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Keto Waffles

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by Vered DeLeeuwUpdated May 6, 2025
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4.97 from 96 votes

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These almond flour keto waffles are crispy on the outside and tender and fluffy on the inside. They're just as good as traditional waffles! They're ready in 30 minutes - simply mix the batter in one bowl and pour it into the waffle maker.

Keto waffles are served with syrup.

The best thing about these keto waffles is that they're not a compromise. Chaffles, for example, are delicious but quite different than the real thing. These waffles are not. They have a pleasant vanilla flavor and smell amazing. I often make a double batch and freeze the leftovers for easy weekday breakfasts - I simply pull them out of the freezer and lightly toast them.

Ingredients and Substitutions

The ingredients needed to make keto waffles.

See the recipe card for exact measurements. Here are my comments on some of the ingredients.

  • Vanilla extract: I use a full tablespoon, so it's important to use pure vanilla extract. Sometimes, I flavor the waffles with a teaspoon of almond extract instead of a tablespoon of vanilla extract.
  • Sweetener: I use stevia glycerite to equal 2 tablespoons of sugar. This adds the perfect level of sweetness.
  • Whole milk: You can substitute heavy cream or canned coconut milk for whole milk.
  • Almond flour: I use superfine almond flour. I don't recommend using a coarse almond meal.
  • Variation: I sometimes add 6 ounces of fresh (not frozen) blueberries, folding them into the batter as the last step before cooking the waffles. You can also add ½ cup of dark chocolate chips.

Instructions

The detailed instructions and step-by-step photos are included in the recipe card. Here's a quick overview.

Heat your waffle maker. You want it nice and hot by the time the batter is mixed. Combine the ingredients in a bowl, whisking until smooth. Generously grease your waffle maker with melted butter. Pour the batter into the cavities. Measure ½ scant cup per waffle.

Adding the batter to the waffle maker.

Cook the waffles until they are golden brown, for about 5 minutes. The exact cooking time will depend on your waffle maker.

The waffles are ready.

Serve immediately, topped with syrup and/or butter.

The waffles are served.

5 stars rating. Best Keto waffles I've found yet. I love waffles and have been doing Keto for the past three years. I have tried premixed packaged mixes and recipes from the internet, but this is by far the best that I have found. My wife even tried them and commented that they were the best she's had. The texture and taste were great.
Ken Shutley
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Recipe Tips

  1. You don't want these waffles to be overly sweet. They only need 2 tablespoons of granulated sweetener or the equivalent in stevia. I usually use ½ teaspoon of stevia glycerite. You can skip the sweetener altogether if you plan to serve them with syrup.
  2. The waffles should be ready when the waffle maker stops releasing steam. That's when you'll know the batter is fully baked.
  3. For a dairy-free version, use coconut oil instead of butter and unsweetened soymilk or plant-based heavy cream instead of milk.
  4. Storage: Once completely cool, you can keep these waffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. Reheat them in the toaster on the lowest setting. They also freeze well. Cool them completely, then place them in freezer bags, separating layers with wax paper. Store them in the freezer for up to three months. Reheat them in the toaster on the lowest setting to defrost and crisp them up.

Serving Suggestions

These waffles are the perfect keto breakfast, on their own or with a couple of fried or poached eggs and bacon (I typically make microwave bacon or oven bacon).

As for toppings, they are delicious without any toppings, especially if you add blueberries or chocolate chips. But here are a few ideas for how to top them:

  • Melted unsalted butter and sugar-free syrup
  • Keto hazelnut spread
  • Blueberry compote
  • Strawberry compote
  • Keto whipped cream
  • Chocolate whipped cream
  • Drizzle them with warmed-up peanut butter, almond butter, or walnut butter

Recipe Card

Keto waffles are stacked on a white plate.
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Crispy Keto Waffles

These keto waffles are made with almond flour. They're crispy on the outside and tender and fluffy on the inside.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 6 waffles
Calories: 305kcal
Author: Vered DeLeeuw
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Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon stevia glycerite - equals 2 tablespoons of sugar
  • ½ cup whole milk - see notes below
  • 8 ounces superfine almond flour - 2 cups, but please measure by weight
  • ¼ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter - melted, for the waffle maker

Instructions

  • Plug your waffle maker in. Set your oven to warm (170°F) and fit a baking sheet with a wire rack. Place the baking sheet in the oven.
    An oven set to 170°F.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla, stevia, and milk.
    Mixing keto waffles' wet ingredients in a bowl.
  • Gradually add the almond flour, whisking it in until the mixture is smooth. If the batter seems very thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk or water.
    Adding the almond flour.
  • Mix in the kosher salt and baking soda.
    Adding salt and baking soda to the batter.
  • Brush the waffle maker with melted butter. Pour the batter into the waffle maker, using a scant ½ measuring cup per waffle and spreading the batter to the corners before closing the lid.
    Adding the batter to the waffle maker.
  • Cook until golden brown, puffy, and set, about 5 minutes. The waffles should be ready when the waffle maker stops releasing steam. That's when you'll know the batter is fully baked.
    The waffles are ready.
  • When the first batch is ready, place the cooked waffles on the wire rack in the oven to keep them warm. Brush the waffle maker with more melted butter and cook more waffles until all the batter is gone. Serve immediately.
    The waffles are served.

Notes

  • Please use superfine almond flour and measure it by weight. I use Bob's Red Mill Super-Fine Almond Flour. One cup of this flour weighs 4 ounces, so two cups weigh 8 ounces. Using coarser flour or too much of it will result in dense waffles. 
  • If you object to using whole milk in a keto recipe, feel free to use heavy cream. The nutrition info will change. 
  • I use a full tablespoon of vanilla in this recipe. That's not a typo, so using pure vanilla extract is important.
  • Occasionally, baking soda can cause a reaction in baked goods, resulting in an ammonia smell. If you're concerned about it happening, use 4 teaspoons of gluten-free baking powder instead of baking soda. Make sure the baking powder is fresh and not expired.
  • The nutrition information is for the waffles only and excludes additions such as blueberries or toppings such as butter or maple syrup.
  • Once completely cool, you can keep these waffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat them in the toaster on the lowest setting.
  • These waffles also freeze well. Once completely cool, place them in freezer bags, separating layers with wax paper, and store them in the freezer for up to three months. Reheat them in the toaster on the lowest setting to defrost and crisp them up.

Nutrition per Serving

Serving: 1 waffle | Calories: 305 kcal | Carbohydrates: 9 g | Protein: 12 g | Fat: 25 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Sodium: 301 mg | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 3 g

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  1. Tina says

    April 13, 2025 at 12:23 pm

    4 stars
    These are tasty, but no matter how long I cook them they remain soft & never get crispy! Is the storing in oven a necessary step?

    Reply
    • Vered DeLeeuw says

      April 13, 2025 at 7:38 pm

      Hi Tina,
      Glad you like the flavor!
      No, it's not a necessary step.
      It sounds like your waffle maker isn't getting hot enough.

  2. Charles says

    March 29, 2025 at 10:37 am

    Is "one waffle" one of the two squares that that are made in your waffle maker, or is "one waffle" the complete rectangle composed of two squares?
    I'm trying to fit this into my daily carb count

    Reply
    • Vered DeLeeuw says

      March 29, 2025 at 10:46 am

      Hi Charles,
      One waffle is one square. In my waffle maker, this recipe makes six waffles (six squares), so a serving is one-sixth of the entire recipe.

  3. Ann Grundell says

    March 24, 2025 at 1:10 pm

    Just lost my in progress comment! My batter resembles soft cookie dough with only half of the flour. All ingredients are correct except my almond flour was stored in the freezer. Could this be the cause?

    Reply
    • Vered DeLeeuw says

      March 24, 2025 at 2:58 pm

      Hi Ann,
      Hmm.. could be. Is it superfine almond flour?
      As mentioned in step 3 of the recipe card, if the batter is too thick, add water or milk.
      I hope you figured it out by the time I saw this question!

  4. Ken Shutley says

    March 23, 2025 at 2:25 pm

    5 stars
    Best Keto waffles I've found yet. I love waffles and have been doing Keto for the past three years. I have tried premixed packaged mixes and recipes from the internet but this by far the best that I have found. My wife even tried them and commented that they were the best she's had. The texture and taste were great. I was buying frozen Keto toaster waffles from my grocer however they quit carrying them a few months ago.
    I did try a small modification since stevia doesn't agree with me. I used Monkfruit with allulose as the sweetener on a 1 to1 ratio like sugar.

    Reply
    • Vered DeLeeuw says

      March 23, 2025 at 5:01 pm

      Wonderful, Ken! I'm so glad you enjoyed these waffles.
      Thank you for the review and for sharing your modification. I'm glad it worked.

  5. Jesse says

    February 27, 2025 at 5:36 pm

    Bit dissatisfied with this one sorry. It stuck so badly and took ages to cook through..

    Reply
    • Vered DeLeeuw says

      February 27, 2025 at 8:40 pm

      Oh no! I'm sorry this wasn't a success, Jesse. Let's troubleshoot!
      It sounds like your waffle maker might be older? Or maybe a cheaper model?
      An older/cheaper waffle maker might no longer be truly nonstick and also won't heat as well as better/newer models.

  6. Nikki says

    January 20, 2025 at 4:49 pm

    Can I use honey instead of stevia or sugar?

    Reply
    • Vered DeLeeuw says

      January 20, 2025 at 6:52 pm

      Hi Nikki,
      You can try using 2 tablespoons of honey. I *think* it should work, but it would be an experiment.
      If you decide to try, please come back and let us know how it was!

  7. Alex says

    January 18, 2025 at 8:56 am

    5 stars
    Amazing, this is now my recipe to make on weekend

    Reply
    • Vered DeLeeuw says

      January 18, 2025 at 1:39 pm

      Wonderful, Alex! I'm glad you've been enjoying these waffles. I made them this morning, too!

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