Everything Chaffles are low-carb, keto, and have all the delicious tastiness of a bagel with cream cheese, but have only 233 calories & 4 net carbs!
But what the heck is a chaffle? Well, a chaffle is a CHeese wAFFLE! The most basic chaffle is just egg and mozzarella cheese and contains no wheat flour that is loaded with carbs. The first recipe for this low-carb waffle appeared in Weight Watchers.
So, let's see... it is low-carb and perfect for keto dieters. It contains no wheat flour, making it gluten-free. And it contains no meat so it is vegetarian. Win! Win!... and Win!
Can you tell I am a little excited about this concoction? A chaffle is delicious on its own plus an amazing little base for all kinds of delicious toppings.
🔍 Quick Look: Everything Chaffles Recipe
- Ready in: 15 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Calories: ~233 kcal per serving (based on nutrition panel)
- Main Ingredients: Egg, cheese, almond flour, cream cheese, and Everything Seasoning
- Elements of Taste: Crunchy, Creamy, Savory, & Salty
- Cook Method: Bake in Waffle Maker
- Difficulty: Easy, making it great for breakfasts and brunches. Make ahead and reheat in a toaster.
- Special Diets: Low-Carb, Gluten Free, & Vegetarian
- Why You'll Love It: Tastes exactly like a bagel with cream cheese with lots of savory & salty Everything Seasoning.
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- 🔍 Quick Look: Everything Chaffles Recipe
- Why This is the Best Everything Chaffles Recipe!
- Chaffles, The Dash Mini Waffle Maker, and Low-Carb Popularity
- Ingredient Notes
- How to Make Everything Chaffles
- My Top Tips
- Make-Ahead, Storage, & Reheating Instructions
- More Delicious Breakfast Ideas
- 📖 Recipe
- 💬 Comments
Why This is the Best Everything Chaffles Recipe!
This chaffle recipe is just one ingredient more than just the basic chaffle of egg and cheese. It contains almond flour to lighten the texture of the chaffle and to make it less "eggy" in taste.
Another excellent reason to add almond flour is that the amount of batter is slightly increased without becoming loaded with carbs. A little more batter makes a better-shaped chaffle and a more filling meal.
The Dash Mini Waffle Maker
The one must-have tool for making chaffles is a waffle maker that makes small 4-inch waffles. The most popular one on the market for the last few years is the Dash Mini Waffle Maker. It comes in a variety of external colors and some models have intricate waffle patterns like snowflakes.
This mini waffle maker holds approximately 3 tablespoons of batter and is the perfect size to make 2 chaffles with any recipe that is 1 large egg plus 1 ½ ounces of shredded cheese.
Chaffles, The Dash Mini Waffle Maker, and Low-Carb Popularity
everything eventually becomes clear...
You know, I wrote a post several years ago that was inspired by a recent Target shopping trip. There were stacks and stacks of cute little personal waffle makers by DASH and on the side was printed "UNPROCESS YOUR FOOD!".
Seriously, I wrote that post on February 14, 2018, and was totally clueless as to what spurred Target to have stack upon stack or these cute little boxes. I thought it was to encourage making food from scratch, which it kinda was. But, the real reason is, there had been a growing craze for these cute little waffle makers and it came from the demand for the chaffle!
Now, oddly enough, periodically, my husband does low-carb and becomes sad he can't have an everything bagel. So I was looking for a way to give him more variety than just meat, meat, and more meat and I came across the chaffle. Bingo!
I experimented with the basic recipe and my husband was my taste tester. We started with making 4 versions, one was the basic, just egg and mozzarella cheese, one version added almond flour, another had a little less almond flour, and one version had a different cheese, a blend of shredded Italian cheeses.
For this recipe, my husband and I agreed on the amount of almond flour and the change in cheese from mozzarella to the Italian blend. We think this recipe makes the best-tasting chaffles that are topped with cream cheese and delicious Everything Seasoning.
So, let's cook!
Ingredient Notes
Just one egg will make 2 yummy chaffles. Once you get the basic proportions down of 1 egg to 1 ounce of cheese, you can tinker with the recipe for your favorite add-ins and toppings.
- Whole Egg - Large whole eggs are the best size to make sure you have the correct amount of batter.
- Shredded Cheese - I prefer shredded Italian blends which tend to make a more neutral-flavored chaffle.
- Almond Flour - Almond flour adds body and texture and can mask that "eggy" flavor.
- Salt - Seasoning with salt makes everything delicious and plain table salt is all you need.
- Cream Cheese - Plain cream cheese is part of the topping. Spread it on as thick or thin as you like.
- Everything Seasoning - This seasoning contains sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and flaked sea salt, and is very tasty!
Please see the recipe card for the exact quantities.
How to Make Everything Chaffles
Preheat Waffle Maker. Plug in and preheat the mini waffle maker. Many waffle makers have a light to indicate when it is preheated. For best results, be sure it is fully heated before proceeding.
Chop the Cheese. Using a small chopping board and medium-sized knife, chop the shredded Italian cheese into smaller pieces. This allows the cheese to be more evenly distributed throughout the egg mixture.
Beat an Egg. Crack the large egg into a small bowl and beat vigorously with a fork until the yolk and the white are well combined.
Mix Batter. Add the cheese, almond flour, and salt to the egg mixture and stir with a fork, until the batter is well combined.
Cook the Batter. Spray the waffle maker with butter-flavored non-stick cooking spray. Put ½ of the mixture into the center of the grill of a miniature waffle maker. Spread mixture to edges of grill and close waffle maker.
Cook the chaffle for 5 minutes or until toasty brown and cooked through. Using a small fork gently remove the chaffle and set it on a layer of paper towels or a wire rack to cool.
Spray the waffle maker with butter-flavored non-stick cooking spray and cook the remaining chaffle mixture the same as the first one.
Cool and Serve. Let the chaffles cool on a wire rack. Then spread the chaffles with cream cheese and sprinkle with Everything Bagel Seasoning.
Now you have a delicious breakfast treat or anytime snack that you would never think was low carb!
My Top Tips
♡ Use a Fork. Gently remove the chaffle from the waffle maker with a fork.
♡ Cool on a Wire Rack. Chaffles become crispier as they cool. Place them on a wire rack or folded paper towels to cool. If you plate chaffles immediately, moisture forms under them, and they won't stay crisp.
Make-Ahead, Storage, & Reheating Instructions
- Make-Ahead: You can make plain chaffles without any toppings in advance and store them in an airtight container or plastic bags in the refrigerator or freezer. Place pieces of parchment paper between each chaffle to keep them from sticking together.
- Refrigeration: Chaffles will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Freezing: They can be frozen for up to 1 month.
- Reheating: Gently heat chaffles in the toaster to warm them and maintain their crispness.
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Everything Chaffles
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Equipment
- Miniature Waffle Maker
Ingredients
Chaffle
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 Ounce 6 Cheese Italian Blend Cheese, Finely Shredded
- 3 Tablespoons Almond Flour
- 1 Pinch Salt
- Butter Flavored Non-Stick Cooking Spray
Topping
- 2 Ounces Cream Cheese
- 2 Teaspoons Everything Bagel Seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat Waffle Maker. Plug in and preheat the mini waffle maker. Many waffle makers have a light to indicate when it is preheated. For best results, be sure it is fully heated before proceeding.
- Chop the Cheese. Using a small chopping board and medium-sized knife, chop the shredded Italian cheese into smaller pieces. This allows the cheese to be more evenly distributed throughout the egg mixture.1 Ounce 6 Cheese Italian Blend Cheese
- Beat an Egg. Crack the large egg into a small bowl and beat vigorously with a fork until the yolk and the white are well combined.1 Large Egg
- Mix Batter. Add the cheese, almond flour, and salt to the egg mixture and stir with a fork, until the batter is well combined.3 Tablespoons Almond Flour, 1 Pinch Salt
- Cook the Batter. Spray the waffle maker with butter-flavored non-stick cooking spray.Put ½ of the mixture into the center of the grill of a miniature waffle maker. Spread mixture to edges of grill and close waffle maker.Cook the chaffle for 5 minutes, or until toasty brown and cooked through.Using a small fork gently remove the chaffle and set it on a layer of paper towels or a wire rack to cool. Spray the waffle maker with butter-flavored non-stick cooking spray and cook the remaining chaffle mixture the same as the first one.Butter Flavored Non-Stick Cooking Spray
- Cool and Serve. Let the chaffles cool on a wire rack. Then spread the chaffles with cream cheese and sprinkle with Everything Bagel Seasoning.2 Ounces Cream Cheese, 2 Teaspoons Everything Bagel Seasoning
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Nutrition
Per 1 serving. All nutritional information on this site is an estimate. Your results may vary.
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Emi says
My toddler is a very picky eater. He doesn’t even like pancakes or waffles. But this he likes! Thank you for the idea! I made it for myself initially but he kept asking me for a bite. Win win!!
Jan Nunes says
Hi Emi, I'm so happy to hear that both you and your toddler enjoy this recipe!
Pam says
Is the carb count listed for 1 chaffle or for 2 (the entire recipe)?
Thanks.
Jan Nunes says
Hi Pam, Thank you for your question!
The carb count is per serving, which is 1 chaffle. I have updated the nutrition statement to make that more clear.
Donna Weible says
My absolute new favorite! Since cutting bread from my diet as a newly diagnosed diabetic, I missed my occasional bagel. This totally fits the bill. I sprinkled a little cheese on the hot waffle iron before adding the mix, then a bit more on top before closing the lid. Adds an amazing crunch! Thanks so much for this fabulous (and easy) recipe!
Jan Nunes says
Hi Donna,
I'm so glad you enjoy this recipe. I love the idea of adding extra cheese! My husband is on keto and I know he will love some extra crunch, so I am going to try your tip.
Many thanks... Smiles, Jan