Description
This Healthy Hashbrown Chaffle is a low-carb, gluten-free waffle made from cauliflower rice and cheddar cheese, perfect for a quick and nutritious breakfast or snack. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, it’s packed with flavor from garlic and onion powder, with optional flaxseed for extra fiber. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s a delightful twist on classic hashbrowns using a waffle iron for easy cooking.
Ingredients
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Chaffle Ingredients
- 1 cup cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen, thawed and squeezed dry)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed (optional, for extra fiber)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil or cooking spray (for waffle iron)
Instructions
- Preheat the Waffle Iron: Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Lightly grease the iron with olive oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine cauliflower rice, shredded cheddar cheese, eggs, ground flaxseed (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated into a uniform mixture.
- Cook the Chaffle: Spoon the cauliflower mixture carefully into the preheated waffle iron, spreading it out evenly across the surface to ensure consistent cooking.
- Close and Cook: Close the waffle iron and cook the chaffle for 3 to 5 minutes, or until it becomes golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Remove and Cool: Carefully remove the cooked chaffle from the waffle iron using a spatula and let it cool slightly on a plate to firm up before serving.
- Serve: Serve the chaffle warm, optionally with avocado slices, sour cream, or any other preferred toppings for enhanced flavor and texture.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture from the cauliflower rice to ensure the chaffle crisps nicely.
- Ground flaxseed is optional but adds beneficial fiber and helps bind the mixture.
- Adjust cooking time based on your waffle iron’s heat intensity for the perfect crispiness.
- These chaffles can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in a toaster or oven for best texture.
