Inside: Take a look at these crispy, low-carb and Keto friendly waffles. Packed with protein, these 4 ingredient waffles will have you satisfied. You can’t even tell they are keto!
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Low-Carb Keto Waffles
These crispy, easy low-carb keto waffles are the perfect low-carb breakfast option for busy mornings. Whether you’re on a ketogenic diet or just looking for a healthy alternative, this gluten-free waffle recipe will keep you full and energized.
I personally LOVE these 4-ingredient keto waffles! I don’t usually have a sweet tooth in the morning, but when I am pregnant that is an entirely different story. Sadly, every time I get pregnant, I wind up with gestational diabetes and I am forced to refrain from consuming things that are high in carbs and sugars.
We lead a low-carb, keto-friendly lifestyle and consume mostly whole foods and meals made from scratch anyways. So, this is a healthy breakfast recipe we’ll be making as a family for a very long time!
Why You’ll Love This Keto Waffles Recipe
You will love this recipe if you are looking any of the following things in a breakfast meal:
- Quick and easy to make with just 4 healthy ingredients.
- Healthy meal-prep waffles! You can easily freeze them for later.
- These gluten-free waffles are not only nutritious, but they are also kid-approved. What a great way to start their day with healthy brain food!
Ingredients & Potential Benefits
All you need are just 4 simple healthy ingredients.
- Almond flour: Rich in fiber, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin E. With healthy fats, both monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Almond flour is a pantry staple in a low-carb, keto-friendly lifestyle.
- Eggs: Excellent source of high-quality protein, rich in vitamins and they contain all essential amino acids. My favorite part, they are a great natural source of folate, which is important for fetal development during pregnancy. Not to mention, they can boost your metabolism and promote weight loss!
- Mozzarella cheese: Great source of protein, calcium, and other nutrients. Did you know that mozzarella cheese contains probiotics? Probiotics are great for gut health and improve digestion.
- Pure Vanilla Extract: Used as a natural sweetener in this recipe, it has many surprising benefits as well. Pure vanilla extract has antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory effects, calming and relaxing effects, it can improve mood, support digestion, and has antibacterial properties.
What is your favorite keto-friendly breakfast? Let me know in the comments!
How to Make Easy 4-Ingredient Keto Waffles
Not only are the ingredients super simple, but so are the instructions! All you need to do is gather all of your ingredients, grab a mixing bowl, measuring cups and spoons and a spoon to stir and scoop it all with. Don’t forget your waffle iron!
- Preheat your waffle iron and follow instructions on your waffle iron for cooking products.
- Crack your egg(s) in the bowl and dump in your vanilla extract, scramble them for a few seconds until they are completely broken up.
- Once blended, go ahead and add in your almond flour and mix it well.
- For the final ingredient, simply toss in your mozzarella cheese and combine all ingredients until they are well incorporated.
- Ensure that your waffle iron is properly preheated and place your mixture on the iron, close and cook for about 4 minutes (time is dependent on the size of your waffle iron, this recipe works best on a mini sized waffle maker).
- Once the time is up, remove from the iron and serve nice and hot!
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
4 minutes
Serves
1
Ingredients
- 1 Egg
- 1 Tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 Tbsp Almond Flour
- 1/2 Cup Mozzarella Cheese
Steps
1
Preheat waffle iron according to product manual
2
In a mixing bowl, scramble your egg and pure vanilla extract together.
3
Add in your almond flour and mix until well combined before adding in your mozzarella cheese. Stir until all ingredients are blended well.
4
If using a mini waffle maker (recommended), place half of the mixture on the iron and cook for 3-4 minutes. If using a regular sized waffle maker, pour the whole mixture onto the iron and cook for 2-3 minutes.
5
Once you have cooked all of your mixture, serve hot with sugar free syrup or let cool on the counter prior to storing in the fridge or freezer.
Tips & Variations
For those of you looking to meal-prep these waffles in bulk, I highly recommend a mini waffle maker that allows you to make several at a time. Here is a link to the waffle maker I use that allows me to make 4 at a time, which is a serving for 2!
I would play around with the times to see which consistency you like best. For instance, I find that 3 minutes makes them a bit softer, whereas 4 minutes allows them to be a bit crispier. I prefer the crispy waffles!
You can also add things like berries or organic chocolate chips to make these keto-friendly waffles more fun!
How to Store & Meal Prep
- The recipe provided below is a serving size for 1, since most people have a single burner waffle maker. You can easily double, triple or quadruple the recipe to make as many waffles as you need.
- These waffles last about 5 days in the fridge, but can last up to 6 months in the freezer.
- For the best texture, reheat in a toaster for crispiness or microwave for 30 seconds for softness.
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Final Thoughts
If you are looking for a nutritious, healthy breakfast recipe that is perfect for weekly meal-prep, these waffles are a solid option for you! They are packed with healthy ingredients, and free of dyes and artificial ingredients.
Give these waffles a try today and let me know what you think in the comments section below!
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