Chaffle Recipe

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This is the post you’ve been waiting for: how to make chaffles! This comprehensive guide shares all of the details on what they are, why everyone is obsessed, and the best chaffle recipe. I’ve also included four additional flavors of these keto chaffles — both savory and sweet — plus all my tricks and tips I’ve learned along the way.

I found out about the concept of chaffle recipes from my Facebook support group and several long Reddit threads. They’ve taken the keto world by storm! (FYI: I’ve also heard some people refer to them as “okie eggos”.)

The original formula I saw in there was 1/2 cup cheese + 1 egg, which I tried. It was good, but it was a bit too eggy for me, so I made some variations on the original recipe that I think make a far superior, best chaffle recipe ever!

What Is A Chaffle?

Cheese + waffles = chaffles! Fun, right? The chaffle recipes I saw originally were made from just cheese and eggs, but I found these to be a bit too eggy. Instead, making chaffles with almond flour and psyllium husk powder (in addition to the eggs and cheese) makes this low carb waffle taste much more like a traditional waffle — so much so that my husband could hardly believe they were keto!

Chaffle Ingredients & Substitutions

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for chaffle recipes, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.

2 Ingredient Chaffle:

This is the original chaffle recipe, with just eggs and cheese. Like I said, I think this tastes a little eggy, but is the simplest version.

• Cheese – Any shredded cheese will work here. Mozzarella is used most often because it has the most neutral flavor, but cheddar is also common. For savory versions, any other cheese from the keto cheese list will work great. Some chaffle recipes (such as the pumpkin and jalapeno popper versions below) also have cream cheese added, but I recommend this only in addition to shredded cheese, not instead of it, because the shredded cheese is what creates the crispy texture.
• Eggs – The ratio is one large egg for every 1/2 cup cheese.

The Best Basic Chaffle:

To step up your keto chaffle recipe to taste more like a traditional waffle, this is the one to make! It’s similar to what people sometimes call a “wonder bread chaffle”. The taste is very neutral, not sweet or savory, and bread-like, making them great for sandwiches.

• Eggs & Cheese – The same as the 2 ingredient version above.
• Almond Flour – Only 2 tablespoons, but this addition makes them taste so much more like real waffles! Be sure your flour is blanched and super finely ground for the best texture; Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour is the one I always use.
• Psyllium Husk Powder – Adding just 1/2 a teaspoon makes your cheese waffles more chewy. I always use Wholesome Yum Psyllium Husk Powder because it doesn’t make baked goods turn purple. Golden flaxseed meal is also fine to substitute.
• Baking powder – Helps make the result less dense. Make sure to use baking powder, not baking soda.

Can You Substitute Ingredients In Chaffles?

Yes! The basic ingredients in chaffle recipes are eggs and cheese, and other than that, they are pretty forgiving. Feel free to play around or swap out anything you don’t like.

If you have allergies or intolerances to the main ingredients, here are some options for those:

• Substituting Eggs – If you can’t have eggs, you can substitute a flax egg in any chaffle recipe. Here is how to make flax eggs.
• Substituting Cheese – While I haven’t tried it, I’m pretty sure that vegan cheese substitutes will work in place of shredded cheese or cream cheese. Check labels to make sure that the carb count is still low.

Flavor Variations:

Once you know how to make chaffles the basic way, try these easy keto chaffle recipes in different flavors:

• Garlic Parmesan – Mozzarella, parmesan, egg, minced garlic (or garlic powder), Italian seasoning, and baking powder. These are like garlic bread in waffle form. I like topping them with extra melted mozzarella, grated parmesan, and a touch of parsley.
• Cinnamon Sugar (Churro) – Mozzarella, egg, almond flour, psyllium husk powder, baking powder, butter, Besti, cinnamon, and vanilla. Who doesn’t love churros?! You can eat these whole, or for a more churro-like experience, cut them into sticks.
• Pumpkin – Cream cheese, mozzarella, egg, Besti, coconut flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and vanilla. I like to use homemade pumpkin pie spice for these, but store bought works as well. A dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and some keto maple syrup makes them just perfect.
• Jalapeno Popper – Cream cheese, cheddar, egg, baking powder, bacon bits, and jalapenos. Many of you have asked me for spicy chaffles, so I made these jalapeno popper flavored ones! Melted cheddar, bacon bits, and a couple jalapeno slices make the perfect topping.
• Pizza Chaffles – These are based on the basic chaffle recipe, with added seasonings and pizza toppings (I love marinara, mozzarella, and pepperoni).
• Chocolate Chaffle – A sweet cream cheese center sandwiched between two chocolate waffles makes these reminisicent of oreos. If you prefer chocolate chip instead of all chocolate, make the cinnamon sugar recipe, but omit the cinnamon and add a couple tablespoons of sugar-free chocolate chips.

How To Make Chaffles

This section shows how to make a chaffle, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.

1. Preheat. You want your waffle iron hot, so that when the batter hits the pan, it starts cooking right away and makes a crisp exterior. (See my guide below on which waffle maker to use.)
2. Gather ingredients. The basic ingredients are eggs and cheese, but the best chaffles have some other things added! See the options above.
3. Gently melt the cream cheese, if using. The basic chaffle recipe doesn’t include cream cheese, but the sweet chaffles and the savory jalapeno popper ones do. This step just ensures that we can stir it into the batter.

4. Mix the batter. Stir or whisk together all your chaffle ingredients. These will vary depending on if you’re making sweet or savory ones, but the basic mixture will include at least egg and cheese. (The flavor options I have for you are on the recipe card below!)

5. Cook. Pour the batter into the waffle maker to cover the surface well. Cook until browned and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.

Tips For The Best Chaffle Recipe (Crispy, Not Eggy!)

I have a few tricks to make your chaffles both crispy (YUM!) and not taste super eggy.

• Let the waffles cool. This reduces eggy taste and also improves crispness. You can reheat them on the stove top, air fryer, toaster, or oven after, if you want them hot or more crispy.
• If you are sensitive to an eggy flavor, you can replace the egg with 1 1/2 egg whites (about 3-4 tablespoons) in any chaffle recipe.
• For savory chaffles, you can make them more crispy by sprinkling some plain shredded cheese onto the waffle maker first, then add the filling, then more shredded cheese. The extra shredded cheese on the outside will help them get more crispy. This is not recommended for sweet chaffles, since shredded cheeses that are not mixed into the batter will make them too salty.
• The optimal crispy chaffles tend to have a thicker batter. Some batters are thicker than others, and I recommend a thicker batter. Just spread it onto the waffle maker if it’s thicker.

Chaffle Maker Options

I own two types of waffle makers and tested this chaffle recipe in both. Here are the ones I recommend:

• Dash Mini Waffle Maker – This mini waffle maker is best for 4-inch sandwich chaffles. It’s what I used for all the ones pictured in this post.
• Belgian Waffle Maker – The classic waffle iron size will work well for the flavored varieties of savory and sweet chaffles, as the recipes have a bit more batter.

A standard-sized waffle maker should also work fine, but you may need to adjust the amount of batter.

How Much Batter To Use For Chaffles?

You’ll use about ~1/4 cup batter per chaffle if you’re using a mini waffle maker. This measurement can be scant for the 3-waffle recipes or a full 1/4 cup for the 2-waffle recipes, but don’t go over 1/4 cup or it will overflow. For a normal waffle maker, use approximately 1/2 cup batter.

Can You Make Chaffles Without A Waffle Maker?

Yes! You won’t get the crunchy ridges, but it is possible and still plenty delicious to make a chaffle without a waffle maker. Once you’ve mixed your batter, pour (or spread depending on how thick your batter is) it onto a greased, hot nonstick pan and let cook until golden brown, then carefully flip with a spatula. You’ll make them the same way you would make keto pancakes!

Nutrition Info & Carb Count

The calories and carbs in chaffles will vary depending on the version you make and what you put in them. The chaffle recipe chart below shows the nutrition info for all the different versions.

Flavor	Calories	Net Carbs	Fat	Protein
Basic chaffle	208	2g	16g	11g
Garlic parmesan	182	2g	11g	16g
Cinnamon sugar	179	2g	14g	10g
Pumpkin	117	3g	7g	7g
Jalapeno popper	231	2g	18g	13g

Storage Instructions

Once you’ve let your waffles cool, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Can You Freeze Chaffles?

Yes, you can keep chaffles in the freezer for up to 6 months. You can reheat them straight from frozen when ready to enjoy!

Reheating Instructions:

You can reheat keto chaffles in the toaster, toaster oven, skillet, or conventional oven at 350 degrees. (This even works right from frozen!) I prefer the toaster, which is the fastest and easiest. Microwaving is not recommended, as the result is too soft.

How To Serve Chaffle Recipes

The best keto chaffle recipes are even better with toppings or as sandwiches. The way you serve them partly depends on the flavor. Here are some ideas:

• Make a chaffle sandwich using the basic chaffle recipe. I did turkey, mayo, lettuce, and tomato, shown below. They are also delicious to have as a breakfast sandwich with oven baked bacon, egg and cheese. Or use them as a bun for a juicy burger. If you want your sandwich to be reminiscent of a bagel and don’t want the effort of making keto bagels, add some everything bagel seasoning to the basic batter instead.

• Drizzle on some syrup or jam. Syrup (my fave is Wholesome Yum Keto Maple Syrup or you can make your own sugar-free maple syrup recipe) or sugar-free chia jam are both delicious on sweet chaffles! A dollop of sugar-free whipped cream also tastes great.

• Add melted cheese and toppings. For savory chaffles, like garlic Parmesan or jalapeno popper, I like to melt some extra cheese on top and sprinkle with garnishes.

• Cut cinnamon churro waffles into sticks and serve in a little basket like this.

More Keto Waffle Recipes

• Almond Flour Waffles
• Coconut Flour Waffles
• Protein Waffles