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Tuna Melt Chaffle Sandwich

Annie — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 12:00:43 +0000

This Tuna Melt Chaffle Sandwich is the perfect keto comfort food. Cheesy, full of protein, and under 7 net carbs!

Tuna Melt Chaffle Sandwich

This Tuna Melt Chaffle Sandwich is the perfect keto lunch! This keto sandwich is a great low carb recipe for one of my ultimate comfort foods- a tuna melt! This Keto Tuna Melt is super cheesy, satisfying and incredibly delicious. I love the simple flavors of a tuna melt and this recipe definitely delivered!

I added my Keto Tuna Salad to these amazing Keto Garlic Bread Chaffles to create this recipe. The result was a high protein sandwich that completely cured my tuna melt craving! This keto tuna melt will keep you going all day long with over 40 grams of protein, too. You can enjoy this delicious sandwich for only 6.8 net carbs! This inexpensive sandwich helps make the most of your grocery budget, and it’s easy to meal prep, too!

What is a Chaffle?

A chaffle is a “cheese waffle”- it’s a great substitute for bread in any keto sandwich! I love chaffles because they are incredibly versatile and delicious. All you need to make them is a Mini Waffle Maker! You can use chaffles instead of bread, like on this Keto Turkey Club Sandwich, Chicken Bacon Ranch Chaffle or this Jalapeno Popper Burger. You can also make them for breakfast, like these Bacon Cheddar Chaffles, Sausage Jalapeno Chaffles or a Breakfast Chaffle Bowl.

Sweet chaffles are delicious, too! Some of my favorites are Cream Cheese Chaffles, Blueberry Chaffles or Cinnamon Roll Chaffles. Pepperoni Pizza Chaffles, Keto BBQ Stacks or Keto Chili Cheese Chaffles are some of my go-to recipes for a keto lunch. If you have a Waffle Bowl Maker, you can prepare a Chaffle Bowl to make these Taco Chaffle Bowls or a Keto Salad Bowl! For more information about chaffles, like how to prepare them, freeze them or different recipes, check out Everything You Need to Know about Chaffles.

Ingredients in this Keto Tuna Melt

As always, here is a quick overview of the ingredients used in our Tuna Melt Chaffle Sandwich. For the complete recipe, just scroll to the bottom of the page.

Tuna Salad:

Tuna, mayonnaise
Celery, red onion, relish, dijon mustard
Lemon juice, chives, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, thyme

Keto bread:

Classic Chaffles or Garlic Bread Chaffles– if using the garlic bread recipe, skip the step of adding the butter and cheese and broiling.
Tomato, provolone cheese

How to make a Tuna Melt

You can enjoy this keto sandwich in only 3 easy steps!

Mix together your keto tuna salad ingredients.
Add your tuna salad on top of your chaffle. Top with tomato and cheese.
Put your sandwich under your broiler or in the Air Fryer. Warm until the cheese is melted and serve!

Tips for the Best Tuna Melt

If you aren’t a huge fan of tuna, try this Keto Chicken Salad instead!
I really enjoyed the flavor of the Garlic Bread Chaffles, but if you want a taste that is more similar to traditional bread, try a Classic Keto Chaffle.
You can add a second chaffle to this sandwich, or you can leave it as an open faced sandwich. Whatever you prefer.
If you don’t like provolone, try cheddar, swiss or mozzarella!

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Yield: 1 sandwich

Tuna Melt Chaffle Sandwich

This Tuna Melt Chaffle Sandwich is the perfect keto comfort food. Cheesy, full of protein, and under 7 net carbs!

Ingredients

Tuna Salad (makes 4 servings)

11 ounces tuna
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup celery
2 tablespoons red onion
1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon chives
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon thyme

Sandwich

2 chaffles (Link to Garlic Bread Chaffles or Basic Chaffles in notes)
2 slices tomato
1 slice provolone cheese

Instructions

Mix together your tuna salad ingredients until well combined.
Scoop about 1/3 cup of tuna salad onto a chaffle, then top with 2 slices of tomato and a slice of cheese.
Place the open faced tuna salad sandwich under the broiler or in the oven or air fryer. Warm until cheese is melted and bubbling. Serve immediately.

Notes

Nutrition value below is calculated using two Garlic Bread Chaffles, recipe here: https://thebestketorecipes.com/keto-garlic-bread-chaffles/

If you use the Basic Chaffle recipe (https://thebestketorecipes.com/basic-keto-chaffle-recipe/) instead, your nutritional values are as follows:

Calories: 621 grams Total Fat: 42.7 grams Cholesterol: 281.7 milligrams Sodium: 1263.7 milligrams Carbohydrates: 8.1 grams Fiber: 1.4 grams Sugar: 2.6 grams Protein: 43.4 grams Net Carbs: 6.7 grams

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1 sandwich (using 2 garlic bread chaffles)
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 503Total Fat: 27.8gCholesterol: 250.9mgSodium: 1382.6mgCarbohydrates: 9.6gNet Carbohydrates: 6.8gFiber: 2.8gSugar: 1.6gProtein: 43.6g

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Keto Garlic Bread Chaffles

Annie — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:00:21 +0000

These Keto Garlic Bread Chaffles are perfect with a low-carb soup! For just 2.4 net carbs per chaffle, you’ll want this cheesy, gluten-free garlic bread with every meal!

Garlic Bread Chaffles

Chaffles are one of my favorite ways to enjoy keto bread- they’re super satisfying without breaking my keto diet. And since I knew I wanted to make this Spaghetti Squash Lasagna for dinner this week, I thought we would need some garlic bread to go with it! So I made these Keto Garlic Bread Chaffles. These chaffles are SO good- they’re a mix on my Basic Keto Chaffles.

You’re going to take a classic chaffle recipe and heavily season it so you really get an Italian taste. After you make the chaffles, you’re going to add garlic butter and cheese to the top and broil them (or use your Air Fryer) to get these Garlic Bread Chaffles perfectly cheesy and crispy!

These Keto Garlic Bread Chaffles are going to become your next go-to for an Italian night (for awesome dinner ideas, check out these Keto Italian Recipes!). They’re deliciously crispy, buttery and are seasoned perfectly so that you forget you’re eating a keto version of your favorite garlic bread!

Chaffles are a huge part of my keto diet- you can make them sweet or savory, so they’re great for whatever mood you’re in, and these Keto Garlic Bread Chaffles are no exception! You can make these ahead of time and freeze them, so you’ll always have a great low carb garlic bread on hand!

Ingredients in Keto Garlic Bread

As always, here is a quick overview of the ingredients used in our Keto Garlic Bread recipe. For the complete recipe, just scroll to the bottom of the page.

Eggs, mozzarella, almond flour
Baking powder, Italian seasoning
Grated garlic (or garlic powder), salt, pepper
Mozzarella, butter, garlic powder, Italian seasoning

How do I make this Cheesy Garlic Bread recipe?

This easy keto recipe is ready in only 3 simple steps!

Mix together all of the chaffle ingredients. Melt your butter and combine with the Italian seasoning and garlic powder and set to the side.
Fill up your warmed mini waffle maker 2/3 full with batter and allow the chaffle to cook until there is no longer steam coming from the waffle iron- about 3-5 minutes. Repeat with the rest of your batter.
Brush the chaffles with the garlic butter mixture and top with remaining cheese. You can either broil, bake or Air Fryer your chaffles until the cheese is bubbly.

Can I freeze chaffles?

Yes, you can freeze these chaffles, but I would recommend doing so before you add the toppings. So when you go to reheat this recipe, you can warm in any of the ways listed below and then follow the steps to add the cheesy topping. Allow your chaffles to thaw (overnight in the fridge or about 30 minutes on the counter) before warming.

How do you reheat Chaffles?

I don’t recommend warming in the microwave- the chaffles will get soggy. You can warm your chaffles up in the following ways:

Air Fryer – This is the crispiest way; Heat to 300 degrees F and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Waffle Maker – Preheat the waffle maker, pop the chaffle in, and close the maker for about a minute.
Toaster – Just like you would toast bread, place the chaffle in and let it toast for 30 seconds or so.
Oven/Toaster Oven – Warm oven to 350 degrees F and cook 4-5 minutes.
Stovetop – Heat a dry pan to medium and cook 1 minute on each side.

Tips for the Best Gluten Free Garlic Bread

Depending on how you like your garlic bread, you may want to just bake or Air Fry your chaffles instead of broiling them. If you broil them, your cheese will get bubbly and melty- it will also brown up, so if you prefer just bubbly cheese, I wouldn’t recommend broiling.
Don’t skip the extra step of adding the butter mixture to the chaffle- this gives it a ton of that signature Italian flavor you expect from garlic bread!
Add fresh herbs for a great topping! Parsley or basil would both be delicious with this keto bread

What should I serve with this Cheesy Garlic Bread?

This keto garlic bread could seriously go with anything. Some of my favorite are this Garlic Butter Chicken and Mushrooms, Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Brussels Sprouts, Zucchini Lasagna or One Pan Lemon Parmesan Chicken. I also think these chaffles would really go well with Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin, Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken or Keto Chicken Parmesan.

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Yield: 6 Chaffles

Keto Garlic Bread Chaffle

These Keto Garlic Bread Chaffles are perfect with a low-carb soup! For just 2.4 net carbs per chaffle, you'll want this cheesy, gluten-free garlic bread with every meal!

Cook Time 3 minutes

Total Time 3 minutes

Ingredients

Keto Garlic Bread

3 eggs
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/4 cup almond flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon grated garlic (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Cheesy Bread Toppings

1 cup of shredded mozzarella
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

Mix all of your chaffle ingredients together until well combined while the mini waffle maker warms up. Melt butter and mix with the Italian seasoning and garlic powder, then set aside.
Fill up the waffle maker 2/3rd full, then close it and allow it to cook until all the steam has stopped coming out (3-5 minutes). Remove the chaffle, then continue until the batter is gone.
Once all chaffles are cooked, brush them all with the garlic butter mixture. Top them with the remaining cheese and either broil, bake, or air fryer until the cheese is bubbly.

Notes

Nutrition value below includes the garlic butter and cheese topping. The nutrition value for JUST the chaffle is as follows:

Calories: 93 grams Total Fat: 3.3 grams Cholesterol: 96.4 milligrams Sodium: 273.6 milligrams Carbohydrates: 2.9 grams Fiber: 0.9 grams Sugar: 0.6 grams Protein: 9.9 grams Net Carbs: 2 grams

Cinnamon Roll Chaffle

Annie — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 11:00:34 +0000

These Cinnamon Roll Chaffles are going to be your go to for a keto breakfast! At only 2 net carbs including the cream cheese icing, you’ll love these for low carb meal prep!

Cinnamon Chaffles

I love Keto Cinnamon Rolls but sometimes my mornings just don’t allow me to make them. These flavorful Cinnamon Chaffles take a fraction of the time, and are just as satisfying! These indulgent chaffles are so easy to make and freeze very well, making them perfect for keto meal prep. They also only have about 2 net carbs, so you can enjoy a sweet meal guilt free!

These chaffles are full of flavor. The warm cinnamon makes every bite so delicious, and the sugar free cream cheese icing is the perfect topping. Your family will not believe how delicious these chaffles are, and you’ll never go back to store bought waffles! For more sweet chaffle ideas, check out Everything You Need to Know about Chaffles!

Ingredients for Cinnamon Roll Chaffles

As always, here is a quick overview of the ingredients used in our Cinnamon Chaffles. For the complete recipe, just scroll to the bottom of the page. For the Cinnamon Roll Chaffles:

Eggs, Almond flour, Baking powder, Keto sweetener, Vanilla extract, Cinnamon
Mozzarella, Cream cheese

How to make chaffles with cinnamon

First, preheat your waffle maker. Beat your eggs and add the rest of the ingredients- mix well. Spray your waffle maker with nonstick spray and add your mixture. I recommend filling until about 2/3rd of the way full, or about 1/8 of a cup. Cook until the steam stops coming out of the waffle maker- for me, this was about 5-6 minutes. Repeat with the remaining mixture. This does make a softer chaffle, but you can toast them or put them in the Air Fryer if you prefer a crispier texture.

For the icing, add your cream cheese, heavy cream and powdered swerve into a blender and blend until smooth. Next, combine the cinnamon and monkfruit. Top your cinnamon chaffle with the icing and the monkfruit mixture.

Do you taste the cheese?

No, you definitely do not taste the cheese. I know it sounds like an odd combo, but trust me! These chaffles are great! If you new to the world of chaffle this Basic Chaffle recipe is a great way to experiment. These are great eaten as traditional waffles, as bread for sandwiches, or make a great appetizer!

Do chaffles get crispy?

Savory chaffles, like Jalapeno Cheddar Chaffles, tend to crisp up as they cool. Since these cinnamon chaffles have more cream cheese than mozzarella, they stay softer than traditional chaffles. To make your low carb chaffles crispy, just pop into your toaster or Air Fryer!

What to serve with chaffles

These are the perfect breakfast for a buffet or whenever you have company. I served mine with these Keto Cinnamon Frappuccinos, but I also think a Keto Caramel Frappuccino would be so good with these. Serve with Air Fryer Sausage, Sausage Cheese Keto Egg Muffins, Easy Frittata or a Breakfast Chaffle Bowl!

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Yield: 6

Cinnamon Roll Chaffles

These Cinnamon Roll Chaffles are going to be your go to for a keto breakfast! At only 2 net carbs including the cream cheese icing, you’ll love these for low carb meal prep!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

Chaffle Batter

3 eggs
1/4 cup almond flour
3/4 cups shredded mozzarella
2 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons Monkfruit Sweetener
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Frosting

2 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup confectioners Monkfruit sweetener
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3 tablespoons heavy cream (use as needed to thin the frosting)

Instructions

Preheat your mini waffle maker. Spray with oil before adding chaffle batter.
Whisk your eggs, then add the shredded cheese, softened cream cheese, almond flour, baking powder, sweetener, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix until the cream cheese is smoothly incorporated throughout.
Fill the waffle maker 2/3rd full (just a little more than 1/8th a cup). Don't overfill!
Allow to cook 4-6 minutes or until waffle is crisp.

To make the Cream Cheese Frosting:

Combine the softened cream cheese, confectioners monkfruit, vanilla and heavy cream as needed until it has reached your desired consistancy.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

Nutrition Calculated Per Waffle (with 2 tablespoons frosting)
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 159Total Fat: 10.6gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 200mgCarbohydrates: 3gNet Carbohydrates: 2.3gFiber: 0.7gSugar: 1.3gProtein: 9.5g

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Blueberry Chaffle

Annie — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:00:59 +0000

These Blueberry Chaffles are the perfect low carb breakfast or snack recipe! Great for keto meal prep and under 2 net carbs each!

Blueberry Chaffles

These Blueberry Chaffles are the perfect keto breakfast or keto dessert! These low carb waffles taste exactly like a blueberry waffle- your family won’t be able to tell the difference. By taking the recipe for a Basic Chaffle but reducing the amount of mozzarella for more cream cheese, you’ve got yourself a nice, soft chaffle. If you prefer a crispier texture, pop into the Air Fryer or toaster.

This recipe is perfect for keto meal prep- these are super easy to freeze and reheat, making your mornings a breeze. These chaffles are also a super kid friendly recipe- pop one into the toaster and add your toppings and you’ve got a happy breakfast table!

While you may traditionally think of these keto waffles as a breakfast food, I also love them for an indulgent keto dessert. For a fun topping, try this Keto Frosting, Sugar Free Strawberry Sauce or your favorite sugar free syrup. The best part? One of these chaffles is only 1.8 net carbs!

Blueberry Chaffle Ingredients

As always, here is a quick overview of the ingredients used in our Blueberry Chaffle. For the complete recipe, just scroll to the bottom of the page.

Eggs, size large
Almond flour, Baking powder
Mozzarella- shredded and Cream cheese- softened
Sweetener- I used brown sugar monkfruit, but you can use your preferred sugar free sweetener
Vanilla extract and Cinnamon
Blueberries

How to make a Blueberry Cream Cheese Chaffle

Preheat your waffle maker. Beat your eggs and add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Spray your waffle maker with nonstick spray and add your mixture. I recommend filling until about 2/3rd of the way full, or about 1/8 of a cup. Cook until the steam stops coming out of the waffle maker- for me, this was about 5-6 minutes. Repeat with the remaining mixture. This does make a softer chaffle, but you can toast them or put them in the Air Fryer if you prefer a crispier texture.

How to eat chaffles

If you’re new to a keto diet or you’re expanding your keto recipes, you may not be familiar with chaffles. Chaffles are “waffles” that are made with cheese- they are very low in carbs while still providing you with a good amount of fat. These Blueberry Chaffles would be delicious with so many things- I even loved them plain! They are delicious with the Keto Frosting I used for these Cinnamon Twists, but you could also top them with Sugar Free Syrup and butter.

Chaffles aren’t just for dessert! I love to make savory chaffles, like this Keto Turkey Club Sandwich. A few other favorites include Keto BBQ Stacks, Keto Chili Cheese Chaffles, or a Keto Bacon Cheeseburger. If you like spice, try this Keto Jalapeno Popper Burger. Basically just replace bread with a chaffle, and you’ve saved yourself a ton of carbs!

For more ideas, check out this post for Everything You Should Know about Chaffles!

How to freeze chaffles

Allow the chaffles to completely cool off, then place them in a freezer bag (with parchment paper between each so they don’t stick together). These are best eaten within a month of being frozen, but they technically are fine for 6 months.

Are blueberries keto?

Blueberries are a great option for fruit on a keto diet! They are high in fiber while remaining low in carbs. They are also full of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals! This only applies to fresh blueberries- dried berries tend to be high in sugar.

Keto Friendly Fruits

This recipe is fantastic for customizing to your personal tastes! Fruits like blackberries, raspberries, strawberries and kiwi can all be enjoyed on a keto diet, although in small amounts. Dried coconut is also a great option!

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Yield: 8 chaffles

Blueberry Chaffles

These Blueberry Chaffles are the perfect low carb breakfast or snack recipe! Great for keto meal prep and under 2 net carbs each!

Prep Time 2 minutes

Cook Time 6 minutes

Total Time 8 minutes

Ingredients

3 eggs
1/4 cup almond flour
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sweetener (I used brown sugar monk fruit, but you can use your favorite sugar-free sweetener)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup blueberries

Instructions

Preheat the waffle maker. In a medium sized bowl, beat the eggs until well scrambled
Add all remaining ingredients and stir until well incorporated.
Spray the inside of the waffle maker with oil. Fill the waffle maker 2/3rd full (a bit more than 1/8th cup of mixture), then cook until there is no remaining steam coming from the machine (about 5-6 minutes).
Repeat with remaining mixture. Chaffles will be soft, but you can crisp them up in a toaster or air fryer if you prefer.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1 chaffle
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 112Total Fat: 7.4gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 134.8mgCarbohydrates: 2.3gNet Carbohydrates: 1.8gFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.9gProtein: 6.1g

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Cream Cheese Chaffles

Annie — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 11:00:27 +0000

These Cream Cheese Chaffles make the best keto breakfast! Lightly sweetened and just 1.3 net carbs each, these are perfect for gluten free low carb meal prep.

Cream Cheese Chaffles

These Cream Cheese Chaffles are going to be your new addiction! These sweet chaffles taste exactly like a regular waffle- but they’re keto! This keto recipe produces a lovely soft chaffle, but if you prefer a crispier texture, simply pop into the Air Fryer or your toaster. Enjoy at breakfast with sugar free syrup, at lunch as the “bread” for a peanut butter sandwich or for dessert with some fruit!

By replacing some of the mozzarella cheese in my Classic Chaffle recipe with cream cheese and using brown sugar monkfruit, I’ve been able to find the perfect recipe to replace your morning waffles. At only 1.3 net carbs each, these low carb waffles are going to become a family favorite.

These keto chaffles are super easy to make and freeze, making them perfect for keto meal prep. To reheat, all you need to do is pop into the toaster and you’re ready to go! These chaffles are also easy to customize- all cinnamon, keto frosting or your favorite sugar free jelly! These fluffy low carb waffles are going to become one of your family’s most requested meals!

Ingredients for Sweet Chaffles

As always, here is a quick overview of the ingredients used in our keto chaffles. For the complete recipe, just scroll to the bottom of the page.

Eggs, always size large eggs for chaffles.
Almond flour, Baking powder, Sweetener- I used brown sugar monkfruit
Mozzarella- shredded and Cream cheese
Vanilla extract and Cinnamon- this is optional but I really enjoyed the flavor!

How do you make chaffles with cream cheese?

First, preheat your mini waffle maker. Once warmed up, spray with nonstick spray. Whisk your eggs, then add your shredded cheese, softened cream cheese, almond flour, baking powder, sweetener, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix until the cream cheese is smoothly incorporated throughout. Fill the waffle maker 2/3rd full- this is a little over 1/8 cup. Be careful to not overfill. Allow to cook 4-6 minutes, or until the steam stops coming out of the machine.

How do chaffles get crispy?

Most savory chaffles (like these Pepperoni Pizza Chaffles) crisp up as you let them cool. Sweet chaffles have more cream cheese and less mozzarella, which makes them more soft. To make these sweet chaffles crispy, just place into the Air Fryer or your toaster.

How to use chaffles

Use these sweet chaffles as a breakfast waffle- top with keto whipped cream, sugar free chocolate chips or sugar free syrup. These could also be great at the base for a peanut butter sandwich, or a peanut butter and jelly. Use this recipe for a Basic Keto Chaffle for all sorts of things! These Keto BBQ Stacks, Chaffle Pizza or this Chicken Bacon Ranch Chaffle are all great ways to use this recipe.

Some more favorites are this Keto Turkey Club Sandwich, Keto Bacon Cheeseburger or Chili Cheese Chaffles. You can also add ingredients to the batter, to make completely different flavors! Try Sausage Jalapeno Chaffles, Bacon Cheddar Chaffles, Jalapeno Cheddar Chaffles or Ham and Cheese Chaffles for some fun recipes!

For more chaffle ideas and recipes, check out this post — Everything You Should Know about Chaffles!

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Yield: 7 Chaffles

Cream Cheese Chaffles

These Cream Cheese Chaffles make the best keto breakfast! Lightly sweetened and just 1.3 net carbs each, these are perfect for gluten free low carb meal prep.

Prep Time 2 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 7 minutes

Ingredients

3 large eggs
1/4 cup almond flour
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sweetener (I used monk fruit, but you can use brown sugar monk fruit or your favorite sugar-free sweetener)
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat your mini waffle maker. Spray with oil before adding chaffle batter.
Whisk your eggs, then add your shredded cheese, softened cream cheese, almond flour, baking powder, sweetener, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix until the cream cheese is smoothly incorporated throughout.
Fill the waffle maker 2/3rd full (just a little more than 1/8th a cup). Don't overfill!
Allow to cook 4-6 minutes or until waffle is crisp.

Basic Keto Chaffle Recipe

Annie — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 12:00:01 +0000

This Basic Keto Chaffle Recipe is a great staple to have for easy breakfasts and snacks! Just 1.4 net carbs, easy to freeze and reheat, and perfect for keto meal prep.

What is a Chaffle?

A chaffle is a “cheese waffle,” or a waffle made using cheese. It’s a delicious invention that’s quick to cook and uses a small list of ingredients. In fact, a chaffle can technically be made with only cheese and eggs (although I do add two other ingredients for my own preferences… I’ll explain below)! This makes it an excellent keto option–Low in carbs with a good dose of fat.

Ingredients are mixed into a batter, then poured into a hot waffle iron. It only takes a few minutes to cook and can be frozen for later, making it perfect for meal prepping. Using a mini waffle maker, you can make chaffles to use in place of sandwich bread, burger buns, and more!

I add a bit of almond flour for structure and some baking powder so it gets fluffy like a normal waffle but remains easy and keto-friendly. The recipe is so customizable, too. You can add chopped meats to make it more filling, use different cheeses to change the flavor, even add cooked vegetables to add more nutrition! For me, a good basic keto chaffle recipe has become essential to sticking with my keto lifestyle. For more keto ideas, check out this list of Everything You Need to Know about Chaffles!

Chaffle Ingredients

Eggs — size large
Shredded cheese — Can be any variety or mixture
Almond flour — Adds structure so it’s a bit more like a bread substitute. If you’re nut-free, you can use a scant 2 tablespoons of coconut flour instead. Let batter sit for 5 minutes before cooking if using coconut flour.
Baking powder — Allows it to fluff up a bit more and not feel so dense

How to make chaffles

This recipe is just as easy as any basic waffle recipe! While your waffle maker is preheating, you’ll mix your eggs, cheese, almond flour, and baking soda together in a bowl until well combined. Once the waffle maker is ready, spray it with oil and fill it 3/4ths up with the batter. It’s important to not overfill as this will cause it to spill over and extend the cooking time.

Cook 2-3 minutes. When there is no longer steam coming from the waffle maker, you know it’s finished! If making chaffles for a crowd, preheat the oven or toaster oven to 200 degrees F and transfer your cooked chaffles there to stay warm while you finish cooking the rest of the batter.

Chaffles will not be crispy immediately out of the waffle maker. Let them sit a few minutes and allow them to crisp up if you prefer crispy waffles.

Where to buy a chaffle maker

You can make chaffles in any waffle maker, but I prefer this Dash Mini Waffle Maker. It’s the perfect size for sandwiches, and I have no problem with the chaffles sticking! This recipe makes 6 chaffles for this size–If you make larger chaffles, prepare to get fewer chaffles and have a longer cooking time.

How many carbs are in a chaffle?

This basic chaffle recipe has just 1.4 net carbs per chaffle. If you make larger ones or add different ingredients, you can expect that number to change.

How to eat chaffles

Chaffles are so versatile! For breakfast, you can top with butter and sugar-free syrup like you would a regular waffle. Or you could eat them plain (like you would toast) with a side of eggs and sausage. For an easy lunch, you could top them with chili for Chili Cheese Chaffles. You can use them in place of bread for a keto-friendly deli sandwich (like this Keto Turkey Club Sandwich–Under 5 net carbs!). You could even top them with marinara and pizza toppings for a keto lunchable or with smashed avocado or eggs for tasty breakfast chaffle toast! For an amazing, filling keto dinner, use two for a delicious Keto Bacon Cheeseburger instead of burger buns!

Can you freeze chaffles?

Yes, you can easily freeze chaffles. Allow the chaffles to completely cool off, then place them in a freezer bag (with parchment paper between each so they don’t stick together). These are best eaten within a month of being frozen, but they technically are fine for 6 months.

How to reheat chaffles

If chaffles are frozen, thaw them on the counter (about 30 minutes) or overnight in the fridge. You can reheat these in several different ways.

Air Fryer – This is the crispiest way; Heat to 300 degrees F and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Waffle Maker – Preheat the waffle maker, pop the chaffle in, and close the maker for about a minute.
Toaster – Just like you would toast bread, place the chaffle in and let it toast for 30 seconds or so.
Oven/Toaster Oven – Warm oven to 350 degrees F and cook 4-5 minutes.
Stovetop – Heat a dry pan to medium and cook 1 minute on each side.
Microwave – Not ideal; the chaffles get very soggy.

More Chaffle Recipes:

Ham and Cheese Chaffles – 1.2 net carbs each
Bacon Cheddar Chaffles – 2.2 net carbs each
Pepperoni Pizza Chaffles – 2 net carbs each
Sausage Jalapeno Chaffles – 1.8 net carbs each
Sausage-Stuffed Chaffle – 1.8 net carbs each (amazing eat-on-the-go breakfast option)

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Chaffle FAQs

Why is it called a chaffle?

It’s a “cheese waffle” with a focus on being low-carb with a good amount of fat and protein.

Do I have to use almond flour?

No, you can use 2 tablespoons of coconut flour, but add 5 minutes to your prep time. Coconut flour is super absorbent and needs extra time to get the right texture. Some people choose to use no flour or baking powder at all; that’s fine, it’s just super dense, eggy, and not a great bread substitute.

Can I make it dairy free?

I’ve not tried using any cheese substitutes in this recipe, so I’m not sure. I do think plant-based cheeses that melt okay would work, though.

Yield: 6

Basic Keto Chaffle Recipe

This Basic Keto Chaffle Recipe is a great staple to have for easy breakfasts and snacks! Just 1.4 net carbs, easy to freeze and reheat, and perfect for keto meal prep.

Cook Time 3 minutes

Total Time 3 minutes

Ingredients

3 large eggs
1 cup shredded cheese (any variety or mixture)
1/4 cup almond flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

Combine the eggs, shredded cheese, almond flour and baking powder in a small bowl and mix well.
Preheat a waffle maker according to the directions and lightly spray with cooking oil if needed.
Spoon the batter into the waffle maker and cook 2-3 minutes until steam is no longer coming from the machine.

This recipe makes 6 chaffles using the Dash Mini Waffle Maker.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

Nutrition calculated per waffle
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 138Total Fat: 9.5gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 158mgCarbohydrates: 1.6gNet Carbohydrates: 1.4gFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.3gProtein: 8.1g

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