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.
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- Servings: 2
- Course: Snack
- Cuisine: American
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.
Cheese is a good source of calcium: a 30 g portion of cheddar provides over a quarter of an adult’s daily requirements.
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.
