Chaffle Recipe

Ingredients & Substitutions

Here I explain the best ingredients for chaffles, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.

The original 2 ingredient chaffle recipe is just eggs and cheese. Like I said, I think it’s “fine” but kind of eggy. Instead, I recommend the short ingredient list below, which tastes more like a traditional waffle! It’s very neutral (not sweet or savory) and bread-like, making them great for sandwiches. You’ll need these 5 ingredients for my basic chaffle recipe:

• Shredded Cheese – I use mozzarella most often for its neutral flavor. Savory chaffles taste great with other kinds of cheese too, such as cheddar or Gruyere. Some chaffle recipes (like my pumpkin and jalapeno popper ones below) also have cream cheese, but I recommend this only in addition to shredded cheese, because shredded is responsible for the crispy texture. Finally, vegan cheese substitutes should work in place of shredded cheese or cream cheese — but check labels if you want to avoid processed ingredients.
• Eggs – One large egg for every 1/2 cup cheese. If you can’t have eggs, substitute a flax egg in any chaffle recipe. I have not tested other egg substitutes, but let me know if you find a different one that works for you.
• Almond Flour – Just a small amount makes them taste so much more like real waffles! For the best texture, I recommend Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour, which is super finely ground. To substitute coconut flour, use 1 teaspoon of coconut flour to replace each tablespoon of almond flour in my chaffle recipes (or vice versa).
• Psyllium Husk Powder – Makes your chaffles a little chewy. Golden flaxseed meal works, too.
• Baking Powder – For a little lift. Make sure to use baking powder, not baking soda, or you’ll get a terrible aftertaste.

How To Make Chaffles

I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card.

1. Preheat your chaffle maker. A regular waffle iron works just fine, too. You just want it hot to help you get that crisp exterior. I usually gather ingredients while it preheats.
2. Mix the batter. Just whisk or stir the ingredients in a bowl. You can make my basic version above, or one of the flavors below! (As always, amounts are on the recipe card at the bottom.)
3. Cook until golden and crispy. The chaffles will crisp up more as they cool.

Flavor Variations

Once you know how to make chaffles the basic way, it’s easy to change them up! Here are some of my favorite flavors. This is an overview — see amounts on the recipe card or more details for serving each flavor here.

• Garlic Parmesan – Mozzarella, parmesan, egg, minced garlic (or garlic powder), Italian seasoning, and baking powder. These remind me of garlic bread, so I like topping them with extra melted mozzarella, parmesan, and parsley.
• Cinnamon Sugar (Churro) – Mozzarella, egg, almond flour, psyllium husk powder, baking powder, butter, Besti, cinnamon, and vanilla. 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 love these in the fall topped with whipped cream, cinnamon, and sugar-free maple syrup.
• Jalapeno Popper – Cream cheese, cheddar, egg, baking powder, bacon, and jalapenos. These were in response to many of you asking me for spicy chaffles!
• Pizza Chaffles – Based on my basic chaffle recipe, with added seasonings and your favorite pizza toppings. I love marinara, mozzarella, and pepperoni.
• Chocolate Chaffle – A sweet cream cheese center sandwiched between two chocolate waffles… they remind me of keto Oreos! If you prefer chocolate chip instead of all chocolate, make my cinnamon sugar recipe, but omit the cinnamon and add a couple tablespoons of sugar-free chocolate chips.

Some of you have asked me about alternatives to Besti for the sweet chaffle recipes — you can use any sugar substitute, but the texture turns out better with Besti, as it locks in moisture.

My Favorite Chaffle Makers

I own 3 types of waffle makers and tested this chaffle recipe in all of them, as well as without one. Here are your options and how much batter to use:

• Dash Mini Waffle Maker – The most popular chaffle maker! It makes 4-inch rounds that are perfect for sandwiches. I used it for most of these pictures, and actually own two. Use 1/4 cup of batter per waffle.
• Multi Mini Waffle Maker – I got this one after I already had the two above, but now use it the most — pictures with me here. It makes 4 mini chaffles at once, which is a game changer! Same amount batter per waffle, just 4 times faster.
• Belgian Waffle Maker – I have this one and love the ceramic coating. I use it for other waffle types more, but it does work well for flavored chaffles that have a bit more batter. I recommend cutting them into quarters, as the large size is way too filling whole. Use 1/2 to 2/3 cup of batter per waffle.
• Without A Waffle Maker – You can also cook this batter the same way you would keto pancakes! Just spread it (it’s too thick to pour) onto an oiled nonstick pan over medium heat, cook until golden, then flip and cook the other side. I use 2 tablespoons of batter for small pancakes, or 1/4 cup for large ones.

Nutrition Info & Carb Count

Calories and carbs in chaffles will vary by flavor. My recipe card only allows showing nutrition info for one, so I made this chart to show you all of them:

TIP: These numbers are always for 1 chaffle (for easy scaling), but sometimes you could have two, such as for a sandwich or full meal.

The basic and garlic parmesan chaffle recipes make 2 mini waffles each. The cinnamon sugar (churro), pumpkin, and spicy jalapeno popper recipes make 3 each.

Serving Ideas

Like keto bread, chaffles are kind of like a blank canvas, because you can do so many things with them. They are even better with toppings or as sandwiches! The way you serve them partly depends on the flavor. I have ideas below, with pictures of each:

• Make a chaffle sandwich using my basic chaffle recipe. I often go for turkey, mayo, lettuce, and tomato, shown below. They’re also delicious as a breakfast sandwich with oven baked bacon, egg, and cheese, or as a bun for a juicy burger. If you’re craving a bagel and don’t want the effort of making keto bagels, add some everything bagel seasoning to the basic batter.
• Drizzle with syrup or spread with jam. Wholesome Yum Zero Sugar Maple Syrup or sugar-free chia jam are both amazing on sweet chaffles! I also added a dollop of sugar-free whipped cream below.

• Add melted cheese and toppings. For savory chaffles, like garlic parmesan or jalapeno popper, I like to melt extra cheese on top and sprinkle with garnishes.
• Cut cinnamon churro waffles into sticks and serve in a little basket like this. So cute! Sometimes I dip them in sugar-free chocolate syrup.

Do you have other chaffle recipes you like, or other flavors you want me to make? Let me know in the comments below!