These Almond Flour Waffles are made with just 5 basic ingredients. With a crispy exterior, and light and fluffy on the inside, these are simply the best!

These homemade Belgian style almond flour waffles are light and fluffy with crisp exterior and slightly sweet with subtly almond flavors. They are perfect to kick start your day or if you’re looking for a breakfast recipe for Mother's day like this almond flour blueberry muffins.
We adore these almond flour waffles not only for their incredibly light texture but they are also made with no special ingredients like cornstarch, arrowroot, tapioca, potato or cream cheese. Looking for a pancake version? Try the almond flour banana pancake recipe.
To achieve a light and airy interior with a crisp exterior, I separate and beat the egg whites before folding them into the waffle batter. This technique incorporates a generous amount of bubbles, resulting in waffles with a superior texture that is both crisp and airy.
This almond flour waffles recipe is a healthier spin on my popular Belgian waffles, so you know it's going to be a good one!
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Why you'll love it?
- 5 ingredient breakfast recipe
- Crispy exterior with a light, airy inside
- Easy recipe
- Wholesome ingredients
- Healthy, gluten-free, low-carb and grain-free
- Dairy-free option
Ingredients
Scroll down to the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and amounts.
- Almond flour - Use only super fine and not almond meal.
- Eggs - Eggs help set the almond flour waffles as they cook as well as providing the extra lift and airy texture.
- Sugar - It helps with the caramelization effect and accentuates the natural sweetness of almonds. Use regular white, brown, coconut sugar or skip to make them sugar-free.
- Whole milk - The dairy fat in the form of whole milk is essential in adding richness and flavor. Use almond or coconut milk instead.
- Baking Powder - Double-action baking powder gives the much-needed lift and light texture.
Variations
This easy almond flour waffles recipe is a base for different flavorings and add-ins. It can be customized with whatever you have on hand or that your family desires. Here are a few suggestions:
- Chocolate Chip – Stir a few tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips at the end.
- Blueberry - Gently fold in a cup of fresh blueberries.
- Lemon Blueberry – Add 1 teaspoon of finely grated lemon zest and some blueberries.
- Vanilla - Use a dash of Vanilla extract.
- Cinnamon – Add ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- Sliced almonds - Stir chopped sliced almonds for an added crunch.
How to make?
You can find full printable recipe below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure along with step-by-step photos.
1. Add super fine almond flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into a bowl and whisk to combine.
2. Pour in milk.
3. Seperate 2 large eggs and add only the yolks into the bowl.
Pro tip: Seperate the eggs while they are still chilly from the fridge, when the yolks are still firm and less prone to break when cold.
4. Whisk all ingredients together, until well combined.
5 & 6. Place the 2 egg whites in a seperate bowl and beat with a hand held electric beater until it is thick, stiff and cloud like.
Pro tip: Don't over beat the whites! Going past the stiff peak stage, the tiny bubbles will become too rigid and rupture, squeeing out the moisture contained in the whites, resulting in a meringue that weeps and breaks.
7. Add the beaten egg whites into the combined batter and fold gently, until you no longer see streaks of whites.
8. Preheat your waffle iron according to manufactures instructions, and cook waffles until deep golden brown in color for a crisp exterior!
👉Be gentle when removing the almond flour waffles from the waffle maker as these are very tender when hot. A few minutes of resting time on a wire rack will help them crisp up and firm!
Keep them warm
This almond flour waffles makes a satisfying healthy breakfast or brunch for family and friends. Here are some of my favorite ways to keep them warm until serving:
- In oven - Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Place the waffles on a rack set inside a baking sheet and keep in the oven to stay warm while the others cook.
- Toaster - Pop cooled ones in a bread toaster and toast for 30 seconds or a minute, until warm and crisp.
- Air fryer - Place couple of cooled almond flour waffles in a preheated 360 degree air fryer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or warmed through.
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Topping ideas
There are so many different ways you can top your Almond Flour Waffles! Here are some of my favorite topping ideas:
- Maple syrup – Is it even breakfast without a warm drizzle of maple syrup?
- Whipped cream – Serve as a dessert and top them with regular whipped cream or coconut milk whipped cream and fresh berries.
- Yogurt - A dollop of sweetened greek yogurt
- Chopped nuts – Add some crunch by topping with toasted chopped almonds or pecans.
- Fresh fruits - Fresh berries, sliced bananas or chopped peaches.
- Tropical - Top with coconut milk whipped cream, chopped pineapple and shredded coconut.
- Nutella - Can anyone go wrong here?!
- Fried Egg - Add some crumbled crisp bacon.
- Chocolate Chips - Mini chocolate chips or shaved dark chocolate.
- Sprinkles - Surprise the kids on their birthday!
Freezing and Reheating instructions
These almond flour waffles freeze wonderfully. I like to make a double batch or store leftovers in the freezer for a convent healthy breakfast when in a hurry.
Place them on a baking sheet in a single layer and place in the freezer until they are frozen. Then transfer to a freezer bag, seal well and freeze. These will stay well in the freezer for up to two months. Use any of the following methods to reheat:
- Toaster – Pop one or two frozen guys in a bread toaster for 1-2 minutes, until hot and crisp.
- Oven – This method works best when you are reheating several at the same time. Place frozen ones directly on the oven rack in a single layer, in a preheated 275°F oven for 9 to 12 minutes.
- Microwave method – Microwave one or two for about a minute or until hot. This is not one of our preferred method since it softens them.
Helpful tips
- Grease well - Grease the waffle maker well before cooking each batch - This is crucial when working with recipes without gluten.
- Don't use almond meal - Use only almond flour and not almond meal.
- Don't remove early - Cook until deep golden brown for a crisp texture.
- Preheat your waffle iron - Make sure the waffle iron is pre heated before pouring the batter.
Tips for crispy waffles
- Remove the almond flour waffles from the waffle iron and place them on a write rack instead of a plate. This allows air circulation on both sides and help them crisp as they cool.
- Be patient and let them cook until deep golden in color.
- Be gentle when folding the beaten egg whites without losing much air.
Recipe FAQs
Unfortunately no! Egg is the key ingredient in binding gluten-free ingredients and providing a much-needed lift and light texture. However, here is an egg free waffle recipe that you might like.
Sure can, blueberry waffles are a classic for a reason! Gently fold about a cup of fresh blueberries into the batter as the last step before cooking. Frozen blueberries tend to bleed into the batter, but if you don't mind blueish streaks then go ahead and use frozen blueberries.
There are several different types and shapes of press, maker or irons available in the market. I like to use a Belgian maker, with a deeper, larger grid pattern for the iconic look. I like this one from Amazon with deep squares to hold lots of syrup and toppings. However, use whatever you have at home.
These waffles have no gluten, so they tend to be fragile when compared to the regular waffles. Make sure to spray your waffle iron with a generous coating of cooking spray if your iron is non-stick.

More almond flour breakfast ideas to try:
Almond Flour Waffles
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 eggs large
- 2 ½ cups Almond Flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar white, brown or coconut
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
To serve
Instructions
- Pre heat your waffle iron.
- Separate the eggs and place the whites into a medium bowl and yolks into a larger bowl.Pro tip: Seperate the eggs while they are still chilly from the fridge, when the yolks are still firm and less prone to break when cold.
- Using a hand held electric beater, beat the egg whites on high speed, until soft peaks form and set aside.
- Add all remaining ingredients (almond flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk and vanilla) to the egg yolks. Using the same beater, beat the mixture for about one minute, until thick and thoroughly combined.
- Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the egg whites in three additions, until just combined. Don't over mix
- Liberally grease you waffle maker with non-stick cooking spray. Make waffles using ½ to ¾ cup batter per waffle and cook according to manufacture instructions, until deep golden brown (it took about 6 minutes in my waffle iron). Remove gently, as these are not sturdy like regular waffles.Tip: Handle with care when removing from the iron, as they’re very tender when hot. Let them rest on a wire rack for a few minutes to crisp up and firm.
- Serve hot with maple syrup.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.
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Mandela
Had a lot of almond flour was looking for low carb breakfast idea and this one stood out to me . I tried it and loved it..getting the correct amount of batter on my waffle make was a bit trick for me as it over flows like crazy....besides that great recipe once you follow to a T ..XXX
Maria Doss
Glad to hear hun - Maria
Pam
I love these. Really didn't think I would. Can't wait to try your other recipes.
Thanks
Maria Doss
That’s so great to hear, so glad you loved it! Happy weekend - Maria ♡
Carolyne
Can Almond Milk be used?
Maria Doss
Hmm....It should work without any issues - Maria
Ellen
Best ever waffles period! I have been trying different almond flour ones. These were crisp outside and soft inside and just tasted so wonderful. Mine popped out of the iron easily!
Maria Doss
Happy to hear hun - Maria❤️
Lisa
My waffles stuck to the waffle iron. Didn't have nonstick cooking spray and had difficulty oiling the griddle sufficiently between batches.
Maria Doss
I'm so sorry that they stuck to the iron. As mentioned in the recipe, these waffles are much more delicate when compared to the waffles made using all purpose flour and requires a well greased iron. Hope you try them again with a cooking spray - Maria
Nadene Grey Speer
What does 2 cups + 1/2 c almond meal mean? Is that 2 1/2 cups or is that 2- 2 1/2 cups depending on something?
Maria Doss
Hi Nadene, It is 2 1/2 cups almond flour! Thanks for bringing this to our attention, the recipe has been fixed. Happy holidays - Maria
Carla @ Foodie Digital
This recipe turned out absolutely fantastic! Simple ingredients and straight-forward technique - so light and fluffy considering these are all almond flour. And I learned something new too: I never knew that cold eggs were easier to separate!
Maria Doss
That’s so great to hear! So glad you love it – Maria ♡
P
Do you have to separate the eggs?
Maria Doss
Yes, the egg whites are beaten separately and then folded into the batter - Maria
Alyssa
It didn't hold together at all for me. 🙁
Maria Doss
Hi Alyssa, Sorry to hear that! Did you cook the waffles until they reached a deep golden brown? If you take them out while they're still pale, they may not hold together well. I’d love to help troubleshoot if you’d like to share what happened. - Maria
Elizabeth
Mine turned into a pile of crumbs. I don't know what happened but it didn't work at ALL. The crumbs were good so I gave it two stars.
Maria Doss
Hi Elizabeth, I’m really sorry it didn’t come together as expected. I’d recommend allowing it to cook a bit longer until it develops a rich, golden color, making sure not to remove it too early - Maria