Who doesn’t love waffles for breakfast? These Carbquik Waffles let you enjoy that same golden, crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside goodness without all the carbs. They taste like the classic version, making them a perfect low-carb swap that doesn’t feel like a compromise.
What takes them over the top is my Homemade Sugar-Free Maple Syrup. Sure, you can grab a bottle of sugar-free maple syrup from the store, but most are loaded with aspartame or sucralose or come with a hefty price tag. Instead, I whip up my own using stevia for sweetness, and it’s deliciously satisfying without the artificial aftertaste.
✨ Sweet Flavor Variations to Try:
- Cinnamon Swirl – Add a teaspoon of cinnamon and a dash of nutmeg for a cozy, spiced waffle.
- Berry Bliss – Fold in fresh blueberries or raspberries for bursts of fruity flavor.
- Choco-Chip Treat – Stir in sugar-free chocolate chips for a dessert-like breakfast.
- Nutty Delight – Sprinkle in chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch and richness.
✨ Savory Variations:
- Cheddar & Chive – Mix in shredded cheddar and fresh chopped chives, perfect for pairing with eggs or bacon.
- Herb & Parmesan – Add Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and grated Parmesan for a flavorful twist.
- Southwest Style – Stir in diced jalapeños and a little cumin for a kick of heat.
- Everything Bagel Waffle – Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning into the batter or on top before cooking. Top with cream cheese or smoked salmon for an amazing waffle.
Pro tip: Make a batch of both waffles and syrup at the start of the week, and you’ll have a quick, low-carb breakfast ready to go every morning. Easy, comforting, and guilt-free. Now that’s breakfast done right!
Ingredients
For the Waffles:
1 egg
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup water
1-1/4 cup Carbquik
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 Tbsp. Stevia
1/8 cup oil
For the Syrup:
2 cups water
2/3 cup Stevia
1/4 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. maple extract
1/3 cup brown sugar Swerve
1 tsp. xanthum gum
4 Tbsp. butter
Instructions
To make the syrup, combine all the ingredients in a saucepan except the butter. Stir until everything is dissolved. Heat until steamy. Add the butter and allow it to melt. Stir. Turn the heat to low to simmer. Serve the syrup with the waffles, either hot or cold. Store in a container in the refrigerator.
To make the waffles, spray the waffle maker with cooking spray. In the bowl of a mixer, beat the eggs until yellow and slightly thick.
Add the cream and water. Mix on the low setting of the mixer to stir in the liquid.
Add the Carbquik and Stevia. Mix on low until smooth. Add the vanilla and mix to combine. Fold in the oil using a rubber spatula.
Drop large spoonfuls of batter onto hot waffle iron. Close the lid and cook for about 5 minutes. Lift the lid and remove the waffle. Repeat with the remaining batter.
Enjoy your crispy, fluffy waffles and syrup!
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Carbquik Waffles with Homemade Sugar-Free Maple Syrup
Equipment
- 1 measuring cup
- Measuring spoons
- 1 saucepan
- 2 medium spoons
- Waffle Maker
- Cooking Spray
- Electric mixer
- 1 rubber spatula
Ingredients
- For the Waffles:
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup water
- 1-1/4 cup Carbquik
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp. Stevia
- 1/8 cup oil
- For the Syrup:
- 2 cups water
- 2/3 cup Stevia
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 Tbsp. maple extract
- 1/3 cup brown sugar swerve
- 1 tsp. xanthum gum
- 4 Tbsp. butter
Instructions
- To make the syrup, combine all the ingredients in a saucepan except the butter.
- Stir until everything is dissolved.
- Heat until steamy.
- Add the butter and allow to melt.
- Stir.
- Turn the heat to low to simmer.
- Serve the syrup with the waffles either hot or cold. Store in a container in the refrigerator.
- To make the waffles, spray the waffle maker with cooking spray.
- In the bowl of a mixer, beat the eggs until yellow and slightly thick.
- Add the cream and water.
- Mix on the low setting of the mixer to stir in the liquid.
- Add the Carbquik and Stevia.
- Mix on low until smooth.
- Add the vanilla and mix to combine.
- Fold in the oil using a rubber spatula.
- Drop large spoonfuls of batter onto a hot waffle iron.
- Close the lid and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Lift the lid and remove the waffle.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
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