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• What Are Pizza Chaffles?
• Why You Need My Chaffle Pizza Recipe
• Ingredients You’ll Need
• How To Make A Pizza Chaffle
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Serving Ideas
• Tools I Use For This Recipe
• Pizza Chaffle Recipe card
• Recipe Reviews

Next time you’ve got a pizza craving (weekly for anyone else?!), and you don’t want a crustless pizza , you’ve got to give this pizza chaffle recipe a try! It’s similar to my cheese crust pizza , yet has all the extra crunch from cooking in a waffle maker. While some chaffles taste eggy, I’ve perfected a version that has a texture more like a crisp waffle. This keto chaffle pizza is seasoned with Italian seasoning and then topped with pizza toppings for a quick version of a keto pizza .

For more details about chaffles, check out my complete guide to chaffles , that also includes FIVE different chaffle recipes to try — both sweet and savory options. You can also try my standalone chocolate chaffle recipe .

In these chaffles, a small amount of ingredients goes a long way, but each one matters! In particular, Wholesome Yum Almond Flour and Psyllium Husk Powder give the chaffle crust the perfect amount of bready, chewy texture, without the extra carbs!

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What Are Pizza Chaffles?

Pizza chaffles are a chaffle (cheese + egg waffle) that’s seasoned with Italian seasoning and then topped with pizza classics like marinara sauce, cheese, and pepperoni.

It’s pizza in a keto waffle form! And if you need another delicious spin on pizza, try a keto calzone instead.

Why You Need My Chaffle Pizza Recipe

• They taste like… pizza! They have an Italian seasoned waffle crust that’s topped with traditional pizza toppings.
• They are so easy to make. Mix, cook in a waffle iron, then top and broil. That’s it. No dough to make!
• Ready in minutes? These are ready to eat in 15 minutes. Five to mix up, five to cook, and five to cool.

Ingredients You’ll Need

If you’ve made chaffles or keto pizza before, you probably have the ingredients you need to make these keto chaffle pizzas:

For the seasoned chaffle:

• Mozzarella cheese – Buy it already shredded to save some time.
• Egg – Use a large egg for best results.
• Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour – All almond flour is not created equally, this brand is super fine and blanched for the best texture in your pizza chaffles. If you need a nut-free option, you can substitute coconut flour but will need to use 2 teaspoons coconut flour instead of 2 tablespoons almond flour.
• Wholesome Yum Psyllium Husk Powder – This helps to give the chaffle a “chew” that is typical of wheat gluten.
• Italian seasoning – It’s so easy to mix up your own, but you can also use a store-bought version.
• Garlic powder – Helps to give it that traditional pizza flavor.
• Baking powder – Optional, but recommended for a fluffier chaffle.

For the pizza toppings:

• Marinara sauce – Be sure to look for a sugar-free marinara sauce.
• Mozzarella cheese – The same kind that’s in the crust.
• Pepperoni – It’s my topping of choice for this pizza (and I try to find an organic brand when possible), but you can use any low carb foods you’d normally find on a pizza.

How To Make A Pizza Chaffle

This chaffle pizza recipe comes together in just 15 minutes!

• Preheat waffle iron. Preheat a mini waffle iron until hot.
• Make chaffle pizza crust. In a medium bowl, stir together mozzarella cheese, egg, almond flour, psyllium husk powder, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and baking powder.

• Cook pizza chaffles. Pour half of the batter into the preheated mini waffle maker. Cook until browned and crispy. Repeat with remaining batter. Let the chaffles cool a bit to crisp up.

TIP: A good doneness indicator is when there is no more steam coming out of the sides of the waffle iron. When this happens, you can gently lift the lid to check if the chaffle is browned.

• Assemble. Arrange pizza chaffles on a baking sheet and top with marinara, mozzarella, and pepperoni.

• Broil. Place the pan under the broiler until the cheese is melted and browned.

• How many carbs in pizza chaffles? Each chaffle has 4.6 grams net carbs. The perfectly fast way to enjoy pizza on keto. The full nutrition stats can be found below the recipe card.
• Can you make a pizza chaffle without egg? Because the chaffles rely on eggs for both structure and texture, it’s difficult to make a chaffle without eggs. You can try using an egg replacement such as flax eggs , but I have not tested alternatives.
• Can you use different pizza toppings? Yes, you can use whatever pizza toppings you like! The nutrition facts will change slightly, based on what you use.

Serving Ideas

• Salads – Salad recipes like spring mix salad , Israeli salad , and marinated artichoke salad all pair well with pizza chaffles.
• Veggie Sides – Side dishes like oven roasted vegetables , sauteed zucchini , or sauteed mushrooms all pair well with this almond flour pizza chaffle recipe.
• Desserts – End on a sweet note with recipes like keto cheesecake , keto brownies , or keto lemon cake .

Tools I Use For This Recipe

• Mini Waffle Iron – This waffle iron is designed for chaffles!
• Multi Chaffle Maker – If you want to scale up the recipe and make a bunch of pizza chaffles at once, this makes four at a time.
• Baking Sheet Pan – Nonstick and super durable.

Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

Seasoned Chaffle:

• 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded) ▢
• 1 large Egg ▢
• 2 tbsp Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour (or 2 tsp coconut flour) ▢
• 1/2 tsp Psyllium husk powder ▢
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning ▢
• 1/2 tsp Garlic powder ▢
• 1/4 tsp Baking powder (optional) ▢

Topping:

• 3 tbsp Marinara sauce ▢
• 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded) ▢
• 1/2 oz Mini pepperoni slices ▢

Instructions

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1. Preheat the oven to Broil. Preheat your mini waffle iron for 4-5 minutes , until hot.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the mozzarella egg, almond flour, psyllium powder, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and baking powder, if using.
3. Pour half of the batter into the preheated mini waffle maker. Cook until browned and crispy, about 4-5 minutes . Repeat with remaining batter. Let the chaffles cool for 5-10 minutes , to firm up.
4. Arrange the chaffles onto a baking sheet . Top with marinara, mozzarella, and pepperoni.
5. Place the pizza chaffles into the oven, 6 inches from the broiler, for 2-3 minutes , until the cheese is melted and browned.

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Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 chaffle pizza

• Store: Keep in the fridge for 3-4 days—store without toppings and add them before broiling.
• Freeze: These freeze well for 4-6 months thanks to the flour!
• Reheat: Bake at 350 degrees F until hot, straight from the fridge or freezer.

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

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Keto Chaffle Pizza Recipe

Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List

• Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
• The Basic Keto Meal Formula
• Understanding Macros
• Keto Food Swaps
• Keto Food List
• Electrolyte Basics
• Keto Diet Types
• Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
• Recipe Reviews

Even though I have a great guide to starting a keto diet , people often ask me for a quick keto cheat sheet they can use. That’s why I created this simple keto diet cheat sheet , so that you can have all the info you need handy. We’ll cover the basic keto formula for building meals, foods to eat and to avoid, delicious keto swaps for high-carb foods, electrolyte basics, and 4 ways to follow the keto lifestyle.

You can keep reading to view this info, or download my keto cheat sheet printable pdf to print out or save ad-free on any device (plus the pdf has more details!).

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1. Keto food list (230+ foods) – Super detailed & color-coded, with net carb counts, so you’ll know exactly what to eat.
2. Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
3. Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
4. Keto food swaps (60+ foods) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
5. Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
6. Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
7. Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
8. Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
9. FOUR (4!) Keto Swaps Recipe EBooks – Dozens of recipes to replace bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, desserts, and other carbs you’d otherwise miss.

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The Basic Keto Meal Formula

Eating keto doesn’t have to be complicated! While there are plenty of delicious easy keto recipes to choose from, you don’t even have to cook from a recipe to get started.

Simply follow the keto cheat sheet formula of protein + veggie + fat for your meals.

Be sure to choose a moderate amount of protein, only low carb vegetables (mostly ones that grow above ground), and generous fat to attain an optimal macro ratio. That’s approximately 60-75% of calories from fat, 20-25% protein, and 5-10% from carbohydrates. The table below will give you ideas for what to choose.

Understanding Macros

Macros are macronutrients for short. They include fat, protein, and carbohydrates.

You can calculate your own macros using the macro calculator , but the macro keto cheat sheet below will explain how to look at macros when following a keto lifestyle.

Carbs Are A Limit.

Keeping carbs low is what gets you into ketosis and keeps you there. Ketosis means that you’re using fat as your primary energy source instead of sugar, and requires keeping carbs very low.

A good starting point is 20-25 grams net carbs per day, but you can experiment after a few weeks to see if your body stays in ketosis at higher levels. People who are very active may be able to do more and stay in ketosis, up to around 50 grams per day.

“Carbs are a limit” means that you set a limit for how many carbs to eat per day and don’t exceed it. You don’t have to hit that limit, so if you’re under that’s okay, just don’t go over. Ideally most of your carbs would come from low carb vegetables, and if you’re eating enough veggies, you’ll usually get close to the limit naturally.

A common misconception is that reaching ketosis requires a certain macro ratio, but it’s really only restricting your carb intake that gets you there [ * ]. In the absence of sufficient carbs to use as energy, the body will switch to using fat as fuel. This is called the metabolic state of ketosis.

Protein Is A Goal.

Protein is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of all our cells. It’s a crucial for keeping our muscles strong and for many cellular functions [ * ].

“Protein is a goal” means that you always want to eat enough protein to reach the goal each day, but not exceed it too much. You want enough for your needs, but excess protein can trigger gluconeogenesis, which is protein being converted to sugar [ * ] and can kick you out of ketosis.

Fat Is A Lever.

Fat is the primary macronutrient in a keto lifestyle, because being in ketosis means that fat is your primary fuel source. Fat as a fuel source will come from your food, and if you are losing weight, from your body.

A big advantage of a keto lifestyle is the high fat intake. It keeps you full and satisfied, making it easier to stick to, and using it as the primary fuel source makes it easier on your body to burn body fat, with a lower chance of breaking down your muscle (provided you get enough protein).

Aside from reaching your protein goal and limiting your carbs, the remainder of your calories on a keto diet comes from fat.

Don’t fear fat – it’s your main energy source on keto, and getting enough of it trains your body to use fat for fuel instead of sugar. That means that as long as you are not overdoing your overall calorie intake, you’ll efficiently burn your body fat for fuel as well.

“Fat is a lever” means that you can increase or decrease your fat intake depending on your goals and hunger levels. Increase it (along with exercise) to gain muscle, or decrease it to lose weight.

Keto Food Swaps

One of my favorite challenges is creating recipes, or just discovering, keto food swaps. These are delicious keto replacements for traditionally high-carb or high-sugar foods.

So, I created this keto diet cheat sheet with all the swaps in one place! I also have more keto food swaps in my Easy Keto Cookbook .

Keto Swaps For Breakfast

Keto Swaps For Bread

Keto Swaps For Meals & Side Dishes

Keto Swaps For Snacks & Sauces

Keto Swaps For Cooking & Baking

Keto Swaps For Drinks

If you’re looking specifically for keto alcohol options, browse the full keto alcohol guide .

Keto Food List

When looking for a keto cheat sheet printable, the most-requested information is a keto food list.

The great thing is that keto doesn’t have to feel restrictive. It’s incredibly satisfying and there’s such a wide variety of foods you can eat!

Foods To Eat On Keto

• Leafy greens – Such as spinach, chard, and lettuce.
• Above-ground veggies – Such as peppers, zucchini, and cauliflower.
• Full-fat cream & cheese – Such as heavy cream, sour cream, and full-fat hard cheeses.
• Natural meats – Such as beef, lamb, and pork.
• Berries – Such as raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
• Avocados
• Unsweetened nut milks – Such as almond milk and coconut milk.
• Almond flour and coconut flour
• Eggs
• Healthy fats – Such as coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil and butter.

Foods To Avoid On Keto

• White flour & sugar
• Rice & grains – Such as barley, wheat, and corn.
• Milk & yogurt – Such as fruit on the bottom yogurt, sweetened Greek yogurt, and all milk.
• Cereal
• Processed food – Such as granola bars, candy
• Most fruit – Such as apples, bananas, and grapes
• Hydrogenated fats – Such as vegetable oil, soybean oil, and margarine
• Sweetened beverages & condiments – Such as soda, ketchup, and sweet dressings
• Starchy veggies – Such as peas, carrots, and beets.
• Potatoes – Such as sweet potatoes and white potatoes.

That’s the short keto diet cheat sheet version of all the keto food categories, but I recommend downloading the full Keto Cheat Sheet System. It includes a super detailed printable keto food list with over 100 items, including 2 color-coded pages with net carb counts, along with 6 more pages of keto cheat sheets:

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Electrolyte Basics

Getting enough electrolytes is crucial for anyone, but especially so on a keto diet. The reason is that ketosis has a diuretic effect, which increases excretion of water and electrolytes, especially sodium [ * ]. This is often the cause of the keto flu.

For more details on electrolytes and avoiding keto flu, check out the full keto flu guide here .

The important thing to know about electrolytes is that replenishing them will keep keto flu away and keep your body functioning well. I always recommend an electrolyte drink and whole food sources of anything your body needs before resorting to supplements, so I made a list of what to eat to get each of the 3 major electrolytes – sodium, magnesium and potassium.

Here’s your keto diet cheat sheet for getting electrolytes from food:

Keto Diet Types

People follow a keto lifestyle for different reasons. Some do it just to lose weight, others are after better overall health, increased energy, and reduced inflammation.

Strictly speaking, the defining factor of a keto diet is the metabolic state of ketosis, which is achieved by restricting carbs. However, many people (myself included) also reduce or eliminate processed, inflammatory, or low-nutrient foods.

Below is your keto cheat sheet summary of the different ways that people follow keto. You choose what works best for your goals and lifestyle!

• Strict Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, count all calories and macros, and eat clean, unprocessed foods.
• Lazy Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, and track only net carbs OR eat keto foods without tracking.
• Dirty Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, with “if it fits your macros” approach including processed foods.
• Low Carb – Up to 50-100g net carbs daily, less strict.

For a more detailed listing of these different types of keto with pros and cons, grab the Easy Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF below!

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1. Keto food list (230+ foods) – Super detailed & color-coded, with net carb counts, so you’ll know exactly what to eat.
2. Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
3. Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
4. Keto food swaps (60+ swaps) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
5. Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
6. Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
7. Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
8. Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
9. FOUR (4!) Keto Swaps Recipe EBooks – Dozens of recipes to replace bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, desserts, and other carbs you’d otherwise miss.

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Pizza Chaffle

The BEST keto chaffle pizza recipe! This pizza chaffle has a base that’s crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and not eggy at all! Only 4.4g net carbs each.

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Ingredients

Seasoned Chaffle:

• 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• 1 large Egg
• 2 tbsp Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour (or 2 tsp coconut flour)
• 1/2 tsp Psyllium husk powder
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp Baking powder (optional)

Topping:

• 3 tbsp Marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• 1/2 oz Mini pepperoni slices

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to Broil. Preheat your mini waffle iron for 4-5 minutes , until hot.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the mozzarella egg, almond flour, psyllium powder, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and baking powder, if using.
3. Pour half of the batter into the preheated mini waffle maker. Cook until browned and crispy, about 4-5 minutes . Repeat with remaining batter. Let the chaffles cool for 5-10 minutes , to firm up.
4. Arrange the chaffles onto a baking sheet . Top with marinara, mozzarella, and pepperoni.
5. Place the pizza chaffles into the oven, 6 inches from the broiler, for 2-3 minutes , until the cheese is melted and browned.

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 chaffle pizza

• Store: Keep in the fridge for 3-4 days—store without toppings and add them before broiling.
• Freeze: These freeze well for 4-6 months thanks to the flour!
• Reheat: Bake at 350 degrees F until hot, straight from the fridge or freezer.

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead. :)