Low carb banana waffles

Low carb banana waffles

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Love waffles? Adore bananas? Waffles + bananas = perfection! Why not try these delicious, dairy-free waffles for dessert.
June 25 2016 recipe by , photo by , nutritional review by in Recipes, Dessert

Low carb banana waffles

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39 Ratings
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Love waffles? Adore bananas? Waffles + bananas = perfection! Why not try these delicious, dairy-free waffles for dessert.
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8 servingservings

Ingredients

  • 1 1 medium unripe bananamedium unripe bananas
  • 4 4 eggeggs
  • ยพ cup (3 oz.) 180 ml (85 g) almond flour
  • ยพ cup 180 ml coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp ground psyllium husk powder
  • 1 pinch 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp baking powder
  • ยฝ tsp ยฝ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp coconut oil or butter, for frying
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Instructions

  1. Mix all of the ingredients together and let sit for a while.
  2. Make in a waffle maker or fry in a frying pan with coconut oil or butter.
  3. Serve with hazelnut spread or whipped coconut cream and some fresh berries, or just have them as is with melted butter. You can't go wrong!

Tips

Got extra ripe bananas? Make more waffles and freeze the leftovers for a quick and easy future morning. Wrap each pancake individually in plastic wrap for easy defrosting.

Here's how to whip coconut cream. Let a can of coconut milk sit in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours to separate the cream from the water. Open the can carefully and remove the cream part with a spoon. Place in a bowl and whisk with a hand blender for a few minutes. Save the coconut water for use in smoothies!

Recommended special equipment

Waffle maker

Serve with

Keto chocolate and hazelnut spreadKeto chocolate and hazelnut spread
Low-carb buttercreamLow-carb buttercream

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101 comments

  1. 51
    Kristina
    September 14 2018
    Ok, I was with you up to now as these recipes look incredible, but bananas are in no way Keto friendly.
    Reply: #89
  2. 52
    Michelle
    September 16 2018
    I made these waffles for breakfast this morning and they turned out great. I used coconut cream instead of coconut milk since I already had a can of the coconut cream open. In addition to the banana, I added a few drops of banana extract to give it a bit more banana flavor. The waffles did not stick to the waffle iron, but I'm using a ceramic Belgian waffle maker and have had good experiences with waffles not sticking.

    Topped it with butter, homemade whipped cream, pecans, and ChocZero coconut syrup. I'll definitely make these again.

  3. 53
    Lori
    October 10 2018
    I love this recipe!
    I add some chopped up 85% chocolate pieces once in awhile as a treat. So yummy!
  4. 54
    Masie
    October 14 2018
    Whatโ€™s a cup??? Measurements
  5. 55
    Lauren
    October 15 2018
    Hi there, I thought that bananas couldn't be apart of the keto diet? Is this not true?.
    Reply: #103
  6. 56
    Brendalyn Valdovinos
    November 11 2018
    Is the psyllium powder necessary?
    Reply: #57
  7. 57
    Reply to comment #56 by Brendalyn Valdovinos
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    November 12 2018

    Is the psyllium powder necessary?

    It will be a much different texture and consistency if you leave it out.

  8. 58
    Karim
    December 8 2018
    Are there any replacements for flour for people who are allergic to nuts and coconut?
    Reply: #59
  9. 59
    Reply to comment #58 by Karim
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    December 9 2018
    Hazelnut flour can replace almond flour in a 1:1 ratio. Coconut flour is harder to substitute as it is much thirstier.
  10. 60
    Kelly
    January 7 2019
    Hi are these ok for Keto diets even though they include bananas?
    Reply: #61
  11. 61
    Reply to comment #60 by Kelly
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    January 7 2019
    Due to the fructose from the bananas, these are more suited for those following a liberal low carb diet rather than keto.
  12. 62
    Cris
    January 15 2019
    Does the recipe work as well with the banana omitted. Apart from its fructose, I don't enjoy the taste of banana when it's cooked in a cake or a batter like this. I'm wondering just what the banana adds to the batter, apart from the banana flavour, that is so I've not worked out whether a substitute is required or not.
    Reply: #63
  13. 63
    Reply to comment #62 by Cris
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    January 15 2019
    The banana is going to add a decent amount of bulk/volume to the recipe as well as texture. You may wish to find another recipe rather than trying to substitute or make this recipe work for you.
  14. 64
    Annabelle L Ratliff
    January 25 2019
    I made this followed the directions but added a dash of nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon of banana extract to make it more banana flavored. I made them in a muffin maker due to not having a good pan for waffles or waffle iron. They came out so tasty they were like the frozen muffin tops at the store. Everyone loved them which in our house is nothing shy of a miracle. Very soft like banana nut bread :)
  15. 65
    Reply to comment #39 by Alex
    Barb
    January 25 2019
    This is a low carb recipe not a Keto recipe.
  16. 66
    Jen
    February 3 2019
    I love these! I have made them several times and theyโ€™re the only keto friendly waffle (still only 4 net carbs per waffle, even with the banana) I have found that actually tastes like a waffle. The first time they were perfect. However I have had an issue in the last couple batches with the waffle being not fully cooked inside- any thoughts on how to fix this? Cooking longer has just led to burned outside, still wet inside.
  17. 67
    Kristina Singh
    February 6 2019
    Is the batter supposed to be really liquid?
  18. 68
    Johnda
    February 12 2019
    1 cup is 8 ounces
  19. 69
    Irene
    February 17 2019
    I made these and they were delicious. I had me with a couple rasher of bacon but next time will try berries and cream. I followed the recipe and had no problems and they cooked beautifully in my waffle maker. I will freeze the extras I made but will try leaving the mixture in the fridge and making them fresh as I need them.
  20. 70
    Madlein
    March 20 2019
    I've cuestions I don't understand if the recipes for breakfast are for 2 days or 1?
    Reply: #71
  21. 71
    Reply to comment #70 by Madlein
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    March 21 2019

    I've cuestions I don't understand if the recipes for breakfast are for 2 days or 1?

    This recipe as written makes 8 total servings.

  22. 72
    Raeann
    April 24 2019
    I tried making these in a skillet and it does not work. You have to use a waffle iron otherwise they are soggy in the middle and perfect on the outside. I tried making them super thin and they were still kinda soggy. Will not make again until I have a waffle iron.
    Reply: #74
  23. 73
    Karina
    May 25 2019
    Just made these in a waffle iron and they worked out perfectly. Oh and they taste amazing!
  24. 74
    Reply to comment #72 by Raeann
    Karla
    June 17 2019
    If you put a lid on while it cooks on one side it will make your life easier at the time to flip then you can take it off. :) I had trouble flipping them when I tried the pancake recipe
  25. 75
    Amanda
    July 25 2019
    Probably shouldn't complain about the one, singular banana (25 net carbs) spread out over 8 servings of these pancakes. So unless you intend to sit and eat the entire 8 servings, I wouldn't consider it an issue.
    Reply: #82
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  27. 78
    Susanna
    August 28 2019
    Love them but how many Carbs. ???
    Reply: #79
  28. 79
    Reply to comment #78 by Susanna
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    August 29 2019

    Love them but how many Carbs. ???

    These are 4g carbs per serving. The number in the orange circle indicates the carb count. Additionally, the full nutrition information is listed in the Nutrition+ tab under the list of ingredients.

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  30. 81
    Nicole Cijs
    October 6 2019
    A lot of the recipes I tried I didn't like, but this one? Oh, wow! Love it! Yummm :)
  31. 82
    Reply to comment #75 by Amanda
    Franky
    October 12 2019
    That makes sense when you divide it by 8 servings
  32. 83
    Maria
    November 10 2019
    Very good, nice sweeteness and subtle taste of banana. Substituted almond flour with half a cup of coconut flour, worked well. After 40 days of strict keto theese taste sweet to me without adding sweetener. Will make theese again!
  33. 84
    Janelle
    November 17 2019
    If you freeze them what is the best way to de-frost and reheat?
    Reply: #86
  34. 85
    Isa
    November 18 2019
    Can it be made as pancakes? I don't have a waffle grid
    Reply: #87
  35. 86
    Reply to comment #84 by Janelle
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    November 18 2019

    If you freeze them what is the best way to de-frost and reheat?

    You can thaw them and then reheat in a toaster oven.

  36. 87
    Reply to comment #85 by Isa
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    November 18 2019

    Can it be made as pancakes? I don't have a waffle grid

    We have not tested these as pancakes, I am not sure how the batter would react.

  37. 88
    Lorelle Parker
    January 12 2020
    Fricken delicious and so easy to prepare! Cooked as pancakes :)
  38. 89
    Reply to comment #51 by Kristina
    KellyKat
    January 12 2020
    Yes I am also confused... I thought bananas were a no no...
  39. 90
    Arnie Francis
    January 30 2020
    The picture looked yummy. But the waffles were not a hit! Perhaps my waffle-maker wasn't up to the task. As pancakes they were fine, but hardly flavourful, I'm afraid.
  40. 91
    bassem.sabagh
    March 8 2020
    A
    Hi
    Any guidance for oven baking?
    Reply: #92
  41. 92
    Reply to comment #91 by bassem.sabagh
    Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
    March 9 2020

    A
    Hi
    Any guidance for oven baking?

    We would not recommend cooking these in an oven. However, they can be reheated in a toaster oven!

  42. 93
    Kevinraymund
    March 15 2020
    Hi! An avid follower here. How long is "let it sit for a while" take?
  43. 94
    Hailey
    March 29 2020
    I need some help! I made these as pancakes but they are so thin they are falling apart everytime I flip them on the pan. What am I doing wrong? Any suggestion?
    Reply: #95
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    Reply to comment #94 by Hailey
    Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
    March 29 2020

    I need some help! I made these as pancakes but they are so thin they are falling apart everytime I flip them on the pan. What am I doing wrong? Any suggestion?

    You may want to try using less coconut milk. They may have been too thin for pancakes.

  45. 96
    Christine
    June 5 2020
    Can I ask why these are just 4g of carbs a serving, but the number is within the orange circle rather than the green or yellow? There are a few recipes I've seen with a much higher carb count but have a green circle.
    Reply: #97
  46. 97
    Reply to comment #96 by Christine
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    June 6 2020

    Can I ask why these are just 4g of carbs a serving, but the number is within the orange circle rather than the green or yellow? There are a few recipes I've seen with a much higher carb count but have a green circle.

    In order for a recipe to be keto, it needs to have specific percentages of fat and protein. This recipe only has 5g protein. If you have it with some sausage or bacon, it could make a well rounded keto meal! You can read more about this in footnote 3 at this link:
    https://www.dietdoctor.com/how-low-carb-is-low-carb

  47. 98
    cath.bernard
    June 19 2020
    I just made these they are delicious I made some more to freeze this will be a quick breakfast for on the go ๐Ÿ˜บ
  48. 99
    Ahmad
    July 11 2020
    Is the batter supposed to be very thick or did i do something wrong?
    Reply: #100
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    Reply to comment #99 by Ahmad
    Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
    July 11 2020

    Is the batter supposed to be very thick or did i do something wrong?

    It is supposed to be thick, but if you find that it's too thick, you might try adding a little more coconut milk.

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    mgoode
    September 29 2020
    I make these in my 5minute Chef griddle, so don't flip them til they are nearly done, to brown the top more. I am not keeping bananas around so I used 1/4 cup of applesauce. If you let the batter sit too long, like in the fridge til the next day, it gets really thick. I would only let it sit for 15 minutes to a half hour. You also have to scrape down the sides of your bowl to prevent an unusable crusty mess collecting on the sides.
  52. 103
    Reply to comment #55 by Lauren
    Samantha
    October 5 2020
    Hi Lauren. Low-calorie is a different diet altogether as keto does follow low calorie as well as low carb and sugar. This just states low calorie, not keto
  53. 104
    Janet
    November 1 2020
    Banana waffles were a big hit in my house. Glad to here the batter works for pancakes also.
    Reply: #105
  54. 105
    Reply to comment #104 by Janet
    Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
    November 1 2020

    Banana waffles were a big hit in my house. Glad to here the batter works for pancakes also.

    So glad you enjoyed them!

  55. 106
    maria
    November 29 2020
    Why do some recipes have grams in brackets and they do not correspond to the mls? Grams and mls weigh the same, it is very confusing. example are the banana waffles recipe....
    2 eggs
    90 ml (45 g) almond flour
    90 ml coconut milk
    ยฝ tbsp ground psyllium husk powder
    ยฝ pinch salt
    ยฝ tsp baking powder
    ยผ tsp vanilla extract
    ยฝ tsp ground cinnamon
    coconut oil or butter, for frying
    Nutrition
    Moderate low carb
    one waffle

    regards
    Maria

    Reply: #107
  56. 107
    Reply to comment #106 by maria
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    November 30 2020

    Why do some recipes have grams in brackets and they do not correspond to the mls? Grams and mls weigh the same, it is very confusing. example are the banana waffles recipe....

    Grams are a unit of weight measurement where milliliters are a unit of volume measurement. In some cases, they may be equal but not always; it depends on the density of what you're measuring. Just as an example, if you had the same volume of bricks and feathers, the bricks would weigh far more than the feathers.

  57. 108
    Lindsey williams
    July 19 2021
    If you are making on the stove make sure you have low heat and they should not burn as quickly
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