Weight Watchers Chaffle Burger
⏱ Time
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 8–10 minutes
Total: ~15 minutes
🍽 Servings
1 burger (easily doubled)
🛒 Ingredients
Chaffle “Buns”
1 large egg
½ cup fat-free shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tbsp almond flour (optional, for structure)
¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
Cooking spray
Burger Patty
4 oz extra-lean ground beef (96% lean)
or ground turkey/chickenSalt & pepper to taste
Optional: onion powder or Worcestershire sauce
Toppings (WW-Friendly)
Lettuce
Tomato slices
Pickles
Red onion (thinly sliced)
Fat-free cheese slice (optional)
Sugar-free ketchup or mustard
Light mayo or WW-approved burger sauce
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Chaffles
Preheat waffle maker and lightly spray with cooking spray.
In a bowl, whisk egg, then stir in mozzarella, almond flour, and garlic powder.
Pour half the mixture into the waffle maker.
Cook 3–4 minutes until golden and firm.
Repeat to make two chaffles (top and bottom bun).
Set aside.
2. Cook the Burger
Season the ground meat with salt and pepper.
Form into a thin patty (slightly larger than the chaffles).
Cook in a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
Add fat-free cheese slice during the last minute if using.
3. Assemble the Chaffle Burger
Bottom chaffle
Lettuce
Burger patty
Tomato, pickles, onion
Sauce of choice
Top chaffle
Serve immediately.
⭐ Weight Watchers Tips
Lower points: Skip almond flour and cheese slice.
Zero-point protein: Use 99% lean turkey or chicken.
Extra crunch: Toast chaffles an extra minute.
Meal prep: Make chaffles ahead and refrigerate up to 3 days.
(WW points vary by plan and brand—always calculate with your personal tracker.)
❓ Q & A
Q: What is a chaffle?
A: A waffle made with egg and cheese instead of flour—low carb and WW-friendly.
Q: Can I make chaffles in advance?
A: Yes! Refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze for 1 month.
Q: Can I use a different cheese?
A: Yes—fat-free cheddar or a reduced-fat blend works well.
Q: Is this keto-friendly?
A: Yes, with low-carb toppings and sauces.
Q: Can I cook the burger in the air fryer?
A: Absolutely—375°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.
