In case you've missed out on the social media buzz, chaffles are one of the latest low-carb bread replacement crazes. Chaffles equals cheese plus waffle. There's one more ingredient to this mathematical equation—eggs, which give the chaffle recipe structure and some volume. More simple than cloud bread and other homemade keto-friendly bread alternatives, chaffles are really just waffle-shaped cheese omelets. When made with a waffle iron, the cheese creates a crisp crust similar to a traditional toasted waffle made with grains.

Chaffle Recipe: How to Make Chaffles

The easiest way to make a chaffle: Use a waffle maker. You could technically cook chaffles in a pan or in the oven, but you won't get the unique waffle shape and aesthetic if you don't use a waffle maker. 

You can make chaffles from the two-ingredient recipe above (eggs and cheese), but we wanted more structure and that crisp bite that freshly toasted waffles have. We added a bit of almond flour and either collagen peptides or whey protein. 

Keto Chaffles

Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 1

Equipment needed: waffle maker

Ingredients

• Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil Spray
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon almond flour
• 1 scoop Primal Kitchen Collagen Peptides

Instructions

Plug in your waffle maker. We used an 8-inch waffle maker with a nonstick coating (note: We still found it easier to remove the chaffles after spraying the inside of the waffle maker with Avocado Oil Spray.).

Heat the waffle maker for a minute or two (some waffle makers will have a light that turns red on the outside when it's ready to use). Spray the inside grates with Avocado Oil Spray.

In a mixing bowl, crack in one egg. Add shredded cheese, almond flour, and collagen peptides. Whisk the mixture together with a whisk or fork until combined.

Pour chaffle mixture inside the middle of the waffle maker. Spread the chaffle mixture out on the bottom grate a bit with the back of a fork.

Close the waffle maker. Cook the chaffle for 3–4 minutes. Open the waffle maker and, using a spatula, carefully remove the chaffle and place on a plate. 

Keto Chaffles Nutrition info (per serving; 1 chaffle):

Calories: 376

Carbs: 4 grams

Fat: 27 grams

Protein: 30 grams

Chaffle Recipe Variations

In addition to the basic keto chaffle recipe provided above, you can alter the ingredients in the chaffle recipe to suit any savory or sweet craving you might have. Here are some chaffle recipe variations to try:

Ranch Chaffle Recipe (Savory Chaffle) 

• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon almond flour
• 1 scoop Primal Kitchen Collagen Peptides
• 2 tablespoons Primal Kitchen Ranch Dressing

Cook according to the instructions above in the plain keto chaffle recipe.

Ranch Chaffle Nutrition info (per serving; 1 chaffle):

Calories: 516

Carbs: 6 grams

Fat: 42 grams

Protein: 30 grams

BBQ Ranch Chaffle Recipe (Savory Chaffle)

• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon almond flour
• 1 scoop Primal Kitchen Collagen Peptides
• 2 tablespoons Primal Kitchen BBQ Ranch Dressing

Cook according to the instructions above in the plain keto chaffle recipe.

BBQ Ranch Chaffle Nutrition Info (per serving; 1 chaffle):

Calories: 486

Carbs: 6 grams

Fat: 39 grams

Protein: 30 grams

Ranch and BBQ Ranch Chaffle recipe serving ideas: The addition of creamy, herb-studded Ranch Dressing, and the creamy and slightly smoky flavor of BBQ Ranch Dressing make these chaffles ideal as low-carb sandwich bread substitutes. Simply split the Ranch Chaffle in half and use each half the way you would use sliced bread. Try a simple BLT (bacon, lettuce, and tomato) or BLTA (bacon, lettuce, tomato, and avocado) sandwich with the Ranch Chaffles—spread the chaffles with Primal Kitchen Garlic Aioli or regular Mayo and pile up the fixings.  

Dreamy Italian Chaffle Recipe (Savory Chaffle)

• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon almond flour
• 1 scoop Primal Kitchen Collagen Peptides
• 2 tablespoons Primal Kitchen Dreamy Italian Dressing

Cook according to the instructions above in the plain keto chaffle recipe.  

Serving suggestion: We loved a simple turkey sandwich with the creamy Italian-spiked chaffle. Add bibb lettuce, sliced tomatoes, sliced turkey, and sprouts or microgreens, and a generous dollop of Pesto Mayo on top.

Dreamy Italian Chaffle Nutrition Info (per serving; 1 chaffle):

Calories: 486

Carbs: 4 grams

Fat: 38 grams

Protein: 30 grams

Vanilla Blueberry Chaffle (Sweet Chaffle)

• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon almond flour
• 1 scoop Primal Fuel Whey Protein Vanilla
• 1 teaspoon monk fruit
• 1 small handful fresh blueberries (about 2 tablespoons)

Cook according to the instructions above in the plain keto chaffle recipe; however, before you close the waffle maker to cook the chaffle, add a handful of fresh blueberries to the chaffle batter then close the waffle maker to cook.

Serving suggestion: Top vanilla blueberry chaffles with additional fresh blueberries, and sprinkle with powdered monk fruit.

Vanilla Blueberry Chaffle Nutrition Info (per serving; 1 chaffle):

Calories: 401

Carbs: 12 grams

Fat: 27 grams

Protein: 30 grams

Tagalong Chaffle (Sweet Chaffle)

• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon almond flour
• 1 scoop Primal Kitchen Collagen Fuel - Peanut Butter  
• 1 teaspoon cacao powder
• 1 teaspoon monk fruit
• 2 teaspoons cacao nibs
• 1 tablespoon all-natural peanut butter

Cook according to the instructions above in the plain keto chaffle recipe; however, before you close the waffle maker to cook the chaffle, add 1 teaspoon cacao nibs before closing the waffle maker. Plate the cooked chaffle and spread the top with all-natural peanut butter and sprinkle with the remaining 1 teaspoon cacao nibs.

Tagalong Chaffle Nutrition Info (per serving; 1 chaffle)

Calories: 528

Carbs: 15 grams

Fat: 36 grams

Protein: 35 grams

You might also like these other lower-carb bread and breakfast recipes:

• Grain-Free Waffles with Avocado Oil
• Gluten-Free Vanilla Coconut Waffles
• Keto Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins