Start your day with low carb waffles made with protein powder and almond flour. These gluten free waffles are under 3 carbs each and packed with 7 grams of protein. Enjoy for breakfast, brunch or turn into a delicious healthy dessert!
Low Carb Waffles
Ahhh, you have no idea how good it feels to be typing this right now! I’m sitting upright and I’m feeling amazing!
See, I had a great vacation planned to visit Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. It was a sibling get away with my brother to celebrate our birthdays.
We share the same birthday week. Fun, right? Well, I got to Mexico as planned, and just as we start rolling into our excursion I got sick.
Super sick! I was in bed for days with stomach distress. I guess the traveler’s bug is a real thing and it sucks!
Simple Low Carb Recipe
I could barely sip water for most days, so I came home 5 pounds lighter.
Who goes on vacation and loses weight? Not recommended. Ever.
SO. NOT. WORTH. IT.
Once I got home, clean simple foods in my belly was a priority. These low carb waffles hit the spot!
Before I started to eat mostly low carb foods these Cottage Cheese Pancakes have been my go to protein pancakes.
They’re delicious, but I thought I would play with a low carb option, which means most flour if not all has to go!
Combining my favorite protein powder, True Athlete with almond flour creates the ultimate gluten free base.
Then add the same ingredients used in traditional waffle recipe:
- Eggs
- Milk
- Butter
- Vanilla Extract
Each waffle is about a 1/4 cup of the batter that I just plopped in the middle of the waffle maker.
I used a 1/3 cup as the scoop, but less batter made in on the waffle iron.
Don’t bother spreading out the batter to make perfect squares. Mine are imperfect circles!
How To Store Extra Waffles
Extra waffles can placed in an airtight container and stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Pop them in a toaster or place in the oven to warm back up.
In addition, waffles freeze beautifully! I shared these details in this how to freeze waffles post.
Enjoy with fresh berries or if you have frozen fruit, put a couple of cups in a small sauce pan with a couple of tablespoons of water over medium heat until they soften up.
You also may want to try this sugar free pecan maple syrup!
Low Carb Breakfast Recipes
From sweet to savory recipes, you are certain to find a new low carb breakfast and brunch dish.
Simple grain free crepes for a dessert or brunch entree. Fill with your favorite ingredients or whip up this sugar free ricotta cream.
Light low carb bread filled with scrambled eggs and chopped ham.
This gluten free tender low cab cherry almond scones are a delicious addition to a brunch menu.
Comfort food low carb style! Filling and easy biscuits and sausage gravy sauce recipe!
This delicious low carb banana bread is made with real bananas and Carbquick, a low carb baking mix. Enjoy for breakfast or a snack. Top with peanut butter for a keto treat.
Personalized low carb mug cake with all the flavors of a carrot cake, but this is made just for you! Enjoy this treat topped with fresh whipped cream.
Low carb chicken enchiladas with a homemade chili sauce and grain-free tortilla wraps. The whole family will enjoy this healthy Mexican meal.
Low Carb Waffles
Gluten free waffle mix for breakfast or brunch. Top these low carb waffles with fruit or your favorite sugar free syrup.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour, superfine
- 3 tablespoons oat fiber
- 3/4 cup whey protein powder, unflavored
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, fine grind
- 1 cup almond milk, unsweetened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons butter, unsalted melted and cooled
Instructions
Heat the waffle iron.
In a large mixing bowl whisk together almond flour, oat fiber, whey protein, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate medium bowl whisk together almond milk, eggs, vanilla extract and butter. Pour over dry ingredients and mix well. Let sit for 5 minutes.
Pour batter into waffle maker in 1/4 cup increments. Cook following manufacture's directors or until desired doneness. Serve with your favorite topping.
Notes
You may need to adjust the amount of liquid used. I started out with 3/4 cup and added more until I got the consistency I liked. The batter will thicken as it sits.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 149Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 165mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 9g
Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.
Roberta
Could this recipe be prepared as a pancake if a waffle maker isn’t avaible? I have one, but lately isnit seems to have something wrong and ruins all my usually succesfull recipes 🙁 Also, can I substitute why protein powder with egg white protein powder? In many recipes the substitution works quite well so I was wondering what about in this one… thank you if you’ll find the time to answer my questions!
Sandra Shaffer
Hi Roberta! I haven’t tried this as a pancake, but I bet it would be fine. Yes to the protein powder substitution. I often intermix depending on what I have on hand. For a low carb pancake mix, you might want to try this cinnamon low carb pancake. I make this one often.
Karen (Back Road Journal)
You poor thing, Montezuma’s revenge on your birthday holiday…that is terrible. Your waffles sound like a delicious way to get you feeling better.
Jennifer A Stewart
That sucks being sick on vacay! I’m always up for losing 5 pounds but not that way! These waffles with the extra protein are just what I need when I get back from yoga and I am starving! Plus they are small enough to be portable!
Madi
These waffles look so awesome! I have to try making these for brunch this weekend!
Julie
Those waffles look amazing! I need to keep them on my radar for an easy delicious meal.
Justine
What a delicious way to go low-carb!
Debra C.
These sound just perfect and knowing that they freeze well is great to know also. Love an easy breakfast and also love breakfast for dinner!!
Michaela Kenkel
These waffles are to die for!! I am so sorry to hear you got ill on your vacation. 🙁
Healthy World Cuisine
So sorry to hear that you were sick with Montezuma’s revenge on your holiday! The worst! Hope you are on the recovery. These waffles look so light and fluffy and low carb. Win Win! Take care and rest up!
Angela
Oh no!!! Sorry to hear you got sick on vacation! That is no fun! Buttttt these waffles sound so fantastic! Great flavor and packed with health benefits! Love it!!
Lori Vachon
These sure look tasty, sorry to hear you had issues on your trip…that is the WORST!
Amy | The Cook Report
You really can’t beat waffles for breakfast!
Sally - My Custard Pie
I love the mound of glistening fresh fruit you’ve paired with the waffles. So appetising.
Brian Jones
They sound tasty, I keep meaning to get myself a waffle maker but have never got round to it.
Sandi
I am so sorry you got sick on your vacation. I swore off Mexico after getting really sick there too. These gluten free waffles look so good!!
Trang
I love that you use almond flour in this to make it low carb, perfect!