Published: Jan 3, 2021 · Modified: Jan 19, 2021 by Carolyn

Keto Churro Waffles

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Keto churro waffles – tasty breakfast or low carb dessert? No matter what, these crispy keto cinnamon waffles are sure to please!

Titled image of keto churro waffles on a white plate. The top waffle has been dipped in chocolate sauce.

Happy January! Why not make your keto breakfasts interesting and fun with these churro waffles? Light and airy, and dredged in sweet cinnamon. And then dipped in a rich sugar-free chocolate sauce. Can’t beat that!

Honestly, these waffles could just as easily play the role of a sweet snack or keto dessert too. They are that tasty!

But somehow cinnamon treats just scream breakfast to me. Like my Keto Cinnamon Twists, which go so well with coffee. Or my Keto Cinnamon Donuts with their delectable brown butter glaze.

Keto Churro Inspiration

I have to be honest, I have never attempted any sort of churro recipe in my life, although I did enjoy the real deal once upon a time pre-keto.

But my youngest child has been at me to make some sort of keto churros for a while now. Knowing that real churros are tricky and time consuming as it is, I was casting around for a churro-esque idea that would be easier to make with keto ingredients.

And then this tasty looking waffle recipe from A Bajillion Recipes caught my eye. I realized that making keto churro waffles would be a lot more straightforward and have a much better chance of success.

A hand dipping keto churro waffles in cinnamon and sweetener

How to make Keto Churro Waffles

Crispy keto waffles dredged in cinnamon and sweetener – how can you go wrong? Here are my best tips for perfect churro waffles:

Beat the egg whites: This is actually a trick I learned for lighter, fluffier waffles long before I went low carb. It’s an extra step but it’s definitely worth the effort.

Use a classic waffle iron rather than a Belgian style: I have both kinds of waffle irons and have found the shallower classic style to be best for keto waffles of all kinds. The big deep ones just use too much batter, making it hard to cook the waffles through properly. The mini Dash waffle makers would work well too.

Place cooked waffles in a warm oven: This is a trick I used with my keto pizzelle cookies too. Keto ingredients don’t come off the waffle maker nice and crisp, and may get overly browned if you leave them on too long. Placing them in a warm (200F) oven for 15 to 20 minutes gets them nice and crisp!

Let them cool out of the oven: The waffles won’t seem completely crisp until they cool to room temperature.

Brush with melted butter: Once your keto churro waffles are nice and crisp, brush them with melted butter to help the cinnamon sweetener mixture stick.

Dredge in cinnamon and granulated sweetener: For the real churro experience!

Dip in rich sugar-free chocolate sauce: This is a slightly thicker version of my Keto Hot Fudge Sauce. When you first whisk in the chocolate, it will seem quite thin, but will continue to thicken up as it cools.

Dipping a keto churro waffle in sugar-free chocolate sauce.

Can you make Keto Churro Waffles ahead?

These churro waffles are a great make ahead recipe. You can just make the waffles ahead and store them on the counter in an airtight container for 4 days. You can freeze or refrigerate for longer but they will lose their crispness and will need to be returned to a warm oven.

The chocolate sauce thickens up a lot when cooled or refrigerated. Don’t just rewarm as it is, it will seize. Warm it very gently in a saucepan over low heat, whisking in a bit of cream or almond milk until it’s liquid again.

Top down photo of keto cinnamon churro waffles on a white plate with a colourful napkin and a pot of chocolate sauce.

More Great Keto Waffle Recipes

Keto Churro Waffles

Keto churro waffles – tasty breakfast or low carb dessert? No matter what, these crispy keto cinnamon waffles are sure to please!

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: churro waffles, keto cinnamon waffles

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 55

Servings: servings

Calories: 246kcal

Ingredients

Waffles

1 large egg separated
1 large egg white
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup almond flour
¼ cup Swerve Sweetener
1 teaspoon baking powder
⅓ cup almond milk room temperature
3 tablespoon butter melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cinnamon "Sugar" Coating

⅓ cup Swerve Granular
2 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ cup butter melted

Chocolate Sauce

⅓ cup heavy cream
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate chopped
2 tablespoon powdered Swerve Sweetener
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Waffles

Preheat the oven to 200F and set a baking rack over a large sheet pan. Preheat a classic (not Belgian) waffle iron.
In a large bowl, beat the egg whites with the salt and cream of tartar until they hold stiff peaks.
In another large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, sweetener, and baking powder. Stir in the almond milk, egg yolk, butter, and vanilla extract. Carefully fold in the beaten egg whites until no streaks remain.
Lightly grease the waffle iron, then add about ¼ to ⅓ cup batter to the center of the waffle iron. Cook until the waffles are golden brown on both sides. You should get at least 4 (four) 8-inch waffles.
Place cooked waffles on the prepared baking rack and place in the oven for 20 minutes, to crisp up. Break the waffles into sections.

Cinnamon "Sugar" Coating

In a shallow bowl, mix together the sweetener and the cinnamon. Brush each waffle section lightly with the melted butter, and then dip each in the cinnamon mixture.

Chocolate Sauce

In a small saucepan, heat the cream over medium heat until bubbling. Add the chopped chocolate and let sit to melt for 5 minutes. Whisk in the sweetener and vanilla extract until well combined. Let sit a few minutes to thicken.
The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools. To thin it out, whisk in a bit of almond milk.

Nutrition Facts

Keto Churro Waffles

Amount Per Serving (1 serving = 2 sections of waffle plus sauce)

Calories 246 Calories from Fat 201

% Daily Value*

Fat 22.3g34%

Carbohydrates 5.1g2%

Fiber 2.5g10%

Protein 5.23g10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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