk, but any keto milk is fine. Coconut milk beverage will work, but may impart a very subtle coconut flavor. If you don’t care about these being paleo or dairy-free, you could even use half & half or heavy cream.
• Almond Butter – Nut butter improves the flavor and texture! You can also use runny peanut butter if you prefer — just make sure it’s natural and sugar-free.
• Butter – Adds flavor and richness. Butter is definitely keto, but on paleo people have differing opinions. Some people include grass-fed butter as part of this lifestyle, while others avoid it. If you don’t want to use butter, ghee or coconut oil are fine replacements, and the latter is also a great option for dairy-free keto waffles.
• Baking Powder – Keto waffles with almond flour tend to be dense, so to prevent this, we’re using more than a white flour recipe would. Don’t confuse baking powder with baking soda, which is not the same and would cause your waffles to be bitter.
• Sea Salt – Balances the sweet flavor.
• Vanilla Extract – Use the best quality variety you can.

How To Make Keto Waffles

I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card.

Unlike many keto waffles recipes, these are pretty airy inside — the way real waffles should be. Many others don’t crisp up the same way that wheat flour does, or turn out dense due to the almond flour.

To keep these keto waffles light and airy, I used the technique from my favorite keto bread: Beat the egg whites to stiff peaks first, stir together the rest of the ingredients, and finally fold in the whites. The result was a light, fluffy batter, and the best almond flour waffles I’ve ever made.

1. Preheat. We want it hot by the time we add the batter, so turn it on first and it’ll be ready by the time you have the batter completed.
2. Beat egg white. Use a hand mixer to beat until it develops stiff peaks. A whisk attachment works best, but beaters are okay if that’s all you have.
3. Combine dry ingredients. In a large bowl, mix almond flour, Besti, baking powder, and salt.

4. Add almond butter and butter. Heat butter and almond butter in the microwave or a double boiler, until smooth and melted. Add the melted butter mixture to the dry ingredients.

5. Add egg yolk, milk, and vanilla. Stir in most of the remaining wet ingredients: egg yolk, almond milk, and vanilla.
6. Fold in egg whites. Fold egg whites gently into the batter, making sure not to break down their volume too much.

7. Cook. Scoop batter into a greased waffle iron (it will be a little too thick to pour). Cook the keto waffles until no more steam comes out and your waffle is golden brown. Unplug the waffle iron and allow the waffle to rest inside to make it easier to remove.

Recipe Variations

This easy keto recipe is the perfect base for any kind of keto waffles you like. I have grand plans for making flavored ones out of them. Some flavors may require modifying ingredient ratios, but extracts and add-ins that simply get stirred in and stay whole are a safe bet. Try these variations:

• Chocolate Chip – Add a few tablespoons of sugar-free chocolate chips to the keto waffle mix.
• Lemon Blueberry – Add 1 teaspoon of lemon zest and some blueberries.
• Cranberry Orange – Mix 1 teaspoon of orange zest and sugar-free dried cranberries to the keto almond flour waffle batter.
• Banana Nut – Add 1/2 teaspoon of banana extract and some chopped walnuts.
• Cinnamon – Add 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.

TIP: All these add-ins should be added in step 5.

That’s right before you fold in the egg whites. This way, you’re not stirring the mixture unnecessarily after the whites are folded in.

If you want to know how to make almond flour waffles in a particular flavor, let me know! I love requests and can add it to my list.

Topping Ideas

• Sugar-Free Maple Syrup – My absolute favorite is Wholesome Yum Keto Maple Syrup (shown below), which comes ready to use, and my friends and kids don’t believe it isn’t real maple. 😉 If you prefer to make your own, I also have a homemade sugar-free syrup recipe here.
• Sugar-Free Jam – Try chia jam made with strawberries, or blackberry jelly.
• Butter – Nothing wrong with a simple pat of butter! I prefer grass-fed, but any kind works.
• Berries – While blueberries work better than other fresh berries as add-ins, any kind of keto fruit is fair game for topping. Another thing I like to do is create a berry sauce with fruit like raspberries, similar to the kind used for topping low carb cheesecake.

Like many low carb almond flour recipes, this one is very filling! The recipe makes large, Belgian-style keto waffles. You can easily have a half serving (half of the waffle) at a time — especially if you add toppings.

More Keto Waffle Recipes

For a basic recipe, these are the best keto waffles. When you’re ready to switch up the flavor, try these other keto recipes using a waffle maker!

Keto Chaffles

Coconut Flour Waffles

Protein Waffles

Flourless Waffles

Chaffle Pizza

Chocolate Chaffle

My Tools For This Recipe

• Hand Mixer – For beating the egg whites. My favorite feature of the one I have is that all the beaters store in a compartment attached to the mixer when not in use.
• Small Saucepan – For heating the butter and almond butter, if you don’t want to use a microwave.
• Belgian Waffle Maker – This is the one I have and used for this recipe, so the batter is enough for 2 large waffles. The number of waffles may vary if your waffler maker is a different size, but I love this one because it never sticks and heats evenly. A mini waffle iron is also fine to use for smaller portions.