Chaffles : Jalapeño Popper : Keto : Low Carb

Chaffles you may be asking ...
I've not heard of them!
I've not tried one!

Should I try them?
Well, they certainly fit with my LCHF menu plans, and let me share some more information about them.

If you haven’t heard of the term “chaffle” yet It's the latest craze that has taken the diabetes community by storm!

What is a chaffle you ask?
A chaffle is basically a cheese and egg alternative to bread, cooked in a mini (or regular, just adjust recipes accordingly) waffle maker that can be used for anything from breakfast foods straight through to your after-dinner treat. It basically acts as a base to any creative concoction you can conjure up.

Why are people with diabetes so excited about chaffles? 
Well for one, those of us who love to experiment with new low-carb options now have this new blank canvas to create from. But more importantly, this latest cooking invention can also help keep your blood sugars in check straight from morning till night! That's good news! 

But you don't have to be diabetic to enjoy them, why not give them a try! 

Naomi Sherman says, "Is there anything chaffles can't do? With only 4 g of carbs, chaffles are the go-to keto (low carb) craze that can rock any flavour, sweet or savoury. Here they get a spicy sass and layers of complex flavours with cream cheese, bacon, and jalapeño poppers. You'll never miss waffles again.

Ingredients

Serves Four

Chaffles
4 eggs
2 cups (225g) cheddar cheese, shredded/grated
2 tbsp. fresh chives, chopped (save some for garnish)
Topping
½ cup (125ml) cream cheese, softened
½ tsp garlic cloves, minced
1 scallion (green/spring onion), chopped finely
½ cup bacon (125ml), chopped and cooked
2 fresh jalapeños, seeded and sliced

½ scallion, chopped for garnish

Tips

A large waffle maker takes 6 minutes and a mini waffle maker about 3 minutes per waffle. 

These chaffles are best eaten straight away but can be frozen and reheated. Instead of fresh jalapeños, you can use pickled jalapeños for equal deliciousness." 

Instructions

can be found here 

Related Posts

Chaffles : Low Carb : Keto : Good for Diabetics, read it here

Chaffle … have you tried one yet, they are keto / low carb, read it here 

Dear reader, you will find a variety of recipe ideas, and articles, within this blog. Please note, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.

All the best Jan

Chaffles : Low Carb : Keto : Good for Diabetics

The low-carb keto waffle that has taken the world by storm! This recipe gets rave reviews and is the perfect base to get creative. Want savoury chaffles? Add ham and chives. Sweet chaffles? Add vanilla and cinnamon. The possibilities are endless. Why not whip up some delicious chaffles for your next Sunday brunch!

But you may be saying ...
I've not heard of them!
I've not tried one!

Should I try them? 
Well, they certainly fit with my LCHF menu plans, and let me share some more information about them. 

If you haven’t heard of the term “chaffle” yet

It's the latest craze that has taken the diabetes community by storm! 

What is a chaffle you ask?
A chaffle is basically a cheese and egg alternative to bread, cooked in a mini (or regular, just adjust recipes accordingly) waffle maker that can be used for anything from breakfast foods straight through to your after-dinner treat. It basically acts as a base to any creative concoction you can conjure up. 

Why are people with diabetes so excited about chaffles?

Well for one, those of us who love to experiment with new low-carb options now have this new blank canvas to create from. But more importantly, this latest cooking invention can also help keep your blood sugars in check straight from morning till night! That's good news! 

But you don't have to be diabetic to enjoy them, why not give them a try! 

Ingredients

Serves Four

2g net carb per serving

1 oz. / 30g butter
4 eggs
8 oz. / 225g mozzarella cheese

4 tbsp. / 30g almond flour

Tips
These chaffles are best eaten straight away but can be frozen and reheated.
Good low-carb options include sugar-free whipped cream, nut butters, or fresh berries. To make the berries juicy like a sauce, heat them for a minute in the microwave, or warm them in a saucepan.

Instructions

can be seen here

Low-Carb Pantry Essentials

Almond flour/meal and Coconut flour are just two of "some low-carb pantry essentials that are needed to be successful on your road to low-carb living. There are 20 items you should have in your pantry … many of which you might already have! All of them are nutrition packed and perfect for starting your low-carb life. Have fun cooking and baking up a storm!" see more here 

Dear reader, you will find a variety of recipe ideas, and articles, within this blog. Please note, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.

All the best Jan

Blueberry Chaffles : Low Carb

If you haven’t heard of the term “chaffle” yet

It's the latest craze that has taken the diabetes community by storm!

What is a chaffle you ask? 

A chaffle is basically a cheese and egg alternative to bread, cooked in a mini (or regular, just adjust recipes accordingly) waffle maker that can be used for anything from breakfast foods straight through to your after-dinner treat. It basically acts as a base to any creative concoction you can conjure up.

Why are people with diabetes so excited about chaffles?

Well for one, those of us who love to experiment with new low-carb options now have this new blank canvas to create from. But more importantly, this latest cooking invention can also help keep your blood sugars in check straight from morning till night! That's good news!

But you don't have to be diabetic to enjoy them, why not give them a try!

Blueberry Chaffles

Is there anything that keto waffles, aka "chaffles", can't do? Here with hints of vanilla and delicious pops of sweet blueberry, they make a light and fluffy breakfast ...

Ingredients

Serves Four

9g carbs per serving

Blueberry chaffles
4 eggs
4 oz./110g (1 cup equals 4 oz.) mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 tbsp. / 8g coconut flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup / 125ml fresh blueberries
Serving
½ cup / 125ml heavy (double) whipping cream

1 cup / 225ml fresh blueberries

Weight, measurement conversion tables

if required, see here 

Instructions

can be seen here

Blueberries, not only are they delicious and nutritious but they also have one of the highest antioxidant levels amongst all fruits, vegetables, spices and seasonings.

Blueberries are low in carbs and therefore do not have a significant impact on blood glucose levels, making them a good choice for diabetics.

Blueberries can also be frozen without reducing any of their antioxidant properties or delicate structure. So pick up those on offer in the supermarket and get them in the freezer ... now that's a good idea!

We bring a variety of articles, studies etc. plus recent news/views and recipe ideas to this blog, we hope something for everyone to read and enjoy. Please note, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.

All the best Jan

Chaffle ...have you tried one yet, they are keto / low carb !

The other week I spotted a post on Dr Steve Parker's 'Diabetic Mediterranean Blog' saying that he had Just Learned About Chaffles.

Have you heard of them?

Have you tried one?
Will you be trying one?

Well, I haven't … yet … but they do sound rather good and would certainly fit with my LCHF menu plans.

"If you haven’t heard of the term “chaffle” yet, are you really living?

The latest craze has taken the diabetes online community (DOC) by storm. One moment I was inquiring about what exactly a chaffle was, and the next, I found myself a golden ticket to an underground world with over 100,000 keto-crazed chaffle fanatics! 

What is a chaffle you ask?

A chaffle is basically a cheese and egg alternative to bread, cooked in a mini (or regular, just adjust recipes accordingly) waffle maker that can be used for anything from breakfast foods straight through your after-dinner treat. It basically acts as a base to any creative concoction you can conjure up.

Why are people with diabetes so excited about chaffles?

Well for one, those of us who love to experiment with new low-carb options now have this new blank canvas to create from. But more importantly, this latest invention can also help keep your blood sugars in check straight from morning till night!" 

Words above and some recipe ideas can be seen by clicking on the link below
5 Chaffle Ideas to Get You from Breakfast to Dessert – Diabetes Daily 

You may also like to read more about Chaffles and see another recipe idea by using this further link

Easy Chaffle Recipe - KETO dirty

Keto Pizza Chaffle - it does look yummy!

see recipe and more details here

Dear reader, we bring a variety of articles (and recipe ideas) to this blog, but not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.

All the best Jan

Make Time For Blueberries in July

I do hope you have been enjoying some blueberries during July because it is known as National Blueberry month. Don't worry if you haven't, you still have time!

Do you like blueberries? Eddie and I enjoy them simply served with double (heavy) cream.

Of course there are many low carb recipes that make good use of blueberries:
Here are six:-
Blueberry and Cinnamon Omelette, more details here
Blueberry Courgette (Zucchini) Cake with Lemon Frosting, more details here
Cheesecake with Blueberries, more details here

Blueberry Chaffles, more details here
Blueberry Coconut Cake, more details here

Chicken, Spinach and Blueberry Salad, more details here

Some Tips for Preparing Blueberries
Fresh berries are very fragile and should be washed briefly and carefully and then gently patted dry if they are not organic. Wash berries just prior to use to not prematurely remove the protective bloom that resides on the skin's surface. If you know the source of either wild or organic berries try not to wash them at all.

When using frozen berries in recipes that do not require cooking, thaw well and drain prior to using.

Blueberries retain their maximum amount of nutrients and their maximum taste when they are enjoyed fresh and not prepared in a cooked recipe.
Read more about blueberries here

thank you for visiting this blog
~ enjoy your day ~

This blog brings a variety of articles and recipe ideas, and it is important to note, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or health care team.

All the best Jan

July : National Blueberry Month

I do hope you have been enjoying some blueberries during July because it is known as National Blueberry month. Don't worry if you haven't, you still have time, and of course why not enjoy some next month too!

Do you like blueberries? Eddie and I enjoy them simply served with double (heavy) cream.

Of course there are many low carb recipes that make good use of blueberries:

Here are five:-

Blueberry and Cinnamon Omelette, more details here

Blueberry Courgette (Zucchini) Cake with Lemon Frosting, more details here
Cheesecake with Blueberries, more details here

Blueberry Chaffles, more details here

Blueberry Coconut Cake, more details here

Some Tips for Preparing Blueberries
Fresh berries are very fragile and should be washed briefly and carefully and then gently patted dry if they are not organic. Wash berries just prior to use to not prematurely remove the protective bloom that resides on the skin's surface. If you know the source of either wild or organic berries try not to wash them at all.

When using frozen berries in recipes that do not require cooking, thaw well and drain prior to using.

Blueberries retain their maximum amount of nutrients and their maximum taste when they are enjoyed fresh and not prepared in a cooked recipe.

Read more about blueberries here

thank you for visiting  this blog

~ enjoy your day ~ 

This blog brings a variety of articles and recipe ideas, and it is important to note, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or health care team.

All the best Jan

July : Enjoy National Blueberry Month

I do hope you have been enjoying some blueberries during July because it is known as National Blueberry month, don't worry if you haven't, you still have time!

Do you like blueberries? I often enjoy them simply served with double (heavy) cream... and I may add a few strawberries to the mix too!

Of course there are many low carb recipes that make good use of blueberries:
Here are five:-
Blueberry and Cinnamon Omelette, more details here
Blueberry Courgette (Zucchini) Cake with Lemon Frosting, more details here
Cheesecake with Blueberries, more details here

Blueberry Chaffles, more details here
Blueberry Coconut Cake, more details here

Some Tips for Preparing Blueberries
Fresh berries are very fragile and should be washed briefly and carefully and then gently patted dry if they are not organic. Wash berries just prior to use to not prematurely remove the protective bloom that resides on the skin's surface. If you know the source of either wild or organic berries try not to wash them at all.

When using frozen berries in recipes that do not require cooking, thaw well and drain prior to using.

Blueberries retain their maximum amount of nutrients and their maximum taste when they are enjoyed fresh and not prepared in a cooked recipe.
Read more about blueberries here

thank you for visiting this blog

~ enjoy your day ~

You will find a variety of articles and recipe ideas within this blog, not all may be suitable for you. Always take account of your personal circumstances, needs, illnesses and medication you may be taking. Any allergies, or underlying health issues must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or health care team.

All the best Jan