Banana Nut Chaffles

The magic of chaffles is that they’re very low carb and, when made in a mini waffle maker, they are a single serving. Since I’m the only person in my house eating a very low carb/keto diet, they’re the perfect breakfast that is quick and easy to whip together! (If you’re using a regular size waffle maker, you will need to double or triple this recipe.) I’ve heard people complain that cleaning their waffle maker is a chore. My tip is to unplug your waffle maker and, while it’s still hot, place a double layer of wet paper towel on the grill and close the lid. The steam loosens any stuck on mess and when the plates have cooled enough to touch, it is easily wiped away! Here’s my take on Banana Nut Chaffles (inspired by the recipe from lowcarbinspirations.com). These chaffles have a true bread-like texture and the taste is divine!

Banana Nut Chaffles

Makes 1 serving (2 chaffles)

1 large egg

1/2 ounce (1 tbsp) cream cheese, softened (or sour cream)

2 tablespoons almond flour (or 1 tbsp coconut flour)

1 teaspoon LaKanto Golden Monkfruit sweetener (or other brown sugar substitute)

6 drops monkfruit extract (or add another tsp Monkfruit sweetener)

3/4 teaspoon banana extract

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pinch of ground mace or cinnamon (optional, but adds a nice flavor)

Optional Toppings:

Butter and cinnamon

Sugar free maple syrup flavored with caramel extract to taste

Chopped toasted pecans

Sugar free caramel sauce

Candied Butter Pecans (see instructions in recipe)

1. Preheat the mini waffle maker. In a small bowl or using a tall cup with an immersion stick blender, whisk together the egg, then add the remaining chaffle ingredients and blend until smooth (the batter will be thin). Divide the batter in half and add about 3-4 tablespoons of batter to the preheated waffle maker. Cook for at least 4 minutes until well browned. Remove to a wire rack while you prepare the second chaffle. This recipe makes 2 chaffles. Top with optional toppings and enjoy!

2. To make Candied Butter Pecans, chop 2 tablespoons of pecans and add to a small skillet over low to medium-low heat. Toast the pecans for about 1 minute being careful not to burn. Add 1 teaspoon of butter and 1/2 teaspoon of Golden Monkfruit sweetener. Stir until the butter and sugar have melted and the mixture coats the pecans. Remove to a plate to cool. The sugar will harden as it cools. Serve as an optional topping, if desired.

Nutritional Information per 2 chaffles (no topping): 211 calories, 4.8 g carbohydrate (1.5 g dietary fiber, 1.3 g sugars), 16.3 g total fat (5.1 g saturated fat), 204 mg cholesterol, 129 mg sodium, 68.5 mg calcium, 176 mg potassium, 1 mg iron, 422 mg Vit A, 10.3 g protein. Net carbs per serving: 3.3 grams

Nutritional Information for 2 TB Candied Buttered Pecans: 113 calories, 2.1 g carbohydrate (1.1 g dietary fiber, 1 g sugars), 12 g total fat (2.9 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 25 mg sodium, 9.3 mg calcium, 50 mg potassium, 113 mg Vit A, 1.1 g protein. Net carbs per serving: 1 gram

Photo and recipe by Kathy Sheehan, copyright 2019

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