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We’re back from vacation! Oh my goodness, I missed the kids. We didn’t bring them because we really needed a break, but maybe that wasn’t such a good idea. I couldn’t stop thinking about them! And when I got back, I couldn’t wait to make my daughter one of her favorite breakfasts. Keto paleo almond flour waffles!
Even though we are back, I have a few more days left before I have to return to work at my day job. There’s a lot to catch up on with the website, but I’m also looking forward to spending this time with my kids.
I’m also excited about making my usual low carb breakfast favorites. Every other meal, too, but especially breakfast. The low carb breakfast options when traveling are pretty much limited to eggs, cheese, veggies, and low-sugar fruit.
Even though I love all of the above, it gets boring after a while. I did miss my almond flour and coconut flour. Needless to say, I was looking forward to coming back to make low carb pancakes and almond flour waffles!
Keto Waffles vs. Paleo Waffles
Personally, I consider these grain-free waffles to be both keto and paleo. They have no wheat, no grains, and nothing artificial. Since they are made with almond flour, they are gluten-free waffles, too.
The only part that may have differing opinions is the sweetener, but you can choose one that fits your needs.
Like I usually do, I used erythritol to sweeten my keto waffles. You don’t need much, just a couple tablespoons. I like this natural sweetener, but you can use any other one you like.
If you want purely paleo waffles (no sugar alcohols), try coconut sugar. Stevia will also work fine, you’ll just need a smaller amount depending on how concentrated yours is.
No matter what sweetener you use, choosing high quality almond flour is a must for these keto waffles to turn out right. It needs to be blanched and finely ground, like this one. If it happens to be clumpy, sift it! Do not use almond meal, which is grainy.
The milk in these grain-free waffles thins out the batter to the right consistency. I used unsweetener almond milk, but any milk is fine. Coconut milk will work, but may impart a very subtle coconut flavor. If you don’t care about dairy-free, you could even use half & half or heavy cream.
Add-ins for Waffles with Almond Flour
This 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 a safe bet is add-ins. These would be things like fresh blueberries or sugar-free chocolate chips.
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.
Aside from add-ins, don’t forget the toppings! My favorite is homemade sugar-free maple syrup and a little grass-fed butter. Another thing I like to do is create a berry sauce, similar to the kind used for low carb cheesecake raspberry topping.
Like many low carb almond flour recipes, this one is very filling! The recipe makes large, Belgian-style paleo waffles. You can easily have a half serving (half of the waffle) at a time – especially if you add toppings.
The Trick to Lighter Low Carb Almond Flour Waffles
Unlike many almond flour waffles recipes, these are pretty light inside – the way real waffles should be.
This is one of the two common problems in most keto or paleo waffles recipes. First, they don’t crisp up the same way that wheat flour does. Second, almond flour can be very dense. Probably not really what you’re going for when it comes to waffles.
Fortunately, I came up with some ideas to improve on both these issues. I tested the recipe several times, because I really, really wanted to make the keto waffles crispy and light. The result is not perfect, but in my opinion much better than the alternatives.
To make the waffles light, I used the technique in my favorite paleo 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 is a light, fluffy batter. It’s absolutely perfect for the best paleo waffles that are light and airy inside!
How To Make Almond Flour Waffles Crispy
Now, let’s talk about the most important aspect of this low carb almond flour waffles recipe. You can actually get them crispy! It’s a nice change of pace from other waffles with almond flour.
The way to make them crispy came from my flourless almond butter waffles recipe. That one has no flour at all – not even gluten-free or low carb flours! It’s still one of my favorites, but I wanted waffles that are a little lighter inside and still crispy on the outside.
This time, the waffles to contain flour (almond flour, that is). But, I still included some almond butter to help get them crisp. I’m pretty sure peanut butter would work too, if that’s what you have and don’t need them to be paleo.
Even with the almond butter, the paleo waffles are somewhat soft when you first open the waffle iron. They crisp up as they go from hot to warm, which is why I suggest turning off the iron and letting the waffle sit in there for a minute or two to cool a little. That makes it easier to remove without tearing.
If you want them extra crisp, you can pop the waffles in the toaster or even the oven for a couple minutes. I’m pretty sure a toaster oven would also work, but don’t have one to test it out.
For those that are impatient like me, you can skip the toaster/oven step to crisp them up. Even without it, the taste and texture of these keto waffles is pretty amazing. They do still get fairly crisp. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, and even breakfast-for-dinner!
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- Preheat the waffle iron to high heat. Grease lightly (I usually spray with oil).
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, beat the egg white to stiff peaks. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine almond flour, erythritol, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a small bowl in the microwave, or a small saucepan on the stove, melt together the butter and almond butter. Whisk together, then add the butter mixture to the dry flour bowl.
- Add the yolk, almond milk, and vanilla to the batter. Stir until smooth.
- Fold the egg whites into the batter. Mix enough so that you don't have pockets of whites separate from the rest of the batter, but be careful not to break down the whites too much. The batter should be light and fluffy.
Transfer half the batter (about 3/4 cup, 177 mL) into the lightly greased waffle iron. Close and cook until steam stops coming out, about 5 minutes. Unplug and let cool slightly in the waffle iron to make the waffle easier to remove. (It will crisp up as it goes from hot to warm.) Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Optional: To make waffles crispier, carefully remove them from the waffle iron, then toast in a toaster, toaster oven, or regular oven for a few minutes.
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These are very filling and the recipe makes large Belgian style almond flour waffles. You can easily have a 1/2 serving (1/2 of the waffle) at a time if you add toppings.
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329 Comments
Kim
These were delicious! Topped with a couple strawberries pieces, will definitely make these again!!
audrey seymour
Not sure what all these people saying negative things about this recipe did wrong, but I followed the directions only making one slight variation, and that was using heavy whipping cream instead of almond milk. Put the batter in my NON STICK mini waffle iron and it came out absolutely delicious, I almost couldn’t tell that these were keto. WAYYYYY better than this “chaffle” craze I don’t really understand. . Anyways, if you follow the directions and use a non stick waffle iron these will come out great 🙂
Lisa
Thank you!!! My family are big pancake-waffle people (read every weekend) so were very apprehensive about my new keto diet. These were delicious and my son ate 2!!! My mom prefers her a little crispier so toaster oven next time. They were a little dry for me as I only had eggs on top and no syrup. Do you have a keto syrup recipe? I added 2 tsp of cinnamon. Yum!
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Lisa, Yes I do! I have a recipe for Keto Maple Syrup here OR I have a pre-made Keto Maple Syrup you can purchase!
Val
Worst recipe ever. My entire waffle machine was glued and I had to wait it cool down to clean it to make a normal batch
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Val, I am sorry this recipe didn’t turn out as expected. The waffle iron lid should release as soon as the waffles are cooked through. If you don’t have a non-stick waffle iron, then you will want to grease it before adding your batter.
Bharden
Can you store remaining batter in the fridge? If so for how long thanks!
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Bharden, I don’t recommend doing this. The baking powder will react while in the fridge and you won’t get the same texture waffles the next day. For best results, make all your waffles at once, then freeze the extra cooked waffles. Not only will this give you the best quality results, but it also makes a great grab-and-go breakfast.
Alejandra Escobedo
I watered down Peanut butter with coconut oil to use as a drizzle and these were the most amazing waffles ever. I also added grounded cinnamon to the waffle mix! WOW!!!
Eva Dees
I had to modify 2 ingredients because I didn’t have them. For the almond butter I substituted about 2-3 Tbs of ground flax (flax meal). For the almond milk I substituted 1/8 cup of heavy cream and 1/8 cup of water (to dilute the cream). This probably causes it to no be Paleo but I’m Keto so it’s okay for me. They are soooooo good. The best I’ve ever made in the 3 ish years I’ve been keto. Great flavor and texture.
Vincent
Goopy mess, will definitely not try again.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Vincent, I am sorry this recipe didn’t turn out as expected. If you are interested, I have several other waffle recipes for you to try. Check out Coconut Flour Waffles, Vanilla Protein Waffles, or Flourless Waffles.
Elisabeth
Same! It was completely awful! Goopy mess is 100%
Ana
Hi, Maya, I’m looking forward to making these. Have you tried using egg whites from a carton to replace the fresh ones? If so, how much?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Ana, I have not tested this with carton egg whites, but it should work.
Malorie Edie
What keto sweetener can I use for these keto waffles? I don’t have besti erythritol.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Malorie, Any sweetener will work in this recipe. Use a single serving. You can also get Besti erythritol here if you need some.
Sammy
Can I sub unsweetened almond milk for unsweetened coconut milk?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Sammy, Yes that will work just as well.
Ellie Roselli
These are AMAZING. I subbed an extra tbsp of butter for the almond butter; also added a scoop of Premier Chocolate Protein powder and a handful of keto chocolate chips. I also used half&half instead of almond milk.
C P
I used a heaping 1/2 cup of whole almonds, left out the almond butter, and used stevia in the raw. I was skeptical because the batter was so runny, but it rose and crisped up really well and tastes delicious!!! I made a warm strawberry puree to go over the top and it was like divine!!! Thank you so much for this recipe!
Maya Bellavance
AMAZING, added cinnamon and imitation maple extract so so so good!! Topped with some cream cheese and cacao nibs! The only problem was that the egg whites lost their air and wouldn’t fluff back up, next time I will do them last
savanna
Love this recipe so much!! I used allulose instead since I like it more. The texture is awesome and they turn out SOO fluffy and soft inside!! I used the Dash mini waffle iron which doesn’t have heat settings and didn’t have any problems. I topped with keto caramel sauce and whipped cream. Adding them to my book for sure!!
Archana
Thank u so much… loved it . The ❤
Doreen
Very good waffles. I used waffle pans and baked at 400 for 13minutes. I put freshly frozen strawberries from my garden in a pan mashed with a fork and cooked for tasty topping. Today I used fresh pineapple cooked on stove for topping, no syrup needed. To reheat the waffles I put in a pan with very little oil and heated them. Thank you for the recipe.
Fabel
Wow. I followed the instructions to the letter. These burned and I thought maybe something was wrong at my end. Cleaned waffle maker and tried again. Burned. So I tried as a pancake – they spread out from the butter and would not cook properly. Had to be thrown. So went back to an old stand by recipe. Epic fail.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Fabel, I am sorry this recipe didn’t work for you. It sounds like your waffle iron runs hotter than mine does. Can you adjust the heat? Perhaps try a lower heat setting next time. By the way, pancakes require a different ratio, so I’m not surprised these didn’t turn out well in the pan. I have several variations if you would like to try a pancake recipe: Almond Flour Pancakes, Almond and Coconut Flour Pancakes, Cream Cheese Coconut Flour Pancakes.
Aimée
Loved these waffles! One thing I switched up was beating the egg whites last so they retained as much air as possible. Thank you so much, this will be a Sunday fav.
Pia Lee
Why do we need to know about your family vacation when coming here for a waffle recipe?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Pia, If you don’t want to read the post, you are welcome to use the ‘Jump to Recipe’ button at the top of the page title.
Caren
I’m looking for a waffle that I can make and freeze. Will this recipe freeze well? If so, any tips on how to freeze them? Thank you and God Bless.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Caren, These waffles freeze very well! Feel free to either layer parchment paper in between waffles to keep them from sticking, or par freeze them flat and then transitioning into a freezer safe container. Enjoy!
Ann
Can you make pumpkin spice waffles with this recipe?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Ann, Absolutely! Add 1 tsp of pumpkin pie spice, 1 tbsp of pumpkin puree, and increase the amount of almond flour by 1 tbsp. Enjoy!
Sarah
These were so good! I was worried at first because when I poured the batter into the waffle iron it wasn’t spreading out because it was pretty thick but they came out great!
I forgot to add any sugar or sweetener, but I’m glad because they really didn’t need it since I was eating them with a bit of syrup. I also didn’t bother to separate the eggs because I’m lazy haha but they seemed fine! My boyfriend and I liked them. They tasted buttery and peanut buttery! Oh yeah, we also used peanut butter in place of almond butter since that’s all we had.
Christine
This is a delicious waffle recipe. It’s very important to fold the egg whites carefully in the recipe. The first time I missed this but the second time I did it and OMG! The waffles came out light and fluffy. Thank you!
Selina Ladher
I made these and they turned out delicious! Very cake like. My question is, does the batter stay okay in the fridge for the next morning?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Selina, If you would like to make this batter the night before, I would reserve the baking powder to add in the morning before cooking your waffles. Also, I would prepare them all at once and save the rest of the cooked waffles in the fridge.
Jonna
It was pretty good I just didn’t like the almond taste will try omitting the Almond butter and substitute with something else next time. Overall easy to prepare and the texture of a gluten waffle for sure. My husband loved them. We topped it with blueberries, peaches and coconut whipping cream with Chia seeds.
Senga
I loved these waffles, I made them for my breakfast today. Unfortunately I had no Almond butter so I used peanut butter. They were super fluffy and light and hit my sweet tooth spot. Thank you very much for this recipe, it will be on my regular menu 🙂
Lisa Iversen
Yummy my new favourite weekend breakfast. I topped mine with sugar free maple, homemade keto yoghurt and a strawberry
Gillian Giraldo
It’s like I can eat again!!! I get fed up with all the meat and fat I eat on keto and this gives me a great alternative to more eggs for supper. Also I really disliked Chaffles (don’t shoot me) so this recipe is a godsend! Well done I love them (maybe a little too much).
Cara
Disastrous. Awful texture before I even cooked them. The batter didn’t even “resemble” batter. Waste of my time and ingredients.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Cara, I’m sorry this recipe didn’t turn out as expected. The batter is not like a traditional waffle batter; it is a different consistency with the egg whites folded into the recipe. Did you happen to watch the video in the recipe card to see what the batter should look like?
Laura Fermin Escoto
This recipe is absolutely delicious. Best keto waffle recipe. I used crunchy peanut butter. My husband and I loved it.
Nichole Shepard
Amazing! I’ve never been able to make crunchy keto waffles until I found this recipe. My husband and I absolutely loved them.
Me
I love the taste of these waffles, better than “regular” waffles! However, I have one issue. My mix does not spread across the waffle iron as it does in the video, so my waffles look like abstract art. I’m only concerned because I’m counting macros and I want to make sure I’m not putting more into one waffle than the other.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Me, Glad to hear you enjoy these waffles! The thickness of the batter may vary depending on your almond butter. As long as you are getting two waffles out of the batter, the macros should remain the same.
Aletta
Lovely recipe, added a little (1/4tsp) Xanthan gum as a guarantee that it wouldn’t fall apart! Worked a treat. Don’t open waffle iron till waffles ‘let go’ of the lid. Cool on cookie rack.
Granik
Made it with peanut butter instead of almond butter and it turned out great! Thank you so much for sharing! Takes some time to make these with my mini waffle maker, so next time I make a bigger batch and freeze and just pop them in the toaster in the morning. Thank you for not wasting my time and ingredients !!
sharon canfield
Made these and the end product is out of this world! OH MY! Truly DELICIOUS! THANK YOU!
Stacie
I have to admit I was skeptical, based on the ingredients, but these are delicious. I followed the directions exactly, used Justin’s almond butter, and subbed Stevia in the Raw for the Erythritol. I sprayed the waffle iron with cooking spray and cooked the waffles to the highest setting. When the beeper went off, I opened the iron and left the waffle for an additional minute before removing. I had no problems with sticking or falling apart. Amazing, thank you for the recipe!
Rose
Awful! Have to spend an hour cleaning my waffle maker! Sticks like hell! The batter is not cohesive enough
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Rose, I am sorry the recipe didn’t turn out as expected. It sounds like your waffles didn’t cook long enough to release from the waffle iron.
Arthur Moreno
I think this recipe will turn out really good! (I am in the middle of making them.) I recommend adding two tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder and 1/2 teaspoon more of the vanilla extract. Also, I subbed natural peanut butter instead of almond butter to blend the chocolate flavor together. I do have a question though: Does the egg white have to be peaked up? I am using a frother and I have been frothing them for almost 10 minutes. Should I use an electric mixer instead?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Arthur, Yes the egg whites should be whipped into stiff peaks. The best way to do this is with an electric mixer. Enjoy!
Janelle
These were amazing! I used peanut butter. So light and just the perfect amount of sweet.
EbZ
Recipe itself was pretty good! Not sure how you figure the calories are 401? The almond flour alone is 360 for 1/2 cup. More like a 900 calorie breakfast with no toppings… YIKES!!
Wholesome Yum M
This recipe actually makes 2 servings. 1 waffle is a single serving. I hope this helps.
Carri
What is the purpose of the almond butter in this recipe? Can I use cream cheese instead? They seem about the same consistency. Thank you for your reply~
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Carri, The almond butter provides texture and acts as a binder, helping to combine the ingredients together. If you are looking for a waffle recipe that uses cream cheese, check out this one for Coconut Flour Waffles.
Melissa
Really good taste! They fell a part for me though so not sure what happened there. But I would made them again, if I can figure out how to get them to not fall a part! Thanks for the recipe!
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Melissa, These are a little tender until fully baked. Please be sure to let them cook long enough before attempting to open the lid.
Shriner
I have made this type of waffle before but it came out much better than this one. This recipe tastes good but didn’t cook very well and was too soft to get out of the waffle maker. I added extra almond flour since I used agave nectar to sweeten it. Not bad but probably won’t use it again.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Shriner, Unfortunately, adding a liquid sweetener changes the composition of the recipe. I hope you decide to give them a try again with a dry sweetener, which will give you the ideal result.
Ryan French
I had high hopes, but in the end these were not worth making. 🙁
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Ryan, I’m sorry these didn’t turn out as expected. There are several other waffle recipes here if you are interested: Coconut Flour Waffles, Vanilla Protein Waffles, Flourless Waffles, and Chaffles.
alexis
Absolutely delicious! Thank u for the recipe!! was crispy !! Delicious!!
Wendy
These didn’t come out crispy for me, more like bread, but with very good flavor.
Kristi
I just made these for breakfast and they came out great! I did make a small change though. I didn’t have any almond butter so I used, in separate batches, so I used cashew and peanut butter. I LOVE THEM!
Dana B
THIS RECIPE IS DELICIOUS!!!!! I added a few blueberries! So so so good! I would actually give it more than 5 stars if I could!
Miren Lacson
This recipe is good! The batter is not as crumbly like other recipes when cooked .
Shaina
I have an egg intolerance and was wondering what kind of egg substitutes I can use for this and other baking recipes?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Shaina, Although I have not personally tested it, many readers have reported having success with using flax eggs in baking recipes. Best of luck!
Alarice
I followed the recipe and doubled up all of the ingredients except I forgot to double the almond butter and coconut oil. They still turned out really delicious, the right amount of crispy on the outside and light on the inside. I will be making these again! Thank you!
DONA C
This recipe turned out great for my family; will definitely be making them again. I did oil the waffle maker more generously than normal but otherwise followed the recipe as written
Marcy
I followed the recipe other than swapping regular butter for almond butter as I didn’t have any. I then used coconut oil in place of the butter. I could not get the egg whites to form stiff peaks but used them as they were. My waffles did not turn out at all Any suggestions?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Marcy, Regular butter cannot be used as a substitute for almond butter. Also, the stiff peaks texture of the egg white is important. If you are having trouble achieving stiff peaks, you can add a pinch of cream of tartar to your egg whites.
Laura J
I followed recipe and ended up with soupy waffle. Added more almond flour to second waffle and it held its shape.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Laura, Did you happen to watch the video in the recipe card for the waffles? The batter is a little soupy, but it comes together nicely in the waffle maker.
Olivia
Absolutely delicious recipe!! We will definitely be making this again. Hands down the best keto waffle receipe I’ve tried
jamie dunn
Can you use flax egg (ground flaxseed & Water) instead of an egg to make these vegan?
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Jamie, Yes, a flax egg will work fine here.
Cynthia
Awesome! I am allergic to eggs. I did a search for “keto” “vegan” (I’m not vegan, but this was more effective than egg-free or no egg), and “waffles”. You may want to consider this substitution above in your recipe to attract more readers 🙂 As well as a good way to make a flax egg, I’ll be looking it up so I can use this one!
January
These turned out perfectly. For those complaining of egginess or sogginess, you must have done something wrong.
Ariel Brown
The recipe was easy to follow, and I really liked the look and flavor of these waffles (golden brown and nutty) but the consistency didn’t work for me – these were just too dry and crumbly.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Ariel, I’m sorry these didn’t suit your needs. I have several other waffle recipes that you might like better. Here are coconut flour waffles, Chaffles, and flourless waffles.
Angie
The flavor was pretty good but the texture was dry and crumbly, more like a cake than a waffle. Not eggy at all though.
Kimberly Keys
OMG! These were the best that I have tried. I didn’t have Almond Butter and use Monk Fruit sweetener. I am so happy that I stumbled upon this recipe!
Noralee Hughes
Very good flavor and the texture was similar to standard waffles. I cut the sweetener in half, since a family member is sensitive to any of them. I added a little cinnamon on the second half, which both my husband and I really liked.
A couple of tips that make getting them out of the waffle iron easier, grease the bottom half of the iron more than the top, which makes the waffle stay on the top half when opened. Have a plate ready to hold under the waffle and use a large cooking fork to slide under the waffle and gently work it loose.
I use this one from Amazon: Norpro 1607 High Heat Resistant Nylon Fork 14″/35cm, Inch, Black (feel free to just link it)
Sophie
Loved! Mine were plenty crispy and tasty without toppings. I added a flax, chia, hemp seed mix. Used maple syrup as sweetener. Family loved! Made extra to freeze for quick toaster breakfasts!
Katie
My heart has been broken by many a gluten free waffle recipe. But these are so good. Like run to google and find the best bulk price on almond flour/almond butter good. Why didn’t I triple this the first time good. Thank you thank you thank you! Brunch is back!
Lori
This was probably the worst keto waffle recipe I’ve ever made. I was so excited, too, especially when they were done cooking. I opened my skillet and wow! They looked beautiful, just like the photo. At once I imagined they were crispy, but nope–extremely jiggly like an egg. Even the toaster didn’t help. This isn’t a waffle, it’s a peanut-butter flavored egg shaped like waffle, that’s all it is.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Lori, If you are looking for crispy waffles, then you may prefer this recipe for Keto Coconut Flour Waffles. Follow the instructions to make them crispy.
Mary Krogermeier
Great recipe! LOVE!
Only subs I made were:
-Did half Almond Flour and Half Coconut flour (yum!).
-Used heavy cream instead Almond milk
Recommend: watching your waffle iron to ensure then waffle doesn’t burn.
Make sure you whip the eggs whites to a peak. I could have whipped longer
One waffle will fill you up! It did for me and I have serious quantity control issues.
I ate waffle with a little butter and coffee. It was so satisfying! I’m freezing the other waffle for tomorrow.
Melissa
I’ve never written a review before, on anything, in my life. I am one month on keto and needed to find something besides hamburger and cheese. I’m a super picky eater. I made these waffles following the specified ingredients, only changing the sweetener to swerve..small town..minimum ingredients available. It was absolutely THE best thing I’ve eaten in a month. Thankfully, I doubled the batch and made a bunch to freeze, so I literally threw one in the toaster tonight for supper…I’m SO happy with this recipe. Thank you.
Mj
I am new to keto and I am trying to master a recipe so I could introduce it to my husband.
I made 2 of your recipes namely: almond bread and almond waffles. They all turned out ssooo dry. I followed your instructions/ingredients but it all ended up in the trash. Although the taste was good but the bread was so hard & dry and the waffle dough was also dry, I could hardly whisk it and what’s strange is, although the dough was dry, it did not stick together in waffle iron. I must have done something wrong, I dunno. Thank you anyway for sharing your recipes.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi MJ, You may want to verify your ingredients before attempting again. Make sure that your almond flour isn’t some sort of flour blend. The waffle batter should be very loose, more like a smoothie texture. The bread recipe is stickier and thicker like a dough, but still moist. If you would like to visually see what the dough/batter should look like, take a minute to review the recipe videos. Please don’t get discouraged by these experiences!
Suz
Thank you for this great recipe! I have made these many times. They turn out great! A couple of tricks to make them even better. Because I end up throwing out most the almond milk and always have heavy cream on hand, I tried them with that. Not as puffy and light, so I tried whipping the cream in a separate bowl and adding when you add the egg whites. Light and fluffy and stand up great. Also, a trick I learned from someone’s review somewhere add the erythritol to wet ingredients (I used powdered) you don’t taste it as much and texture isn’t as evident. I coat the pan with a mixture of melted butter and shortening, I know bad, but the sprays have canola in them (I can’t use) and olive gives a bad taste. Perhaps I will try sesame oil next??? These do have a small nutty flavor from the almond. We love that, but if you don’t maybe try cashew butter??
Denise Wilt
Yummy! I made them as described with the addition of blueberries.. and I cooked mine in a mini waffle maker. They were light with a bit more texture than “regular” waffles. I thought they tasted great! I ate two and have three left that I am going to freeze.
Susan Page
I made these and I made a mess!! It was crispy and tasty but did not resemble a waffle at all. I had to scrape the pieces parts out of my waffle maker. I did 1/2 the batter in a smaller one. When the first one burned almost instantly and stuck all in it, I pulled out my older waffle maker and tried again. I lightly greased with coconut oil and heated it up before adding batter as I had done on the first one. It resulted in the same. I went back over the recipe baffled and the only thing I missed was the egg yolk. I did not see where you added it back in. I have a hard time believing this one piece resulted in a waffle that did not cook together. But maybe it was that important!? I often remove the yolks when baking… but maybe it was the glue for your recipe. I’m not sure I will try it again. I like almond butter but the flavor of these were too strongly almond as a result. The “crisp” was nice in the crumbles I scraped out though. I did not rate this bc so many others were successful so clearly it must have been this cook! Still searching for the perfect keto/paleo waffle! Thanks anyway!
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Susan, The egg is a binder and is necessary in this recipe. If you try it again, please use the egg.
Lisa Woodruff
A.maz.ING!!!!!! I’m in LOVE with these!!!! Thank you so much for creating and sharing this recipe!!!!!
LORENE DE SILVA
I HAVE USED THIS RECIPE MANY MNAY TIMES. MY HUSBAND IS DIEBETIC AND HE HAS A VERY SENSITIVE TASTE BUD. HE ASKS FOR THE WAFFLE NOW AND DOES NOT GIVE NEGATIVE FEEDBACK. I AM VERY PLEASE WITH YOUR RECIPE. I PUT IN 1/8 CUP OF PYSLIUM TO MAKE THE DOUGH STICK TOGETHER MORE. THANK YOU.
Sharon
Your recipes are just so delicious and so easy to make. Thank you for taking the hard out of keto.
Jocelyn
Recipe worked great
Overall the recipe is great, but I personally don’t like butter(almond, peanut butter) I used sunflower butter, but it still worked. I was just wondering if I’m able to use only half of the amount of the almond butter used. Other then that I was great!
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Jocelyn, I’m not sure how the recipe would change if you used less almond (or sunflower butter) in the recipe. Please let us know if you decide to try it!
Jennifer
I feel the same about the nut butter. Was wondering if it would make a difference in the quality if I left out any nut butter all together. It tasted fine with it, It was just overpowering my cinnamon and blueberries.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Jennifer, I have not tested this so I can’t guarantee it will turn out, but I think it will turn out fine (perhaps a bit more fragile) without the almond butter.
TrishaCT
These are sooooo good! I wanted to make something special for Christmas morning and these were perfect! I don’t have a belgian Waffle maker so I used my little Cuisinart classic waffle maker with 1/2 cup of batter per waffle and got 3 waffles out of this recipe. I also set it to medium high rather than high so they wouldn’t burn. We really enjoyed them with a little butter & Lakanto maple syrup & some turkey sausage links. Thanks and Happy Holidays!
jimmy james
Left out almond butter and just used 2 tbsp milk and 2 tbsp of canola oil, did not beat egg to save time, mess and my wrist. Came out just fine. We make this recipe all the time in our Belgian waffle maker.
Scon Diracci
I am planning to make these waffles but have a question: I am making these in my waffle iron and the recipe says I large belgian waffle has 2 grams of sugar. My waffle iron has 4 mini sections so Is 2 grams of sugar for all 4 mini waffles that you make in the waffle iron or one mini section? I am on a very strict sugar diet so I want to be sure I clearly understand the nutritional ingredients. Thank you!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Scon, Most likely it’s all 4 mini sections but really depends on your waffle maker. The nutrition info is for 1/2 the entire recipe or 1/2 the batter, so half of the total waffles you get.
Sharon
Hi Maya! I am tryiing to figure out the amount of sugar per serving. I have a mini waffle maker (4″) that makes 4 mini belgian waffles at a time. Your recipe says 2 grams of sugar for 1 large waffle. Would that be the same amount for 1 mini waffle or all 4 mini waffles?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Sharon, I twould be half the entire recipe no matter what size your waffles or waffle maker is.
Elizabeth
Thanks for sharing your recipe! I just made these and while they were tasty, they were also dessert-level sweet. I do love a dessert-sweet waffle, but prefer to make them so by pouring syrup on top. These were already so sweet that adding syrup would have been too much. Do you know — is the sugar needed for chemistry reasons, or can I reduce/omit?
Also, a note for others: when I made these they came out very crispy, but also very stuck to the waffle iron. They also burned a bit on high on my Villa Ware Uno series waffle maker (not Belgian), so for the second waffle, I reduced the heat to just below medium and buttered the bejesus out of the iron. They stuck less the second time, but still, separated into a crumbly slightly dry pile. And even not-burned, they came out way darker than the pics in the post. I’m hoping this is something to do with the fact that my egg white whipped up kind of weirdly… Tasty and worth fiddling around with, but… not exactly waffley.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Elizabeth, You can omit the sweetener if you prefer. As for the sticking, I recommend going low and slow. It will take longer for your waffles to cook through, but you should get a better result.
Dan
I removed the almost butter and added 3 tsp of coconut flour. I also used refined coconut oil rather than butter. These came out incredible. Consistency of buttermilk pancakes fried in a bit of oil, with the flavor of a cake-donut. I could not taste the coconut and the almond flavor was very subtle.
I thank you for this recipe because it was difficult to fathom that this is a Keto-friendly baked product.
Sarah
Holy crap! I never knew almond flour would be so good! These made two perfect waffles used coconut oil both in the recipe and on top.
Hillary
Just made these! Been doing keto and was just CRAVING waffles! I had to make a few alterations. I used peanut butter instead of almond butter and half and half instead of almond milk. They came out well! They kind of have a strong peanut butter taste. I’m not sure if almond butter is more mild, I’ve never had it before! So maybe next time I’ll have to use almond butter and find out.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Hillary, I’m glad you like them! Yes, almond butter would be a milder taste than peanut butter.
Jane
Fast, easy, satisfying. Easily reheats in toaster.
Louise
This was good and no cheese made it a good recipe for me. It tasted a little heavy on the almond butter. I will use less next time.
NancyM
First time making these this morning. Yum! I don’t know here my brain was, but I thought I didn’t have any almond butter so I used coconut butter. They were really rich and even better when I dropped a few frozen blueberries on the batter before closing the lid to start cooking. Super yum! I will definitely make them again, trying with almond butter instead… ;-D
Teresa Williams
I quadrupled the recipe so I would have them in my freezer. So yummy! I’m a little territorial about them when my son who isn’t GF/ Keto tries to snag one! I’ll try to share
Jeanise Porter
Amazing! I ready enjoy these, it was the perfect Sunday morning treat.
Franceen S
I’m reposting because I forgot to add my rating of 5 stars!
I’m writing this as I’m eating and enjoying these waffles! I Doubled the recipe and used a regular waffle maker since I prefer thinner waffles. It made 3 and 1/4 waffles. I didn’t have any issues with it falling apart or sticking since I butter the iron after each batch. I used peanut butter since I didn’t have almond butter. The waffles were crunchy after leaving it in the toaster oven on the “keep warm” setting. Texture was like eating a muffin top, which I love!
Mahalo from Hawaii!
Franceen S
I’m writing this as I’m eating and enjoying these waffles! I Doubled the recipe and used a regular waffle maker since I prefer thinner waffles. It made 3 and 1/4 waffles. I didn’t have any issues with it falling apart or sticking since I butter the iron after each batch. I used peanut butter since I didn’t have almond butter. The waffles were crunchy after leaving it in the toaster oven on the “keep warm” setting. Texture was like eating a muffin top, which I love!
Mahalo from Hawaii!
Susan
I made these yesterday – yum! Waffles without the guilt! I did not have milk so I just used water and do not have the patience to whip the egg white. I just blended it all and voila! It was nice to eat waffles with a clear conscience! Thank you!
Carole
I omitted the sweetener and used HWC (it’s what I had on hand). They were so good! Thanks!
Adrianna Ochoa
Hello!
Quick question, can I use peanut butter instead of almond butter? I’m out and hoping to make these for breakfast tomorrow morning.
Thanks!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Adrianna, Yes, absolutely!
Daisy
Great!
Angie
I attempted to make these pumpkin waffles and failed sooo miserably this morning. I did 2/3c almond flour and 2/3 cup milk w 1c pumpkin. I wish I had taken a pic of how badly it looked! Do you know how I could do this? I kept the mix in the fridge bc I had to go to work. Should I add eggs or oil?
Wholesome Yum A
Hi Angie, I haven’t tested pumpkin waffles but I suspect your batter is too wet. You may want to use less milk or add a tablespoon of coconut flour at a time until it gets thicker.
Lavina Budd
We made these as a special birthday breakfast for the first time – and we were not disappointed! My husband commented that “Wow, these are good even plain without any toppings.” Enough said.
I am very happy to have found an alternative – and a truly yummy one – for making waffles. Thank you!
Lavina Budd
We made these as a special birthday breakfast for the first time – and we were not disappointed! My husband commented that “Wow, these are good even plain without any toppings.” Enough said.
I am very happy to have found an alternative – and a truly yummy one – for making waffles. Thank you!
Jen
Hi! This recipe is great. It’s a little tough to make at 6 am …. but somehow I manage it ☕️☕️. I make it for the whole family so I double the recipe and also use 4 eggs instead of 2. I use a waffle bowl maker. It makes about 7-8 bowls. Once it is cooked, I put it directly into the bowl from the waffle maker. I use a fork to snag it and drag it. If you don’t put it in the bowl it will go flat like a regular waffle. And after it cools a bit, it gets firm and a little crispy. I add fresh strawberries and blueberries and top with some sugar free whipped cream. My picky kids gobble it up and usually beg for another waffle bowl. I have also made it with runny fried eggs and sautéed veggies in the bottom, but I leave out the sugar and vanilla and add a little more almond flour. They turn out so yummy!!! Thank you for this fantastic recipe. It is very customizable and delicious. I have a whole home made cook book with a collection of mostly YOUR recipes. I use it every day! I can’t wait for your cool book to come out!
Marie
These are so good! I just started keto and use a keto chaffle recipe last week and didn’t like it. It tasted a little too eggy. This one was amazing! Thanks so much 🙂 Looking forward to your cookbook and trying other keto friendly recipes.
Natalie
Enjoyed these. I found them too sweet for me. Next time I will cut down of cut out the sweetener. The waffles were a bit dry tasting. In the future I will add berries.
Niki
How long can they stay in the freezer, for toasting at a later time?
Thank you.
Wholesome Yum A
Hi Niki, I think these would stay good for at least a month — most likely longer.
Paula
Hi!
My waffles just stuck to my waffle iron. Each one. I followed the recipe. I thought it was my waffle iron, so I made a batch of non keto waffles , and they came out perfectly. I did eat the pieces that fell apart and the waffles were delicious.
Wholesome Yum
Hi Paula, you may need to use a higher heat setting on your waffle maker for these. You’ll also want to grease the pan each time you make one.
Roberto
Ok. WHAAAT. WOW. I would eat these if I wasn’t on Keto. Tastiest waffle I’ve had and my wife didn’t change anything. If you are looking to drop the carbs use Justin’s Classic Amond butter and Kirkland Signature Almond Flour. We also use Almond Breeze coconut almond milk – unsweetened. When we calculated nutrients using CarbManager it came out to 5 per serving (1 waffle). Thank you so much for sharing this. Now I can have something besides eggs for breakfast.
Erin
Hello! Made these for the first time and they were very crumbly and falling apart easily. Had trouble getting them out of the waffle iron in one piece. Do you have any advice to help them stay together? Thank you!
Wholesome Yum A
Hi Erin, you might have some luck adding 1/4 teaspoon of xanthan gum to the batter. Let me know if you try it!
Suzanne
Sadly almonds are not my friend. Have you tried with coconut flour?
Wholesome Yum
Hi Suzanne, almond flour and coconut flour aren’t easily interchangeable, so I wouldn’t recommend trying it. You might like my vanilla protein waffles or almond butter waffles instead.
Jay
Turned out super delicious, perfect for curbing a sugar craving. I added a dash of cinnamon and it was the perfect touch! Thanks for sharing
David Sanders, DC
I am a functional medicine practitioner practicing in Missouri. I turn my patients onto your website and your recipes all of the time. You are providing a service that is sorely needed. Thank you for all your great work!
Jes O'Hara
My husband and I LOVE your almond flower waffles and pancake recipes! We substitute maple syrup for coconut sugar, and grape or olive oil for coconut oil as I am allergic to coconut. I also really enjoy using almond extract instead of vanilla extract. I think you should give that a try sometime! Thanks for the recipes, you make eating healthy easy and enjoyable!
Patricia Brooks
Can you make this the night before and refrigerate and toast the next day? Thanks
Wholesome Yum
I think that would work, Patricia! Let me know if you try it.
MaryAnne
The waffles were right on for taste. The only issue I had was that it stuck on the first One i made. FYI if that happens just use a little bit of oil and heavy grease your waffle iron and clean crumbs using a greased paper towel. Regrease after each waffle. They came out perfect after that. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe.
Christina
I made these for the very first time. I didn’t have nut butter so I substituted with peanut butter. When I tried to take the waffle out of the waffle iron, it completely crumbled to pieces, but let me tell you… those were the best crumbles I’ve ever tasted!!! They were light and fluffy and the flavor was so delicious, I didn’t even need syrup! Now, if I can just figure out how to keep them in one piece! Do yourself a favor and use peanut butter instead of nut butter! Yummy!!!!
Judy
Today is Prime Day, and I bought a mini waffle maker for $10! I’ve been eyeing one for a long time, and finally got it after i saw this recipe. Breakfast is a toughie.
I got excited about your recipe; it was recommended to me. But I don’t know how to pare it down to an Eggo size waffle. Can you give me some tips?
I thought I would try half a recipe, using grams. I guess i could round up. What do you think, Maya!
Have a wonderful day.
Judy
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Judy, I haven’t made it in a smaller waffle maker. I’m sure it would work, you’d just use less batter for each waffle. I’d just keep filling the waffle maker in batches, cook a waffle, and repeat until you use it all up. I don’t know what size yours is so am not sure how many you’ll get or how to best scale the recipe for it.
Judy
Hi Maya, it’s a 4” surface.
Wholesome Yum
I think you’re right then, Judy! If you multiply the macros by the total number of servings and divide by the number of waffles you actually get, you’ll still get accurate macros.
Judy
I made the waffles today. Absolutely delicious! Made the whole house smell marvelous.
A mini waffle maker uses just under 1/4 cup batter, so a batch of this will make 6 mini waffles. My only concern is that these waffles are too fragile! The first one fell apart.
I’m new at making waffles. I only made a small batch of wheat batter waffles for hubby and a half batch of these. The second and third waffles didn’t fall apart. But they were very fragile.
Any suggestions for less fragile waffles?
Wholesome Yum
Hi Judy, you might have some luck adding 1/4 teaspoon of xanthan gum to the batter. Let me know if you try it!
Judy
Hi! This looks so wonderful. I don’t have a wafflemaker, but I’m considering getting a mini wafflemaker. Will that work?
Thank you.
Judy
Well, looks like I didn’t wait. bought it. LOl
Keto Lady
Made these exactly as instructed, not crispy but floppy soggy waffles. Taste good though.
Wholesome Yum L
Hi there! If you want them extra crisp, you can pop the waffles in the toaster or even the oven for a couple minutes. Hope this helps!
Cindy
I made this waffle recipe. It was easy to follow and end product was beautiful. The flavor was lacking to say the least . The flavor was bland and the texture was course and grainy.
Wholesome Yum
Hi Cindy, was your almond flour finely ground? If not, that could account for the grainy texture. You may also be able to grind your dry ingredients down more in a food processor before continuing with the wet ingredients.
Gina Henderson
This was the only grain free waffle recipe that actually held up! Really enjoyed my breakfast! I have leftovers that I plan to serve with dairy-free ice cream later!!
Karen
Made this recipe. Followed exactly and they were NOT worth the work! I have made similar recipes folding egg whites, but this did not cook correctly in the waffle iron. Took forever then the inside fell apart though the outside was overly brown.
Doug
Topped waffles with a little whipped cream (no added sugar) and Raspberry coolie (just raspberries liquefied in blender)
Doug
I didn’t have almond butter so used 60g of butter. Used almond meal and found I needed a bit more than half a cup to get a better batter. Added 1/4 tsp of bi-carb and 1/4 tsp of cream of tartar to help with rising, don’t know if it was needed, but all worked well. These waffles are great.
Jana Bowers
FANTASTIC!!
Vanessa
I absolutely loved this recipe. These waffles were incredibly delicious.
Delores Challand
Looking to lose some weight, thx.
Birdie
I made these for the first time and it was a crumpled mess! I cook with almond flour often and have tried 4 waffle recipes these didn’t hold up at all
Wholesome Yum L
Hi Birdie! Make sure you let the waffle cool a bit before removing it from the waffle iron. This should help. There’s a video you can watch to see how to make them as well.
Gabby
Hi! Love your recipes and this one is great. My only concern is how flimsy they are when I try to remove them from the waffle iron. They constantly break into pieces so we can’t even put them into the toaster to crisp them up. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Wholesome Yum
Hi Gabby, you might have some luck adding 1/4 teaspoon of xanthan gum to the batter. Let me know if you try it!
Lindsay
Thank you for this recipe, I love these waffles! My family likes breakfast for dinner and this is perfect recipe for me to keep my carbs in check. The rest of my family liked them as well.
J. Celestine
This was almost as good as my Belgian waffles. My teenager didn’t know the difference.
Sharon Blake
This turned out good- thank you so much for the recipe!
Katt
I always love your recipes! I ‘ve tried so many of them and none have failed. I just have a question about the Keto waffles… can I pre-make this batter and save it in the fridge to use a different day or will the egg whites lose their fluffiness with time?
I’m trying to find keto breakfast meals I can prepare ahead of time to either freeze or make easily at a later date so my boyfriend doesn’t have to starve in the morning when I’m not there to make stuff for him! He can’t cook hahaha
Thank you in advanced 🙂
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Katt, The egg whites do lose their fluffiness. If you want to make these ahead, it’s best to just make the waffles ahead and reheat. They are both fridge and freezer friendly.
Katt
Ahh, okay, I’ll be doing that then. Thank you so much!
Alice Kennedy
Always take your kids because resorts and cruises have kids clubs and all hotels have background checked child care. So you can have your kids and your break , too.
Ireney
My boyfriend and I eat carb-consciously. Most desserts and breads went out the window years ago. When I’m looking for a sure-shot recipe, I can bet money on your website collection. These waffles were no exception! Perfect. Tasty, delicious, great texture, no crumbles, crisp on the outside and soft in between. We mashed up some fresh strawberries as a topping. No need to hunt down another waffle recipe; this is it. Next, I will try your maple syrup. Thanks for all your hard work.
Bella I
I loved these! First review ever about a recipe. My first attempts at keto pancakes were so bad I never tried again. These waffles gave me hope that you can have a sweet treat on keto!!
Dana
We made these this morning! I don’t have a belgian waffle maker, just used my regular one. They taste great the only issue I had was they didn’t rise. Flatter than a pancake, but I was able to get them out of the maker and on the plate so I call that a semi-win. I will keep trying.
LA
I’ve made these about 20 times and have always had great success. Today they were a crumbly mess. In the past, I’ve used almond flour with the brown bits. Today I used the super fine blanched. Specially what type of flour works best for this recipe?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
You could use either, but I usually use super fine blanched almond flour for better texture. I don’t think that was the cause of crumbling. It might be a difference in how hot your waffle iron was, or how long the batter sat?
Aubrey
WOW. I never post comments. I was SO impressed with these waffles. They truly barely “taste keto”. They are light and fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside. No weird taste! I am going to triple the recipe next time! I doubled the recipe this time and it made 2 1/2 waffles in my large belgian waffle maker.
Christina
These waffles are the closest alternative I have found to the real thing. They’re delicious, hubby and tween boys liked to them too. The boys typically don’t like any of the keto baking recipes, so I consider this a win! Thanks so much for the easy to follow recipe!
Virginie Cabrimol
I made these today and OMG!! they were sooooooo yummy. I prefer them to regular waffles.
I topped these with low carb homemade whipped cream and strawberries and made my afternoon 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe
Sara Lerner
Love this! Best paleo waffle recipe I’ve tried yet!
Catherine
Made these this morning. I have tried so many keto recipes for pancakes and haven’t liked them, so I was skeptical that a waffle recipe would work at all. Well I’m happy to say I was wrong! These were light and fluffy and crispy. Of course they taste like almonds, but I like that. This is a fantastic recipe!
Ike Jones
Waffles are one of my favorite things…i know waffles. I have used many recipes through the years and this is hands down the best. I may never use another waffle recipe! These are not just the best waffles I have ever made, but the best I have ever had. Here’s the problem..I liked them so much I had too many. I’m going to have to be very careful the rest of the day. Kudos.
Fay
We make a waffle that uses Buttermilk Pancake/Waffle mix, buttermilk (instead of water) and chopped cooked bacon, then we top it with maple syrup – it has an amazing, tangy salty flavor then that maple syrup – yum! Can you help me figure out a way to make this Keto? Your sugar free maple syrup is fabulous, I just can’t quite figure out how to get that tang in the waffle. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Fay, You can make something similar to buttermilk with a keto friendly milk and lemon juice. But I can’t provide an exact recipe without testing – the one I do have is above.
Janice
I am allergic to almonds and since it is used in so many recipies I don’t know what would be a good subsitute. What to you suggest? I have not seen other nuts used. Could they be a substitute if i processed them in my food processor?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Janice, Substituting other nuts depends on the recipe. Grinding nuts at home doesn’t yield as fine a consistency as blanched almond flour, so in some baked goods the texture will be different. For waffles I think it’s fine, just grind them as finely as you can. You’ll have a stronger nutty flavor with other nuts, but it should still work!
Shelley
Thank you. These are absolutely delicious!!
Tracy Lawniczak
Amazing!! However I need to figure out how to bring fat down. One waffle didn’t fill me up and 2 waffles according to my fitpal was 50 g of fat. Way to much for just 1 meal
Carrie
These were a family hit!!!! Your recipes are great and so easy to follow 🙂
Melissa
Made these and they were fabulous. Added “Cake batter flavored extract” instead of vanilla. Reminded me of a funnel cake. Can’t wait to make them again!
Mike Conner
Unfortunately, didn’t have a good experience. Other than only using butter (no almond butter)followed the recipe to a T. These didn’t work at all – batter never firmed up, just a gelatinous glob. I left the 1st half in the Belgian waffle iron until it began to burn, still glop. Tried to make pancake with the remainder – same result. We’ve made keto muffins, biscuits and pancakes before with great success – won’t be trying this one again.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Mike, The problem is you used butter instead of almond butter, so you didn’t follow the recipe. They are very, very different. The almond butter is a major component in this recipe and provides structure as well as texture, so it absolutely won’t work with butter alone. Hope you’ll get the chance to try it as written.
Suzanne Swanson
I followed the recipe to a tee- but I guess you HAVE to use a Belgian waffle maker? I have a regular one and the batter just dissolved into crumbs- the batter did not hold together at all- I couldn’t even get it out of the waffle maker :(. So last ditch to save the rest of the the batter I tried making pancakes out of it using coconut oil to coat the frying pan. Couldn’t get the batter to hold together there either. I did use super fine blanched almond flour and I’m a pro at whipping and folding in egg whites so that wasn’t the issue… Does the Almond butter need to be a certain brand or type? I did mix it very well before measuring it out so it wasn’t too much oil. Can’t for the life of me figure out what went wrong… What was left of the cooked batter did taste good…
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Suzanne, Sorry you had issues with the waffles. I’m not sure if the difference in waffle maker was the issue. Did you watch the video to see at what point your process was different?
Leeann Rudolph
Making them now. I thought they were a little too sweet so next time I will scale back. Other than that, they are good to go.
Anna
OMG these waffles are amazing!!!
Crispy on the outside, soft on the outside.
Thank you so much for sharing!!
Laura Allen
Could I make this without the sweetener?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Laura, Yes, you can! There’s only a little sweetener though so they don’t come out super sweet, but you can omit it if you’d like.
Brittanny
First attempt at waffles and this is the recipe I tried. Easy to follow instructions and the waffles were delicious. My husband was skeptical but he loved them!
Suzy
This is exactly what I needed! Will try it for sure
Wilhelmina
These waffles look like a must try! So yummy!
Lani
This was okay. Followed recipe exactly. Doubled the batch for our family. Better than others I’ve tried. My family didn’t like it and I think I’ll keep looking around too.
Carolyn Monzingo
These look amazing. I haven’t made them yet but have a question about the carb count. When I put the ingredients into my food tracker I come up with 4.2 net carbs. Am I missing something? Thanks!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Carolyn, The net carb count on the recipe card is 4g, so it’s essentially the same as what you got.
Heather Huhman
These are the best waffles I’ve ever had, and I am a waffle connoisseur. I could live on these waffles. Seriously. Thank you for this recipe!
Danielle
Ok I NEVER comment on anything, but I had to for this. I’m eating your recipe, switched out peanut butter for the almond butter, put a little butter and sugar free maple pecan syrup on it and it blew me away. Even before the toppings it was delicious. Smells and tastes like a peanut butter cookie to me. I have tried so many pancake and waffle recipes for keto and have been disappointed EVERY time. This is a game changer. Thank you so much for sharing!
Amy
These are my new go to Keto waffles!!! I love the addition of Almond Butter. I make my own to avoid the sugar (I add cinnamon, vanilla and salt for flavor). They were not light and fluffy but I struggle with folding in egg whites so will keep working at it.
Ashley
Just made these and they are great! I added collagen to the batter and used peanut butter instead they are amazing!
I think next time I’m going to make them savory no sweetener or vanilla and add cheese and spices!
I’ve missed something like toast for breakfast and these hit the spot!
Marlene Finger
I made these waffles today. They did get crispy but were a little over-cooked and I didn’t leave them cooking until the steam was done. If I had, they would have been burnt. Otherwise, they were great.
April
I just made these waffles this morning, and they were delicious!!! I’m so glad I came across your blog! I can’t wait to make these again! I creamed a little butter and sugar free caramel syrup as a topping. Yum!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy to hear that, April! Thank you for stopping by!
Mary Hinojosa
If don’t have waffle maker, will it be a fluffy pancake as your waffle? Might have to get waffle gadget…
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Mary, I haven’t tried these as pancakes, but you can try these almond flour pancakes or coconut flour pancakes.
Misty
Sooo I left a comment yesterday but I had to come back. If I could give 10 stars!!! My mom hates all things sugar free and she wanted me to make these again! I used my actual Belgian waffle maker this time and waited, imapatiently. They came out perfect. No crumble or fall apart here. The added almond butter makes these superb alone. Very hearty and satisfying. Could only eat half. Thanks again Maya!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy to hear that, Misty! Thank you!
Misty
I have to say. I will never want another keto recipe for waffles after this one. These were delicious. So deltthat I could not stop eating the little crumb pieces. Mine did fall apart on one. I left the other on for like 8 mins and was able to get it out very slowly whole. I think it’s my waffle iron to blame. I put them in the oven to crisp but the flavor is exceptional. I used lakanto for sweetener and used almond extract instead of vanil and added just a pinch of cinnamon. Ate them plain without any syrup they were THAT good! Thank u once again for saving me on this keto journey!!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I love to hear that, Misty! Thank you!
JoyAnn Courtney
Can you make ahead, freeze and reheat in toaster oven?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi JoyAnn, Yes, definitely!
Doreen
Sinful and delicious! They are very filling!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
That’s great to hear, Doreen! Thank you!
Gwenivere
These are incredible. I make them every other day for my 5 boys.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy you and your sons like the waffles, Gwenivere! Thanks for stopping by!
Fatima
I usually don’t leave comments but had to as the waffles were delicious. I didn’t add any peanut butter but added one more teaspoon of butter instead and folded in fresh blueberries. After it was done i toasted it in a toaster. Was only able to eat half as they ate quite filling. Thank you for your recipe.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy you liked the waffles, Fatima! Thanks for stopping by!
Rita
This recipe was amazing!! We put butter, keto whipped cream, and Walden Farms syrup on top of them. Delicious!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy you liked them, Rita! Please come back soon!
Kristi
The flavour was quite good, but they pretty much fell apart……may have to do with the fact that I multiplied it by 5 though…..
Lindsey
I tried these last week and followed the recipe to a T and they fell apart on me even though I gave them extra time in the waffle maker. They were still delicious though! So tonight I decided to try again, but tweaked the recipe a bit. I added 2 tsp coconut flour, 1 TBSP finely ground flax, 1/4 tsp xanthan gum and I used around 1/3 cup of buttermilk instead of almond or coconut milk. I only used 1 Tbsp of lakanto monk fruit classic instead of 2 TBSP of erythritol. They turned out really well and held together. They were quite dense, but still a little fluffy inside and extremely filling. Next time I will try adding the flax and xanthan gum, but not (or maybe half) the coconut flour and see if they are a little less dense. Thanks for posting all your recipes 🙂 Your blog is extremely helpful to my way of eating.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy you liked them, Lindsey! Please come back soon!
Liam
Same experience as Lindsey. I loved the way these tasted but they fell apart. I’ve made a few almond flour waffle recipes and none of them seem to crisp. I will say this is by far the best one I’ve tried though. I will work on modifying the recipe a little bit more to suit my tastes and I’ll give it 5 stars because falling apart is probably some user error instead of the recipes.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Liam, You can try these almond butter waffles if you want the crispiest kind.
Nicki
Awesome waffles! Left off Sweetner and they were delicious!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy you liked them, Nicki! Please come back soon!
Samantha
These are the best waffles ever! i just made them and wanted to leave a comment for anyone else who isn’t sure if they want to make these or not. I choose these waffles over even store bought waffles. 100% delicious. Thank you so much!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thanks so much, Samantha! Have a great day!
Marina
I have made these magical waffles!! Perfect filling breakfast with all the right ingredients for the body. I added 2 tbsp of Golden flax seed to this mixture and it did not change the outcome. The family loves this recipe..
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy to hear that, Marina! Please come back soon!
Jennifer
Loved the crumbly texture and nutty flavor of these low carb waffles! Tried putting them in the toaster to crisp up but it overcooked them a little. Next time I’ll take them out of the waffle iron a little earlier and then try the toaster. These are so yummy, my whole family loved them. Best of all, my daughter who has type 1 diabetes, didn’t get a spike in her sugar after eating these waffles! Win win!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you so much, Jennifer! I’m glad your whole family liked them and especially that they helped your daughter.
Jennifer Cunha
I’m very interested in your recipe but my husband is not a fan of nut butters of any kind. Could I use bananas or pumpkin?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jennifer, You can’t really taste the nut butter in these. It helps provide structure and makes them more crispy. Bananas or pumpkin wouldn’t do this, so don’t recommend them. (Bananas also wouldn’t be low carb, but are ok for paleo, depending on what you’re following.) I did have one reader say they replaced the nut butter with regular butter, and while the result would be different (also less crispy), you could try that too.
Libbi Intemann
These were delicious. I am not paleo so I used butter and coconut oil (no almond butter) and they didn’t stick and browned nicely and 1 (non belgian) was completely filling. I had mine with 1T of syrup and 1T of peanut butter. They do crumble easily so be gentle! Excited to try more of your recipes.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Libbi! I’m glad you liked them. Butter and coconut oil do work different from almond butter, so that may be one reason they crumbled easily. Since you aren’t paleo, you can also use peanut butter instead of almond butter if you want to try that next time, which is closer to almond butter in texture than regular butter.
Mary
OK! Great recipe! I made so egg salad sigh my homemade mayo and needed bread. Haven’t found a Keto bread I like yet so I looked for waffle recipes! I left out the sweetener and vanilla added a bit of sea salt! I put the egg salad on top and then some shredded chicken and topped it with homemade pesto! Delicious and beautiful. I used the leftover waffle the next day with my homemade mayo and smoked salmon! 2 successes! Yummmmmmmers!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy to hear that, Mary! Thanks for stopping by!
Cara
Amazing! My hand blender died so I wasn’t able to whip the egg whites stiff, but even though they were a little dense, they were amazing!!
My husband and 3 year old devoured them. Usually I can put down some waffles and 1/2 was more than filling! Topped with kerrygold butter and lankanto maple syrup! We will make again soon!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy to hear that, Cara! Thanks for stopping by!
Richard
Thanks for the recipe. I used whipping cream instead of almond milk, and added 8 raspberries to a 4 serving mix. Also added a few chocolate chips. You can’t go wrong with raspberry and chocolate chips! They came out great!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy you liked them, Richard! Thank you for stopping by!
Brandy
How do I quadruple this recipe just like you’d think? Or no?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Brandy, Yes, you can change the number of servings on the recipe card to 4 times the default amount.
Francisco Torres
This is an amazing recipe. Great tasting and very enjoyable. Thanks
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Francisco! Please come back again soon!
Roberta
This recipe seems to be really amazing, looking forward to try it…but I do not have a waffle maker yet (I’m going to buy one but have to wait to change my kitchen because now I do not have where to place it 🙁 ): do you think that I could try cooking these waffles as sort of pancakes?
By the way, could you consider for the future to write something specifically about cooking with a waffle maker for best results, with your always great tips & tricks to optimize recipes for your readers?
Thank you!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Roberta, I haven’t tried this recipe as pancakes, but let me know how it goes if you try it! I’ll definitely be updating this post in the future with more tips, too. In the meantime if there are any questions about it that I can answer, I’d be happy to!
Rachel - Birdseed Kitchen
Hi Maya. We don’t eat low-carb in my house, but I’m making these for a Waffle Day at work – we’re all bringing in batter and toppings and making a waffle bar.
I like this recipe. It took a few waffles to find the right cook time. In my Waring waffle maker, set one step below high, that time was 3 minutes and 15 seconds. My only substitution to the recipe was crunchy almond butter because that’s all I had.
The waffles are VERY filling. I ate one and was completely stuffed!
Thank you for the great recipe!
Stephanie
This is the best keto waffle recipe I have found. My husband also agrees. Thank you. I love your recipes!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Stephanie! So glad you both like them.
Tina
Hi Maya! I have been in the search for a good waffle for a long time and yours are not good, they’re awesome! I didn’t have almond butter so I used organic pb (1carb) and was also out of butter. For the butter I used avocado oil. These were so good. They did not stick at all and were not soggy like so many others I’ve tried. I do have 1 question though… on days I ‘m not feeling the nut butter vibe is there anything else that sub for the almond butter?
You are the best!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you so much, Tina! I’m so glad you liked them. The nut butter actually helps them not be soggy/too soft, so I don’t recommend omitting it unless you want softer waffles. You can use any type of nut butter you want, though.
Anne
Mine stuck to waffle iron also. I used Stevia for baking for sweetener. I also sprayed the surface before hand.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Anne, It could be that you needed a higher waffle iron temperature or just needed to let them sit to cool a little bit before removing. Hope they still tasted good!
Teri
These are SO good! I am not a natural in the kitchen, but I found these pretty easy. The first one did not turn out well because I opened to waffle iron too early, but my second was perfect. I used coconut sugar in mine and topped it with a strawberry sauce.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
That strawberry sauce sounds delicious, Teri! Thanks for stopping by!
Karen M.
These turned out great! I had to cook the 2nd batch for 4 mins instead of 5 but they were still very good and satisfying even when slightly overcooked.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Karen! I am so happy to hear you liked the waffles! Have a great day!
Kimball Walker
These didn’t taste good at all.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Kimball, Sorry you didn’t like them. If you think something went wrong when making the recipe, I’d be happy to help troubleshoot. Otherwise I’m always open to constructive feedback about what specifically you didn’t like.
Jamie Hafer
The only thing I substituted was I used fresh raw honey (I have bees). They stuck to the waffle maker. I sprayed, I brushed with grapeseed oil. After three like that I scrambled the batter. Not sure what went wrong. I liked the taste but an hour later I am still cleaning my waffle maker.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jamie, Sorry that happened to you! It might be the honey. Liquid sweeteners work differently from granulated, so the batter would be different.
stini
Thank you so so much for all the yummy recipes !
Maya | Wholesome Yum
You are welcome! Thank you for stopping by!
Jimi
Love love lovin it!!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy to hear that, Jimi! Thank you for stopping by!
CScott
Hi, what if anything could be subbed for the almond butter which I do not have? Thx ❤️
Maya | Wholesome Yum
You can easily use peanut butter or some other nut or seed butter! I hope you like them!
Cheryl Landry
Excellent recipe! Question on the serving size and nutritional values. One area at the top of the recipe says 2 waffles then at the bottom near the nutritional values it says serving since 1 waffle. So is it 1 waffle = 401kcal or 2 waffles?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Cheryl! The serving size is 1 large waffle and there are two large waffles total. Thanks for stopping by!
D
Hi, I can’t have eggs. What could I use instead? Will they taste the same?
Thanks, D
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Unfortunately I haven’t tried these without eggs. Some people use flax eggs, but not sure if they’d fall apart in this recipe. Let me know how it goes if you try!
Heidi Cheeks
So very good. My 1st waffles since going keto a couple months ago. Topped with natural pb and Lakanto syrup, next time blackberry topping. Thanks!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Heidi! I love those topping ideas.
Ruth Spencer
Made these tonight, was so excited to try them as they looked wonderful! But while the fluffy batter made waffles they did not crisp up even when I put them into the toaster oven. I did sub peanut butter in place of almond butter, which I was out of, maybe that affected them Tasted okay, but not great!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Ruth, Sorry they didn’t crisp up for you. The most likely culprit is the waffle iron not being hot enough. I also have this waffles recipe you might like better.
Lisa
My daughter always has strawberry waffles for her birthday dinner and I didn’t want to miss out. Made your recipe and the waffles were so soft and delicious!! I didn’t feel cheated at all and immediately made another recipe so I could have them for breakfast the next few days.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I love that, Lisa! Thanks for stopping by and happy birthday to your daughter!
Jan
First recipe I tried with my new waffle maker. Turned out great. I wonder if the recipe can be doubled so I can freeze a couple for another day. Thank you for making it available.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Jan! I’m glad you liked them. Yes, you can definitely double the recipe and freeze them. Reheat in the toaster or the oven.
Mimi
Hello. Thanks for the recipe! I made it today and the batter was like a cookie batter. I added a bit more almond milk to it. I pressed it into my waffle maker and it came out looking like a waffle, but it had no taste to it. I’m not sure what I did wrong.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Mimi, So sorry you had issues with it! The batter should be fluffy, not at all like a cookie batter. Did you beat the egg whites to stiff peaks and then fold those in? That should leave the batter fluffy, as long as the whites are not broken down too much. I would guess that maybe the whites broke down and that caused the issue? Let me know if there is a step that seemed to go a different way for you and I can try to help more.
E Palm
Great recipe! I definitely have room for improvement, but it was my first try. They came out perfect but crumbled when I cut them up. Maybe it’s because I failed at whipping the egg whites into stiff peaks. They are dry but would be great topped with avocado like avocado toast, or with cottage cheese. Thank you for the recipe! I am excited to experiment with it in the future. 🙂
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you!
Theresia
I love this recipe. I’m definitely keeping it! I was out of almond butter, so I used peanut butter. Served it with blackberries, and it was GREAT! Thanks!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Theresia!
Kelsey
Hello! Any ideas on an egg substitute that wouldn’t completely ruin the recipe? Thanks! These look delicious!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Kelsey, Flax egg might work, but I haven’t tried. Let me know how it goes if you do!
Minette
Hey, thanks so much for the recipe. It was delicious! However I think I did something wrong. It was very crumbly. I used macadamia butter and coconut milk, because I didn’t have almond butter, or milk. Could that have caused it?
Regards
Minette
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Minette, I’m glad you liked the taste! I haven’t tested it with macadamia butter and coconut milk. I assume the nut butter would work the same way. With coconut milk, it depends on what kind you used – was it the thick kind in a can? If so, that may be the reason.
Darla
Can coconut milk be used instead of almond milk?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Darla, I haven’t tried that yet but it should work. Let me know how it turns out!
Lucia Moreno Velo
I was wondering what I could use instead of butter, since I’m intolerant to casein. Any ideas?
Thanks.
Lucía
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Lucia, Coconut oil should work.
Chris Nault
I made a carrot cake with the coconut flour instead of waffles, I don’t have a waffle iron as yet. It was moist and really good, I also put pineapple in it.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Chris! So funny that you say that because I just made carrot cake last week too (recipe to be posted in February). 🙂
Suzette
Can you use Coconut flour?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Suzette, coconut and almond flour aren’t 1:1 substitutes so I wouldn’t recommend it for this recipe.
Ardnas
Great recipe, even my 11 year old enjoyed them.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you!
Tom
I will stop hunting for the best waffle recipe — I have found it here! Since I use a small electric iron, the waiting step doesn’t work too well for me. However, since I am only cooking for myself, I found that just by letting the extras set out for an hour in my dry New Mexico climate will have them crisp up perfectly before I freeze them. [Of course, I couldn’t wait that long to eat the first one!] Then I take them out and heat them up in the microwave when I have them. Adding the sugarless syrup to the microwave for the last 20 seconds is the finishing touch.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Tom! Great tips for the dry climate!
Jeanie
Hi, Maya,
Thanks for another recipe that I can’t wait to try out! Breakfast for dinner on Sunday night! =)
I print your recipes instead of trying to work off the laptop…is there any way for me to omit printing the clickable ads at the top of the recipe? If I could, many of your recipes would fit on one side of the paper, and I wouldn’t have to flip them back and forth while trying to cook… not to mention the ink usage… and since they are clickable/interactive ads, they are not effective or useful on a printed page anyway… =) Any ideas?
Thanks again!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Jeanie! Hope you like them!
Just so you know, it does help support my website when you visit the site directly. The ads allow me to provide the recipes to you for free. But, I understand that some people prefer to print. You can use the print icon on the recipe card. I did just check and see there are 1-2 ads that still show up in that view. I’ll need to get that looked into so that they can be removed.
Gjeanieg
I did NOT know that! Thank you for the information. And thanks again for your great recipes. 🙂