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.
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Written by
Matt Gaedke
Matt is a former college basketball player turned computer engineer who discovered his passion for health and nutrition after cutting sugar from his diet in 2016. That year he founded KetoConnect with Megha in order to share their ketogenic lifestyle through recipes, videos, and educational content. Matt is always seeking to grow and try new things, a passion he shares with his wife and two amazing sons.
BC Marks says
Any egg white free chaffle recipes you can suggest?
KazzyM says
I found the best way to get a crispy chaffle is to first use an extremely this slice of brick cheese, then my mozzarella/egg mix with a small amount of baking powder, then top with another thin slice of brick cheese. Put into a Mini chaffle iron and close for 6 minutes. Nice and toasty, beautiful color and crispness. I have our deli slice the brick cheese as thin as they can without crumbling. Nummy.
Sheri J Green says
Good recipe
Bryan says
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I made the sweet Chaffee’s. I use cheddar cheese instead of the mozzarella. I also add gee and pecans. Turned out great. Keep the YouTubes and Infor coming. Thx
Bryan Galloway says
I made the sweet Chaffee’s. I use cheddar cheese instead of the mozzarella. I also add gee and pecans. Turned out great. Keep the I YouTubes and I for coming. Thx
Patience Anderson says
I always know it Matt & Megha said it’s good, then it’s GOOD! NEVER DISAPPOINTED!
Justine Stewart says
What a disaster
Mike says
Are you saying the whole thing was a disaster or just a certain part of it?
mary syrdahl says
I did love this recipe but clearly it needs practice. I ended up with more egg all over the counter than on the chaffle. Are you sure I should use 2 eggs and not one?
Randa says
That’s what happened to me the first time lol. If I had read on I would have seen it said half of batter
Annie Long says
Love u guys. Watching baby growth. Tried ur recipes.
Tamzyn Walton says
Just made these for breakfast- absolutely delicious! I’ve been asked to do a repeat for tomorrow’s breakfast- safe to say it was a big hit. I added bacon bits to the egg mixture for my hubby and then added freshly made guacamole for the middle.
Debbi Edwards says
I tried these today. Delicious!!!
Donna says
OMG!! Just tried these today and they are awesome!!.???
rayne says
hi, i see the link here for the vanilla on amazon, is that really the type of vanilla you use?
thanks !
Bernadine says
Do you use a non stick spray first?
Ivan says
I had to improvise with a Minnie Mouse waffle iron, but it worked. You can’t even really taste the egg because the cheese over powers it.
Thanks for the recipe.
Bonnie says
I made these in my belgium waffle maker, I just needed to add a 1/2 cup more cheese. I then cut it in half for the perfect size. I had ham and eggs and it was delish. I took the rest and put some SF syrup on it and it was great.
Autumn Fancher says
Can these be frozen?
Carrie E Valentin says
Where is the sweet chaffle recipe to print???