These delicious and crispy keto pizzelles are a great low-carb version of the classic Italian waffle cookie. If you’ve been missing sweet treats on your keto diet, this recipe is perfect for you.
With just a few simple ingredients, you can make these tasty wafer-thin cookies that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth without breaking your diet.
Making pizzelles at home might sound tricky, but it’s actually quite easy. All you need is a pizzelle maker and some basic ingredients like almond flour, eggs, and a keto-friendly sweetener.
One great thing about this recipe is how versatile it is. You can enjoy these pizzelles on their own as a light snack, or use them to make ice cream sandwiches for a more indulgent treat.
They’re also perfect for serving with coffee or tea when you have guests over. The vanilla flavor in this recipe is classic, but feel free to experiment with other flavors like lemon or almond extract.
👍 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Low-Carb Treat: These pizzelles are perfect for your keto diet. They’re made with almond flour instead of regular flour, so they have way fewer carbs than traditional pizzelles. You can enjoy these crispy cookies without worrying about going over your daily carb limit.
Easy to Make: Don’t let the fancy name fool you. These pizzelles are actually super easy to make. You just mix the ingredients, pour the batter into a pizzelle maker, and let it do its thing.
Quick Cooking Time: These pizzelles cook really fast. Each one only takes about 40 seconds in the pizzelle maker. So even if you’re making a big batch, you won’t be stuck in the kitchen all day.
Versatile Dessert: These pizzelles aren’t just for eating on their own. You can use them in all sorts of desserts. Roll them into cones and fill with whipped cream for a keto cannoli. Crush them up for a pie crust. Or make ice cream sandwiches with them. And so much more.
✨ Recipe Ingredients
To make the keto pizzelle you will need:
- 2 cups Almond Flour
- 4 Eggs (large)
- 2/3 cup Swerve (amazon)
- 1/2 cup Butter (unsalted, melted)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
You also need: a pizzelle maker.
👨🍳 How To Make
Follow this easy low carb pizzelle recipe:
Step 1
Combine the eggs, vanilla extract, and sweetener in a high-powered blender (or a food processor). Blend until combined, and then start drizzling in the butter slowly while the blender is on low speed. Continue until the butter is fully incorporated.
Step 2
Add the baking powder, almond flour, and salt. Blend for about 40 seconds. Let the batter thicken, and meanwhile, heat the pizzelle maker.
Step 3
Preheat your oven to 200°F and line a few cookie sheets with wire cooling racks.
Step 4
Once the pizzelle maker is heated, grease it lightly. Use one heaping tablespoon of batter for each pizzelle. Close the lid and allow the batter to spread. Lock the lid and cook until the pizzelles are just starting to brown (about 40 seconds).
Step 5
Remove the pizzelles from the press and place them on the cooling racks (in a single layer, of course).
Step 6
Place the cookie sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. Repeat with the remaining batter. That’s it. Enjoy this tasty low-carb pizzelle!
💡Tips
1. Let the Batter Rest
After you mix the batter, let it sit for about 5-10 minutes before you start cooking. This gives the almond flour time to absorb some of the liquid, which will make your pizzelles crispier.
It also lets any air bubbles in the batter settle, which helps prevent your pizzelles from being too puffy.
2. Grease Your Pizzelle Maker
Even if your pizzelle maker is non-stick, it’s a good idea to lightly grease it before you start cooking. This will help your pizzelles release easily and give them a nice, even color.
You don’t need much – just a light spray of cooking oil or a quick wipe with a paper towel dipped in melted butter will do. Be careful not to use too much oil, or your pizzelles might turn out greasy.
3. Crisp Them Up in the Oven
Don’t skip the step of putting the pizzelles in a low oven (200°F) for 20 minutes. This extra step is what makes them really crispy. The pizzelles will be soft when they first come off the maker.
Variations
1. Pizzelle Sandwiches– Create delicious sandwich cookies using pizzelles as the “bread”. These are perfect for a quick snack or a portable dessert.
Make a filling using keto-friendly ingredients like sugar-free whipped cream mixed with fresh berries, nut butters swirled with sugar-free chocolate, or a sweetened cream cheese with a hint of cinnamon.
2. Chocolate-Dipped Pizzelles- Take your pizzelles to the next level of flavor by dipping half (or all!) of them in melted, sugar-free chocolate.
You can get creative with this by sprinkling chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or a touch of sea salt flakes onto the chocolate while it’s still soft. Let the chocolate set completely before enjoying.
3. Cannoli-Inspired Pizzelles- If you love the taste of cannoli, fill your pizzelles like the classic dessert.
Create a simple filling with ricotta cheese, a keto-friendly sweetener (like powdered Swerve), a hint of orange zest, a bit of vanilla extract, and maybe even some sugar-free mini chocolate chips. Once your pizzelles are cooled, pipe in the filling and enjoy!
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. My pizzelles aren’t crispy. What am I doing wrong?
If your pizzelles aren’t crispy, there could be a few reasons. Make sure you’re cooking them long enough in the pizzelle maker – they should be lightly golden.
Also, don’t skip the step of putting them in a low oven (200°F) for 20 minutes after cooking. This helps drive out extra moisture and makes them crispy.
2. Can I use a different type of flour instead of almond flour?
Almond flour is the best choice for this keto pizzelle recipe. It’s low in carbs and gives the pizzelles a nice texture.
Keto Pizzelle
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Almond Flour
- 4 Eggs (large)
- 2/3 cup Swerve (amazon)
- 1/2 cup Butter (unsalted, melted)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Combine the eggs, vanilla extract, and sweetener in a high-powered blender (or a food processor). Blend until combined, and then start drizzling in the butter slowly while the blender is on low speed. Continue until the butter is fully incorporated.
- Add the baking powder, almond flour, and salt. Blend for about 40 seconds. Let the batter thicken, and meanwhile, heat the pizzelle maker.
- Preheat your oven to 200°F and line a few cookie sheets with wire cooling racks.
- Once the pizzelle maker is heated, grease it lightly. Use one heaping tablespoon of batter for each pizzelle. Close the lid and allow the batter to spread. Lock the lid and cook until the pizzelles are just starting to brown (about 40 seconds).
- Remove the pizzelles from the press and place them on the cooling racks (in a single layer, of course).
- Place the cookie sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. Repeat with the remaining batter. That’s it. Enjoy this tasty low-carb pizzelle!
Anyone tried making it without the pizzelle maker?
I’d love to know how many carbs are in each “low carb” pizzelle?? THANKS
Each one contains about 2g of net carbs.
Looks like a really good recipe and I can’t wait to make them. Anyone know how many carbohydrates, not just net carbs??
Ready to give this a try while wondering whether substituting anise oil for vanilla extract would be appropriate.