Chocolate Waffle Recipe: Remember that magical smell from childhood Saturday mornings? For me, that wasn’t just breakfast—it was the promise of something special. This chocolate waffle recipe is my grown-up way of capturing that feeling.
It’s not a fussy, fancy dessert. It’s a warm, crispy, and joyfully simple breakfast that turns an ordinary morning into a small celebration. Imagine the richest cocoa mingling with pockets of melted chocolate chips, all cooked until golden.
Whether you’re making a slow weekend memorable or bribing yourself out of bed on a Wednesday, this is your secret weapon. Let’s make your kitchen smell incredible.
Required Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Eggs
- Milk
- Vegetable oil or melted butter
- Vanilla extract
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Step By Step Direction
Step 1: Heat Up the Waffle Maker – Plug in your waffle maker and let it warm up to medium-high. It needs to be nice and hot for that perfect crispy outside.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients – In a big bowl, add the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk well to break up any lumps.
Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients – In another bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Then mix in the milk, oil (or melted butter), and vanilla until it’s smooth and well blended.
Step 4: Combine Everything – Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just mixed—don’t worry if it’s a little lumpy! Fold in the chocolate chips.
Step 5: Cook the Waffles – Lightly grease the waffle maker if needed. Pour about ½ to ¾ cup of batter in the center, close the lid, and cook for 3–5 minutes until steam slows down and the waffle looks crisp.
Step 6: Serve and Enjoy – Remove the waffle carefully and let it sit on a wire rack for a minute so it stays crisp. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy warm.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | Per Serving (1 waffle) | % Daily Value * |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 485 | |
| Total Fat | 24g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 480mg | 21% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber | 6g | 21% |
| Total Sugars | 23g | |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 250mg | 19% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 7% |
“Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient information given above is an estimate and may different based on specific ingredients used.“
Final Thought
This Chocolate Waffle Recipe is my little shortcut to a happy morning. It’s not fussy, it’s reliably delicious, and it makes the whole house smell amazing. Whether it’s for a slow Saturday or a “why-not-Wednesday,” these chocolate waffles are a small, wonderful celebration.
Also Read: Homemade Waffle Cone Recipe like Ice Cream Parlor
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I make the batter the night before?
I don’t recommend it. The baking powder starts working right away, so for the fluffiest waffles, it’s best to make the batter fresh.
My waffles aren’t crispy. What did I do wrong?
The most common culprit is a not-hot-enough waffle iron! Make sure it’s fully preheated. Letting the cooked waffle sit for a minute on a wire rack (instead of a plate) also helps steam escape, keeping it crisp.
Can I use this to make pancake?
Absolutely! The batter is a bit thicker, but it works beautifully. Just pour onto a greased griddle over medium heat and flip when you see bubbles on the surface.
Chocolate Waffle
Ingredients
Method
- Plug in your waffle iron and let it heat up to a medium-high setting. A hot iron is the secret to a crispy outside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Get out all those cocoa lumps!
- In a separate medium bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Then, whisk in the milk, oil (or melted butter), and vanilla until it's all one happy, smooth liquid.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula until just combined. It’s okay if there are a few lumps—overmixing makes tough waffles. Now, gently fold in those chocolate chips.
- Lightly grease your waffle iron if needed. Pour about ½ to ¾ cup of batter (depending on your iron's size) onto the center, close the lid, and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the steam mostly stops and the waffle is crisp.
- Carefully remove the waffle and place it on a wire rack for a minute to stay crisp. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings!
Notes
- Feel free to stir in a handful of chopped nuts, a pinch of cinnamon, or even a dash of espresso powder to deepen the chocolate flavor.
- For a fun twist, swap the chocolate chips for white chocolate or butterscotch chips.
- Leftover waffles? Let them cool completely, then freeze them in a zip-top bag. Pop them straight into the toaster for a quick weekday treat
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