These keto waffles have a beautiful golden exterior and soft fluffy inside! They taste like classic Sunday morning waffles without the added carbs or sugars. This quick and easy recipe takes only 10 minutes to make. Great for busy weekdays, quick breakfasts, weekend brunch, or even dessert!

Keto waffles.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • These keto waffles are quick and easy.
  • They are made in one mixing bowl.
  • They take only 10 minutes total.
  • These waffles have a golden crispy exterior.
  • The inside is soft and fluffy.
  • Try these Keto Pancakes too!
  • Great for any time of the day. Pair with this Keto Banana Bread for breakfast!
  • Unlike Chaffles, these are made without cheese.
  • Put two waffles together to make a breakfast sandwich.
  • This recipe is Keto, low carb, low sugar, grain free, gluten free, and refined sugar free.
  • Check out these Gluten Free Waffles for another delicious recipe!

Ingredients & Substitutions

These are the main ingredients and substitutions for keto waffles. Scroll down to the recipe card for full ingredients list and instructions.

Any type of milk works. For lowest carb, use macadamia nut milk. Both regular and dairy free work well.

Three eggs help bind the waffles together. They also add protein.

Almond flour is a great Keto baking flour. It is higher in protein and lower in carbs than white flour or wheat flour. In addition, almond flour is naturally grain free and gluten free.

Vanilla extract adds a homemade flavor.

Baking powder helps these waffles rise and become crispy.

A little monk fruit sweetener adds a touch of sweetness. Feel free to replace with granulated Swerve sweetener.

Lastly, add in a pinch of sea salt if desired.

Ingredients for keto waffles.

Keto Ingredients

Keto baking is different than traditional baking. Regular flour and sugar contain many carbs.

For Keto desserts and baked goods, different ingredients are necessary.

For these low carb waffles, lower carb ingredients are used.

Use almond flour. Almond flour is Keto and much lower carb than white flour. It provides a delicious nutty flavor.

For sweetener, use monk fruit sweetener. Monk fruit is a small fruit relative to China. It is calorie free. This granulated sugar option contains zero net carbs. In addition, monk fruit sweetener has a glycemic index of zero.

Taste & Texture

These keto waffles are not overly sweet. They taste like classic waffles with a slightly nutty flavor. The main flavors will be butter and sugar free maple syrup.

They are crispy outside and fluffy inside. To make them extra crispy, toast in the toaster oven for a few minutes.

How to Make

Step 1

First, preheat waffle maker.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine milk and eggs. Whisk to combine.

Step 3

Then, add in all remaining ingredients. Stir to combine.

Step 4

Generously spray waffle maker with nonstick spray. Pour about ½ cup of waffle batter into the waffle maker. Cook according to waffle maker instructions, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Finally, remove from waffle maker. Spray with nonstick spray and continue this process for remaining batter.

Step 6

Finally, serve with butter and sugar free maple syrup!

Maple syrup breakfast.

Expert Tips & Tricks

For lowest carb, use macadamia nut milk. It has only 1 net carb per 1 cup.

Do not substitute for the almond flour.

If needed, use granulated Swerve in place of the monk fruit sweetener.

Generously spray waffle maker with nonstick spray. This prevents sticking.

Cook waffle until crispy. Sometimes it takes a few minutes longer than normal.

Toast waffles in a toaster oven for an extra crispy waffle.

Toppings & Flavor Variations

Consider these flavor variations and toppings for your keto waffles.

Add in a pinch of cinnamon to the waffle batter.

Top with sugar free maple syrup.

Top with butter.

Add a drizzle of peanut butter on top.

Top with fresh berries.

Top with sugar free whipped cream.

Add some sugar free powdered sugar on top.

Butter on waffle.

How to Serve & Store

Serve keto waffles hot and fresh from the waffle iron.

They are best served immediately.

Serve with sugar free maple syrup and butter. They go well with Instant Pot Bacon and Air Fryer Bacon. Or, make some toast with this Keto Bread.

These waffles are great with coffee, milk, tea or sugar free hot chocolate.

Store in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Reheat in a toaster oven until warm.

Freeze for 1 month.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are keto waffles made of?

Keto waffles are made with almond flour and monk fruit sweetener.

Are Eggo waffles keto friendly?

No, Eggo waffles are not keto friendly. They contain white flour and sugar. They are no low carb.

What is a Chaffle made of?

Chaffles are similar to waffles but made from cheese.

How many carbs do they have?

Each waffle has 4 grams net carbs.

Can you have maple syrup on keto?

Use sugar free maple syrup while doing keto.

Bite of waffle.

Equipment Needed

Pyrex 3 Glass Mixing Bowls: These are great mixing bowls for any recipe.

Pyrex Glass Measuring Cups: These are my favorite measuring cups.

Whisk: Whisk together the waffle batter.

Waffle Maker: This waffle maker is well made and affordable. It does not have trouble with sticking.

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Keto waffles.

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These keto waffles are golden crispy on the outside. They have a warm fluffy inside. These waffles come together quickly and easily. Great for a weekday breakfast, weekend brunch or dessert!
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Ingredients

Instructions 

  • First, preheat waffle maker.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine milk and eggs. Whisk to combine.
  • Then, add in all remaining ingredients. Stir to combine.
  • Generously spray waffle maker with nonstick spray. Pour about ½ cup of waffle batter into the waffle maker. Cook according to waffle maker instructions, or about 5 minutes.
  • Finally, remove from waffle maker. Spray with nonstick spray and continue this process for all batter.
  • Finally, serve with butter and sugar free maple syrup!

Notes

  • Any type of milk works.
  • Do not substitute for the almond flour.
  • Feel free to replace monk fruit sweetener with granulated Swerve.
  • Spray waffle maker generously with nonstick spray.
  • Continue cooking in waffle maker until crispy.
  • For extra crispy waffles, feel free to place waffles in a toaster oven.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
  • Reheat in toaster oven.
  • Freeze for 1 month.
  • Each waffle contains 4 net carbs (9 grams carbs – 5 grams fiber).
Calories: 308kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 25g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 101mg, Sodium: 132mg, Potassium: 74mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 182IU, Calcium: 186mg, Iron: 2mg

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