These delicious low carb waffles are a popular keto breakfast recipe!
After being diagnosed with gestational diabetes, it didn’t take long for me to discover Greek yogurt. With a lot more protein and a fewer carbs than regular yogurt, it quickly became a staple in my diet. I learned that the plain variety, with the addition of some chopped nuts or berries, makes an incredibly satisfying, healthy snack. And as I started to experiment with low carb, gluten free baking, I discovered that Greek yogurt was a godsend in that department as well. In the absence of gluten, Greek yogurt helps provide protein to give my baked goods structure, while also making them incredibly moist. Since it’s in so many of my recipes, I think it’s safe to say that Greek yogurt is a part of good living, for me.
FAGE Total Yogurt is among the best known brands of Greek yogurt here in the US, and it just so happens that they are giving away three trips to Greece for legal US residents. The trips are all in the name of the Greek tradition of “good living”. I encourage you to enter HERE. I’ve always wanted to go to Greece, so I think it’s an opportunity not to be missed.
When a reader requested that I come up with a waffle recipe, I knew from the get go that they would contain Greek yogurt. Some of the best homemade waffles I’ve ever had contained yogurt, and it was automatic fit for my attempt at making a low carb, gluten free version. I had to give this one a lot of thought though. I’ve had some low carb pancake recipes fall pretty flat on me, and getting the waffles to hold together was going to be the real challenge. I waffled back and forth (ha, ha, get it?) on how many eggs to add, how much almond flour, and I had one batch that tasted great but came apart when I pulled up the top of the waffle iron. With a little tinkering, I think I may have worked it out.
The Results: I am pretty excited about these because they really taste like regular waffles. And they made my whole house smell like waffles all day. Even after coming back from running errands all morning, I could smell that wonderful, rich breakfasty smell of waffles. My kids didn’t know the difference, they gobbled them up happily. I topped them with butter and maple syrup (in my case, sugar free), but they’d be great with any number of toppings. I am thinking of whipped cream and berries for them next.
Now, I will confess that they aren’t as crispy as I would like, but I suspect that this is more due to my waffle iron than to the recipe. My waffle iron is a cheapy, and has a tendency to steam the waffles. It did the same thing with some conventional waffles made with flour that I made for my kids this summer. I don’t think almond flour waffles will ever get as light and crisp as they can be when made with flour, but when made with a better waffle iron, I think they’d turn out a bit crispier. Perhaps a reader with a good waffle iron can give it a go and let me know? The leftovers did crisp up a bit more when I put them in the toaster the next day. But the flavour was so good, I really didn’t care too much about the crispiness.
Almond Flour Yogurt Waffles (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cups almond flour
- 2 tablespoon granulated Swerve Sweetener
- 2 tablespoon vanilla whey protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 6 oz Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoon butter melted and cooled
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
- Preheat waffle maker and grease well.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, sweetener, whey protein, baking powder, baking soda, xanthan gum and salt. Set aside.
- Separate the whites and yolks of two of the eggs. In a clean dry bowl, beat the whites until they form stiff peaks.
- In another medium bowl, whisk together yogurt, egg yolks and remaining eggs until combined. Stir in almond flour mixture, then add melted butter and almond milk, and stir vigorously until thoroughly combined. Gently fold in beaten egg whites.
- Spread approximately ¼ cup of batter on each 4-inch section of the prepared waffle iron (my waffle iron is two 4-inch square sections. For round waffle irons, use your best judgement on the amount of batter needed). Close iron and let cook 4-5 minutes, or until waffles are golden brown. Remove waffles and repeat with remaining batter.
Notes
Total fat: 14.18g
Calories from fat: 127
Cholesterol: 89mg
Carbohydrate: 4.50g
Total dietary fiber: 1.63g
Protein: 7.83g
Erythritol: 3g
Ann says
Delicious! Congrats on a wonderful post! The waffles look AMAZING!
Roxana GreenGirl {A little bit of everything} says
Fage is our, well my daughter's favorite yogurt. Almost ever other day it's her afternoon snack with some chopped fruit.
Your waffles look great, a healthy way to start the day
The Mom Chef says
I actually don't like my waffles to be too crispy. They cut the roof of my mouth if they are. Yours look absolutely wonderful. Who needs carbs when that kind of breakfast is waiting at the table!
Cookin' Canuck says
FAGE is my favorite brand of Greek yogurt, too. I eat it several times each week with frozen blueberries and a little granola. These waffles look like the perfect thing for the weekend. Here's to good living!
Parsley Sage says
I could care less if my waffles are cripsy. I'll be stuffing them in my face with some yummy syrup anyway so bring on the soggy, healthy alternative pancakes 🙂 You make healthy look so yummy!
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
I'm a big fan of greek yogurt too, it's a staple of my diet.
Cassie//Bake Your Day says
Man, isn't life crazy! Every day is different but I try to exercise and eat well because there is so much going on and so many distractions. It's important to attempt to treat our bodies well!
Diane {Created by Diane} says
These look delicious, I'm hungry…can I come over for breakfast 🙂
Noa says
I have a pretty good waffle maker and make almond flour waffles all the time, they turn out more crispy when I lightly grease the iron with just a bit of coconut oil!
Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Carolyn says
Hey Ravie,
I actually purchase my almond flour online from Honeyville Grains. They have premium almond flour for less than what you can get in the grocery store. But a lot of stores do carry it now, usually Bob's Red Mill.
RavieNomNoms says
Wonderful post and those waffles…wow…I am sorry, I am sure that I have asked this before but where do you find your almond flour??
Pretend Chef says
I would love to try these. Yummy!
Claudie says
I love Greek yogurt, and I love Fage too, although, for the past year, I've been making myself my own yogurt (regular *and* Greek). This way I can enjoy it all the time + keep the costs low.
As for your waffles: they look great! Almond flour and Greek yogurt sounds like a very tasty combination, and I'd love to try this recipe.
chacha says
Beautiful post – I'll have to dig out the waffle iron and give them a try!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
Great post and wonderful waffles! I need to make my FAGE post soon.
Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says
I"m dying to try these! Yum!
healthyfoodietravels says
Wow, never had almond flour waffled – these look delicious and so moist! Lovely recipe 🙂
Laura says
These look really yummy! I just happen to have some Fage in my fridge right now, so I think I will try these for breakfast.
Jeanette says
Love how you came up with a healthy low carb waffle. I wonder if using a little brown rice flour might help make these crispy.
eatthecookie says
my waffles turn out "non-crisp" if i use too much egg, or if i don't use enough oil to grease the iron before i spread the batter. using oil really helped once i started doing that instead of using butter!
these look amazing, by the way! love the golden brown variation in them!