For the best basic chaffles, this 2-ingredient easy recipe is what you have been looking for. The crispy-on-the-outside cheesy waffles are a keto low-carb favorite for good reason; they are sooo delicious!
Enjoy keto waffles any time of the day. These are great for breakfast with some oven cooked turkey bacon. But the savory flavor makes them even better for lunch or dinner. Like my recipe KETO CORNBREAD CHAFFLES these recipes help you stay in ketosis & stick to your diet.
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What are "Chaffles"?
Chaffles are low-carb waffles made of cheese and eggs. Hence the "chaffle" name - cheese + waffle. If you are on a keto egg fast, I can see this being a menu item to help get you out of a keto weight loss plateau.
This recipe makes a large serving. Each one is high in fat and has less than 3 net carbs & great macros for your daily fat. This makes them perfect for maintaining ketosis.
Ingredients for Basic Chaffles
This is all you need to make these. It is easy to make with only 2 ingredients and the use of a Belgian waffle iron to use as your chaffle maker.
There is no all-purpose flour, almond flour, or coconut flour in this chaffle recipe. You likely have all you need in your refrigerator right now.
This chaffle recipe is low-carb, keto, grain-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and diabetic-friendly. Here is what you need.
- Eggs - the protein that will hold this keto waffle together.
- Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese - the flavor is all right here!
See the recipe card for the amounts & full instructions.
How to Make Basic Chaffles
It is super quick & easy to make these. In less than 10 minutes you will bite into one of these & enjoy every bite. Here are the steps for making keto waffles.
- Preheat the waffle iron
- Mix up the batter
- Pour into the waffle maker
- Cook for 4 minutes
1 - Preheat the waffle iron: While your Belgian waffle iron is heating up, time to simply scramble the eggs in a bowl.
2 - Mix up the batter: It takes only 2 minutes to mix up this batter. In a medium-sized mixing bowl add the eggs & scramble them. Next, add the 1.5 cups of shredded cheese and stir until combined.
3 - Pour into the waffle maker: Once the waffle iron is preheated and ready to cook, it is time to add the batter. Pour the batter evenly over the waffle iron. For my iron, it fills it up perfectly & uses all the batter.
This recipe will puff a bit but not a ton like traditional waffle batter so it is ok to fill it up. I had ZERO overflows and mess. Another bonus of this recipe!
4 - Cook for 4 minutes: After 4 minutes, they are ready. They should be golden brown with crispy delicious edges. Use a fork to pierce an edge and pull out of the waffle iron. Place on a plate and enjoy while warm. Or see the next section on how to enjoy them with tasty variations.
Recipes Ideas for Chaffles
Check out these fun ways to enjoy keto waffles in many ways. Chaffles are not just for breakfast! Here are great recipe ideas to take these to the next level. Try these variations for a complete meal or topping ideas to put on them.
- Bacon & Sausage - mix in cooked chopped breakfast meats before cooking.
- Avocado Chaffle (step aside avocado toast!) - top with sliced avocado
- Sandwich - cut in half & layer with meats, cheeses, lettuce, & tomato
- Pizza - top with pizza sauce & your favorite toppings
- Strips - cut into strips & dip (ranch, spinach dip...) for a snack
- Top with smoked salmon, cream cheese & chives
- Top with a hamburger patty & burger toppings
- Chicken & Chaffles (OF COURSE!)
What to Serve with Chaffles
Here are some great recipes or ideas that go well with homemade keto chaffles:
Related Recipes
If you are not worried about carbs or gluten, you may also like my PERFECTLY CRISPY & CHEWY MOCHI WAFFLE recipe. These are crispy, chewy, & also made in the large waffle iron. Or try these other keto recipes.
Storing & Reheating Chaffles
Making chaffles ahead of time is also a great time saver and helps you stay on track with your diet. I do make these ahead of time and they can be frozen.
Store leftover keto waffles in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen easily. Freeze each on sheets of parchment paper in either a single layer. Once frozen they can be stacked and in a freezer ziplock bag sealed air-tight and then frozen for up to 30 days.
To enjoy later, simply defrost each overnight in your refrigerator. They will NOT be as crisp as they are straight from the waffle iron but can be warmed in the oven or microwave.
FAQ
No, you can use any waffle iron for this if you do not have a Belgian waffle iron. They can be made in a mini dash or regular waffle iron using less batter & will cook in less time.
Please note that this batter makes 2 servings. Therefore, if you want to know the calorie and carb count you need to change it based on how many chaffles you get out of the same batter.
Since this recipe is made without any type of flour, I do not recommend adding keto sweeteners. It would not result in a good texture or flavor combined with eggs & cheese.
Here is the nutritional information. 2 servings and each chaffle = 300 calories, 23 fat, 20 protein, 2.6 carbs
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Basic Keto Chaffles
Equipment
- Belgian waffle iron
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 C jack & cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Plug in the waffle iron to preheat.
- While it is heating up, crack the eggs into a small bowl and whisk to scramble. Next, add the shredded cheese and mix to combine.
- When the waffle iron is ready, pour the mixture into the waffle iron. The batter makes 2 Belgian-sized chaffles. Each waffle cavity can be filled completely. This batter will expand but not as much as regular waffle batter.
- Close the waffle iron lid and let cook for 4 minutes. Once ready, lift the lid and pierce an edge of a chaffle with a fork to lift and remove.
Notes
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Lisa Manderino says
I already tried this recipe out 2 times since I have read this post. I love them. the are so delicious. The only problem I had was they didn't come out of the waffle maker quite as pretty but it was just breakfast and not presentation I that I was going for.
Angela says
So glad you love them. I appreciate you coming back to the blog to comment and let me know what you think. I love hearing from readers. I just had them today as leftovers cut in strips with pizza sauce to dip in. Great snack. Keep making them and trying them out for different uses - I am experimenting every week and will likely have some new recipes using them coming soon.
Caroline Parrott says
Oh SOLD!!! I want pizza dippers.
Angela says
Love it! Who does NOT want pizza dippers?!?
Kendra says
Perfect timing for this recipe! I am having a brisket brunch this weekend and have a couple of keto folks including myself to feed. I think these would make for a great brisket sandwich base!
Angela says
Totally, I am using it tonight for Sloppy Joes!
Jordan says
These look delicious! I never would have thought to make chaffles.
Karie says
Those look so YUMMY!
Lisa says
We’re always looking for something new to try. Can’t wait to fix these. Thank you for sharing.
Stacy says
Looks good! And I'm sure they're better for me than the sugary version I top with sugary syrup that I normally use my waffle iron for. 🙂
Matt Epley says
Oh wow! Cheese and egg waffles sound so good on their own...made my stomach rumble...but then your pics made me even hungrier. I could almost smell 'em! Saving this one, for sure.
Angela says
They are pretty fantastic and the smell is to die for. Let me know what you think after you make them.
Akiko says
These Chaffles sound delicious! Thanks for the serving ideas for all the meals, too! I can wait to see how your Chicken and Chaffles turn out!
Candy K says
My parents and sister-in-law are doing the Keto diet. They will love this recipe!
Angela says
Great, thanks for passing along. They may like my keto rolls as well, great for sandwiches!
Jane says
First time I've heard of Chaffles...wow the recipe looks interesting. I'm lactose intolerant but my family would love this and I will definite share this recipe with them.
Jen says
I have never heard of these
Before! Looks very interesting and will give them a try! Thanks for sharing!
Leigh Ann says
I've been living a low carb lifestyle for over two years and am always excited to find new recipes. I've made waffles out of peanut
butter and eggs and cream cheese but not cheddar cheese. I'm excited to try these!
Angela says
Great, they are exciting. I have always loved crispy cheesy things and this is just heaven to me!
jen says
I'm betting these are just amazing with some squashed up avocado on top...
Angela says
Yes they are - move over avocado toast - avocado chaffles is now king of breakfast!
Carol says
Yum! These look great!!! I am gluten-free, so I am always looking for good recipes to try. I pinned this so I can try it later!
Suzan says
I had never heard of these before..but what's not to like as far as I'm concerned? Saved this to give a try 🙂
Cindy says
Who would have thought you could combine those ingredients and get a waffle?! I’m plant based and no dairy or eggs, but interesting idea!
Malia says
These look perfect for my son! He's been asking me for waffles for breakfast, but regular waffles just don't fill him up for long. The protein levels in this are excellent for him! My husband just bought a sandwich maker that I bet would make these well too!
Heather says
I have never heard of such a thing. It sounds really good.
Cynthia Keene says
Who knew?! I've never heard of a chaffle before. Thanks for sharing. I'm definitely going to try it out 🙂
Kat Califf says
These sounds absolutely delicious!
Jennifer Morrison says
I totally pinned this!!!!! Yum! I can't wait to make these! I love the crispiness of a waffle, but not the carbs. Very excited!!!
Angela says
I am so glad you found something new to try and I guarantee you will love it!
April J Harris says
I have never heard of chaffles before, but what a fun idea! It's definitely a good way to incorporate waffles in a keto programme (although I confess I don't know a lot about keto!) Either way, they look delicious, and it's fun to learn about something new to me! Thank you for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party.
Angela says
So glad I could introduce you to something new. Try them out - we like to use them a pizza crust if we do not gobble them up plain, crispy, and warm!
Tamara | The Gutz Life says
These are going on the menu this week! They sound fantastic and I am sure the kids will approve!
Angela says
Great, they are for sure kid approved at my house.
Karen G says
Oh my! Like crispy cheese, yummy. No egg flavor like others.
Amy says
Big & filling. I love these.