Keto Chocolate Chaffle Recipe (2024)

This Keto Chocolate Chaffle Recipe makes easy keto cheese waffles with a sweet, chocolatey, crispy texture to start the day on keto with only 2 grams of net carbs per serving.

Bonus, these chocolate keto chocolate waffles are also gluten-free and can be made nut-free.

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What’s A Chaffle?

Chaffle means cheese-waffle. In fact, a chaffle is a low-carb waffle recipe made of egg and cheese, usually shredded mozzarella cheese.

Some recipes add a touch of keto flour for texture – it can be almond flour, coconut flour, or even sunflower seed flour.

You can also see different addons in chaffle recipes like butter, cream cheese, and sweetener to create a range of flavors and textures.

Most keto chaffle recipes are savory and sometimes sweet as they mimic wonderfully churros if flavored with cinnamon and dipped in keto sweeteners.

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How To Make Chocolate Chaffles

A keto chocolate chaffle is a crispy chocolate waffle made of a few simple ingredients and minimal carbs.

It’s a wonderful breakfast or keto dessert to fix your sweet tooth with no guilt.

Ingredients

All you need to start making this keto chaffle chocolate recipe are:

  • Large Eggeggs are very much keto-friendly.
  • Shredded cheese – the fun part with this chocolate chaffle is that you don’t actually need the cheese! Chaffles traditionally mean cheese waffle so you technically use cheese to add crispy texture to the waffle. But, if you want to make a softer chocolate waffle, skip it and make this dairy-free! Otherwise, for a crispy chaffle use a non-flavored cheese, hard mozzarella cheese, full-fat is the best option for a sweet chaffle recipe. It adds the crispy texture you need without the flavor of the cheese. Learn how to pick keto-friendly cheese.
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Erythritol– or any other low-carb crystal sweetener.
  • Vanilla extract or vanilla monk fruit drops for an extra boost of sweetness.
  • Melted butter
  • Almond flour or coconut flour, or sunflower seed flour – you can use many different keto flours but not in the same amount! Please read the recipe card carefully to adjust the quantity depending on the low-carb flour you pick for the recipe.

Preparing the batter

In a mixing bowl, whisk all the liquid ingredients together: egg, vanilla, and melted butter. Then, whisk in dry ingredients and stir the cheese at the very end.

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Baking in a mini waffle maker

You can bake chaffle in a regular waffle iron or mini waffle maker. A mini waffle maker is perfect to create small waffles and control your carbs per serving.

It means that with this recipe, you can form 3 mini keto waffles with 2 grams of net carbs each.

If you don’t feel like eating the entire recipe, you can freeze any leftover and eat only what match your keto macros.

Cooling Down

A chaffle is always soft when out of the waffle maker!

You must let it cool down on a cooling rack to steam out the moisture and give the cheese time to harden and add the lovely crispiness to the waffle.

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Serving Chocolate Chaffles

These chocolate chaffles are keto, low carb, and to keep your plate that way, you must add keto toppings on top. The most delicious are:

  • Unsweetened whipped cream
  • Keto fruits – 3-5 raspberries marry very well with chocolate.
  • Keto chocolate chips – add them to the hot chaffle to let them melt and create a double chocolate flavor.
  • Melted chocolate chips
  • Chopped nuts or seeds – like almonds, peanuts, hemp seeds
  • Unsweetened coconut – toasted coconut flakes are delicious with chocolate.
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Storage Instructions

Once cooked, the chaffles are best eaten immediately.

But you can freeze them in an airtight container and thaw them in the fridge the day before.

Rewarm in a bread toaster or waffle maker to get some crispiness back.

Allergy Swaps

If you are allergic to some of the ingredients, follow these instructions:

  • Making it Nut-Free: replace the almond flour with coconut flour (1/3 of it).
  • Making it Cheese-Free: skip the mozzarella altogether.

Unfortunately, you can’t make these chocolate chaffles egg-free.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Chaffles Can I Eat?

I recommend making mini chaffles rather than large chaffles. With this recipe, you will create 3 mini chaffles using a mini chaffle iron maker, and it will help you control your carbs per serving.

One mini chaffle contains 2 grams of net carbs, and the entire recipe with toppings makes a very fulfilling easy keto breakfast.

However, depending on your size and macros requirements, you may want to decrease to only 2 chaffles per meal.

How Do Chocolate Chaffles Taste?

This keto chocolate waffle tastes like any regular chocolate waffle.

There is no cheese flavor at all! The grated mozzarella adds a crispy texture to the waffle without adding carbs.

How Should I Bake Keto Chaffles?

A keto chaffle should be baked for 3 to 4 minutes max in a preheated waffle iron. If you overbake a keto chaffle, they get very dry, crunchy, and hard.

Can I Make Keto Vegan Chaffles?

No, you can’t! Vegan egg replacements wouldn’t hold the low-carb batter in this recipe.

Plus, vegan cheese is very high in carbs, flavorsome, and won’t deliver great results in chaffles.

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More Sweet Keto Breakfast Recipes

If you love keto low carb waffle recipes, or simply a sweet keto breakfast, try some of the below as well!

Keto Coconut Flour Waffles

Cauliflower Waffles

2-Ingredient Chaffles

Almond Flour Waffles

Keto Cream Cheese Waffles

Keto Zucchini Waffles

Coconut Flour Crepes

Almond Flour Scones

Keto Dutch Baby

Keto Churro Chaffle

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Keto Chocolate Chaffle Recipe

2.7gNet Carbs

A crispy chocolate chaffle perfect for a sweet keto breakfast.

Author: Carine Claudepierre

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Cook: 4 minutes mins

Total: 9 minutes mins

Yield: 3 mini chaffles

Serving Size: 1 mini chaffle ( 3 tbsp batter)

4.88 from 273 votes

Ingredients

US CustomaryMetric

  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons Almond Flour or 2 teaspoons of coconut flour, if nut free
  • 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Baking Powder optional
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sweetener

Optional – for a super crispy waffle

  • ¼ cup Shredded Mozzarella or 1/3 cup for extra-crispiness

Serving suggestion per chaffle

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Instructions

  • Preheat a mini waffle iron until hot – about 5 minutes and use a pastry brush to grease the iron with coconut oil.

  • In a medium mixing bowl, beat egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

  • Stir in almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and erythritol.

  • Now that the batter is smooth, you have two options, cook the waffle without cheese for a soft chocolate waffle or stir in shredded mozzarella for a crispy chaffle. I like to add 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella for a medium crispy texture, add 1/3 cup for super crispy chaffle

  • Pour enough batter to cover the iron's surface, leaving some space on the border to prevent the batter from overflowing when baking. I used about 2 1/2 tablespoons of batter for one mini iron waffle maker, as seen in my pictures.

  • Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes max to avoid dry waffles. Your chaffle won't be crispy at all when you open the iron, but it will be set, not runny, don't stick to the iron.

  • Use the tip of a knife or fork to release the border and remove it from the waffle iron. Yes, the chaffle is super soft, and that is ok! They crisp up when cooling down!

  • Place the chaffle on a cooling rack for 5 minutes to crisp. Meanwhile, bake the leftover batter to form 2 extra mini waffles.

Serving suggestions

  • Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of sugar-free chocolate chips on the hot chaffle. They will melt and add an extra boost of chocolate flavor! Or serve with a drizzle of sugar-free maple-flavored syrup, a dollop of unsweetened whipped cream.

Storage

  • You can freeze chaffle in an airtight container and thaw in the fridge the day before. Rewarm in a bread toaster or waffle maker.

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Serving Size: 1 mini chaffle ( 3 tbsp batter)

Yield: 3 mini chaffles

Serving: 1mini chaffle ( 3 tbsp batter)Calories: 133kcal (7%)Carbohydrates: 4.4g (1%)Fiber: 1.7g (7%)Net Carbs: 2.7gProtein: 6.5g (13%)Fat: 10.9g (17%)Saturated Fat: 4.9g (31%)Cholesterol: 80.2mg (27%)Sodium: 177.7mg (8%)Potassium: 73.8mg (2%)Sugar: 0.5g (1%)Vitamin A: 269.7IU (5%)Calcium: 90.1mg (9%)Iron: 1mg (6%)

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About The Author

Carine Claudepierre

Hi, I'm Carine, the food blogger, author, recipe developer, published author of a cookbook and many ebooks, and founder of Sweet As Honey.

I have an Accredited Certificate in Nutrition and Wellness obtained in 2014 from Well College Global (formerly Cadence Health). I'm passionate about sharing all my easy and tasty recipes that are both delicious and healthy. My expertise in the field comes from my background in chemistry and years of following a keto low-carb diet. But I'm also well versed in vegetarian and vegan cooking since my husband is vegan.

I now eat a more balanced diet where I alternate between keto and a Mediterranean Diet

Cooking and Baking is my true passion. In fact, I only share a small portion of my recipes on Sweet As Honey. Most of them are eaten by my husband and my two kids before I have time to take any pictures!

All my recipes are at least triple tested to make sure they work and I take pride in keeping them as accurate as possible.

Browse all my recipes with my Recipe Index.

I hope that you too find the recipes you love on Sweet As Honey!

Keto Chocolate Chaffle Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Is it OK to eat chaffles everyday? ›

Eating 1 chaffle is almost 50% of that recommended daily intake. For that reason, I definitely wouldn't refer to them as a health food, but they are not necessarily unhealthy, either. Both cheese and eggs are a great high-quality protein source, and cheese is a great source of calcium.

What is the chocolate that puts you in ketosis? ›

Dark chocolate that is high in cocoa content (70% or above) and low in sugar is the best choice. Such chocolate has fewer carbs and more fibre compared to lower percentage cocoa chocolates, making it more suitable for a keto diet.

How many carbs are in 2 chaffles? ›

Chaffles Nutrition And Carb Count

But in general, assuming you use real, whole milk cheese like cheddar or mozzarella (as opposed to cream cheese or American cheese), chaffles are entirely carb-free. A typical serving size of two chaffles contains roughly: 300 calories. 0g total carbs.

Does keto chocolate work? ›

It's worth bearing in mind that chocolate made from 100% cocoa solids can be an acquired taste as they're quite bitter. A good quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa solids is still keto-friendly and may be more palatable for beginners.

What kind of waffle maker is best for chaffles? ›

Chaffles are meant to be on the smaller size so a small waffle iron, like the Dash mini waffle maker, works best, but you can also use a regular waffle maker or Belgian waffle iron, too.

How often should you eat in keto? ›

So there's no one-size-fits-all answer: in general, eat when you're hungry and stop when you're full. Unless you're doing keto along with intermittent fasting, in which case your body's hunger cues may take some time to adjust, the fat in your diet should keep you satiated throughout the day.

How much chocolate will kick you out of ketosis? ›

It's unlikely that a small piece of chocolate will kick you out of ketosis; however, this depends on the amount you eat. Chocolate with a high sugar content will significantly impact your blood sugar levels and insulin response, potentially affecting your ketosis.

Will one chocolate ruin keto? ›

The good news: You can still have chocolate on the keto diet...you just need to be extra careful about which bars you're choosing (they've gotta be no- or low-sugar and low-carb).

Will one piece of chocolate break ketosis? ›

Dark chocolate with less than 70% cocoa likely contains a higher carb content and may be difficult to fit in without exceeding your carb allotment. Ultimately, portion control is key. While 1 ounce (28 grams) of high quality dark chocolate can fit into a keto diet, a larger serving will likely exceed your limit.

Why aren't my chaffles crispy? ›

Add a pinch of cheese to the baby dash then pour half of your batter, adding another pinch of cheese. This is a little secret that I swear by to ensure that you get an extra crispy chaffle.

How many carbs bump you out of ketosis? ›

To do so, you need to eat fewer than 50 grams of carbs per day. Eating more than 50 grams can kick your body out of ketosis ( 2 ).

How many carbs can you get away with on keto? ›

Keeping daily carb intake under 50 grams on the ketogenic diet is recommended, although some people may need to restrict their intake to 20-30 grams. Different tools, such as carb manager, MyFitnessPal, and NutritionLabel.com, can accurately track carb intake.

Which chocolate is best for keto? ›

Keto friendly chocolates reviewed:
  • JoJo's - Raspberry Dream.
  • Kiss My Keto - Dark Chocolate Toasted Hazelnut.
  • Lily's Chocolate - Milk Hazelnut.
  • Ross Chocolates - Milk Chocolate Flavored Thins.
  • Shrewd Foods - Keto Dippers.
  • Sukrin - Milk Chocolate Coconut.
  • The Good Chocolate - 65% Salted Almonds and 65% Milk.
Mar 14, 2021

What chocolate puts you into ketosis? ›

What makes dark chocolate Keto: The high concentration of cocoa solids and lower levels of sugar make dark chocolate a better alternative to milk chocolate on a low-carb diet. Milk chocolate contains 10-50% of cocoa solids. For dark chocolate to be of good quality, more than 70% of cocoa solids are required.

What to eat when you crave chocolate on keto? ›

You could also have other keto-friendly snacks, like a cheese stick, some beef jerky, or a hardboiled egg. Satisfy your sweet tooth with keto-friendly sweet snacks like a small piece of dark chocolate or berries with cream. Look for a snack with some protein, if possible, and some fat.

Can I eat keto bread everyday? ›

You can, maybe a slice or two here and there, but you ideally don't want to be eating too much of it. This is because a keto diet involves eating minimal carbs; less than 50g a day. However, a slice of bread contains around 20g of carbs, which is quite a chunk of your daily carbohydrate allocation.

What is the nutritional value of a chaffle? ›

2 chaffles= 138 calories | 7g fat | <1 carb | 0g sugar I made this into a BLT with turkey bacon, lettuce, and tomato. I could only eat about half.

Is it OK to eat waffles every day? ›

Also, avoid store-bought frozen waffles which contain white flour and preservatives. Once you start making healthy waffles at home, you'll never want to go back to store-bought. Last but not least, go easy on the serving size. Remember, waffles are an indulgence and not something you should be eating every day.

Can you do keto everyday? ›

Some people choose to have five or six days on keto followed by a day or two off. Others will do keto for 10 to 12 days followed by three to four days off. Devine typically doesn't recommend taking more than two days off keto.

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