Keto Churro Chaffles – Crispy, Cinnamon-Sugar Style

These crispy Keto Churro Chaffles are a delicious low-carb twist on classic churros! Made with mozzarella, almond flour, egg, and cream cheese, they have a lightly crispy exterior and a soft, cheesy center, finished with a sweet cinnamon coating. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a quick keto snack.

Recipe Details

• Prep time: 5 minutes
• Cook time: 10 minutes
• Total time: 15 minutes
• Servings: 2
• Diet: Keto-friendly, low-carb, gluten-free

Ingredients

For the chaffle batter

• 1 large egg
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons almond flour
• 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional

For the cinnamon coating

• 2 tablespoons granulated erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon melted butter, for brushing

Optional dipping sauce

• 2 tablespoons sugar-free chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon heavy cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the waffle maker

Preheat your mini waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Lightly grease it if needed to prevent sticking.

2. Prepare the batter

In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg until smooth. Add the softened cream cheese and vanilla extract, mixing until combined. Stir in the shredded mozzarella, almond flour, and optional cinnamon until you have a thick batter.

3. Cook the chaffles

Spoon half of the batter into the preheated waffle maker, spreading it evenly without overfilling. Close the lid and cook for approximately 3–5 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Repeat with the remaining batter.

4. Make the cinnamon coating

Combine the granulated sweetener and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Mix well to distribute the cinnamon evenly.

5. Coat the chaffles

Allow the chaffles to cool for about 1 minute so they can firm up. Lightly brush both sides with melted butter, then sprinkle or toss them in the cinnamon-sweetener mixture until evenly coated.

6. Make the optional chocolate dip

Microwave the sugar-free chocolate chips and heavy cream in 15-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth. Serve alongside the warm chaffles.

7. Serve and enjoy

Serve immediately while the edges are crisp and the cinnamon coating is fragrant. For extra crunch, let them rest on a wire rack for 1–2 minutes before serving.

Approximate Nutrition

Per serving, assuming 2 servings and including the cinnamon coating:

• Calories: 220–270
• Protein: 10–13 g
• Total carbs: 4–6 g
• Fiber: 1–2 g
• Net carbs: approximately 3–5 g
• Fat: 18–23 g

Nutrition varies by cheese, sweetener, and serving size. Optional chocolate sauce is not included.

Tips for extra-crispy chaffles

• Let the waffle maker fully preheat before adding the batter.
• Cook until the steam has mostly stopped escaping and the chaffles are golden.
• Avoid stacking hot chaffles, as trapped steam softens them.
• Use finely ground almond flour for a more even texture.
• For a stronger churro flavor, add a little extra cinnamon to the coating.

Keto tip: Use a zero-sugar sweetener and sugar-free chocolate if adding the dip. These chaffles are low-carb and keto-friendly, but they are not especially high in protein.