Perfect for a lazy breakfast or as an afternoon treat: These protein-packed coconut flour waffles are gluten free, sugar free and low carb. Paleo option!
Do you know those days when only a waffle will do? A soft, light and fluffy waffle with a gentle crunch on the edges, preferably straight from the waffle maker so it’s still warm? A waffle that fills the kitchen with the most mouthwatering smell of baked deliciousness? When I look out of the window, I can say with 100% certainty that today is a grain free waffles day.
One of my favourite waffle recipes are these low carb waffles, which disappear faster than you can say waffle. These babies come out of the waffle maker, hover in the air for a second and are gobbled up before they even reach a plate.
Friends, low carb waffles have got some serious competition: the almond butter coconut flour waffle!
Almond butter coconut flour waffles are the heartier cousin of regular low carb waffles. Purists make almond butter waffles with only almond butter, baking powder and eggs plus a sweetener such as banana or my favourite, erythritol. But I have a hungry teen in the house so that just won’t do.
Have you got any idea how much teenagers eat? They wake up in the morning so starved they can hardly get out of bed. Feeding teens is like throwing food into an abyss.
That’s why my almond butter waffles include coconut flour, which is not only crazy healthy, but adds more substance (read: they are filling!) and turns it into a veritable meal.
Coconut flour is gluten-free, particularly rich in fibre and low in carbohydrates. I love baking with it, though it can take a little to get used to it. Coconut flour absorbs a LOT of liquid.
I have experimented quite a bit with this recipe and finally cracked the ideal ratio of wet and dry ingredients. The result is light, moist and fluffy waffle heaven with a fragrant almond note. Basically, a brilliant lazy breakfast or snack for hungry kids.
Recipe variations for almond butter coconut flour waffles:
These waffles are easily customisable. You could use peanut butter instead of almond butter and experience with spices by adding mixed spice (AKA pumpkin spice in the US) or cinnamon for a more festive flavour.
If you prefer to make your own baking powder (most store bought varieties contain aluminium and corn – read this article on All Natural Ideas about how to make your own).
In terms of toppings, I am a purist – I have just dusted my stack with powdered erythritol. Feel free to enjoy your waffles with creme fraiche or whipped cream, a sugar free caramel sauce or some berries.
If you do not have a waffle maker, you can use the dough to make pancakes instead.
My recipe makes six waffles. Should your house be teen-less, you’ll be glad to know that almond butter waffles keep well in the fridge. Just toast them gently or warm them up in the microwave the next day.
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Almond Butter Coconut Flour Waffles
Ingredients
- 5 eggs separated
- 3 tbsp coconut flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sweetener (coconut sugar for Paleo)
- 5 tbsp unsweetened coconut or almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1/4 cup / 60 g butter, unsalted and melted (use coconut oil for paleo)
- 1/4 cup / 60 g smooth almond butter
- to dust: powdered sweetener
Instructions
- Separate your eggs. Start by whisking the egg whites until they are firm and form stiff peaks. You have to use a clean, non-greasy bowl for this and be a bit patient.
- In a second bowl, mix all the other ingredients until the batter is nice and smooth.
- Gently fold spoons of the whisked egg whites into the batter. Try to keep as much of the air and fluffiness as possible.
- Let the batter sit for a few minutes to let the coconut flour absorb the moisture.
- Don't forget to grease your waffle maker before you get going. Grain free waffles have a more delicate consistency than wheat waffles, so take care when removing them.
- Bake your waffles until nice and golden. With a waffle maker that makes heart shaped waffles, you should be able to make 6 fine specimen.
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Tina M. Weaver says
I made these waffles yesterday and they were amazing! The waffles are fluffy and had a great taste and I topped them with sugar free syrup and dusted them with homemade powdered sugar-free. This is a recipe worth keeping!
Katrin Nürnberger says
Aaaah, so glad you liked them!!!!!
Sheree says
Do you add the egg yolks into the mix at all?
Katrin says
Hi Sheree, yes, you add the egg yolks with the other ingredients. I’m separating the eggs to add lightness into the dough by beating the egg whites until stiff.
Ilana says
Love this recipe! Definitely my go to. What would happen if I made muffins out of those? Any idea how long to bake and on what temp? Thanks!
Katrin says
Hi Ilana, I’d try 180 Celsius and probably 20-25 minutes until they are golden brown on top and a knife inserted comes out clean.
Daniel says
Are these waffle crispy? I find so many low carb waffles are limp. I’m looking for a low carb waffle that has that scraping noise when you move your fork over it.
Katrin says
I find this really depends on the type of waffle maker you use. When I used the round waffle iron that produced the heart-shaped waffles they were crispy. The square waffle iron makes thicker waffles and they ended up being softer.
Lisa says
I made these and loved them. Thank you for the recipe.
Katrin says
That’s great to hear! Glad you liked them 🙂
Kristina says
when i change the number of servings, the “1/4c butter” and 1/4c almond butter” do not which screwed up my batter and my macros. I didn’t notice it til after :/
Katrin says
Oh dear! I”m sorry about this – I tried it out and you’re right, it appears the recipe plugin can only change the first amount and not the second. I’ll have to see if anything can be done about this. I have changed it around in this recipe for you, so the US cups show first. Thank you for pointing this out.
Sandra says
Omg this was so yummy. I just made it and two of them Although I don’t have a heart waffle maker I just have a regular one the makes them round. I added cinnamon, ginger spice, pumpkin spice and my favorite coconut almond butter it was just heaven.
Katrin says
That sounds delicious!!!! I love the idea of using pumpkin spice 🙂
Victoria Daskalos says
can you add pumpkin for pumpkin spice waffles?
Katrin says
That sounds like a great idea!!!!
Staci says
Hiya, I wondered if you used large or medium sized eggs?
Katrin says
Hi Staci, most of the time I get my eggs from the farmer and they’re mixed. This recipe has been made by many people now, and I think we can safely say that both medium and large work. The only thing I’d suggest would be that if you dislike tasting egg (some people do) AND you’re using large eggs, you could try use 1 egg yolk less. I hope that helps!
Lisa says
Keto guidlines I’ve read so far say to substite heavy cream for milk in recepies, coffee…
Would this recipe work with heavy cream instead of milk?
Katrin says
I’m sure it would work well. You’d keep the same wet/dry ratio!
Cindy Merriam says
I see most of these comments are over a year old but… I’m slow and just around to making these waffles. OMG they are THE BEST.I did not have any almond milk so I sub’d half heavy cream half water, also no almond butter so I used peanut butter,they were so light and fluffy, the taste was just like eating A regular waffle. Much better then any pancake recipe I’ve tried. Can I make ahead and freeze or do they not freeze well. Thanks for sharing recipe, I LOVE them.
Paula Heiple says
Can you freeze these waffles?
Katrin says
I think that should be no problem. I have frozen cakes made with nut flours before and almond butter itself is freezable too.
Paula Heiple says
Katrin, I did freeze them and I just ate mine. They were still delicious. So happy I found this recipe. One of my new favorites. Thank you for the quick response.
Paula Heiple says
Just got done making these waffles. They are delicious. I was a little confused because in the recipe it said to fold the egg whites into the egg yolks. I thought maybe this was an error and I choose to fold them into the batter leaving out the yolks and they were wonderful.Can you please clarify this for me? I also added Lily’s sugar free chocolate chips and almond silvers. Very filling.
Katrin says
Hi Paula, I’m glad you like the waffles! And thanks for your comment – you are right, the way I described it was maybe a bit unclear – of course the egg whites are folded into the batter at the very end. I have changed it in the recipe description. Adding chocolate chips sounds like a great idea!!!
Loretta says
How many waffles are a serving one or two?
Loretta says
My waffle maker makes two squares at a time. I see yours looks like it cooks 4 at a time. I’m counting my macros and want to list it as acccurately as possible. Thank you
Katrin says
Hi Loretta, I calculated the recipe at 6 servings, using another waffle maker which makes round waffles that separate into 5 pieces. You can see them in the photos on my blog. For me, one of these was enough – the almond butter and the nut flour makes them quite filling. So the nutrition info I calculated was for one of these waffles.
ABKJ says
Definitely making these!
Katrin says
Great! Let me know how you like them 🙂
Bern Johnson says
I’ll definitely be making this recipe! Thanks!
Katrin says
Awesome. Glad you found my page.
Amy says
Hi,
I don’t fare well with dairy. Any suggestions on an alternative?
Katrin says
You could use coconut oil instead of the butter.
Christy says
Can you recommend a specific brand of creamy almond butter? My kiddos hate “bits” and I can never seem to get things smooth or creamy enough for them. Thanks!
Katrin says
Hi, if you are based in the UK I can – I like the Meridian brand. They have awesome nut butters with no added extras.
Ive Nadal says
Just diagnosed diabetic. Looking for low or no-sugar recipes. I am making a list of your recipe ingredients to get them at the store and will definitely give these waffles a try. I will try some of your other recipes, I’ll be back with my opinion. Thank you! Ive -Houston, TX, USA
Katrin says
I’m sorry to hear you’ve been diagnosed – but from what I’ve read you can completely reverse Type 2 Diabetes with a low carb diet. I’m glad you have found my site and hope you will enjoy my recipes. Good to have you here!!
Debbie says
These were amazing! They turned out like the picture 🙂 Thank you for sharing.
Katrin says
Fantastic! I’m glad you enjoyed them 🙂