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    Home » Recipes » Muffins and Breads

    Cauliflower Waffles - 3 Ingredient Chaffles!

    By Marjory Pilley Published Apr 6, 2021 · Updated Apr 7, 2021

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    Keto cauliflower waffles on plate with Dash waffle maker behind it.

    Make keto Cauliflower Waffles in 10 minutes with 3 ingredients. This fun and healthy chaffle recipe is for anyone that wants to eat more veggies.

    Cauliflower waffles stacked on a plate in front of waffle maker.

    I've found another delicious way to use cauliflower rice! This recipe is a variation of our popular cauliflower muffins.

    It still has only a few ingredients. But, instead of pressing everything into a muffin tin, the batter is flattened in a waffle maker like keto chaffles. So, it's ready in 10 minutes.

    The best part? Use fresh or frozen cauliflower rice that you don't defrost. That's right. We added these cauliflower waffles to the top of our collection of frozen cauliflower rice recipes.

    Call it what you want: chaffle, waffle fries, or a tasty layer of a sandwich. I'll leave the PR to you! No matter what you call it, you can feel good about the result because it uses healthy, whole ingredients and just happens to be low-carb and keto-friendly too.

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    • Ingredients
    • Waffle Iron Options
    • Directions with Pictures
    • How do you know when the waffle is done?
    • How to Serve
    • Storage and Reheating
    • More Chaffle Recipes
    • 📋 Recipe

    Ingredients

    Here's what you'll need to make cauliflower waffles.

    Ingredients to make recipe: cauliflower rice, egg and shredded cheese on cutting board.
    • 1 large egg - 2 egg whites can be used instead. An extra large or regular-sized egg may be used instead, but the amount of batter will be slightly different.
    • ½ cup shredded cheese - Use finely shredded cheese if possible because it distributes more evenly in the batter. We used a Colby-Jack mix.
      • Any type of cheese will work. Cheddar cheese will give it a slightly bolder flavor. Pepper Jack cheese makes for a spicy version. On the other hand, mozzarella cheese will result in a very mild taste and may require a little seasoning to up the flavor.
    • ½ cup cauliflower rice - fresh or frozen
      • If using frozen cauli-rice, don't defrost it first. But, you will need to break it up if it's clumped together so it will mix with the egg and cheese.
      • You can buy fresh cauliflower rice in the produce area. Or, buy a head of cauliflower and use a food processor or hand grater to turn it into fine crumbles.
    • Optional seasoning - add up to ¼ teaspoon of seasonings, such as garlic powder or Italian seasoning.

    I'm sticking with 3 ingredients for this recipe, but you can add salt, pepper, and spices if you want.

    Waffle Iron Options

    We made this recipe with the Dash Mini Waffle Maker. I'm a bit obsessed with its convenience, size, and cost. It's small, so I didn't have any trouble finding a place to store it. And, it wasn't a big investment either.

    You can make this in a regular-sized or Belgian waffle iron too! Check the instructions for your appliance to determine how much batter to use at once.

    Directions with Pictures

    These are the easy steps to make the cauliflower waffle recipe in a Dash.

    Collage of 4 steps to make recipe.
    1. Preheat the waffle iron.
    2. Stir egg, shredded cheese, and cauliflower rice together in a small bowl. Stir in any seasonings you decided to add too. It will be on the thick side.
      • The recipe yields ½ cup to ¾ cup of batter, depending upon the size of the cauliflower crumbles. Large fresh crumbles will give you more batter. Frozen cauliflower rice results in about ½ cup of batter.
    3. Open the waffle iron and mist with cooking spray. Transfer about ¼ cup of batter into the bottom half and spread it to the edges.
      • If you used larger, fresh cauliflower crumbles, then you may be able to make 3 chaffles!
      • Note: If desired, use a silicone spatula to spread the batter completely to the edge for a nice, clean finish. You don't have to be too particular, though. It will taste great either way.
    4. Allow the waffle to cook for about 4 minutes. Remove with silicone tongs. Repeat the process with the rest of the batter! After removing them, they will continue to crisp and firm for a few minutes.

    Make them once and you'll have the process down!

    How do you know when the waffle is done?

    When the steam stops streaming from the sides, the waffle is done. There's an indicator light too. But, it may still need a little extra time after that goes off. It takes about 4 minutes in the Dash model.

    You can leave them in a little longer than necessary without an issue! You can even open and check at about 3 minutes to see the progress.

    How to Serve

    There are endless ways to serve these savory keto cauliflower waffles.

    • Turn it into a pizza
    • Use as a bun for your burger
    • It's bread for a sandwich
    • Turn it into a grilled cheese sandwich.
    • It's a side dish too!
    Ham and cheese sandwich with chaffle bread on the top and bottom.
    Ham sandwich with cauliflower waffles as the bread.

    Storage and Reheating

    This version of the chaffle is best enjoyed immediately or after taking a little extra effort to crisp it up again if it has been refrigerated or frozen.

    • Refrigerator - Store for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
    • Reheat - Reheat in a toaster oven, toaster, or air fryer. If you've made waffles with almond flour, you may find that you need a couple of extra minutes for this version to get extra crispy. The microwave is not recommended.
    • Freeze - Freeze in an airtight storage container for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen or after defrosting in the refrigerator overnight.

    Looking for more low-carb recipes?
    Check out all our Keto-Friendly South Beach Diet Recipes!

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    Cauliflower Waffles stacked on a plate in front of a waffle maker.

    Cauliflower Waffles

    Make keto Cauliflower Waffles in 10 minutes with 3 ingredients. It's a healthy, low-carb recipe for anyone that wants to eat more veggies.
    4.41 from 5 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Main Course, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 chaffles
    Calories: 171kcal
    Author: Marjory Pilley

    Equipment

    • Dash Mini Waffle Maker

    Ingredients

    • 1 Egg
    • ½ cup Colby Jack, shredded cheese finely shredded; any type of shredded cheese may be used
    • ½ cup cauliflower rice fresh or frozen. Do NOT defrost if using frozen, but break up any hard clumps before measuring.
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, Italian seasoning or other spice of choice. OPTIONAL

    Instructions

    • Preheat the waffle maker.
      Note: The instructions assume you are using a mini waffle maker, like the Dash. See notes if you're using a regular-sized or Belgian waffle maker.
    • Stir egg, shredded cheese, and cauliflower rice together in a small bowl. Stir in any seasonings you decided to use too. It will be on the thick side.
    • Open the waffle iron and mist it with cooking spray. Transfer about ¼ cup of batter into the bottom. Use a silicone spatula to spread the batter to the edge of the well for a clean edge.
      Note: this recipe yields 2 to 3 chaffles depending upon the size of the cauliflower crumbles and how thick you spread the batter.
    • Allow the chaffle to cook for about 4 minutes or until the steam no longer escapes from the sides of the waffle maker. Remove with silicone tongs.
    • Repeat with remaining batter. The chaffles will continue to crisp and firm up for a few minutes after you remove them. Enjoy!

    Notes

    You'll find more expert tips and step-by-step pictures above!
    • Different Waffle Maker - If using a different type of waffle maker, follow your appliance's directions. The general process works the same way. 
    • Store - Place chaffles in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat in a toaster or air fryer until crispy
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 447IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 247mg | Iron: 1mg
    Nutritional and Food Safety Disclaimer

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    1. Linda

      April 06, 2021 at 11:55 am

      5 stars
      I used Daiya dairy free cheese shreds. Works great!

      Reply
      • Marjory Pilley

        April 06, 2021 at 12:10 pm

        Awesome! Thanks so much for sharing that info!

        Reply
    2. Squeaky

      July 29, 2021 at 2:55 pm

      I can't wait to try this. Is the nutrition per mini chaffle? I will assume so. Just ordered frozen cauliflower from Costco- I think I will make these as soon as it arrives 🙂

      Reply
    3. Squeaky

      July 30, 2021 at 1:11 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! These were a bit different than I expected. But I am not sure what I was expecting. They are delicious! As a kid we always had cauliflower with cheese sauce, which I loved, and this reminds me of that. I made them in my Dash mini griddle so they were like English muffins or cauliflower fritters. I bought frozen cauliflower rice and these were so fast to make. Thank you!

      Reply
    4. Neil

      August 05, 2021 at 8:53 pm

      Is the sodium of 243mg coming from the cheese?

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      • Marjory Pilley

        August 06, 2021 at 8:43 am

        Yes it is!

        Reply
    5. Nyasha

      December 16, 2021 at 2:46 am

      Delicious!

      I didn’t have enough grated cheese so added a dollop of cream cheese and served them for breakfast. I shall be doing so again in the near future!

      Reply
    6. Connie

      May 31, 2022 at 3:29 pm

      4 stars
      Very easy to put together. I used a mixed cheese (colby, jack and mild cheddar), but found that it was too cheesy flavored for me, as it was all I tasted. Next time I will cut the cheese to 1/3 cup. I also added 2 tablespoons of pancetta, and Cayenne pepper as my seasoning.

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      • Marjory Pilley

        June 02, 2022 at 7:21 am

        Sound yummy!

        Reply
    7. Roz

      June 19, 2022 at 7:36 am

      Has anyone tried using a flax seed egg instead?

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      • Marjory Pilley

        June 19, 2022 at 9:08 am

        Hi! I have not tried this or chia eggs. I'd love to know how it works out if you try it!

        Reply
    8. Linda

      August 07, 2022 at 10:57 am

      5 stars
      The best breakfast, brunch treat. Love them!

      Reply
    9. Claudia

      August 19, 2022 at 5:40 pm

      3 stars
      I wish my chaffles were beautiful like yours but it was a disaster .maybe too much cheese ,it was sticky in my chaffle maker .the flavour was beautiful . No idea what happened but I will eat all of them in a cheese sándwich .at the end I finished making them in a pan . Thank your for your recipe .it was well explained. Kitchen is tricky and I’m not the best cook or baker .

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      • Marjory Pilley

        August 23, 2022 at 7:34 am

        I'm so sorry they didn't come out in the waffle maker. The timing can vary a bit depending upon the waffle maker, but you should be able to crack the code with a little trial and error!!! Happy to help you troubleshoot with more details.

        Reply
    10. Tracey

      September 08, 2022 at 2:14 pm

      I added 2 tsp home made french onion soup mix for flavor and this was DELICIOUS! Great substitution for toast at breakfast.

      Reply

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