What Are Homemade Keto Waffles?
Homemade keto waffles are a fantastic low-carb alternative to traditional waffles. They’re made with ingredients like almond meal, whey protein powder, and cream cheese, making them perfect for those following a keto or low-carb diet. These waffles are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and absolutely delicious! Fill, stuff, or top yours with all your sweet or savory favourites. Let’s get waffling!
Why I Love This Recipe
I love this recipe because it’s so adaptable and perfect for meal prepping. You can whip up a batch on the weekend and have delicious, low-carb waffles ready to go all week. Plus, the combination of ingredients ensures they’re always crispy and flavorful!
How To Make Keto Protein Waffles
Step 1. Melt butter on the stove or microwave for 1 minute. Add all ingredients to a mixer with the dough hook or food processor and mix until completely combined.
Step 2. Cook in a preheated and buttered waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions. If using additional toppings add them to the mix and cook as instructed.
Step 3. Serve with your favourite toppings or as an extra treat a fabulous burger.
Variations of Flavors and Ways to Make It
One of the joys of keto waffles is their versatility. You can play around with flavors to keep things interesting:
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- Sweet Keto Waffles: Add vanilla extract and powdered sweetener to the batter for a sweet breakfast treat. Top with sugar-free syrup, berries, or whipped cream.
- Savory Keto Waffles: Skip the sweetener and add herbs, cheese, or even bacon bits to the batter. These make a great base for keto-friendly sandwiches or burgers.
- Chocolate Keto Waffles: Mix in some cocoa powder and a few sugar-free chocolate chips for a decadent chocolate waffle.
What to Serve with Keto Waffles
Keto waffles are incredibly versatile and can be served in various ways:
- Classic Breakfast: Serve with sugar-free maple syrup, fresh berries, and a dollop of whipped cream.
- Savory Twist: Top with avocado, poached eggs, and a sprinkle of cheese for a savory breakfast or brunch.
- Dessert Delight: Drizzle with melted sugar-free chocolate and serve with a scoop of keto ice cream.
Best Ways for Storing Keto Waffles
To store your keto waffles, let them cool completely and place them in an airtight container. They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze them in a ziplock bag. When ready to eat, thaw in the fridge and reheat in a toaster or oven to maintain their crispiness.
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Crispy Keto Waffles
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Ingredients
- 80 g (⅓ cups) butter
- 70 g (2/3 cups) almond meal
- 1 cup (90 g) whey protein isolate I use Amino Z
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp xanthan gum
- 60 g (4 tbsp) cream cheese
- 120 g (½ cups) thickened cream
- 120 g (½ cups) sour cream
- 1 large (1) egg
SWEET KETO WAFFLES
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp powdered sweetener
Instructions
CONVENTIONAL METHOD
- Melt butter on stove or microwave for 1 minute. Add all ingredients to a mixer with dough hook or food processor and mix until completely combined.
- Cook in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions. If using additional toppings add them now to the mix and cook as instructed.
- Serve with your favourite toppings or as an extra treat a fabulous burger.
THERMAL METHOD
- Melt butter 3 min/100℃/ speed 1. Add remaining ingredients; mix 3 min/dough setting. Follow from Step 2 above.
Notes
- Whey Protein Isolate: This is key for the crispy texture. You can use flavoured whey protein isolate for an extra twist.
- Almond Meal: Provides great texture. Sunflower seed flour or sesame seed flour can be used as substitutes for those with nut allergies.
- Xanthan Gum: Helps bind the ingredients. Psyllium husk powder can be used as an alternative.
- For sweet waffles, add vanilla extract and powdered sweetener or flavoured whey protein isolate.
- For a savoury keto waffle recipe, skip the sweetener and add herbs, cheese, or bacon bits.
- Ensure your waffle iron is preheated and you keep it closed until the waffle is crispy enough.
- Mix the batter thoroughly to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
- Cook according to your waffle iron’s instructions and watch them to avoid overcooking.
- For the crispiest waffles, use whey protein isolate.
- Serve immediately for the best texture, or reheat in a toaster to bring back the crispiness.
- Get creative with your toppings and flavours to keep things interesting!
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28 responses to “Crispy Keto Waffles”
I wanted my own pancakes to celebrate Canada Day with the rest of my family so I whipped up a batch of these. I cooked them up in a frying pan and they are the best Keto pancakes I’ve ever made. Firm structure yet light and fluffy and delicious.Finally a keto waffle recipe that is delicious and actually crispy! Winner winner winner! Thanks so much for this.
You are very welcome Deborah!
Where can I buy whey protein isolate please. Everywhere I look only sells massive tubs
The absolute best waffles I have taste on Keto. They actually are like waffles 🥰 Thank you Megan 🙏Woohoo! That is so cool to hear!
Thanks for offering to convert to measurements we in the U.S. are familiar with. These are teaspoons/tablespoons and cups. I love crispy so am looking forward to making these.
I’m allergic to almonds. Do you have recipes using coconut flour or other low carb flours?
Hi Kandis, yes I do. You can simply search via the ingredients you are after in the search bar or recipe styles
By thickened cream do you mean whipping cream?
Yes I do.
Hi, i tried making them this morning but the batter spread so badly tat it din form a waffle. All i get is burnt buts n pieces. Love the flavour & taste though. Not sure what i have done wrongly although i followed the recipe to the T.
Is there a sub for the sour cream?
Could you use Pea Protein powder or does it have to be Whey?
You sure can Tracey
Could you use Pea Protein Powder or does it have to be Whey?
You can use pea protein
Can you substitute the protein powder with anything else?
You can just use extra almond meal but the protein powder helps male the waffle crispy
Omg best waffles I’ve made done so far and so quick.Thanks Sara, glad you enjoyed them.
Yes these are really good. They do get crispy, which is wonderful. I had an issue with the measurements because, American here, metric is alien to me, and the US conversion was such odd numbers. So I did, ohhhh 2 ounces and a dollop more… So my measurements were no where near accurate and my final product was a bit oily. But still delicious!Hi Leslie,
Can you tell me what kind of measurements you would normally use as I can change the conversion metrics. Sorry the turned out oily, the version with my metric measurements isnt an oily mix. Happy to help get the measurements converting right for you though x
OK Wanted something indulgent for breakfast…so made this with a bit of vanilla and added sweetner….they were da bomb! So crispy delicious with a bit of butter and sf male syrup.
These are by far my favourite waffles, so crispy and taste just amazing! I make a whole batch and freeze the extras for when I need a sweet treat. I top with a few berries and plenty of yummy cream
This made 8 thick waffles in my Breville Waffle Pro (they’re pretty big) and the best keto/LCHF waffle recipe I’ve tried to date. I did sub the xanthum gum with ground psyllium, and it was super thick, I had to add an additional egg and some milk to get it to pouring consistency
I made these and froze them…still crispy when reheated in toaster! Super yum!
These really are the best keto waffles.
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