You may be asking yourself “What is a Chaffle”? It’s a super simple recipe that you can make in under five minutes with only two ingredients. This keto chaffle recipe is sure to be a staple breakfast recipe when you’re in a rush, or an easy sandwich bread you can whip up in no time.

Why is it Called a Chaffle?
The word chaffle is a combination of the word “waffle” and “cheese”. Since these chaffles use cheese rather than flour and sugar, they are totally keto friendly.
Here are a few ways to enjoy Chaffles.
- Sandwich Bread – Replace your high carb Wonder Bread with a chaffle. Fill with layers of deli meat, cheese, lettuce, and tomato for a refreshing low-carb lunch.
- Hamburger Bun – Swap out the heavy hamburger bun for a cheesy chaffle. Simply place your beef patty on top, add your favorite burger toppings like cheese, bacon, and onion, and you’re good to go.
- Pizza Crust – Craving pizza but don’t feel like making a big mess? Whip up a simple chaffle then top with your favorite pizza toppings. Throw it in the oven under broil for a few minutes and enjoy.
What Are Chaffles Made of?
Chaffles are typically made with egg and shredded cheese like the recipe you will find below, but there are many variations for this simple recipe. Some people add almond flour or coconut flour to their batter, and you can even find sweet dessert chaffles! The waffle iron provides a quick way to cook a keto meal. Here are a few chaffle recipes to try:
- Wonder Bread Chaffle Recipe
- Keto Lemon Cake Chaffles
- Cinnamon Roll Chaffles
- Pepperoni Pizza Chaffles
- Oreo Chaffles
- Big Mac Chaffle
Here you can find a list of the best dash waffle maker recipes you can make at home!
Tips for Making Chaffles
Since we found out about this recipe a few weeks ago we’ve been churning out chaffles non stop, so we have some tips to ensure that yours come out perfect every time!
1. Use the High Heat Setting on Your Waffle Maker
If you use a low-heat setting you will not get the crispy texture you’re looking for. We’ve made our fair share of chaffles and have never burned any of them, so you really can’t mess them up by using too high of a heating temperature.
2. Place Cheese on Top and Bottom
When making the keto chaffles you want to start by placing down a small handful of cheese, then pour in the egg, and follow it up with another handful of cheese. This method is preferred to simply mixing the cheese and egg together and pouring it into the waffle maker. If you mix everything together you won’t get a crispy texture and the cheese will not distribute evenly.
3. Use Full-Fat Cheese
Full fat cheese not only tastes better, but it is what we prefer when shopping for a keto diet. We do our best to avoid using skim milk dairy products and these keto chaffles are no exception. We’ve found cheddar cheese to be our favorite.
4. Use a Mini Waffle Maker (They’re Only $10)
At first I thought a mini waffle maker was a waste of money. Why would I want mini waffles when I can have big waffles? The truth is, the mini waffle maker creates the perfect size chaffles to use for a sandwich. Just make two little chaffles and fill them with your favorite sandwich fillings. May I suggest a BLT?
5. Store These Keto Chaffles in the Fridge
Make a big batch and store these chaffles in the refrigerator so you have them at the ready. Nothing quite beats that crispy cheese flavor you get from a freshly made chaffle, but they are still incredibly tasty a few days later right out of the fridge.

Want a Sweet Chaffle?
Here’s what you’ll need to turn this savory chaffle recipe into a sweet one:
- Two large eggs
- 1 tablespoon almond flour
- a splash of vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 10 drops of liquid stevia
For the sweet chaffle we are going to be mixing everything together before pouring into the waffle maker. This is different from the savory chaffle where we assembled everything right onto the waffle maker. Mix all of the above ingredients together in a small bowl and pour into the waffle maker.
The sweet chaffle will take longer to cook than the savory one. Let it cook until the steam stops coming off of the waffle maker. That’s how you know it’s done!
Are Chaffles Good for You?
This two-ingredient chaffle recipe is a great source of protein and healthy fats. Eggs are packed with so many essential nutrients and cheese is high in calcium. This high-fat, high-protein bread replacement will keep you fuller for longer, provide lasting energy, and won’t spike your blood sugar. It’s also a great option for people who have Celiac Disease or a gluten sensitivity.
Waffles vs. Chaffles
If you don’t want to make chaffles, or you just don’t like the name chaffles (it’s a pretty bad name), then try our other favorite keto waffle recipe. This protein waffle recipe can be made with your protein powder of choice for a sweet treat!
If you don’t need waffles, but you want something delicious in under five minutes then check out these low carb biscuits that you can whip up in just three minutes!
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Keto Chaffles
What You Need:
- waffle maker
Instructions:
- Heat the waffle maker to medium high heat.
- Beat eggs together in a small bowl until combined.
- When the waffle maker is heated, start by adding a small handful of cheese. Next, pour in the beaten eggs, and top with an additional handful of cheese.
- Close the waffle maker and allow to cook for 3-5 minutes or until steam is no longer coming off of the waffle maker.
- Store in the fridge for 3-5 days.
Hey Matt, youve said how much you loved McGriddles. I made Keto McGriddle breakfast sandwiches! I used the dash waffle maker and 90 second bread recipe added maple flavor, vanilla & stevia. Put scrambled egg & sausage patties between 2 and wow!
These are so good and easy! Even my 6 year old loves them and he is very picky.
I absolutely love these. I’ve made at least 3 days worth. What a great idea. Thanks for the recipes.
What does it taste like? Cheesy? Eggy? Waffley? 🙂
All of the above! 🙂 I wouldn’t say they are super eggy though.
You mentioned 2 servings, however, in the directions, it appears to say pour all of the egg at once. The mini waffle maker is 4″ and with two eggs, 1/2 cup of cheese, will make about three 4″ mini waffles. A regular waffle maker may take the two eggs and the cheese but some of the egg will spill out. The basic recipe I have been using is 1 egg, 1/2 cup cheese and I make two mini waffles.
Thank you for providing all the recipes and your insights on what’s available at the stores. Makes our keto life much easier.
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I think that Maria Emmerich may be the creator of the recipe. The followers on her fb page go crazy over them!
Chaffles are so great! I’ve been eating them all week with bacon, avocado, egg and cheese ? I’ve got the mini dash I got off amazon for 7 bucks.
OMG!!!! I cannot wait to try these
I just got my cute, little Dash Mini Waffle Maker at BB&B today for $7.99 with the 20% discount. I love it, and the first thing I made was a keto BLT. It was really delicious! Going to make a sweet one tomorrow per your recipe, Matt. This opens up so many possibilities my head is spinning. Soooooo happy I bought it and have now been introduced to the wonderful world of chaffles.
I just made these fir the first time and was so excited but didn’t like them at all. I couldn’t get past the taste of burnt cheese. Any suggestions? Thank you.
Whenever I mix shredded cheese into a batter, I always use my Magic Bullet to turn it into a powder first. It makes it easier to mix with the other ingredients and improves the texture of the final product.
I like to put my mini-waffle maker on my kitchen scale, so I get consistent ingredients in my chaffles. 10g shredded cheese + 25g beaten egg + 10g shredded cheese for the savory, or 45g of batter for the sweet. And it’s fun to watch the weight go down as the chaffle cooks, as water leaves as steam. I know it’s done when it hits 40 grams. 🙂
There are a number of egg + cheese recipes out there — chaffles, fathead dough, cheesebuns, cream cheese pancakes, egg loaf. All with a little different proportions and different types of cheese. It’s a very forgiving recipe.
Great tips! Thanks for sharing!
funny, I came up with pretty much the same quantities. 10 g cheese, 24g egg (cause it was exactly half an egg so I use 1 egg for 2 waffles!) and 10g cheese on top. I loved them so much!
this youtube site mentions using your keto ramekin bread recipe in the chaffle recipe…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBhweOSHd14
I have a waffle maker but it’s a Belgian, how could I edit this recipe to fit? Anyone tried it in a Belgian waffle maker? I dont want to buy another appliance….I have too many ! Lol
I’m video said not to use the Belgium because the pockets are so big and also that it won’t crisp up. Also the mini is sandwich size and the perfect size for using it as a bread and for crisping up perfectly. Only 10 bucks.
I used my Belgium waffle maker it still made it crispy on high how her way too big. I like the mini for the size.
I just made a chaffle recipe in my Belgium waffle maker and it turned out just fine. It made one large one. I’m happy!
I did too. Came out great!
Glad to know it works!
Congratulations on your new little bundle to love!
This recipe is great. I made them with the addition of garlic and used as dipping sticks for Rao’s marinara. So good.
That sounds delicious!
nolahorserider@att.net. I made both recipes and they are truly great. I love waffles and these are just what I have been wanting.
Dumb question but is the nutrition info for one or two servings?
Hi, the recipe is for 2 servings. You can always find that listed at the top of the recipe card found in the post! Hope that helps!
I was thinking the same thing! I’m curious because I’ve been using a keto calculator on my phone and it’s been helping me stay on track.
I was listening to your video on my way home and had an idea about the sweet waffles being too cheesy. Mascarpone is an excellent cheese for desserts. I used about 4 oz mozzerella and 2-3 tbsp of mascarpone for 2 eggs in the sweet recipe, and it was great! It wound up making 2 full size waffles.
Great suggestion! Thanks for letting us know!
When I’ve tried placing the cheese on top and bottom it stuck and fell apart. Any tips besides spraying with Pam?
The temp setting was either too low or you didn’t cook them long enough. with the cheese there is no need for Pam. Next time, just put the top right back down and cook longer. It will come together.
Hi Matt, Does this recipe make 2 waffles or 4? I enjoy your site very much. Very best of luck to you and Megah and your new little family.
Hey Faith! The recipe is for 2 servings.
No affiliate link for the mini-waffle maker???? I was going to click it and order one!! LOL
I got mine at Target for ten dollars.
I just found a DASH waffle maker at my local Dillon’s yesterday for $4.20.
They are selling out quickly…. Kohl’s, bed bath & beyond, amazon, walmart… Usually around $10, but with the craze, some stores have double the price.
Did you find a mini waffle maker without Teflon? I do not want to make a healthy alternative to waffles and then have chemicals.
Yes they are!!