Healthy Donut Chaffle Recipe | Low-Carb Sweet Waffle Donuts for Keto & Gluten-Free Diets
This Healthy Donut Chaffle is a fun, low-carb twist on classic donuts—crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and lightly sweetened for guilt-free indulgence. Made with simple ingredients like eggs, cheese, almond flour, and a touch of vanilla, it’s keto-friendly and packed with protein. Cooked in a mini waffle maker and finished with cinnamon or sugar-free glaze, it’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Quick to make and endlessly customizable!
Equipment
- Mini waffle maker
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Whisk or fork
- Spatula
- Wire rack (optional for cooling)
Ingredients
Core Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese or ½ cup almond flour
- 1 tbsp cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tbsp monk fruit or erythritol sweetener
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of cinnamon
Optional Toppings:
- Sugar-free glaze
- Keto chocolate chips
- Unsweetened coconut flakes
- Greek yogurt drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat waffle maker and lightly grease if needed.
- Mix batter: In a bowl, combine egg, mozzarella or almond flour, cream cheese, sweetener, baking powder, vanilla, and cinnamon. Stir until smooth.
- Cook chaffles: Pour half the batter into the waffle maker. Cook for 3–5 minutes until golden and firm. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Cool slightly on a wire rack before adding glaze or toppings.
- Top and serve: Add sugar-free glaze, chocolate chips, or yogurt drizzle. Enjoy warm or chilled.
Notes
- Use almond flour for a dairy-free version.
- Let chaffles cool before glazing to prevent melting.
- Add protein powder for a post-workout boost.
- Freeze for up to 1 month; reheat in toaster.
- Test one chaffle before making a full batch to adjust texture and sweetness.