These delicious “chaffles” are a low-carb version of traditional waffles. Honestly, I don’t think you will be able to taste the difference. The texture is similar too. Hot out of the waffle maker, the waffle is soft. Let your waffles cool on a rack and they will crisp up and be perfect as a substitute for sandwiches and toasted bread.
For cheese, I prefer to use shredded part-skim, low moisture mozzarella cheese. The mild flavor is perfect for both sweet and savory chaffles. Feel free to bump up the flavor with other cheeses like cheddar, swiss, Monterey Jack, and feta or goat cheese. Pre-shredded cheese usually have added starch to prevent the cheese from sticking in a clump in the package. I prefer to shred my mozzarella to avoid this additive. I use a 4-inch waffle maker by Dash. If you use a traditional sized Belgian waffle maker, double the recipes below.
For cheese, I prefer to use shredded part-skim, low moisture mozzarella cheese. The mild flavor is perfect for both sweet and savory chaffles. Feel free to bump up the flavor with other cheeses like cheddar, swiss, Monterey Jack, and feta or goat cheese. Pre-shredded cheese usually have added starch to prevent the cheese from sticking in a clump in the package. I prefer to shred my mozzarella to avoid this additive. I use a 4-inch waffle maker by Dash. If you use a traditional sized Belgian waffle maker, double the recipes below.
Basic Chaffle
Makes four 4-inch chaffles
2 large eggs
1 cup mozzarella, grated
½ cup almond flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
Makes four 4-inch chaffles
2 large eggs
1 cup mozzarella, grated
½ cup almond flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
- Preheat waffle maker. Be sure to preheat fully or your chaffles will stick to the waffle maker.
- Combine all the batter ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly. You can also place the ingredients in a food processor or blender and mix.
- Place ¼ cup of batter onto the hot waffle maker for each chaffle. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the waffle maker indicates your chaffle is done (a light should come on). Be patient and do not open the waffle maker until the waffle is cooked.
- Serve hot or place onto a cooling rack for crisper chaffles that can be used for sandwiches or other recipes that usually call for sliced bread.
Sweet Chaffle
Makes four 4-inch chaffles
2 large eggs
1 cup mozzarella, grated
½ cup almond flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon low-carb sweetener
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Follow directions above to cook.
Makes four 4-inch chaffles
2 large eggs
1 cup mozzarella, grated
½ cup almond flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon low-carb sweetener
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Follow directions above to cook.
Variations
Savory Variations: Use the Basic Chaffle recipe and add to it-
- Spinach and Feta Chaffle: 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, 1 package frozen spinach(thawed with water squeezed out), ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese, 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (dill, basil, parsley, or chives).
- Lemon Herb Chaffle: 1 teaspoon lemon zest, ¼ cup fresh herbs (dill, basil, cilantro, parsley, or chives)
- Smoked salmon and cream cheese. Sprinkle w/Everything Bagel seasoning.
- Poached eggs with ham and hollandaise sauce.
- Turkey, avocado, and tomato with homemade fail-proof mayonnaise.
- Guacamole and salsa with cheese.
Sweet Variations: Use the Sweet Chaffle recipe and add to it-
Dips and Sauces:
- Orange Cardamom: 1 teaspoon orange zest, 1/8 teaspoon of cardamom (or cinnamon)
- Chocolate Chaffles: ¼ cup melted butter, ¼ cup cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons flax meal or coconut flour, 1 teaspoon low-carb sweetener or 1 tablespoon sugar.
Dips and Sauces:
- Chocolate dipping sauce: 2 ½ ounces dark chocolate, 1 teaspoon coconut oil -melt the chocolate and the coconut oil together in the microwave and serve warm.
- Vanilla Whipped Ricotta: 4 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon low-carb sweetener or 1 teaspoon sugar. Whip in a food processor.
- Cran-Raspberry sauce: recipe here
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