Chaffle

A chaffle is a waffle made from only cheese and eggs, it's name is a Portmanteau (combination) of cheese and waffle.

As a chaffle contains no flour, it is gluten-free and is also suitable for a keto diet due to its low carbohydrate, high fat nutritional profile.

The mixture of egg and cheese makes chaffles a fluffy waffle with a crispy, cheesy exterior.

Chaffles can be served with sweet toppings or as a fun alternative to the typical bread used for sandwiches.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Total Time 10 mins

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 2

Ingredients  

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup mozarella or cheddar (finely shredded)

Instructions 

• Whisk the eggs.
• Add in the cheese. Whisk together.
• Place the batter in a waffle maker for 3 minutes until crispy and golden.
• Remove from the waffle maker. Serve with your favourite toppings.
• Repeat with the rest of the batter.

FAQ

Why is it called a chaffle?

We love the name, but a member of the keto community put cheese + waffle together and the words combined (a portmanteu to use the correct term) to make waffle.

Cheese + waffle = Chaffle.

Are chaffles healthy?

Whilst low in carbohydrate, a chaffle is high in salt (sodium), fat and calories.