Keto Waffles with Almond Flour
These keto waffles with almond flour are made without wheat flour and without sugar. Eggs, cream cheese, and a little baking powder keep the low-carb waffles soft; count berries, yogurt, or other toppings separately.
Key Takeaways
- Ready in about 13 minutes — a quick keto breakfast or coffee snack.
- About 4.5 g net carbs and 24 g fat per serving; stays low-carb without sweet toppings.
- Made with almond flour, eggs, cream cheese, baking powder, and optional erythritol.
- Suitable for a vegetarian keto diet; works as a breakfast, snack, or meal-prep base.
Ingredients
For a 75 kg person, about 2 servings make a full meal.
| Amount | Ingredient | Note | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| blanched almond flour | - | |||
| eggs | - | |||
| cream cheese | - | |||
| baking powder | - | |||
| salt | - | |||
| erythritol | to taste | |||
| to taste | ||||
| butter or coconut oil | approx. 1 tsp; for the waffle iron | |||
| approx. 1 tsp; for the waffle iron | ||||
Method
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Mix the batter
about 2 minutes40 g blanched almond flour 2 eggs 40 g cream cheese 1 tsp baking powder 1 pinch salt 1 tsp erythritol to taste Whisk eggs (2 eggs, about 100 g), cream cheese (40 g), almond flour (40 g), baking powder (1 tsp, about 4 g), salt (1 pinch, about 1 g), and optional erythritol (1 tsp, about 4 g) until smooth.
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Let the batter rest
5 minutesLet the batter rest so the almond flour can absorb liquid.
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Prepare the waffle iron
about 1 minute5 ml butter or coconut oil approx. 1 tsp; for the waffle iron Preheat the waffle iron and lightly grease it with butter or coconut oil (1 tsp, about 5 g).
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Cook the waffles
about 8 minutesAdd the batter in portions and cook until the waffles are set and lightly browned.
You did it! Enjoy every delicious bite.
Which tips help with keto waffles?
- Preheat the waffle iron well and lightly grease it with butter or coconut oil.
- Let the batter rest briefly because almond flour absorbs liquid.
- Open the waffle iron only when the steam has mostly slowed down.
- For more aroma, flavor the batter with a little cinnamon or vanilla.
- If you really want the waffles sweeter, you can dust them with powdered erythritol, but we generally advise against it.
- For savory waffles, skip the erythritol and add herbs.
Ingredients and variations
These points help you adapt the waffles for keto without making the batter structure unreliable.
Keto waffles without sugar
For sweet keto waffles, a little erythritol, cinnamon, or vanilla is enough. Erythritol tastes sweet, but most of it is excreted unchanged, so it does not raise usable carbs, or raises them only minimally. Regular sugar, honey, and maple syrup do not fit a keto diet because they provide a lot of usable sugar.
Waffles without wheat flour - does that really work?
Almond flour replaces wheat flour here. The batter needs a short rest because almond flour absorbs liquid differently from grain flour. Open the waffle iron only when the steam has clearly slowed down so the waffles stay stable.
Savory keto waffles
For savory keto waffles, skip the erythritol and add herbs, pepper, a little nutmeg, or a little grated cheese to the batter. Cream cheese, avocado, smoked salmon, or a small salad fit better than sweet toppings.
Baking and prep
For good results, heat, fat, and timing matter more than adding extra ingredients.
Source: USDA FoodData Central
Our experience when baking
For us, the waffles turn out most reliably when the waffle iron is brushed thinly with MCT oil or butter before every batch. A silicone brush helps spread the fat evenly into the grooves without using too much oil. Add the batter only once the iron is really hot.
Meal prep: how well do keto waffles keep for later?
These waffles are only moderately meal-prep friendly because they are crispest straight from the waffle iron and batter with baking powder should not sit for long. For later the same day, they work well if you let them cool completely, pack them dry, and keep yogurt, berries, almond butter, or other toppings separate. For the next day, they are still usable but no longer freshly crisp; kept airtight in the fridge, they stay useful for about 1-2 days. Reheat them at work or at home in a toaster, air fryer, or hot waffle iron rather than the microwave. You can improve meal-prep potential by pre-mixing the dry ingredients in portions and stirring in cream cheese and eggs only shortly before cooking.
Serving and toppings
Treat toppings as small additions so the waffles stay low carb.
Keto-friendly serving ideas
Greek yogurt, a few raspberries, cinnamon, or a small spoonful of almond butter all work well. Keep toppings modest so the net carbs stay predictable.
Nutrition values
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | Keto context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | about 285 kcal | about 275 kcal | Moderate. One serving is closer to a small breakfast; 2 servings are more like a full meal. |
| Moderate. One serving is closer to a small breakfast; 2 servings are more like a full meal. | |||
| Fat | about 25 g | about 24 g | Good fit for keto because fat provides most of the energy here. |
| Good fit for keto because fat provides most of the energy here. | |||
| Net Carbs | about 4.5 g | about 4-5 g | Good for keto. This is low enough to stay manageable even with 2 servings for many people. |
| Good for keto. This is low enough to stay manageable even with 2 servings for many people. | |||
| Sugar | about 2 g | about 2 g | Low. Usually not a concern for keto as long as sweet toppings are counted separately. |
| Low. Usually not a concern for keto as long as sweet toppings are counted separately. | |||
| Protein | about 12.5 g | about 12 g | Moderate. For a full meal, a second serving or a protein-rich side may make sense. |
| Moderate. For a full meal, a second serving or a protein-rich side may make sense. | |||
| Salt | about 0.5 g | about 0.5 g | Moderate. Salt can matter on keto, but the right daily amount depends on diet and activity. |
| Moderate. Salt can matter on keto, but the right daily amount depends on diet and activity. | |||
Note: Nutrition values are estimated averages per 100 g and per serving and may vary depending on ingredients, brands, portion size, and preparation. They do not replace individual nutrition or medical advice.
FAQ
Are keto waffles really low carb?
Yes, if the batter is made without wheat flour and without sugar, and portions stay controlled. These keto waffles use almond flour, eggs, and cream cheese, which keeps net carbs per serving low. Toppings matter most because syrup, honey, or larger amounts of fruit can raise carbs quickly.
Can I use coconut flour instead of almond flour?
Not in the same amount. Coconut flour absorbs much more liquid, so the recipe would need to be adjusted.
Almond flour or ground almonds?
Fine blanched almond flour makes the keto waffles a little lighter and more even. Ground almonds often work too, but they bring more fat and a coarser texture. If the batter seems too soft, let it rest longer or add a very small amount of almond flour.
Why do keto waffles sometimes stick to the waffle iron?
The waffle iron is often not hot enough, not greased enough, or opened too early. Grease the plates lightly, cook the first waffle a little longer, and wait until the steam has clearly slowed down.
What can I do if I do not have a waffle iron?
You can cook the batter as small keto pancakes in a well-greased nonstick pan. Use medium heat, add only small portions of batter, and flip them once the edges look stable. They will not get as crisp or have a waffle pattern, but they stay low carb and work with the same toppings.