Carnivore waffles are one of the easiest recipes you can make on the carnivore diet. This simple chaffle recipe uses only eggs and cheese, with no flour, no almond flour, and no added ingredients. Do you remember back when Chaffles were all the rage? This is pretty much the same idea but adapted for a carnivore diet.

If you are looking for an easy carnivore breakfast, lunch, or dinner idea, these egg and cheese chaffles are quick to prepare and very filling.
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What Are Carnivore Waffles?
Carnivore waffles are waffles made with eggs and cheese instead of traditional waffle batter. Unlike keto chaffles, this version does not use almond flour, coconut flour, or sweeteners.
They are ideal for people following:
- The carnivore diet
- A strict keto diet
- High Protien Diets - add a burger in the middle for even more protien! Carnivore Burger
- A low carb or zero carb lifestyle
Ingredients for Carnivore Waffles
You only need three simple ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- A small amount of shredded hard cheese, such as cheddar
- Salt, optional
Using less cheese helps keep these easier to digest, especially if dairy bothers you in large amounts.
How to Make Carnivore Waffles
Step 1 Preheat your waffle maker.
Step 2 Crack the egg into a small bowl and whisk well. Stir in a small amount of shredded cheese.

Step 3 Pour the mixture into the waffle maker. Cook until set and lightly crisp.

Most waffle makers take 3 to 5 minutes to cook chaffles.
Tips for the Best Carnivore Waffles
- Use hard cheese like cheddar for the best texture.
- Use less cheese than most recipes to avoid greasiness.
- Do not overcook or the chaffles may become dry.
- Let the chaffles rest for one minute before removing them from the waffle maker.
How to Eat Carnivore Waffles
Carnivore chaffles can be eaten:
- Plain
- With eggs or pork sausage
- Alongside ground beef or bacon
They work well as a bread substitute or a simple protein-based meal.
This recipe shows why carnivore cooking can be simple and practical without sacrificing flavor.
Carnivore Waffles FAQ
Yes. When made with only eggs and cheese, chaffles fit within carnivore guidelines.
Yes. When made with only eggs and cheese, chaffles fit within carnivore guidelines.
Yes. They are low carb and high in protein and fat.
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Carnivore Waffles
- Prep Time: 2 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 7 min
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Easy
- Method: Carnivore
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Diabetic
Description
Carnivore waffles made with just eggs and cheese. A simple, zero-carb recipe perfect for a carnivore or animal-based diet.
Ingredients
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1 large egg
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A small amount of shredded hard cheese, such as cheddar
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Salt, optional
- Cruhsed Pork Rinds (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat your waffle maker.
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Crack the egg into a small bowl and whisk well.
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Stir in a small amount of shredded cheese.
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Pour the mixture into the waffle maker.
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Cook until set and lightly crisp.
Notes
Use hard cheese like cheddar for the best texture.
Use less cheese than most recipes to avoid greasiness.
About 24 g of protien for 2 waffles so these are also high in protein!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 13g








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