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These keto waffles are fluffy, crispy, and soft on the inside! Ready in minutes, they taste like any good waffle recipe out there, minus the carbs!
Looking for more keto breakfast recipes? Try keto pancakes, keto bread, keto breakfast casserole, and keto French toast.
My keto waffles were inspired by my almond flour waffles and protein waffles, but with a twist—this one doesn’t have any almond flour. It uses coconut flour, which gives it a fabulous texture. But don’t fret—they have very little coconut flavor.
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Why I love this recipe
- Fast. The batter takes less than five minutes to make with little prep time, making it a fabulous weekday breakfast. You can even freeze leftovers for quick grab-and-go breakfasts!
- One bowl. Everything is made in one bowl, so there is virtually no cleanup.
- Low carb AND low calorie. Each waffle has just 2 grams of net carbs and 60 calories each. They are also gluten-free.
- Just like the real thing. What I love about these waffles is that they taste like real-deal waffles. Sure, you can make chaffles, but they don’t have that necessary texture we love!
Ingredients needed
- Egg whites- Gives the waffles fluffiness while also keeping them light and crispy on the outside. You can use whole eggs if you’d like, but they’d be a little thicker and tender (or just save the egg yolks for keto creme brulee).
- Milk of choice- I used unsweetened almond milk, but any keto milk works.
- Vanilla Extract- A must for any good waffle recipe and perfect for vanilla waffles.
- Unsweetened applesauce- Applesauce isn’t traditionally keto, but the minimal amount used here provides negligible carbs.
- Coconut Flour– A low-carb and high-fiber flour, coconut flour gives a fluffy and cakey texture to the waffles while ensuring crispy edges.
- Sugar substitute– I like using a brown sugar substitute or allulose.
- Baking powder- Gives the waffles some rise and fluffiness.
- Coconut oil- To give the waffles a little extra fluffiness. Grass-fed butter will also work.
How to make keto waffles
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1- Make the batter. Start by adding your egg whites, milk, vanilla extract, and applesauce, and whisk until combined. Add the coconut flour, sweetener, and baking powder, and whisk until combined. Add the oil and let sit for 5 minutes.
Step 2- Cook the waffles. Next, heat the waffle maker and, once hot, add 1/4 cup portions of the batter and cook. Repeat until all the batter is all used up.
Step 3- Serve. Now, serve immediately with your favorite toppings, or keep it simple with some sugar free maple syrup or a scoop or two of keto ice cream.
Arman’s recipe tips and variations
- Let your waffle batter sit for 5 minutes before cooking. If it is too thick, add a little extra milk.
- Be sure to grease your waffle iron to prevent the batter from sticking. Trust me, I’ve learned the hard way.
- Do not prepare the batter in advance. The longer it sits, the more the coconut flour will absorb the liquid.
- For ultra-crispy waffles, toast them in a toaster after they’ve been cooked.
- Add mix-ins, like low-carb fruit (fresh berries are great!), sugar-free chocolate chips, or chopped nuts. Nut butter like almond butter and peanut butter are also fabulous additions.
Storage instructions
To store: Leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 1 week.
To freeze: Place the cooked and cooled waffles in a ziplock bag and keep in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Reheating: Place waffles in a toaster or reheat in a toaster oven for 10 minutes.
More easy keto breakfast recipes to try
Easiest Keto Waffles
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup coconut flour sifted
- 1 tablespoon keto brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 large egg whites or 3/4 cup liquid egg whites
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce can sub for pumpkin or banana
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, add your coconut flour, sweetener, and baking powder, and set aside.
- In a separate mixing bowl, add your egg whites, milk, vanilla extract and unsweetened applesauce and mix lightly. Pour into the dry mixture and mix until a thick batter is formed. Add your oil of choice and let the batter sit for 5 minutes.
- Heat up your waffle iron and coat lightly with oil/cooking spray. Once hot, add your batter and cook until crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Repeat until all batter is used up.
What could I use to substitute for the eggs? My son has an egg and dairy allergy.
You can try one of these and see https://thebigmansworld.com/egg-substitute-for-baking/
Can you use the whole egg instead of just the whites? Thank you.
Yes, you can 🙂
Hi! I subbed the applesauce with sour cream. Other than that I used the exact recipe and mine turned out a bit dry (tasting) instead of soft and fluffy. Any ideas on what I did wrong?
Hi! Was your sour cream thick? If it was, it could be the issue. Thin it out slightly or add some milk.
These are great. The texture is fluffy (a little grainy/crumbly but I didn’t sift the coconut flour). I’v tried like 5 other recipes and this is by far the closest to the texture of normal waffles. It made 2 waffles in my waffle iron, round but not a large Belgian size. Oh, and don’t skip the coconut oil! I forgot to add it to the second waffle and it ripped apart and was stuck on both sides.
These have been my favorite low carb waffles yet! I ended up decreasing the amount of coconut flour to 3.5 TBSP to get a little lighter waffle, but they turned out perfect. Definitely more on the fluffy/cakey side of waffles which are my favoriteeee. Each recipe made 1 very thick Belgian waffle in my waffle maker!
What do u use for syrup?
I love homemade keto maple syrup.
Can I add blueberries to this?
Sure.
Hi,
The waffles came out nice and fluffy. I was wondering if can I add cocoa powder to make them chocolate. Would that affect the calorie count?
I haven’t tried. Anything you add to it will add calories.
When you say we can use the whole egg if we want to, does that mean all 4 eggs?
Yes it does.
I’m not a fan of separating eggs mainly d/t waste and wondering if this will work using the full egg.
Great taste. Surprised how light and fluffy they were. Will make these again for sure!
Thanks, Sarah!
WOW! I’ve been trying different keto waffle recipes for the last few weeks, and so far this one is my favorite! I used 2 full eggs instead of 4 egg whites, and I didn’t have any applesauce/pumpkin/banana so I left that out. I put in one extra tsp of stevia sweetened brown sugar. These tasted so much like regular waffles, I don’t think I’ll be looking for new recipes any longer! Thank you!!
Has anyone tried using the whole egg? If so, how did it turn out.
These waffles were way too sweet for me (as I find a lot of keto recipes to be). The keto waffles/chaffles that are made with mozzarella cheese are too salty. Maybe I can get the perfect mix if I combine the two… Maybe I’ll try again minus most of the sweetener. Thanks for the recipe though. Even though it wasn’t my favorite, I have loved other of your recipes and am grateful to have new things to try.
Hi Julie! Perhaps its the brand of sweetener you use, some are ridiculously sweet- I recommend lakanto brand.
These were excellent. Added some fresh blueberries and were perfect. Toasting them afterwards really did the trick!
Thank you!