Published:
Oct 21st 2022
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Last updated: Jul 6th 2025
Craving waffles without the carbs? These Almond Flour Waffles are golden, fluffy, and totally grain-free—perfect for a keto, diabetic-friendly, or gluten-free breakfast. With just a handful of ingredients and a hint of citrusy orange zest, these low-carb waffles are quick to whip up and delicious with your favorite toppings.
Pro Tip - Only 5g net carbs per waffle
- Keto, gluten-free, and diabetic-friendly
- Fluffy inside with a lightly crisp exterior
- Quick: 10 minutes prep, 20 minutes cook
- Xanthan gum is optional, but helps with structure and chewiness.
- Don’t overfill your waffle iron—1/4 to 1/2 cup per waffle is ideal.
- Let waffles cool briefly on a rack to prevent sogginess.
- Top with sugar-free syrup, chopped nuts, or unsweetened chocolate chips.
- Serve with coffee, tea, or a keto smoothie.
- Add whipped cream and berries for a brunch-worthy plate.
- Butter: Swap for coconut oil or vegan butter.
- Milk: Use unsweetened almond, coconut, or soy milk.
- Add-ins: Fold in sugar-free chocolate chips or chopped pecans.
- Sweetener: Replace with monk fruit or stevia blend.
- Short-Term: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Toast for 1–2 minutes to revive crispness.
- Freeze: Layer with parchment paper and freeze up to 2 months. Reheat in toaster or oven.
- Blanched Almond Flour – The low-carb base that keeps these fluffy and nutty.
- Xanthan Gum (Optional) – Adds a bit of stretch and improves structure.
- Sugar-Free Sweetener – Keeps it keto without the sugar spike.
- Baking Powder & Cinnamon – Lifts and flavors the batter.
- Orange Zest – Adds brightness and aroma.
- Salt – Balances and enhances flavor.
- Eggs & Butter (melted) – Provide moisture and richness.
- Vanilla Extract & Milk – Smooths the batter.
- Almonds & Unsweetened Chocolate (for garnish) – Optional, but adds crunch and indulgence.
How many carbs are in almond flour waffles?
There are 11 grams carbs and 5 grams of net carbs in these almond flour waffles.
How healthy is almond flour?
Almond flour is very healthy. It contains high levels of vitamin E, manganese, and other antioxidants. These nutrients give almond flour the ability to decrease the risk of severe heart disease, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and stroke.
Should you refrigerate almond flour?
Refrigerating almond flour is not necessary. You should be fine if you use the almond flour before its expiration date. However, keeping the almond flour at cold temperatures will extend its shelf life.
Is almond flour better for weight loss?
Almond flour is lower in carbs than traditional flour. Additionally, almond flour also contains high levels of protein, vitamin E, and healthy fats, so almond flour is beneficial for weight loss.
Why is xanthan gum used?
It’s optional but helps hold the batter together, especially when using almond flour.
Are almond flour waffles keto?
Yes—each waffle contains just 5g net carbs, making them ideal for a keto diet.
Can I make these dairy-free?
Absolutely—use almond milk and vegan butter or coconut oil.
How to Make Almond Flour Waffles
Preheat your waffle maker. In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, xanthan gum, sweetener, baking powder, cinnamon, orange zest, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and milk until fully combined. Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir until you get a smooth, pourable batter.
Lightly grease the waffle iron with nonstick spray. Pour in 1/4 to 1/2 cup of batter depending on your waffle iron size. Cook according to manufacturer's instructions until golden brown and crisp.
Let the finished waffles cool on a wire rack while you cook the remaining batter. Transfer to a platter and top with chopped almonds and chocolate chips if desired. Serve with coffee or tea.
Time & Serves
Ingredients
1 cup blanched Almond Flour
1 teaspoon Xanthan Gum (optional)
1/4 cup Sugar-Free Sweetener
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Orange Zest
1/4 teaspoon Salt
2 large Eggs
6 tablespoons Butter, melted
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1/4 cup Milk
1/4 cup Whole Almonds, for garnish
2 oz. Unsweetened Chocolate chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat your waffle maker.
Whisk the almond flour, xanthan gum, sugar-free sweetener, baking powder, cinnamon, orange zest, and salt in a medium bowl until combined.
Whisk the eggs, butter, vanilla extract and milk in a small bowl until combined.
Add the batter mixture to the almond flour mixture and mix until combined.
Coat your waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray and add 1/4-1/2 cup of the waffle batter to the waffle iron. Cook the almond flour waffle according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Set aside the cooked Almond Waffles on a cooling rack and continue cooking the rest of the waffle batter.
Transfer the Almond Waffles to a platter. Top with almonds and/or chocolate chips. Best served with coffee or tea.
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