Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth without the carbs! If you’ve been missing warm, gooey cinnamon rolls on your keto journey, this recipe is your new best friend. We’re transforming the classic cheese waffle, or ‘chaffle,’ into a decadent cinnamon roll-inspired treat. These chaffles are perfectly crispy on the outside, soft and cake-like on the inside, and loaded with warm cinnamon flavor. Topped with a buttery, sweet cinnamon coating, they’re the ultimate guilt-free breakfast, snack, or dessert that comes together in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
• For the Chaffles
• 4 tablespoons almond flour
• 4 tablespoons erythritol sweetener
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon psyllium husk powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon coconut butter, melted
• 1 ½ cups / 190g shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• For the Cinnamon Topping
• ½ cup / 100g erythritol sweetener
• 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons coconut butter, melted
Instructions
1. Preheat your mini waffle iron to a medium-high setting.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, erythritol, baking powder, cinnamon, and psyllium husk powder until well combined.
3. In a separate medium bowl, beat the eggs until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract, melted coconut butter, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
4. Pour the wet egg mixture into the dry and mix with a spatula until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
5. Pour approximately ¼ of the batter onto the hot waffle iron. Close the lid and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
6. Carefully remove the chaffle with a silicone spatula and transfer it to a wire rack to cool and crisp up. Repeat with the remaining batter to make a total of 4 chaffles.
7. In a small bowl, mix the erythritol and 1 ½ teaspoons of cinnamon for the topping. Brush each warm chaffle with melted coconut butter and sprinkle generously with the cinnamon-sweetener mixture. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutritional Information
• Serving Size: 1 mini chaffle
• Calories: 210
• Fat: 16.2g
• Protein: 10.9g
• Total Carbohydrates: 4.1g
• Fiber: 2g
• Net Carbohydrates: 2.1g
Pro Tips
• For the crispiest results, let the chaffles cool for a minute or two on a wire rack before adding the topping. This allows steam to escape and prevents them from becoming soggy.
• Use pre-shredded, low-moisture mozzarella cheese. Fresh mozzarella contains too much water and will result in a soft, flimsy chaffle.
• Do not overfill your waffle maker! The batter will expand as it cooks. For a standard mini waffle maker, about 2-3 tablespoons of batter per chaffle is perfect.
• For a decadent cream cheese glaze, mix 2 tablespoons of softened cream cheese with 1 tablespoon of powdered sweetener and a splash of heavy cream until smooth. Drizzle over the finished chaffles.
FAQ
Q: Are these cinnamon roll chaffles keto-friendly
A: Yes, they are perfectly keto-friendly. Each chaffle contains only 2.1g of net carbohydrates, thanks to ingredients like almond flour, erythritol sweetener, and mozzarella cheese instead of traditional flour and sugar.
Q: Can I use fresh mozzarella for this recipe
A: It is not recommended to use fresh mozzarella. The recipe calls for pre-shredded, low-moisture mozzarella because fresh mozzarella contains too much water, which will result in a soft and flimsy chaffle instead of a crispy one.
Q: How can I make my chaffles extra crispy
A: For the crispiest results, let the chaffles cool on a wire rack for a minute or two after cooking. This allows steam to escape and prevents them from becoming soggy before you add the cinnamon topping.
Q: Is there a cream cheese frosting for these chaffles
A: Absolutely! For a decadent cream cheese glaze, the recipe suggests mixing 2 tablespoons of softened cream cheese with 1 tablespoon of powdered sweetener and a splash of heavy cream until smooth. You can then drizzle this over the finished chaffles.
