Keto Waffles (Crispy & Airy!)

Preheat the waffle maker (I love this one and it's the perfect size for this recipe). Grease lightly (I usually spray with oil).

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the egg white to stiff peaks. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine almond flour, Besti, 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.