Crispy Almond Flour Waffles – Better Than Takeout

Crispy Almond Flour Waffles – better than takeout and ready in just 20 minutes. After making these dozens of times, I discovered the trick to perfectly crispy edges every time. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Red, white, and blue poke cake and Mexican Fruit Salad.

What You'll Need for Crispy Almond Flour Waffles – Better Than Takeout

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 cups almond flour
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp cream of tartar (optional, for extra fluffiness)
• Optional: Fresh berries
• Optional: Sugar-free syrup
• Optional: Whipped cream

How to Make Crispy Almond Flour Waffles – Better Than Takeout

1. Step 1: Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, salt, and cream of tartar (if using).
3. Step 3: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
4. Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
5. Step 5: Spray the preheated waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the waffle iron and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
6. Step 6: Transfer the waffle to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter.

Storing & Reheating Crispy Almond Flour Waffles – Better Than Takeout

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover waffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Waffle batter can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.

Freezing Crispy Almond Flour Waffles – Better Than Takeout

Freeze leftover waffles for up to 1 month. Reheat in the toaster oven or oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and place waffles on a baking sheet. Heat for 5-7 minutes or until warmed through. Microwave: Microwave for 20-30 seconds, but be careful as this can make waffles soggy.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a fun twist, add 1/4 cup of sugar-free chocolate chips to the batter before cooking.
• Best substitution: You can substitute coconut flour for almond flour, but you'll need to adjust the liquid content as coconut flour absorbs more liquid.
• Make-ahead: Waffles can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven or toaster oven for a quick breakfast.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your waffles are not crispy enough, try cooking them for a longer period of time or at a higher temperature.

Crispy Almond Flour Waffles – Better Than Takeout

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Prep

5 minutes

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Cook

10 minutes

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Total

15 minutes

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Serves

4 waffles

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Diet

Gluten-Free, Keto, Low-Carb

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 cups almond flour
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Seasonings

• 1/4 tsp cream of tartar (optional, for extra fluffiness)

Optional Toppings

• Fresh berries
• Sugar-free syrup
• Whipped cream

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, salt, and cream of tartar (if using).
3. Step 3: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
4. Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
5. Step 5: Spray the preheated waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the waffle iron and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
6. Step 6: Transfer the waffle to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a fun twist, add 1/4 cup of sugar-free chocolate chips to the batter before cooking.
• Best substitution: You can substitute coconut flour for almond flour, but you'll need to adjust the liquid content as coconut flour absorbs more liquid.
• Make-ahead: Waffles can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven or toaster oven for a quick breakfast.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your waffles are not crispy enough, try cooking them for a longer period of time or at a higher temperature.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover waffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze leftover waffles for up to 1 month. Reheat in the toaster oven or oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.
• Oven reheat: Preheat oven to 350°F and place waffles on a baking sheet. Heat for 5-7 minutes or until warmed through.
• Microwave reheat: Microwave for 20-30 seconds, but be careful as this can make waffles soggy.
• Make ahead: Waffle batter can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 12g
• Fat: 18g
• Carbs: 6g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 180mg
• Cholesterol: 145mg
• Sat. Fat: 1.5g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Almond Flour Waffles – Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!