Delicious when served sweet or savory, you will love this easy keto chaffle recipe. Light and airy with only 4 ingredients, it is perfect for any time of day.
Have fun making, breakfast chaffles, dessert chaffles, pizza chaffles, smoked salmon chaffles, and more with this keto chaffle recipe.
With a 2-3 minutes cook time, you can have this versatile dish that pleases a crowd.
If you love low carb breakfast recipes, also try our keto waffles or almond flour crepes.
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Why is it called chaffle?
Waffle plus cheese equals "chaffle."
Why you’ll love these chaffles
A perfect size for little hands, that provides a wholesome and protein rich snack.
You can serve this dish savory or sweet.
Can be used as sandwich bread or a burger bun - the possibilities are endless.
For another customizable breakfast, try our crustless keto quiche.
Key ingredients
Large eggs - Add texture and rise to this recipe.
Finely shredded cheese - We like to use mozzarella or cheddar cheese.
Almond flour - Creates a flour based chaffle mixture. Almond flour also adds fiber and nutritional boost to this recipe.
Baking powder – A leavening agent that delivers a lighter, airy texture.
Try our keto cinnamon rolls next, for another fun breakfast treat.
Substitutions
Almond flour: Psyllium husk powder can be substituted 1:1 for the almond flour for a nut free chaffle.
Eggs: Can be made egg free by using a simple "flax egg" recipe to substitute for the eggs. You may need to finish mixing the "batter" with your hands to combine thoroughly when using a flax egg substitute in this recipe.
If you have any questions about the ingredients in this keto chaffle recipe, please leave a comment below and we will get back to you.
Variations - Sweet & Savory
Sprinkle chopped bacon, red pepper flakes, or diced jalapenos onto the batter before closing the waffle iron to add heat and a smoky bacon flavor.
Pair sliced meats and cheeses with this dish for unlimited variations.
Keto Chocolate Chips to make chocolate chaffles. Lily's chocolate chips are also keto friendly.
Add blueberries and chopped nuts to your batter.
Herbs or spices, such as dried thyme or oregano and garlic powder for a savory chaffle dish.
How to make keto chaffles
Add the eggs, shredded cheese, almond flour, and baking powder to a mixing bowl and mix until well combined.
Preheat a mini waffle maker according to the directions. Lightly spray with cooking oil, then portion the batter (about ¼ cup per chaffle) into the mini waffle iron and cook for 2-4 minutes until browned and crisp.
Remove and set aside on a plate, then repeat with the remaining batter. Serve with toppings as desired.
For the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the printable recipe card below.
Expert tips
Use finely shredded cheese to produce a uniform batter.
Use a small waffle iron to create keto chaffles that are a perfect size for versatility.
Allow refrigerated almond flour to come to room temperature. It makes such a difference in the texture. Give our almond flour scones with chocolate chips a try.
FAQs
Yes, use a grill pan instead. Oil and heat the grill pan. Place about ¼ cup of batter into the middle of the pan, spreading with a wooden utensil to flatten slightly and form a 4-inch "waffle" shape and size. Cook for 3-4 minutes then flip and cook for 2 more minutes or until it is cooked through and crisp on the edges.
Yes, these keto chaffles can be made ahead of time and reheated.
You can also make the batter ahead of time, up to 48 hours stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
This Keto Chaffle contains 7 grams of protein, 2 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, (therefore 1 gram of net carbs).
Toppings to try
This basic keto chaffle recipe is delicious on its own, but consider toppings such as:
Pile this keto friendly base with your favorite pizza toppings and pop it into the toaster oven for a weeknight meal of mini pizza chaffles.
Layer with cream cheese, smoked salmon, chopped onion, sliced tomato, and capers for a new take on a classic smoked salmon bagel.
Enjoy traditional chaffles with just butter and sugar free syrup as a breakfast meal. The high fiber almond flour and protein dense egg and cheese make for a complete breakfast.
Sweet chaffles are perfect for dessert. Serve with keto whipped cream, topped with fresh berries and a drizzle of sugar-free syrup.
Storage instructions
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freezer - Chaffles can be frozen for up to 60 days in a ziplock freezer bag. Once cooled, place them into the freezer bag. Also, make sure to press out as much air as possible when sealing the freezer bag.
How to reheat keto chaffles:
To reheat frozen chaffles it is best to allow them to defrost first. Transfer the desired amount from the freezer to the refrigerator the night before, or allow to thaw on the counter for about 25 minutes.
Oven: Place in the oven at 350 F for 4-6 minutes, turning once during reheating.
Toaster Oven: Reheat for approximately 3 minutes or until heated through.
Waffle Maker: Pop back into a heated and oiled waffle maker for about 30 seconds.
We have not tried reheating in an air fryer, but other chefs have recommended 3 minutes at 300 F degrees for an extra crisp keto chaffle.
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📖 Recipe
Easy Keto Chaffle Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup finely shredded cheese mozzarella or cheddar
- ¼ cup almond flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Add the eggs, shredded cheese, almond flour, and baking powder to a mixing bowl and mix until well combined.
- Preheat a mini waffle maker according to the directions. Lightly spray with cooking oil, then portion the batter (about ¼ cup chaffle) into the waffle maker and cook 2-4 minutes until browned and crisp.
- Remove the chaffle and set aside on a plate, then repeat with the remaining batter. Serve with toppings as desired.
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