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This Delicious Keto Chaffles Waffle Recipe Got Me Back On Track With My Low Carb Weight Loss Plan

You’ve just got to try these! They’re delicious little miracle workers. (I think so, anyway!) I discovered keto chaffles and voila; I’m losing weight again and feel great. 

Best Chaffle Keto Waffles

Once in a while a genius idea comes along.  Recently that would be Chaffles.  Pictures of them are everywhere on social media.  I apologize as I don’t know who put the original idea out there.  But I am grateful.

The original recipe was apparently to mix an egg and a half a cup of shredded mozzarella and cook it in a waffle iron.  It sort of looks like a waffle when ready.  To me it tasted like scrambled eggs and cheese, toasty-like.

Not bad, as diet waffles go.  It didn’t get crispy for me.  I couldn’t make myself put syrup on it no matter how much it looked like a waffle. This original chaffle would be something good that you could make if you needed an extreme low carb meal.  But for myself, changes would need to be made.

 I really liked the idea of a cheesy keto /  low carb waffle.  But I knew it would take a few more  ingredients to arrive at something more waffle-like and crispy-ish. So, keep reading for how I arrived at Chaffles Heaven after quite a few breakfast experiments that my husband appreciated.

Crunchy keto Chaffles hot on the grill/

This is how I make my version of keto Chaffles

First off I noticed the cute little round  waffle makers that were often featured with chaffles.  I  bought a small dash waffle maker and made side by side comparisons with my large waring waffle maker. 

Here’s what I found out: the small waffle makers make 2 for 1 of the larger waffles.  Why is that important? This seems to help them crisp up more in the small round makers.  Best of all, you can freeze the small round waffles and pop them in your toaster later, ala Eggos. 

The one drawback of the Dash waffle maker is that it’s hard to turn them out fast enough even for 2 people, let alone a group.  So that’s why you see that I now own two. 

Dash mini waffle makers are great for poppin leftovers into the toaster like Eggos.

Next I added almond flour and baking soda and a bit of cream.  I also cut back on the amount of mozzarella cheese.  I used a bit of vanilla extract in the batter as well, which was a nice touch.  I’ve also tried it with and without sweetener and I think it’s fine both ways.  So you choose on whether to use sweetener or not.

Additionally you can add Konjac powder or Xanthan to the dry ingredients if you have these in your pantry.  They help baked goods made with gluten free ingredients ‘hold together’ and are commonly used in bakeries in the US and many places in the world. 

I used Konjac powder (Glucomannan), but either should work. If you don’t have these things in your kitchen cupboard, skip it.  The chaffles will be more fragile  and you will have to carefully remove them from the waffle maker to the plate to keep them intact.

Ingredients for keto chaffles waffle recipe

 Mix up the batter and bake

Remember to plug in your waffle iron before you mix up the ingredients. When putting together the ingredients, all you need is a cereal bowl and a fork to mix the batter in.  Be certain to mix together the dry ingredients first, especially if using Xanthan gum.  

Next add the eggs, cream and vanilla. Stir ingredients together thoroughly and last, stir in the mozzarella.  

keto chaffles batter is ready.

This batter will make 6 of the small round keto waffles, using a scant 1/4 cup.  I consider two keto waffles a serving.  So this recipe makes three servings. I make it up for hubby and I.  I just love having a couple of Chaffles to toss in the freezer for tomorrow.

Pouring batter onto hot waffle iron.

Before I forget! These waffles are just 1 carb each and net carb is under 1 carb each!  (Fabulous, right?)  Also the syrup I use is very easy to make. Get the zero carb Golden Pancake Syrup recipe here.

My tip to those who genuinely like crispy waffles is that when the light on your waffle maker goes out or it beeps or whatever it does to tell you your waffle is finished, flip it over and nestle it back into the waffle grooves on the iron, shut it and let cook for a further 3-4 minutes.  This is what I do to get a little crunch in my life.  See the nutrition info and recipe below.  Enjoy! — Laura

finished Keto Chaffles waffle is scrumptious with just butter.

Oh! Did I mention that having these for breakfast was (for me) like gaining a superpower?  I lost 10 pounds this previous month.  I am sooo happy.

Like waffles? You might also enjoy my Low Carb Pancakes for 1 recipe.

Nutritional Information

keto Chaffles nutrtion information

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Dash Waffle Mini Maker

Almond Flour

Swerve Sweetener

Vanilla Extract

Xanthan Gum

Best Keto Chaffles Waffle Recipe

Best Keto Chaffles Waffle Recipe

Laura
Best Keto Chaffles Waffle Recipe makes a delightfully crunchy, gluten free Keto waffle. Very easy to make and just 1 carb per waffle. Whip up a batch now.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6 small waffles
Calories 77 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded
  • 2 tbsp cream
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1-2 tsp zero calorie sweetener any cup for cup sweetener you prefer (Optional)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (Optional)
  • 1 pinch Xanthan Gum (Optional) or Glucomanan powder (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Plug in waffle iron to warm while mixing the ingredients
  • In a small bow, stir together the dry ingredients; almond flour, baking powder, sweetener (if using) and Xanthan Gum or Konjac (Glucomanan) Powder, if using.
  • Stir in the wet ingredients; eggs, cream, and vanilla (if using).
  • Stir shredded mozzarella into the batte, evenly distributing.
  • If using a small waffle maker: pour a scant 1/4 cup batter onto hot griddle close lid.
    -OR-
    For large waffle Iron: Pour enough batter onto griddle for two small chaffles, (scant half cup) close lid.
    And:
    and bake according to manufacturer's directions.

Notes

If you want your keto Chaffles extra crispy; when they are finished with their first cooking time, turn them over and nestle them back into the waffle iron, close the lid and allow to cook  3-4 more minutes till very golden brown.
Keyword chaffles, Keto waffle

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13 Comments

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  2. Jen February 8, 2022 at 8:14 AM

    These were bomb! I had prepped myself mentally for them not being like real waffles but they ended up being like real waffles. The coloring, the texture, even the taste. I used provolone cheese just because that’s what I had in the fridge. I also added a bit of salt. They were really really good. Even my husband came in the room and was like smells like waffles. He and the kid are one and enjoyed it. These really are like the real deal. Enjoy!

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  3. Karin March 6, 2022 at 7:26 PM

    Do you think I could make a mini crispier waffle in my big iron by just using the 1/4 cup in the middle? And it really doesn’t taste like cheese??

    Reply
    1. Laura March 24, 2022 at 11:22 AM

      I haven’t tried it in a big waffle iron, but it might work. And no, I don’t think it tastes like cheese. It tastes like a waffle.:)

      Reply
  4. Joyce September 7, 2022 at 5:10 PM

    That’s rather odd…..I’ve been eating mozzarella cheese for most of my 70 years, and this is the first time I’ve ever seen or heard anyone state that it’s “salty.” I’ve never had any mozz that was salty, and I’ve had at least 20 different brands, plus some of the finest homemade mozzarella cheese around, and not once, never, has it been salty.
    Nonetheless, I’m going to try your recipe—with the originally called for amount of cheese, because that’s how I’ve been making chaffles for the last 3 1/2 years, and they’ve been excellent every time—just to see if it’s any better than the ones I’ve used for ‘waffles’ all this time.

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    1. Lynn Smith August 11, 2023 at 3:58 PM

      5 stars
      Me either, Joyce.

      Reply
  5. Michelle Marciniak May 28, 2023 at 8:43 AM

    5 stars
    These are amazing! Added cinnamon because I like it, sooooooo gooooood!

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  6. Linda V. June 22, 2023 at 10:15 AM

    5 stars
    Beautiful, delicious waffles!!!!!

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    1. Laura June 22, 2023 at 10:23 AM

      Thank you so much! I adore these for both breakfast and dinner.

      Reply
  7. Lynn Smith August 11, 2023 at 3:57 PM

    I would definitely try this recipe, and since I love seeds and grains so much, I will add a teaspoon of the 7 seeds from Amazon to my chaffle batter.

    Reply
  8. Rachael Potter November 14, 2023 at 11:48 AM

    I truly cannot thank you enough for this recipe. It is now the only one I use all of the other ones are an absolute joke compared to this one. It’s so nice when someone does all the legwork to find the perfect recipe. you don’t by any chance have an awesome keto BREAD recipe do you? Could be sourdough, whole-grain, whatever. I had a recipe for egg bites from another site & this morning I had the egg bites with your chaffle recipe one of the best breakfasts I’ve had in a long time. Thank you so much for helping us with a low carb weight loss journey.

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  10. Amy June 22, 2024 at 8:10 AM

    Yum! Tastes exactly like French toast! Thanks!

    Reply

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