If you’re trying to lose weight or get in shape, you may want to try a keto chaffle for breakfast because they have many nutritional benefits. These savory keto chaffles are made from eggs, cheese, and almond flour and are a low-carb staple on the Keto diet. Chaffles can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or even dessert. They are also easy to make using any of the best mini waffle makers for keto chaffles. These mini waffle makers are also called ‘Eggo style waffle makers’ because they make waffles with the same 4-inch diameter as Eggo waffles.
Traditional Waffles
Traditional waffle recipes call for two or three cups of flour, which is approximately 25 grams of carbs. That’s about the equivalent of a day’s worth of carbohydrates for some people. Traditional waffles are often slathered with syrup and sugary toppings, pushing the carb count to nearly double. The typical chaffle contains one large egg and about half a cup of cheese. This ratio means that a keto chaffle is low in carbs and high in protein, making it a nutritious breakfast treat.
A keto chaffle can be filled with a variety of cheeses, egg whites, or fruit compotes. You can also use almond or coconut flour, bacon, avocados, baking powder, and a dash of salt to make it more filling and satisfying. When choosing a cheese, use whole milk mozzarella because it has a net carb count of only 0.7 grams per ounce.
Cheese
Cheese is a dairy product that is made by curdling milk and contains a high level of protein and less than a gram of carbohydrates but if you eat too much it can lead to high blood pressure and cholesterol because it is high in saturated fat and salt. For example, a 1 ounce serving of cheddar cheese contains 6.8 grams of protein and only 0.4 grams of carbohydrates which makes it the perfect addition to a Keto-friendly sandwich made with low carb bread and filled with avocadoes.
Eggs
A large egg has many health benefits because it contains less than 1 gram of carbohydrates and 6 grams of protein – this is equal to 10% of the daily recommended intake for someone who weighs 165 pounds! Eggs are also a good source of vitamins A, B2 (riboflavin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B12 (cobalamin), and minerals such as zinc, iron, and selenium.
Eggs are considered complete proteins since they contain all nine essential amino acids your body needs but cannot produce itself, including leucine, isoleucine, valine, histidine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, and tryptophan. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein and help build muscle, repair tissue and fuel your body for energy.
In addition to these essential amino acids, eggs also provide other nonessential but beneficial amino acids like alanine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, and glycine.
Almond flour
Almond flour is a high-protein, low-carbohydrate baking alternative to wheat flour. A one-cup serving of almond flour contains six grams of protein while wheat flour has more protein with 10 grams per serving but almond flour also has about 60 percent fewer carbohydrates than wheat flour, making it a good choice for people on a low-carbohydrate diet or with gluten sensitivities.
Less carbs than bread
Bread is one of the most popular and versatile foods in the world since it can be eaten as a snack, breakfast food, or dinner side dish but it is high in carbohydrates. A typical slice of bread contains about 15 grams of carbohydrates which can add up quickly if you’re eating multiple slices of bread throughout the day.
Bread is made from wheat flour, which is high in starch. When the starch is broken down into glucose while you are eating, it can cause blood sugar levels to spike which is why people with diabetes or prediabetes should avoid eating bread.
Keto chaffles are a delicious low-carb alternative to bread since they can be used in place of a hamburger bun or a slice of rye bread. And since it contains egg and cheese, you’ll have more protein and fiber and less saturated fat which is why it makes the perfect meal for people on a ketogenic diet. You can make several keto chaffles at home at the start of the week, place them in a Ziploc bag and put them in the refrigerator, and reheat as many as you want in your microwave for breakfast during any day of the week.
How to make a chaffle
Before you pour your keto chaffle batter onto the waffle plates, you must first spray some cooking spray on the plates so that your chaffle does not fall apart when you try to remove it. Add 1/2 cup of batter to the center of the bottom cooking plate of your mini waffle maker and then use a wooden spoon to spread the batter around the plate before you close the lid.
Let the waffle maker cook the batter for three to four minutes. Open the lid after the ready to serve indicator light turns on or steam stops coming out of the appliance. If you want your chaffles to be extra crisp, you can leave them in the waffle maker for 30-60 seconds or so before eating them. Once the first chaffle is done, add the remaining batter and repeat the entire process for the other chaffles you want to make.
Freeze leftover keto chaffles
It’s easy to freeze leftover keto chaffles in an airtight container for a week or two and reheat them using a toaster oven or a skillet after you let them thaw.