Craving a show-stopping breakfast without the carbs? Say hello to your new obsession: Keto Bananas Foster Chaffles! We’ve captured the decadent, buttery, rum-infused magic of the classic dessert and transformed it into a perfectly fluffy, golden chaffle. The batter, rich with cream cheese and a hint of cinnamon, cooks up into a tender, cake-like waffle. It’s the perfect vessel for our luscious, sugar-free syrup that tastes just like the real thing. This is pure indulgence, made keto-friendly.
Ingredients
• For the Keto Chaffles
• 8 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 cup / 225 grams cream cheese, softened
• 4 teaspoons Swerve sweetener
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, unsweetened
• ½ teaspoon banana extract, unsweetened
• ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
• For the Sugar-Free Bananas Foster Syrup
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 8 teaspoons Swerve sweetener
• 20 drops banana extract, unsweetened
• 20 drops caramel extract, unsweetened
• 12 drops rum extract, unsweetened
• ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat a non-stick waffle iron to a medium or medium-high setting.2. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, softened cream cheese, Swerve, vanilla extract, banana extract, and cinnamon. Use an electric mixer to beat the until the batter is completely smooth and lump-free. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.3. Lightly grease the waffle iron if needed. Pour about ¼ of the batter onto the hot iron, close the lid, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the chaffle is golden brown, firm, and steam is no longer coming from the sides.4. Carefully remove the finished chaffle with a silicone spatula and transfer it to a wire cooling rack. This helps it become crispy. Repeat the process with the remaining batter to make 4 chaffles.5. While the last chaffle cooks, prepare the syrup. Place the butter in a small, microwave-safe bowl and heat for 15-20 seconds, or until fully melted.6. Whisk the Swerve, all extracts, and cinnamon into the melted butter until well combined.7. Serve the warm chaffles immediately, drizzled generously with the Bananas Foster syrup.
Nutritional Information
• Recipe Details & Nutrition
• Preparation time: 10 minutes
• Cooking time: 20 minutes
• Total time: 30 minutes
• Servings: 4 large chaffles
• Nutrition Per Serving
• Calories: 530
• Fat: 49.7 g
• Protein: 14.6 g
• Carbohydrates: 15.8 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Net Carbs: 15.8 g
Pro Tips
• for Perfect Chaffles
• Using room temperature eggs and softened cream cheese is essential for a smooth, lump-free batter that combines easily.
• Do not overfill your waffle maker. The batter will expand as it cooks, and overfilling can cause a mess. A little less is always better than a little too much.
• For the crispiest results, let the cooked chaffles rest on a wire cooling rack for a few minutes before serving. This allows air to circulate and prevents them from becoming soggy.
• These chaffles freeze beautifully. Place cooled chaffles in a freezer-safe bag, separated by parchment paper. Reheat directly from frozen in a toaster or air fryer until hot and crisp.
FAQ
Q: Why does this keto recipe use banana extract instead of real bananas
A: Real bananas are high in sugar and carbohydrates, which are avoided on a ketogenic diet. This recipe uses unsweetened banana extract to deliver the authentic banana flavor of Bananas Foster without the carbs, keeping it perfectly keto-friendly.
Q: Can I use a different sweetener instead of Swerve
A: Yes, you can substitute Swerve with other 1:1 keto-friendly sweeteners like monk fruit or allulose. Be aware that different sweeteners may have slightly different tastes or textures, but the recipe will still work well.
Q: How do I store and reheat leftover chaffles
A: Allow the chaffles to cool completely on a wire rack, then store them in a freezer-safe bag with parchment paper between each one. They can be reheated directly from frozen in a toaster or air fryer for a few minutes until hot and crispy.
Q: What can I do if my chaffle batter is lumpy
A: Lumpy batter is typically caused by cold cream cheese. Ensure your cream cheese is fully softened to room temperature before blending. Using an electric mixer as instructed will also help create a completely smooth, lump-free batter.
