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I get really excited when I discover recipes that require just a handful of ingredients. Actually, this entire blog is comprised of recipes with ten ingredients or less, but when I create a recipe that has only three or four ingredients, that’s the best. Even better when it’s a breakfast or brunch recipe, because that is unquestionably the superior meal of the day. And, these flourless low carb waffles are right up there. I’m more than happy to have breakfast for dinner any day.
This recipe for almond butter paleo waffles checks all the boxes for breakfast, brunch, or anytime you’re craving a good waffle. It’s low carb, keto-friendly, paleo, and gluten-free. The waffles turn out beautifully golden, with a slightly crispy exterior, while the inside is nice and soft. Yes, this is what low carb waffles are supposed to be like!
The incredible part is that the batter has no flour of any kind, not even coconut or almond flour. Instead, the main ingredients are eggs and almond butter, which surprisingly do not yield an eggy tasting or soggy result at all. Gluten-free baking powder makes the waffles nice and fluffy, yet the outside turns out crisp. I used erythritol to sweeten them slightly. Any sweetener you like will work, though.
These low carb waffles have a slightly nutty taste, but it’s not too strong to be overpowering. The flavor is actually pretty neutral, just waiting for you to customize it to your liking. It’s truly a basic blank canvas kind of recipe. Feel free to add any fillings that you enjoy in waffles, or any toppings you prefer… or keep them plain and classic. Versatility is what this paleo waffles recipe is all about. I actually prefer them just as they are, keeping the recipe at four simple ingredients that I can blend together in a minute.
What do you like to top your low carb waffles with? I love these with a little grass-fed butter and my four-ingredient sugar-free maple syrup. If you aren’t strict keto, you can also try pairing them with a chicken apple sausage recipe.
Tools To Make Keto Low Carb Waffles
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- Blender – This professional-grade blender is the one I prefer to use when cooking in my kitchen. It will work great for blending the ingredients for this keto waffle recipe.
- Waffle Maker – This waffle maker will allow you to make 2 waffles at the same time. Plus, it’s nonstick which helps the waffles release easier.
4-Ingredient Flourless Low Carb Waffles Recipe
4-Ingredient Flourless Low Carb Waffles (Paleo, Gluten-free)
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Instructions
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- Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor, or in a bowl using a hand mixer, until smooth.
- Spray or brush the waffle maker lightly with oil of choice or butter. Preheat according to the manufacturer instructions. Once the bubbles in the batter have settled, pour half the batter evenly into the waffle maker and close.
- Follow manufacturer instructions to finish cooking. (On my waffle maker, I set the temperature to medium and waited until steam was no longer coming out - about 4 1/2 minutes.)
- Repeat step 2 with the remaining batter.
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Recipe Notes
- If you use unsalted or raw almond butter, add a pinch of sea salt.
- If you want to make your low carb waffles more rich/moist, add 1-2 tablespoons of melted butter to the batter prior to blending in step 1.
Serving size: 1/2 large Belgian waffle
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117 Comments
Kate
0This looks like a great recipe! Can I use sunflower butter instead of the almond? Thank you for so many good ideas.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Kate, I haven’t tried that, but I think it should work. The flavor will be a little different. The batter may also turn green from the reaction of sunflower seeds with the baking powder, but it’s still safe to eat — it’s just a visual thing.
Cornelia
0I’m sorry but I didn’t like these at all. This was the first Wholesome Yum recipe that I’ve tried that I didn’t like. I added a tablespoon of melted salted butter and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and it still wasn’t palatable. Very eggy and bland. I hate wasting food but I just couldn’t eat these.
Isra
0Can I use butter instead of almond butter? I am nut free.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Isra, No, regular butter won’t work as a substitute, but sunflower seed butter should work.
Tony N
0Simple! These were great from blender to maker in no time. I used a bit of vanilla and crunchy almond butter and thought it help the texture. Cooked a bit higher temp for a shorter time on my waffle maker to get nice brown outside and soft inside. Eat right away to avoid the dryness issues in other comments. Cheers.
Louise
0These waffles are absolutely out of this world amazing and topped off with my sugar free maple syrup. Well, let’s just say you may end up eating the entire waffle. I did lol
C B
0Didn’t care much for this one. It just tastes like scrambled eggs with sweetener
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi CB, Sorry these didn’t meet your expectations. I have several other recipes for waffles including Coconut Flour Waffles, Vanilla Protein Waffles, and Almond Flour Waffles. I hope you find a recipe you enjoy!
Jean Griesenbeck
0This is a bummer—can’t find the waffle recipe with almond flour—make it easier to find!!!!!!!!!
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Jean, Sorry about that. If you type ‘waffles’ in the search box, it will give you all the waffle recipes. Here is the Keto Almond Flour Waffles recipe.
David richardon
0I used gee utter with a drop of almond extract
Absolutely lovely thanks for the recipe
Lindsay
0Sadly I was disappointed – These were incredibly dry. Hard to believe given the ingredients, I’m not sure what could be done to save them, as we ate them covered in whipped cream and even that didn’t help.
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Lindsay, Did you happen to use the note at the bottom of the recipe card? If you want to make your low carb waffles more rich/moist, add 1-2 tablespoons of melted butter to the batter prior to blending in step 1.
bren037
0Just made this waffle for the first time. Love it! I don’t do breakfast often so it was a treat. It will be even better when I get my Besti maple syrup. Thanks Maya for all these recipes. It is maki g my low carb/keto journey so much easier!
Colleen Parberry
0I absolutely love this recipe. It is my favorite waffle recipe and tastes just like regular waffles but without all the carbs! I make them in my mini waffle maker and they turn out perfect every time:)
Frank Ortega
0I made them this morning and turned out great.
Linda Makiej
0I was so skeptical but this recipe is AWESOME!!!
Fluffy, light, delicious and I can’t tell there is no flour. I mixed mine up by hand and it worked really well. Thank you!
Marisa
0Fabulous! Fluffy and light and much nicer than recipes I’ve tried with flour in them. Mind you I don’t know what waffles are supposed to be like – being a Brit I only know about potato waffles! – so I can only judge them on their own merit. A recipe I will definitely be coming back to.
Pam
0All I can say is YUM. I could eat this for a dessert. I added a few blueberries and used sugar free syrup. Next time I will add some flax or oat bran to up the fiber. I used pumpkin seed butter because that is all I had. I thought about sprinkling some chopped up bacon or ham on top of the waffle mixture also or adding some pumpkin. Thanks for the great recipe.
Iqra
0Hi!
Do you think I can make these in the oven in a waffle Mold? I don’t have a waffle iron and I make regular waffles in the oven in the Mold. They come out perfectly baked for 10-12 minutes. Would that work for these ?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Iqra, A waffle mold should work fine for this recipe, just be sure to grease it well. I am not sure how long they would take to bake in the oven, but the time you listed for regular waffles should be a decent starting point to work with.
sally furness
0Is it possible to substitute peanut butter for the almond butter? My husband doesn’t care for the flour substitutes, and I’m thinking these would be great.
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Sally, Yes, peanut butter will work! Enjoy!
Jamie Magula
0Wow wow and WOW I’ve been eating low carb for a couple of years now and I’ve made waffles with almond flour/ coconut flour they are ok but still end up feeling guilty because of the small amount of carbs. I came across this recipe the other day and made them just now. I am blown away. They were so fluffy and absolutely delicious. I followed the recipe except added a half teaspoon of cinnamon. I topped them with butter and choc zero maple syrup. My husband and I are in love with this recipe. Thank you times a million. I will be passing this on to friends and family.
Kimberly
0I’m excited to try this recipe… how can I use almond powder to accomplish this?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Kimberly, Almond flour is not necessary for this recipe. It is actually made with almond butter. If you are looking for a waffle recipe with almond flour, you can find one here.
Elixo
0I love simple recipes, this was easy to make. I’m very glad so many people have found use for it, but it just did not fill the waffle spot for me. It was super dry, I couldn’t get any to be crispy, even adding a little extra oil since my nut butter wasn’t very oily any more. What I like about waffles is their crispiness on the outside an fluffiness on the inside, but I got neither with my attempt at this recipe. I didn’t even bother cooking the rest of the batter. I love waffles, but I would rather have none than this.
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Elixo, If you are looking for crisp waffles, then you may prefer this recipe for Keto Coconut Flour Waffles. Follow the instructions for crispy waffles. Enjoy!