Savory Breakfast Waffles (Low Carb)

These savory breakfast waffles are a great low carb breakfast on the go! Only 1.9g net carbs per small waffle and filled with tasty cheese, bacon and vegetables.

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I love waffles, but traditional waffles do not love me. After I’ve eat one (or two) I just want to go to sleep, so not a good breakfast food for me. I’ve tried various Paleo and gluten free varieties and while some were good (and some were not) I still have yet to find one that I really like. So for now I’m sticking to savory waffles.

This low carb savory breakfast waffle is a play on my spinach & cheese waffle recipe and is definitely a meal in of itself. It has spinach, cauliflower, eggs, cheese and bacon so all your bases are covered with this one. Not only are they low in carbs (1.9g) they are pretty high in protein (6.2g) so overall a good way to start your day.

My favorite Bacon

I will keep this post short and sweet because you’re really here for this delicious waffle recipe and I have to help my son with homework before karate. But first let me tell you about this wonderful product I’ve found at Aldi’s. It’s uncured bacon…no nitrites, nitrates or preservatives. I feel like it’s a healthier option for my family but it’s also the most delicious bacon I’ve ever eaten. I think it’s the applewood smoked flavored or thicker cut that makes it taste so good though I don’t really know but I love it. 

Ok I digress. The point is that give it a try next time you go to Aldi. While I used it in the recipe you can use any kind of bacon you want. You could even use ham if you wish. Just make sure to cut it up in little pieces before you mix it with the other ingredients.

Savory Breakfast Waffles Recipe

First you want to get your bacon cooking. I make mine in the microwave when I am in a hurry. I have a microwave plate like this one and it takes about 5 minutes. It’s also easy to pour off the excess bacon grease (which when I’m using the above bacon I keep for cooking other things.)

Next you want to rice your cauliflower. You can find out how here or if you are in a hurry, just put florets in a food processor and gently pulse until you get a rice like texture. Set the riced cauliflower aside. (Note: I always make extra because there is a lot of things you can make with it. For example you can add it to soups, omelets or make a pilaf side dish.)

In a large bowl mix together your spinach, cauliflower rice, bacon, cheeses, eggs, spices and a tablespoon of melted butter or bacon fat. Then just grease up your waffle iron and add your mixture. Golden, crispy deliciousness! 

Low carb breakfast waffles in a nutshell

1. cook bacon, crumble and set aside
2. place cauliflower florets in a food processor and pulse until a rice like texture
3. mix spinach, cauliflower rice, bacon, cheeses, eggs, spices and butter
4. add mixture to waffle iron to make waffles according to manufacturer’s instructions

This recipe makes 2 large waffles or 6-8 small ones. Hope you like this as much as I do. I have a few ideas for some other ones so stay posted! The nutritional information per serving based on 8 small waffles is:

95 cals / 7.1g fat / 2.3g carbs / 0.4g fiber / 6.2g net carbs = 1.9g net carbs

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Savory Breakfast Waffles (Low Carb)

These savory breakfast waffles are a great low carb breakfast on the go! Only 1.9g net carbs per small waffle and filled with tasty cheese, bacon and vegetables.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 8

Calories 95 kcal

Author Denise Wright (MyLifeCookbook.com)

Ingredients

• 2 strips of bacon cooked and chopped
• 1/2 cup riced cauliflower, raw
• 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shreddwed
• 1 tablespoon bacon fat or melted butter
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

1. Make your bacon any way you wish. Reserve a tablespoon of the bacon fat and crumble bacon

2. Thaw and squeeze out as much water as you can from the spinach and add to a bowl.

3. Rice your cauliflower and add to the spinach along with the beaten eggs, cheeses, onion powder, garlic powder and bacon pieces.

4. Mix well.
5. Grease your waffle iron according to manufacturers directions.
6. Add the mixture to your waffle iron and make as you would regular waffles.
7. This recipe made 2 large waffles or 6-8 small waffles.

8. Please note that my waffle iron did not require any greasing but if yours does, please do so before each batch.