KETO CHAFFLE BLT SANDWICH WITH AVOCADO

KETO CHAFFLE BLT SANDWICH WITH AVOCADO

A crispy, cheesy, low-carb sandwich that’ll make you forget about regular bread!

KEY INFO

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Servings: 1
• Calories: 485
• Fat: 42g
• Protein: 28g
• Net Carbs: 4g
• Difficulty: Easy
• Dietary: Keto, Gluten-free, Low-carb

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

• Mini waffle maker (or regular waffle iron)
• Medium mixing bowl
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Spatula
• Cutting board and knife

INGREDIENTS

For the Chaffles:

• 1 large egg
• 120g shredded mozzarella (½ cup)
• 15g almond flour (1 tablespoon)
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• Pinch of salt

For the Filling:

• 2-3 slices bacon
• 1-2 slices tomato
• 2 leaves fresh lettuce
• ½ medium avocado, sliced
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise

METHOD

1. 1. Preheat your mini waffle maker.
   2. In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg until well beaten.
   3. Add shredded mozzarella, almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
   4. Pour HALF the mixture into the preheated waffle maker (don’t overfill!).
   5. Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

1. 1. Repeat with remaining batter for second chaffle.
   2. While chaffles cook, prepare your bacon until crispy.

1. 1. Assembly: Spread mayonnaise on one chaffle, layer with lettuce, tomato slices, crispy bacon, and avocado.

1. Top with second chaffle and serve immediately.

CRUCIAL TIPS

• Let chaffles cool for 1 minute to achieve maximum crispiness
• Don’t skip preheating the waffle maker
• Pat tomato slices dry to prevent soggy chaffles
• Season your avocado with a pinch of salt for better flavor

STORAGE & SCALING

Storage:

• Chaffles keep for 3 days in fridge
• Reheat in toaster for best results
• Store fillings separately

Scaling:

• Recipe easily doubles
• Extra chaffles freeze well for up to 1 month

VARIATIONS

• Cheese options: cheddar, pepper jack, or mixed cheese
• Add ¼ teaspoon garlic powder to chaffle batter
• Try turkey bacon for a lighter option
• Add a fried egg for extra protein

COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID

• Overfilling the waffle maker
• Using cold eggs (room temperature works better)
• Not letting chaffles crisp up enough
• Adding too many wet ingredients