Cheesy Low-Carb & Keto Waffles

These waffles are so versatile! I use them as a side with pulled pork, soups, and all sorts of salads.

They also make a fantastic alternative to English muffins in Eggs Benedict. You can make these waffles in batches and freeze them for a quick meal when you don't have time to cook. If you want to try some more quick bread recipes, make sure you check out this Paleo Bread from Emma of Noodlechips!

Also try sweet waffles: Basic Keto Waffles, Double Chocolate Keto Waffles and Pumpkin Spiced Waffles.

How to Poach Eggs:

If you're making eggs Benedict, you'll need to poach some eggs. Poaching eggs is easy! Here's how to do it step by step.

1. Fill a medium saucepan with water and a dash of vinegar and bring to a boil over a high heat. Crack each egg individually into a ramekin or a cup. Using a spoon, create a gentle whirlpool in the water to help the egg white wrap around the egg yolk.
2. Slowly lower the egg into the water in the centre of the whirlpool, turn off the heat and cook for 3-4 minutes. Then, use a slotted spoon to remove from the water and place on a plate. Repeat for all the remaining eggs.
3. Once chilled, place all the eggs in a sealable container filled with cold water and keep refrigerated for up to 5 days. To re-heat the eggs, place them in a mug filled with hot tap water for a couple of minutes. This will be enough to warm them up without overcooking.

Step-by-step

1. Place 3 eggs and cream cheese in a bowl and mix well.

   

2. Add the grated Parmesan and cheddar and all the dry ingredients: flaxmeal, coconut flour, dried herbs, garlic and onion powder, baking powder, salt and pepper. Mix well.

   

3. Pour the batter in a preheated waffle maker, close and cook for a minute or two. The exact time depends on the waffle maker.

   

4. When done, place on a serving plate and let them cool down for a few minutes. Store any leftover waffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Depending on what you serve the waffles with and how hungry you feel, one serving is 1-2 waffles.

   

5. Serving suggestion: Cheesy waffles make delicious keto breakfast with poached eggs or fried eggs and Hollandaise Sauce on top.

   

Recipe

Cheesy Low-Carb & Keto Waffles

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The best savory low-carb waffles that are fluffy inside with a slight crunch on top and packed full of flavor ...

Hands on

15m

Overall

15m

Servings

4

2.4 g

Net carbs

13.1 g

Protein

16.9 g

Fat

216

kcal

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Ingredients makes 4 waffles

• 3 large eggs
• ¹/₄ cup cream cheese, room temperature (60 g/ 2.1 oz)
• ¹/₃ cup grated Parmesan cheese (30 g/ 1.1 oz)
• ¹/₂ cup grated cheddar cheese (56 g/ 2 oz)
• 3 tbsp flaxmeal (21 g/ 0.7 oz) or 4 tbsp almond flour (24 g/ 0.8 oz)
• 1 tbsp coconut flour (8 g/ 0.3 oz)
• 1 tsp mixed dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
• ¹/₂ tsp each garlic powder and onion powder
• ¹/₂ tsp gluten-free baking powder - you can make your own
• salt and pepper to taste (I like pink Himalayan salt)
• Optional toppings:
• Hollandaise Sauce
• Poached or fried eggs

Instructions

1. Place 3 eggs and cream cheese in a bowl and mix well.

2. Add the grated Parmesan and cheddar and all the dry ingredients: flaxmeal, coconut flour, dried herbs, garlic and onion powder, baking powder, salt and pepper. Mix well.

3. Pour the batter in a preheated waffle maker, close and cook for a minute or two. The exact time depends on the waffle maker.

4. When done, place on a serving plate and let them cool down for a few minutes. Store any leftover waffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Depending on what you serve the waffles with and how hungry you feel, one serving is 1-2 waffles.

5. Serving suggestion: Cheesy waffles make delicious keto breakfast with poached eggs or fried eggs and Hollandaise Sauce on top.

Nutrition per waffle

Carbs 4%Protein 24%Fat 72% of calories

Net carbs

2.4 g

Total carbs

4.4 g

Fiber

2 g

Sugars

1 g

Protein

13.1 g

Fat

16.9 g

Saturated fat

8.2 g

Calories

216 kcal

Sodium

425 mg · 18.5% RDA

Magnesium

36 mg · 9.01% RDA

Potassium

151 mg · 7.56% EMR

Nutrition by ingredient

Per waffle	Net carbs	Protein	Fat	kcal
Egg, whole, fresh, raw (free-range or organic eggs)	0.3 g	4.7 g	3.6 g	54
Cream cheese, soft (full-fat)	0.5 g	1.1 g	4.2 g	37
Parmesan cheese	0.2 g	2.7 g	1.9 g	29
Cheddar cheese	0.4 g	3.2 g	4.7 g	57
Flaxmeal (flax meal), ground flaxseed	0.1 g	1 g	2.2 g	28
Coconut flour, organic	0.2 g	0.3 g	0.3 g	7
Italian seasoning (mixed herbs)	0.1 g	0 g	0 g	1
Garlic powder, spices	0.2 g	0.1 g	0 g	1
Onion powder, spices	0.2 g	0 g	0 g	1
Baking powder, gluten-free	0.1 g	0 g	0 g	1
Salt, pink Himalayan rock salt	0 g	0 g	0 g	0
Pepper, black, spices	0 g	0 g	0 g	0
Total	2.4 g	13.1 g	16.9 g	216

Serving size waffle

• Gluten free
• Nut free
• Nightshade free
• Pork free
• Avocado free
• Fish free
• Shellfish free
• Beef free
• Pescatarian
• Vegetarian