Keto chaffles are the latest craze with only 3 net carbs for the whole recipe! Have fun coming up with different creations or combos with this recipe.
Chaffle Recipe
So there are quite a couple of different variations of chaffle recipes floating around and the main recipe calls for an egg and cheddar. I tried this and thought it was too eggy for me. That is why I add a little almond flour to my recipe. If you don’t want almond flour, leave it out!
No baking soda is needed to make a chaffle. I deleted it from the original recipe because some readers were complaining it left a bitter taste. After seeing all the latest posts on the keto recipe subreddit, I busted out my waffle iron and gave it a try. My waffle iron hadn’t been used in a long time and it was about time this kitchen appliance has had some love.
It’s also nice when you have all the ingredients on hand when you see a trending recipe like this online to make it right away! Aldi has pretty cheap almond flour and I’ve been testing recipes a lot with it lately, and not to mention they have cheap eggs. After trying this recipe, the chaffle did not disappoint! It is just as good as the famous Fat Head Pizza Crust which is another popular dough recipe on this site.
I made my chaffle into a pizza.
What is chaffle?
The basic recipe for a chaffle contains cheddar cheese, almond flour, and an egg. You mix the ingredients together in a bowl and pour it on top of your waffle maker. Waffle makers are probably on the rise right now after this chaffle recipe exploded the other day ago. I was kind of skeptical at first thinking there was no way this would turn out after mixing it all together and pouring the batter on top of the waffle. I was expecting one big gigantic mess. Make sure to spray the waffle maker really well. The waffle turned out great and it was crispy on the outside and soft in the middle.
What do I need to make a chaffle?
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 c. Cheddar – I used Happy Farms brand from Aldi
- 2 tablespoons of almond flour
How to make a chaffle?
To make a chaffle you will need a good waffle iron. I really like this one. I’m a huge fan of Alton Brown and I have the brand he uses on his show. I looked to see if this particular brand was sold on amazon and it is not, unfortunately. It’s a VillaWare Belgian Waffle Maker. If you are looking to purchase a waffle maker I have some listed below with links to amazon. I’ve been using it for a long time now and I love it.
- Preheat your waffle maker if it requires preheating.
- Whisk together the egg, cheddar, almond flour, and baking soda in a bowl until well combined.
- Spray the waffle maker with cooking spray and pour the chaffle batter on top of the waffle maker. Close and let the waffle for 3 to 4 minutes. My waffle maker has it’s own automatic timer setting.
- Take the waffle out of the waffle iron and enjoy.
What can you serve with a chaffle?
On the keto recipes subreddit, I’ve seen people serve this with sausage gravy that looked like absolute heaven. You can use the recipe as a bun for burgers, pizza, make a breakfast sandwich you name it. You can do so many things with this recipe and I plan on making some more.
Everyone, I’m completely obsessed with the chaffle! There are so many things you can make with it. I decided every time I make something new with it., I’ll take a picture of it and post it here with a short description of what I did to make it. 🙂
Tips for Chaffles
Remember this is just a base recipe. You can leave out any ingredient you want or sub in different kinds of cheese. Mozzarella works as well. If you have a dairy allergy try using a dairy-free cheese such as Daiya.
The whole recipe makes 1 chaffle.
To freeze chaffles, let them cool completely before storing them in the freezer. Can be made ahead of time for meal prep. Store them in airtight containers to have throughout the week.
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Keto chaffles are the latest new craze! The whole recipe is only 3 net carbs total.
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 c. Cheddar
- 2 tablespoons of almond flour
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle maker (regular size) if it requires preheating. If you have a mini waffle iron it will make two waffles.
- Whisk together the egg, cheddar, and almond flour in a bowl until well combined.
- Spray the waffle maker with cooking spray and pour the chaffle batter on top of the waffle maker. Close and let the waffle cook for 3 to 4 minutes. My waffle maker has it’s own automatic timer setting.
- Take the waffle out of the waffle iron and enjoy.
Notes
If you try this recipe leave a review and rating down below. I really appreciate it!
- Category: Keto
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chaffle
- Calories: 372
- Sugar: 1g
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
Keywords: chaffle
Brandon says
Absolute love Chaffles and this recipe is great. For those who are having it stick, I know the addition of a little cheese before pouring in the batter was definitely a tip to help us get them out with a bit of extra-crisp, AND in one piece. We should probably upgrade to a bigger waffle maker as these are fast becoming a staple in the house. We just entered a giveaway where they are giving away a Dash mini waffle maker everyday until Christmas so maybe we’ll get one of those and have several minis lol. we entered here For all the Chaffle lovin addicts out there, culturedketo.com/give-away-contest !
Ginette70 says
So good and simple to make.
★★★★★
Jenna says
Are you leaving the waffle iron on long enough to cook it? It sounds like it isn’t cooking it all the way through from what you described.
Lynne Nowokowski says
I have tried this recipe twice and both times they completely fell apart. It was impossible to remove them from the iron in one piece. My iron is almost new and the coating is in excellent condition and i sprayed them with avocado oil. What am i doing wrong?
Janet Carey says
I have made these a couple of times and I and I find it easy to double the recipe except for the almond flour. Essentially I use 1 Tablespoon of almond flour per batch and we love them. I also find that instead of spraying my waffle iron for easy release, it is much easier to clean up if I dab on a little coconut oil, but I do this on alternate waffles, because it doesn’t need it for every waffle. But my waffle iron is quite old, and has rarely been used. So the coating is in like new condition. Great recipe and quite easy! Thank you!
Richard Rader says
I tried this recipe in order to get away from my bread addiction and this was very easy to make and tasted great… Thx for the recipe
★★★★★
Dan Rosencrance says
Quick, easy, tasty, low-carb, high fat, whats not to like?
This really is a versatile starter recipe. One can add ingredients or toppings, etc.
Made two of these this morning, one each for my love wife and me, add in a little bacon and we’re good to go.
★★★★★
Cheryl Perritt says
Love them and the recipe is easy!!I didn’t use baking soda or powder.It seemed to me to taste just fine without it.
Jenna says
No baking soda is needed to make a chaffle. I deleted it from the original recipe because some readers were complaining it left a bitter taste.