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    Home » Keto Breakfast Recipes » Chaffles Recipe

    Chaffles Recipe

    Last updated: Aug 10, 2023 · Recipes developed by Vered DeLeeuw and nutritionally reviewed by Rachel Benight MS, RD · This website generates income via ads and uses cookies.

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    Chaffles are the perfect solution for anyone on the keto diet who likes waffles but prefers to avoid nut flours.

    They are made with just four ingredients, are ready in less than 30 minutes, and can be enjoyed sweet or savory.

    Chaffles served with sugar-free maple syrup.

    Chaffles have been around for a long time, but I never got around to making them because this recipe for keto waffles is so good that I never felt the need.

    However, we recently had a house guest who doesn't eat nuts. I made these waffles for her, and we all liked them so much that I've made them every weekend for the past month, experimenting with different versions. Here's the version that we all liked best.

    Jump to:
    • Ingredients
    • Variations
    • Chaffles Instructions
    • Expert Tip
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storing Leftovers
    • More Breakfast Recipes
    • Recipe Card

    Ingredients

    Here's an overview of the ingredients you'll need to make chaffles. The exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

    • Eggs: I use large eggs in this recipe.
    • Shredded cheese: I use mozzarella because its mild flavor enables me to make sweet waffles.  
    • Vanilla extract: I add two teaspoons.
    • Melted butter: For the waffle iron. You can use a nonstick spray, but butter is more flavorful. Since mozzarella is very salty, I prefer to use unsalted butter.
    The ingredients needed to make chaffles.

    Variations

    • Sometimes I mix ¼ cup of dark chocolate chips into the batter.
    • Adding ¼ cup of almond flour improves the waffles' texture.
    • If you like cinnamon, you can add ¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
    • Omit the vanilla and use shredded cheddar for a savory version that you can use as sandwich bread.
    • You can add spices such as garlic powder and dried oregano if making a savory version. ¼ teaspoon of each is a good starting point.

    Chaffles Instructions

    Here's an overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. The detailed instructions are listed in the recipe card below.

    Mix the Batter

    Preheat your oven to 170°F. Preheat a 2-cavity waffle iron.

    While the waffle iron is preheating, lightly whisk the eggs and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. (Photos 1,2).

    Using a fork or a rubber spatula, mix in the shredded mozzarella. (Photos 3,4).

    A photo collage showing steps 1-4 for making chaffles.

    Cook the Waffles

    Brush the waffle iron cavities with melted butter. (Photo 5).

    Pour ¼ of the mixture into each of the two cavities. (Photo 6).

    Cook the chaffles until browned and crispy, 5-7 minutes. (Photo 7).

    Remove the cooked chaffles to a baking dish and place them in the oven to keep them warm. Repeat with the remaining batter. (Photo 8).

    A photo collage showing steps 5-8 for making chaffles.

    Serve

    Serve immediately with your chosen toppings. I like to use sugar-free maple syrup.

    A photo collage showing steps 9-10 for making chaffles.

    Expert Tip

    Chaffles tend to stick to waffle makers more than other waffles, so make sure your waffle iron is truly nonstick and generously grease it.

    If they stick, gently release them from the waffle iron by sliding a cake server or a dinner knife around their edges, then sliding a wide spatula underneath to lift them.

    Recipe FAQs

    What are chaffles?

    They are low-carb and grain-free waffles. They are made from a mixture of shredded cheese and eggs.

    Why are they called "chaffles?"

    Their name is a combination of "cheese" and "waffles," just like "meatzza" is a combination of "meat" and "pizza."

    Do chaffles taste like real waffles?

    No. They are different. They are salty, and you can feel that you are eating something based on cheese. Although they are crispy, they're not as crisp as authentic waffles.

    Having said that, chaffles do scratch that itch. When you eat them topped with sugar-free maple syrup, you get the pleasurable experience of eating waffles.

    So if you can't eat the real thing or a nut-based alternative such as these keto waffles (which are much closer to the real thing), chaffles are a valid option.

    Are they eggy?

    Not at all. If anything about these waffles is bothersome, it's not the eggs. It's the cheese.

    You're basically eating fried cheese masked with vanilla and maple. It's still delicious, but there's a disconnect between the salty cheesiness and the waffle sweetness.

    Should I add a sweetener to the batter?

    I don't add any sweetener because I drizzle the chaffles with sugar-free maple syrup.

    Serving Suggestions

    Since I typically make a sweet version for breakfast, I usually serve chaffles with any of the following:

    • Oven bacon or microwave bacon.
    • Fluffy scrambled eggs, microwave eggs, or poached eggs.
    • Topped with blueberry compote, strawberry compote, stewed prunes, or baked apple slices.
    • Drizzled with warmed-up keto hazelnut spread or walnut butter.

    But more often than not, I simply drizzle them with sugar-free maple syrup. One tablespoon per 2 waffles is plenty. This is the syrup I use:

    The sugar-free maple syrup I use when serving chaffles (Lakanto).

    I like this syrup. It looks exactly like real maple syrup, and it also has a very similar flavor and texture:

    A two-photo collage showing real maple syrup vs. Lakanto sugar-free maple syrup.

    Storing Leftovers

    You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to 4 days. Reheat them in a toaster on the lowest setting.

    You can also freeze chaffles in a freezer bag. Separate them with wax paper squares so they don't stick together.

    Chaffles served with forks and sugar-free maple syrup.

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    Chaffles served on a white plate.
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    Chaffles Recipe

    Chaffles are the perfect solution for anyone on the keto diet who likes waffles but prefers to avoid nut flours.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 574kcal
    Author: Vered DeLeeuw
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    Ingredients

    • 4 large eggs
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 2 cups mozzarella shredded (8 ounces)
    • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted, melted

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 170°F.
    • Preheat a 2-cavity waffle iron for about 5 minutes or until hot.
    • While the waffle iron is preheating, lightly whisk the eggs and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Using a fork or a rubber spatula, mix in the shredded mozzarella.
    • Brush the two waffle iron cavities with 1 tablespoon of melted butter.
    • Pour ¼ of the mixture (about ½ cup) into each cavity.
    • Cook the chaffles until browned and crispy, 5-7 minutes. Start checking after 5 minutes.
    • Remove the cooked chaffles to a baking dish and place them in the oven to keep them warm.
    • Brush the waffle iron cavities with the remaining butter. Give the remaining mixture another stir, then pour it into the waffle iron's cavities, dividing it evenly. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
    • Serve immediately with your chosen toppings. I like to use sugar-free maple syrup.

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    Notes

    • I don't add any sweetener because I drizzle the chaffles with sugar-free maple syrup.
    • Chaffles tend to stick to waffle makers more than other waffles, so make sure your waffle iron is truly nonstick and generously grease it. If the chaffles stick, gently release them from the waffle iron by sliding a cake server or a dinner knife around their edges, then sliding a wide spatula underneath them.
    • You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to 4 days. Reheat them in a toaster on the lowest setting. You can also freeze chaffles in a freezer bag. Separate them with wax paper squares so they don't stick together.

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    Nutrition per Serving

    Serving: 2chaffles | Calories: 574kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Sodium: 829mg
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    About the Author

    Vered Deleeuw Vered DeLeeuw, LL.M., CNC, has been following a low-carb real-food diet and blogging about it since 2011. She's a Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC), has taken courses at the Harvard School of Public Health, and has earned a Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate from Cornell University. Her work has appeared in several major media outlets, including Healthline, HuffPost, Today, Women's Health, Shape, and Country Living. Click to learn more about Vered.

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    1. Anthony

      September 27, 2023 at 2:16 pm

      5 stars
      I added 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon and 2 tablespoons of erythritol. Delicious!

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      • Vered DeLeeuw

        September 27, 2023 at 2:23 pm

        I'm glad you enjoyed these chaffles, Anthony! Thank you for leaving a comment.

        Reply
    2. Kath

      August 10, 2023 at 5:10 pm

      Hi, love all your recipes! Would you know the approximate weight in grams of your 2 cups of shredded mozzarella? (It can vary so much). Thank you!

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      • Vered DeLeeuw

        August 10, 2023 at 5:19 pm

        Yes! Two cups of shredded mozzarella weigh 224 grams (8 ounces). Thank you for this question, Kath. I added the info to the recipe.

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