This easy, chocolatey brownie waffle is the perfect breakfast! This rich, sweet breakfast recipe tastes decadent but only has about 100 calories and 3 net carbs each.
Chocolate Waffles
Sometimes you just need an indulgent, rich, chocolatey meal… And these keto brownie waffles are perfect! In just 10 minutes, you can have these delicious low-carb chocolate waffles on the table for an amazing breakfast or dessert you will love.
This keto waffle recipe is just enough for one person, so you don’t have to worry about a bunch of leftovers. However, you can easily double or triple this recipe for a freezable meal prep option! These reheat wonderfully, so keep some frozen for a quick fix for a sweet tooth.
These flourless waffles are already naturally gluten-free, and we used sugar-free chocolate chips and monk fruit sweetener to make them low-carb and keto-friendly. You can easily make them dairy free (just need dairy-free chocolate chips) or nut-free (just use your favorite seed butter), too!
Ingredients for Chocolate Keto Waffles
Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll need for this rich, low-carb brownie waffle recipe. Find exact measurements in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.
- Creamy peanut butter – Whether your favorite peanut butter is thick or thin, it will work! If it’s super thick, you can always add a little water in to thin out the batter. If you’re keto, you know to look for a low-carb peanut butter without added sugars in it.
- Egg – This works as a binder, to add moisture, and to add volume to the waffles. I have not tried this with any egg substitutes.
- Cocoa powder and salt – We get a rich, deep chocolatey flavor from a good-quality cocoa powder. You’ll only need a pinch of salt, but it is the perfect amount to bring out the flavor in the chocolate!
- Sweetener – I used monk fruit to keep this keto-friendly, but you could easily use sugar if you prefer. If you don’t prefer sweet waffles, you can leave the sweetener out entirely.
- Chocolate chips – I used sugar-free semi-sweet chocolate chips to keep it keto and mildly sweet. Feel free to swap this for dark chocolate, caramel chips, crushed nuts, or whatever mix-ins you usually like for your brownies.
How to Make Brownie Waffles
This simple brownie waffle recipe comes together easily–All you need is a waffle maker and a mixing bowl! While you technically can use any waffle iron, I used the Dash Mini Waffle Maker to get two small waffles. If you’re using a full-size waffle maker, you will likely only get one large one. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Mix ingredients
First, combine your creamy peanut butter, egg, cocoa powder, salt, sweetener, and one tablespoon of chocolate chips in a small mixing bowl. Depending on your brand of peanut butter, you might find that your mixture is super thick–If this is the case, you can add 1-2 teaspoons of water to thin out the mixture. You don’t want it to be runny, but it should be easy to stir.
Cook
Preheat your mini waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s directions. If your waffle iron tends to stick, feel free to spray it with oil once it’s heated. When the iron is hot, place half of the mixture into the waffle maker and top with half of the remaining chocolate chips. Close the lid and cook for 2-3 minutes or until there is no steam omitting from the machine. Remove the waffle and repeat with the remaining batter and chocolate chips.
How to serve brownie waffles
For quick breakfasts, we love these with a little pat of butter and some sugar-free maple syrup! When we want a special breakfast, we top them with homemade whipped cream (sometimes this delicious espresso whipped cream if we need a boost) or some cream cheese icing. Make it a brownie waffle sundae with keto ice cream, keto caramel syrup, and sugar-free chocolate ganache.
Low-Carb Drinks to Serve with Waffles:
Storage & Freezing
These waffles store best in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and they’ll last up to 4-5 days. If you would like to keep them fresh longer, you can freeze them! Simply lay them on a plate or baking sheet and freeze for 2-3 hours, then transfer to a freezer bag and enjoy within 3 months for the best texture.
How to reheat homemade waffles:
I recommend avoiding the microwave as it will make the waffles soggy. Here are the best methods to reheat waffles without them becoming mushy or overdone:
- Oven – Best when reheating a lot at once. Preheat to 350 degrees F, place waffles in a single layer on a baking sheet and cover with foil. Heat for 5+ minutes (more waffles will need more time)
- Air Fryer – Best if you like them crispy. Preheat to 350 degrees F, then place 1-2 waffles in the air fryer. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until crispy enough for your preference.
- Waffle maker – Preheat the waffle iron, then place a waffle in it. Close the lid and let reheat for 1-3 minutes or until it’s warmed through.
- Toaster – Place in a regular toaster and cook to your preferred level of crispiness.
If you like these waffles, you’ve got to try these sweet low-carb breakfast recipes!
- Strawberry Shortcake Waffles – This stack of keto waffles, sugar-free whipped cream, and sliced strawberries has fewer than 5 net carbs… But it perfectly satisfies that sweet tooth!
- Sweet Chaffles – Tastes just like a waffle, but this chaffle recipe gets most of its protein from eggs and cheese! If you’re not a fan of white chocolate, try these with chocolate chips, blueberries, or a cinnamon swirl instead!
- Keto Lemon Raspberry Bread – Skip Starbucks’ sugary lemon loaf and go enjoy this citrusy low-carb version instead! For a quick bread with a fall twist, try this chocolate chip pumpkin bread instead.
- Keto Pancakes – A tall stack of flapjacks can make anyone happy! You can even make low-carb versions with chocolate chips, pumpkin spice, or strawberries.
- Chocolate Chip Muffins – These are double chocolatey and are easy to make ahead and freeze! If you prefer a nut-free muffin, we love these coconut flour muffins (and this blueberry version), too.
Brownie Waffles
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 heaping tablespoon peanut butter , (sugar free)
- 1 large extra large egg
- 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons monkfruit sweetener optional, only add if you enjoy sweet waffles
- pinch salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar-free semi-sweet chocolate chips divided.
- 1-2 teaspoons of water as needed
Instructions
- Combine the creamy peanut butter, egg, cocoa powder, pinch of salt, sweetener, and 1 tablespoon of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- If needed add 1-2 teaspoons of water as needed to thin the mixture.
- Preheat a mini waffle maker according to manufactures directions.
- Place half of the mixture into the waffle iron and top with half of the remaining chocolate chips.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until there is no steam omitting from the machine.
- Remove the waffle and repeat with the remaining batter.
I just made these. They are very dense but tasty. I think I’ll add a little baking powder next time to make it puff up more.