Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup (56g) shredded mozzarella cheese, low-moisture part-skim
- 1 tbsp (7g) almond flour, super-fine
- 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.125 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp (30ml) sugar-free marinara sauce
- 0.25 cup (28g) additional shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 slices mini pepperoni
Instructions:
- Whisk the egg in a small bowl until the yolk and white are perfectly homogenized.
- Stir in the almond flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until no dry clumps remain.
- Fold in 1/4 cup (28g) of the shredded mozzarella to create a thick, chunky batter.
- Preheat the waffle iron until the indicator light shuts off. Note: Adding batter to a cold iron causes sticking.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the remaining mozzarella directly onto the bottom plate until it begins to sizzle and melt.
- Pour half the batter over the melted cheese and top with another tablespoon of cheese to create a cheese sandwich effect.
- Close the lid and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the visible steam almost completely stops.
- Remove the chaffle carefully and transfer it to a wire rack for 2 minutes. Note: It will feel soft at first but firms up as it cools.
- Top each chaffle with 1 tablespoon of marinara, the remaining mozzarella, and pepperoni until fully covered.
- Broil for 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown. > Chef's Tip: If your waffle iron is older and loses its non stick properties, don't use cooking spray. Instead, use a tiny bit of butter or ghee. It adds flavor and creates a much better crust than aerosol oils.