Yes, You Can Still Have Cheesy Waffles While Doing Keto—Here’s How

"One the best gifts I ever received from Matt was a waffle iron when we first moved into our new apartment one year after starting our ketogenic food blog," says Megha Barot, who recently released the cookbook Keto Made Easy with her partner, Matt Gaedke. "I made dessert protein waffles every night for two months until I realized that savory waffles could be the perfect way to incorporate waffles into my day," she says.

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Their secret to keeping it low-carb: combining coconut flour with grated zucchini. "The coconut flour is perfect for binding all the ingredients together because it's very absorbent, which perfectly contrasts the moisture in the zucchini," Barot says. "It also add s a hint of coconut flavor, which pairs well with the zucchini and cheddar flavors!"

Barot offers up some pro tips on getting the texture just right saying, "the best way to ensure you get a nice crispy waffle is to remove as much moisture out of the zucchini as possible by draining it in a colander and then ringing out any excess liquid using a kitchen towel." She adds that if your batter looks too watery, just add a little more coconut flour.

Ready to get cooking? Keep reading for the recipe and to watch a short video to see how it's done.