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    20+ Best Keto Chaffle Recipes

    Published: Jan 1, 2023 by seekinggoodeats · This post may contain affiliate links

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    20+ best chaffle recipes to make today! From savory to sweet, breakfast to dinner, and dessert - we've got you covered. Chaffles are super popular low carb and keto recipe for a reason - they're easy, taste amazing, and are a perfect substitution for bread.

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    • Watch: How to make Keto Chaffles
    • What Is A Chaffle?
    • Why You Will ❤️ Chaffles
    • How to serve a Keto Chaffle
    • How To Make A Chaffle
    • Easy Chaffles Recipe
    • More Chaffle Recipe Ideas
    • Chaffles Storage
    • Chaffle Recipe FAQs
    • More from Seeking Good Eats
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    • Basic Keto Chaffles
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    Watch: How to make Keto Chaffles

    What Is A Chaffle?

    A chaffle is a low carb and keto take on traditional waffles but made with egg and cheese and cooked in a waffle iron. There are many delicious variations of cheese waffles, from sweet to savory, that you can enjoy!

    What Is the Difference Between a Waffle and a Chaffle?

    A basic chaffle is made with egg and cheese. A waffle is traditionally flour based. Those following keto have adapted the basic waffle recipe using almond or coconut flour.

    In many cases, the waffle and a chaffle will have similar ingredients so the terms are used interchangeably.

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    Why You Will ❤️ Chaffles

    The Perfect Bread Replacement

    Bread is a hard thing to give up, so whenever delicious recipes come along that gives you a taste and feel for bread, everyone's going to get excited - include me!

    Easy To Make

    It's so easy to make chaffles! With a basic recipe only having egg and cheese and cooked in a waffle iron a it couldn't be any easier to make!

    Perfect For Any Meal

    Enjoy a chaffle for any meal! From sweet to savory, there are unlimited possibilities for making.

    Low Carb and Keto Waffles

    Although there are many many variations on how to make a chaffle, the basic is just egg and cheese - it is therefore keto-friendly and low carb.

    Family Friendly

    Fix these any way you want that you know your family will love. Kids love chaffles!

    How to serve a Keto Chaffle

    Once you have the basic foundation, there are so many ways to serve basic keto chaffle recipe!

    Wrap chaffles around a cooked hot dog, bratwurst, chicken sausage, or Italian sausage.

    Replace a hamburger bun or sandwich bread with two keto chaffles for a very tasty low carb option.

    A cheese waffle makes a perfect pizza crust and top with sauce and your favorite pizza toppings. See below for instructions!

    Make a breakfast sandwich with an egg, cheese, and ham or sausage.

    Add bagel seasoning or garlic and parmesan to make garlic parmesan chaffles.

    How To Make A Chaffle

    This classic basic chaffle recipe can be used in many of the below recipes - it's super easy to make!

    Basic Low Carb and Keto Chaffle
    A 2-ingredient, super simple chaffle you can use as a bread replacement or a bun, taco shell, and more!
    Check out this recipe
    Chaffles being cooked in a waffle maker and served on a white plate.
    steps for making making basic chaffles

    Tools

    • Small 6 to 8" Waffle Iron or a Mini Waffle Iron (Dash Mini Waffle Maker) - note that a mini waffle maker will make 2 small waffles, and a regular waffle iron with make 1.
    • Small Bowl
    • Whisk
    • Spatula

    Ingredients

    • Egg
    • Freshly Shredded Cheese - use cheddar cheese, mozzarella, jack, pepper cheese. Freshly grated cheese melts better than pre-grated cheeses.

    For exact ingredient quantities and full instructions, please see the printable recipe card below.

    Directions

    Preheat waffle iron to the highest setting.

    In a small bowl add shredded cheese and mix well.

    Pour mixture into the waffle iron and cook until the outside reached your desired crispiness. Serves 1 person

    Note: if using a mini waffle iron this recipe will make 2 chaffles. If using a standard waffle iron, this will make one.

    Easy Chaffles Recipe

    Here are five super easy chaffle recipes that I make on a regular basis! Each recipe is a variation of the basic chaffle above. I hope you give them all a try! 🙂

    Check out these chaffle recipes and get inspired! All recipes are low-carb, gluten-free, and ketogenic - with no sugar added.

    Taco Chaffles

    So delicious! The addition of cumin and chili powder into the chaffle batter is a fun and delicious idea!

    Taco Chaffle Recipe
    Chaffles make the perfect low carb and keto taco shells. Top with flavorful taco meat and your favorite taco toppings, and you've got a wonderful dinner everyone will love.
    Get the full recipe
    A chaffle taco served on a wooden board and garnished with olives, avocado, and cheese.
    taco chaffle with mexican ground beef, cheese, tomato, sour cream, and avocado

    Pizza Chaffles

    Super simple and extra cheesy. Very similar to my egg crust pizza only with cheese added into the crust. So good!!

    Pizza chaffle with melted cheese and pepperoni on parchment paper.

    Ingredients

    • Basic Chaffle Recipe - see the recipe card and use shredded mozzarella cheese.
    • Pizza Sauce - if following a keto diet, make sure it is sugar-free.
    • Mozzarella Cheese - freshly grated
    • Pepperoni - use bacon, ham, Italian sausage, or any other favorite.
    • Optional - use any favorite pizza toppings.

    Directions

    Preheat oven to broil. Make your basic chaffle according to the instruction above, using mozzarella cheese and Italian seasoning.

    Place chaffle on a small baking sheet or pizza pan. Top with pizza sauce, then mozzarella, then pepperoni. Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly. Be careful not to burn! Serves 1

    Pizza Chaffles
    Here's the quick and simple way to make a basic low-carb keto chaffle.
    Get the full recipe
    A chaffle pizza cut into four small slices on parchment paper.

    BBQ Pulled Pork Chaffles

    This recipe may be keto-friendly, but it is family-friendly too. My family went nuts over this!

    Chaffles topped with bbq pulled pork and dill pickle slaw.

    Ingredients

    • Basic Chaffle Recipe - see recipe card (mini or standard size)
    • Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork - use 1 serving per keto waffle. The recipe is super easy!
    • Optional For Serving - keto barbecue sauce and coleslaw.

    Directions

    Make basic cheese waffles according to the recipe card. Top with warm BBQ pulled pork and coleslaw. Drool-worthy for sure! Serves 1

    Sloppy Joe Chaffles

    Sloppy joes made in the slow cooker topped on a delicious classic chaffle is the BEST and very kid friendly!

    sloppy joe chaffles sandwiched between two chaffles and topped with dill pickle slaw

    Ingredients

    • 1 or 2 Basic Chaffles
    • 1 Serving Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes
    • 1 Serving Coleslaw

    Directions

    Make your basic chaffle according to the instructions above. Top with warm sloppy joe mixture and colesalw. Oh my gosh- so good! Serves 1

    Instant Pot Brats on a Chaffle Bun

    An easy way to cook bratwurst is in an InstantPot/pressure cooker - and it takes only a few minutes! Brats wrapped in a chaffle bun - Heaven!

    Bratwurst served on a chaffle with ketchup and mayonnaise.

    Ingredients

    • 5 Chaffles - made with cheddar cheese
    • 1 (16-ounce) Package Bratwurst - any favorite flavor (regular, beer, jalapeno, etc)
    • 1 cup Water - broth or even low carb beer can also be used.

    Directions

    Set bratwurst in Instant Pot, add 1 cup water and secure lid. Select High pressure, 5 minutes cook time. Once cooking is complete, allow pressure to release naturally for approximately 7 to 8 minutes, then do a quick pressure release. Once the valve drops, carefully remove the lid. Leave brats in the pot until chaffles are ready.

    This is optional, but you can pop the brats on the grill to get the nice grill marks and charbroil taste if you like!

    Make your basic chaffle according to the instructions above. Because these are wrapped around the brat like a bun you don't want these too crispy. They are done when they are slightly crispy outside, but still flexible. Serve wrapped in a warm chaffle. Top with favorite ingredients - sauerkraut, mustard, ketchup, mayo, etc. Serves 5

    Tip: make your chaffles while the brats are cooking. Keep them warm in the oven until ready for use.

    More Chaffle Recipe Ideas

    Here are popular chaffle recipes from your favorite bloggers! From sweet to savory, breakfast to dinner, and dessert - all the keto recipes you need!

    Depending upon which recipe you are making you may need a belgian waffle maker and additional ingredients such as baking soda or baking powder, coconut flour, almond flour, cream cheese, butter and sugar free syrup, etc.

    Savory Chaffles

    • Savory Chaffle | by Copy Me That
    • Keto French Dip Chaffles | by Kasey Trenum
    • Corn Dog Chaffle Recipe | by Low Carb Inspirations

    Sweet Chaffles

    • Keto Chocolate Chip Chaffle | by Kasey Trenum
    • Keto Vanilla Twinkie Chaffle | by Low Carb Inspirations

    Keto Breakfast Chaffles

    • Cinnamon Roll Chaffles | by Stay Snatched
    • Egg and Cheese Hashbrown Waffles | by Yellow Bliss Road
    • Chaffles Benedict | by Cluttered Kitchen
    • Pumpkin Chaffles | by Keto Focus

    Keto Dinner Chaffles

    • Broccoli and Cheese Chaffle | by Midget Momma
    • Big Mac Chaffle | by That Low Carb Life

    Dessert Chaffles

    • Oreo Keto Chaffle | by Butter Together Kitchen
    • Keto Whoopie Chaffle | by Low Carb With The Carrs
    • Keto Lemon Chaffle | by Low Carb Inspirations
    • Pumpkin Pie Chaffle | by Yellow Glass Dish

    If you tried this recipe, let me know! I'd love for you to come back and give it a 5-star rating and/or a review in the comments! 🙂 Let's stay connected, so please share photos of your creations with me and others on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest! Don't forget to tag #seekinggoodeats

    Chaffles Storage

    Chaffles can be refrigerated or frozen up to 4 months if stored in an airtight container or freezer safe bag. If you have multiple to freeze, separate each one with parchment paper. Place in a toaster to reheat and crisp when ready to serve.

    Chaffle Recipe FAQs

    What is the carb count in chaffles?

    There are 2 grams of carbs in a chaffle.

    Are chaffles good the next day?

    Chaffles can be enjoyed the next day by reheating in a toaster or air fryer to crisp them up.

    What is a chaffle made of?

    A basic chaffle is made of only 2 ingredients - an egg and shredded cheddar cheese.

    Why are my chaffles soggy?

    Chaffles will be soggy if they are not cooked long enough. Properly cooked chaffles will be golden and slightly crispy on the outside but will remain somewhat flexible and not totally crisp on the inside - but they should never be soggy.

    How much protein is in a chaffle?

    A basic chaffle made of an egg and cheese has 19 grams of protein.

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    Basic Keto Chaffles

    A basic chaffle is super easy to make, and there are so many ways to customize it.
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    Prep Time 3 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 8 minutes mins
    Course Main Dish Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1
    Calories 302 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 small 6" to 8" waffle maker (makes 1 larger waffle)
    • or, mini waffle maker (A dash mini waffle maker, makes 2 waffles)

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 large egg
    • ½ cup freshly grated cheddar cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or jack cheese are all fine)

    Instructions
     

    • Note: if using a mini waffle iron this recipe will make 2 chaffles. If using a standard waffle iron, this will make one.
    • Preheat waffle iron to the highest setting.
    • In a small bowl add grated cheese and mix well.
      Making chaffles by adding an egg and mixing with grated cheese.
    • Pour mixture over the center of the hot waffle maker and close lid.
    • Cook until the outside is to your desired crispiness.
      Cooking chaffles by pouring mixture onto a hot waffle iron.

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    Notes

    • Don't miss all of our helpful hints, substitution ideas, cooking tips, and other delicious recipes that can be found in our post. Check it out!
    • VARIATIONS: See our post above for making taco, pizza, instant pot bratwurst, bbq pulled pork, and sloppy joe chaffles - plus more! 
    • SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Use as a bun for sandwiches, sloppy joes, tacos, burgers, hot dogs, and brats. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 19gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 243mgSodium: 441mgPotassium: 113mgSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 836IUCalcium: 427mgIron: 1mg

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Melissa Carr says

      September 24, 2019 at 8:30 pm

      Thank you for featuring my Keto Whoopie Chaffle! These all sound amazing!!

      Reply
      • seekinggoodeats says

        September 24, 2019 at 8:57 pm

        You're welcome! I'm super excited to make your Keto Whoopie Chaffle! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Brittany says

      November 04, 2020 at 4:31 pm

      Hello! I have a regular sized waffle maker. For the basic recipe should I double everything or just add another egg?

      Reply
      • seekinggoodeats says

        November 04, 2020 at 5:30 pm

        I have a regular waffle make too (about 6 to 8" in diameter). Use a full recipe for a regular waffle maker. Those that have the small one - 1/2 a recipe works in each. I will be sure to clarify in the post

        Reply
        • Cheryl says

          April 17, 2022 at 2:27 pm

          Hello can u make the Chanel’s ahead of time n store them in a storage bag or container?

          Reply
          • Kori says

            April 18, 2022 at 8:36 am

            Yes, you can make them ahead! To warm them back up stick them in a toaster or air fryer 🙂

            Reply
    3. Jill says

      January 28, 2021 at 11:27 am

      Hi, great recipes. I have a Dash pancake maker. Could I use that instead of a waffle maker? I don’t want to buy another appliance if what I have might do it. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Kori says

        January 28, 2021 at 12:34 pm

        Yes, you can! Obviously, it wouldn't have the same texture, but I don't think this will matter. Let me know what you think about it. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Mindy says

      February 08, 2021 at 9:22 pm

      I think I’m missing something, it doesn’t give any other ingredients other then cheese and egg?!?!? Is this right, did I miss something?

      Reply
      • Kori says

        February 09, 2021 at 10:59 am

        Nope, you're not missing anything - only egg and cheese 🙂

        Reply
    5. Carissa says

      March 17, 2021 at 8:08 pm

      Hello! What are the nutritional facts for just the basic Chaffle?

      Reply
      • Kori says

        March 18, 2021 at 10:00 am

        hello! here you go....(I added it into the post too) 🙂 338 calories | 26.7 g fat | 251 g cholesterol | 2.4 g carbs | 0 g dietary fiber | 21 g protein

        Reply
    6. Linda M says

      May 10, 2021 at 6:07 pm

      Can they be frozen

      Reply
      • Kori says

        May 11, 2021 at 8:36 am

        Yes, they can be frozen! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Kathy Bollig says

      July 02, 2023 at 9:46 am

      Can you use store shredded cheese? Or only freshly grated?

      Reply
      • seekinggoodeats says

        July 06, 2023 at 8:26 am

        You can actually use both! Freshly grated cheese usually melts a little better though. Enjoy! 🙂

        Reply

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