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CHAFFLES: What they are, how to make them, and all of your FAQs answered!
If you’re at all active in any keto/low carb forums, belong to any Facebook groups, or browse low carb blogs with any regularity, you’ve probably seen the new keto craze: CHAFFLES!
They popped up overnight and became an instant success and now they’re showing up everywhere.
I’m not sure who created chaffles, but I can tell you that the success of this recipe is real.
What is a chaffle?
A chaffle is just a waffle made of cheese and eggs. <— Before you click away in horror and disgust, let me insist that THIS IS DELICIOUS and you really will have no idea that you’re eating cheesy eggs.
Even my kiddos happily eat these!
Do chaffles just taste like burnt eggs and cheese?
Oh my word, no.
I can not handle the smell of browning eggs. In fact, my husband isn’t allowed to cook eggs in our house because he inevitably lets them get brown and burny on the bottom and that smell makes me gag.
Chaffles made with egg and mozzarella cheese taste like a waffle. Top them with butter and sugar free syrup and they REALLY taste like a waffle. My family has been eating them happily. My daughter requested them for breakfast the other day.
What other types of chaffles can you make?
The possibilities here are endless, my friends.
Use an egg and cheddar cheese to make a cheddar flavored savory chaffle that can be used as a hamburger bun or for a BLT or in place of bread for a sandwich.
Add some cocoa powder to make brownie chaffles. (Recipe coming soon – subscribe to my emails so you don’t miss it!)
Add some pumpkin for pumpkin chaffles. (Recipe coming soon – subscribe to my emails so you don’t miss it!)
Garlic bread chaffles. Pizza chaffles. Cookie chaffles.
Get crazy and make a chaffle for every occasion.
How do you make a chaffle?
A basic chaffle is just two ingredients: 1 large egg and 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella.
I’ve learned that finely shredded cheese is better than thicker shreds for my personal tastes, but you may not care either way.
You whisk the egg, stir in the cheese, and place half the batter in a mini waffle maker for 2-3 minutes. Repeat with the remaining batter.
These crisp up a bit like a normal waffle would as they set. Just let them sit for 1-2 minutes after removing from the waffle maker.
You can add coconut flour or almond flour to give it a more bread-like texture, if you like. 1 teaspoon of either is a good place to start and adjust to your preferences.
How to serve chaffles:
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With a pat of butter and sugar-free syrup, of course!
I have two sugar-free syrups that I use and like.
My favorite is the Choc Zero Maple Syrup – no funky aftertaste and it’s thick and sticky like traditional syrup. Click above to shop!
I also really love the flavor of the Lakanto Maple Syrup, but it’s not quite as thick as the Choc Zero brand. Click above to shop!
What kind of waffle maker do you need?
You are going to want a mini waffle maker for this recipe.
I use the Dash Mini Waffle Maker.
Don’t worry – you can order from Amazon for around $10 and I almost guarantee you won’t regret the purchase!
It heats quickly, cooks quickly, takes up barely any space, and it comes in a variety of cute colors. I have the aqua.
If you want to make more than 1 mini waffle at a time, check out this one:
If you plan to make chaffles for a family, this should work great! I haven’t tried it myself, but plan to order because my kids are obsessed with chaffles too.
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Basic Chaffle Recipe
These chaffles are just two ingredients and cook in just a few minutes! Perfect smeared with butter and sugar free syrup.
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup finely shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Plug in the waffle maker to heat.
- Crack the egg into a small bowl and whisk with a fork. Add the mozzarella and stir to combine.
- Spray the waffle iron with non-stick spray.
- Pour half of the egg mixture into the heated waffle iron and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove waffle carefully and cook remaining batter.
- Serve warm with butter and sugar-free syrup.
Notes
Try adding a splash of vanilla or dash of cinnamon for next level breakfast chaffles!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 2 wafflesAmount Per Serving:Calories: 202 Total Fat: 13g Saturated Fat: 6g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 5g Cholesterol: 214mg Sodium: 364mg Carbohydrates: 3g Net Carbohydrates: 3g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 1g Sugar Alcohols: 0g Protein: 16g
175 comments
They sound great. But I don’t know what Amazon you are looking at but mine is selling it for $25, not $10! I don’t know if the company increased the price due to increased demand but that is a big price change.
Oh wow…they must have increased price based on demand. How annoying!
Try Target online and in the store. I would check online first because it sells out quickly. Same brand, $9.99.
I found out the same thing. I ordered mine at Kohl’s less than $10 with the 30% off coupon..
I bought mine at Target for $9.99 last week.
Bed Bath and Beyond had them for $9.99
I just received mine yesterday from Amazon. It was only 11 or 12 dollars.
I got the Dash Mini Waffle Maker.
Target has for $10, 5% off and free shipping with Red Card
Hey. Brad I just got one for a cool 9.99 from target check it out hope this helps
I did get my Dash chaffle maker from Amazon for $10 in red. I know other colors cost more. I think they were out of stock for a little while because it took a couple of weeks to arrive even with Prime. I love it.
Get waffle iron from target. Same price!!
Purchased mine at Meijer for $9.99.
I am only putting half in the waffle maker and it’s still pouring all out of the sides??? Help
Hi Kristine! Are you using the Dash mini waffle maker or something else? The Dash should fit half the batter perfectly. Either way, just reduce the amount you’re adding.
I use large or extra-large eggs and it makes 3. If I measure, it comes out to about 1 and a scant tablespoon and seems to work without overflowing. I also put a sprinkle of the shredded cheese on the waffle maker and then a little sprinkle on top before closing the lid -makes it extra crispy!
I am allergic to egg yolk. Do you think I could make these with egg white?
I think so, but I haven’t tested it myself to say for sure. 🙂
Yes! I made mine with just egg whites and still turned out great!
If you are allergic to egg yolks try duck eggs. Many people who have allergies to chicken eggs have no problem with duck eggs apparently. Duck eggs are amazing too.
I went to 3 Targets before I found one. And it was the last one they had. And I paid $9.99 plus tax.
Does the size of the waffle maker matter? I just bought one today and it’s standard size
Hi Pam! You can really use any size waffle maker, but you probably won’t be able to fill a standard size waffle maker with the 1 batch of batter.
I want to like this. I really do. But I cannot get unburned chaffles, no matter what iron I use.
Bought a couple of different Dash waffle irons. The chaffles were burned black on the outside and the inside was still loose. Hopeless. (So yeah, I have both a new in box and a used-twice Dash that I need to get rid of.)
Tried the fancy Belgian wafflemaker instead. It still burns on the outside before the inside is set. Cleaned the iron very well and tried again. Still burned.
Tried again with another waffle iron, an old, square Salton we had stashed somewhere. Burned.
At this point, I’ve given up.
Hmm, that’s really strange. You’re using 1 large egg and 1/2 cup of finely shredded mozzarella?
Three minutes in the dash waffle maker, golden brown, not burnt!
These really satisfy a waffle craving and are really great, fast and easy burger bun replacements! I have tried most of the keto-friendly syrups now and my favorite is a mix -1 part Lakanto maple syrup with 3 or 4 parts ChocZero syrup (I love the caramel or the pecan best!)
Thank you for the inspiration!
Can you use other cheeses? Or does it only work with mozzarella?
It works with any cheese! Mozzarella seems to be the one that doesn’t leave behind any cheese flavor though, so if you want them for a breakfast waffle use the mozzarella. For a sandwich or something savory, any other cheese would be fine.
I accidentally used parmesan and it was not good!
I have just discovered Chaffles but can’t get a Dash Waffle maker in the UK! I managed to get a Von Sheff but I find it sticks a bit…any idea how to fix this?
Hi Heather! I don’t know what Von Sheff is, but any waffle maker should work. You may just have to adjust the amount of eggs/cheese or not fill your waffle maker all the way full. Use non-stick spray if your waffles are sticking.
Just saw your comment – mine is a Von Sheff and it is sticking too – so maybe the Von Sheff is not good for making chaffles?
Hmm, my first batch turned out great but now they keep on sticking to the waffle maker – any tips on why and how to stop this?
If your waffle maker isn’t non-stick, you’ll want to spray with non-stick spray really well before each batch.
It’s amazing. Even the kids like them! I added coconut flour and Italian seasoning. I did use my waffle iron it makes a half waffle.
A Keto acquaintance told me about the Dash and the chaffles so I Googled and found your recipe. I’ve made these almost every day and love them! The Dash works perfectly, I don’t even need to spray it as I guess there’s enough fat in the cheese. Looking forward to your other varieties!
So glad you enjoy these!
What if you don’t have a mini waffle maker, is there a time adjustment for cooking?
You’ll just want to cook them until they stop steaming…should still be around 3 minutes or so.
I enjoy cutting up small pieces of onion and green pepper. Then I add real bacon bits from Costco! Very tasty!