Crispy Almond Flour Waffles
Golden waffles with crisp edges and a light, airy middle, made with almond flour and whipped egg whites instead of wheat flour. They freeze well and re-crisp in the toaster.
Nutrition per serving
1 round waffle (7-inch)- Net carbs
- 4.4g
- Calories
- 318kcal
- Protein
- 12g
- Fat
- 28g
- Total carbs
- 12 g
- Fiber
- 4.1 g
Calculated from USDA FoodData Central values for each ingredient (optional ingredients excluded). Brands vary — check your labels if you track closely.
Ingredients
Dairy-free: Coconut oil replaces the butter in the batter and on the iron, so the waffles are completely dairy-free and just as crisp.
- Have the yolks and almond milk at room temperature so the melted coconut oil doesn’t firm up into flecks when you whisk it in.
Double chocolate: Cocoa in the batter and pockets of melted sugar-free chocolate make a brownie-like waffle for weekends and birthdays.
- Whisk the cocoa and extra sweetener in with the dry ingredients. The batter is stiffer, so fold the whites in patiently.
- Sprinkle a few chocolate chips over the batter in the iron before closing the lid. You can't judge doneness by color here, so go by the steam: lift the lid when it has almost stopped.
Savory cheddar & chive: No sweetener or vanilla. Sharp cheddar and chives go into the batter instead, for waffles that belong under fried chicken, a fried egg or pulled pork.
- Fold the cheddar and chives into the batter along with the last of the egg whites. The cheese crisps against the iron, so grease it well.
- Serve with keto chicken nuggets and hot sauce for chicken and waffles, or top with a fried egg.
- Also add
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1 tbsp granulated erythritolleave out -
1 tsp vanilla extractleave out - Also add
Estimated cost $4.42 for 4 servings ($1.11 each) · how we estimate
Instructions
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Heat a waffle iron to medium-high. Set a wire rack on a baking sheet in the oven and heat it to 200°F (95°C) to keep finished waffles crisp.
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Whisk the almond flour, coconut flour, sweetener, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
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In a second bowl, whisk the egg yolks, almond milk, melted butter and vanilla. Stir into the dry ingredients until smooth; the batter will be thick.
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Beat the egg whites with a clean whisk or hand mixer until they hold stiff peaks, about 2 minutes. Stir a third of them into the batter to loosen it, then gently fold in the rest until no large streaks of white remain.
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Brush the iron with butter. Spoon in about ¾ cup of batter, spread it toward the edges and close the lid. Cook 4–5 minutes, until the steam has almost stopped and the waffle is deep golden and releases easily.
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Move each waffle to the rack in the oven while you cook the rest. Serve with butter and berries or sugar-free “maple” syrup.
Tips for success
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The whipped whites are what make these crisp and light. Batter made with whole eggs works, but the waffles turn out denser and softer. - Almond flour browns fast. If the outside darkens before the steam stops, turn the iron down a notch.
- Want a waffle that doubles as sandwich bread? Try classic chaffles, made with cheese.
Nice to have, not needed
- A hand mixer whips the egg whites in about 2 minutes — a balloon whisk takes a little longer but works just as well.
Storage & meal prepMeal-prep friendly
- Keeps 4 days in the fridge
- Freezes up to 3 months
Reheat: Toast straight from the fridge or freezer, or warm at 375°F (190°C) for 5–6 minutes.
Prep tip: Freeze in a single layer on a tray before bagging so they don't stick together.
Cool on a rack, then freeze in a single layer before bagging; they keep 3 months. Reheat straight from frozen in a toaster or a 375°F (190°C) oven for 5–6 minutes.
Variations
3 variations, each with its own ingredients and macrosDairy-free
DietCoconut oil replaces the butter in the batter and on the iron, so the waffles are completely dairy-free and just as crisp.
- butter → coconut oil
4.4 g net · 334 kcal · 12 g protein · 29 g fat · ≈$1.18 per serving (same net carbs as the original)
Double chocolate
FlavorCocoa in the batter and pockets of melted sugar-free chocolate make a brownie-like waffle for weekends and birthdays.
- + 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- + 1 tbsp extra granulated erythritol
- + 2 tbsp sugar-free chocolate chips
6.3 g net · 358 kcal · 13 g protein · 31 g fat · ≈$1.44 per serving (+1.9 g net carbs vs the original)
Savory cheddar & chive
FlavorNo sweetener or vanilla. Sharp cheddar and chives go into the batter instead, for waffles that belong under fried chicken, a fried egg or pulled pork.
- + ½ cup sharp cheddar
- + 2 tbsp chives
- no granulated erythritol
- no vanilla extract
4.8 g net · 371 kcal · 15 g protein · 32 g fat · ≈$1.27 per serving (+0.4 g net carbs vs the original)
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