Chocolate Waffles Recipe

In my book, you really can’t go wrong with anything chocolate. And these chocolate waffles are no exception. They’re crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and not overly sweet!

In other words, they are perfect! 😇

I’ve mentioned before that when it comes to breakfast, I’m usually pretty boring. While it is my favorite meal of the day, I usually have the same thing on repeat. The laziness is real.

But you can only eat so much oatmeal. So sometimes, I go all out.

Because if you are going to take the time to make breakfast, you should make it epic. And what’s more epic than dessert for breakfast?

Plus, there’s something totally underrated about waffles. Pancakes get all the attention even though waffles are easier to make! It’s not right.

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Are Chocolate Waffles Vegan?

Waffles – chocolate or otherwise – are usually not vegan due to two main ingredients: dairy milk and eggs. Boooo!

Luckily, it’s a quick fix to make this recipe vegan. We use almond milk instead of dairy milk, and bananas instead of eggs. Simple.

Are these Chocolate Waffles Gluten-Free?

Indeed they are! We use almond and buckwheat flours, which are naturally gluten-free, while none of the other ingredients contain any gluten.

How Much Time and Effort Do these Chocolate Waffles Take to Make?

If you consider waffles to be a Sunday treat only, think again!

You only need 10 ingredients for this Chocolate Waffles recipe, most of which you probably already have in your kitchen, and prep takes less than 5 minutes (plus your waffle makers’ cooking time).

If you don’t have a waffle iron, don’t worry. I found an inexpensive one that has worked well for me so far! Check it out here.

While you wait for delivery, you can also use this recipe as a pancake batter! The only difference is you’ll have to use about 1/2 cup less almond milk. Pretty cool, huh?

What’s in this Chocolate Waffles Recipe?

The simple ingredients used to make these chocolate waffles are:

• Bananas
• Almond milk, unsweetened
• Vanilla powder (or vanilla extract)
• Dark chocolate
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Almond flour
• Buckwheat flour
• Cacao powder, unsweetened
• Coconut oil

Simple enough, right?

You can also add date sugar (optional), depending on the sweetness of your bananas. 🍌

How are these Chocolate Waffles healthiir?

Well, what’s your definition of “healthy?”

Just kidding.

I’ve made these waffles healthy by swapping out unhealthy, processed baking ingredients for much healthier ones (as you can see from the ingredient list above).

For starters, I use two nutritious flours, almond flour and buckwheat flour.

As mentioned above, I also made the waffles vegan by using almond milk instead of dairy milk, and bananas instead of eggs. 

Meanwhile, I made the sweetener optional because the ripeness of the bananas will affect the sweetness of your waffles.

For example, if you use ripe bananas with brown spots, the waffles will be sweeter, and the flavor of the bananas will be noticeable. If you decide to use less ripe bananas without brown spots, the waffles won’t be as sweet and you won’t notice the taste of the bananas.

How to Make Chocolate Waffles

To a blender, add the bananas, almond milk, and vanilla extract, then blend until smooth.

Pour this mixture into a mixing bowl, and fold in the melted dark chocolate.

Then, to a separate mixing bowl, add the sugar (optional), baking powder, salt, almond flour, buckwheat flour, and cacao powder. Mix until combined.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and mix. Then pour the melted coconut oil into the batter, and mix.

Heat up your waffle iron, and cook the waffles until crisp. Serve with whatever toppings you’d like. (See our suggestions below!).

FAQ

Can I Freeze These for Later?

These waffles are always best right off the waffle iron, but you can also make a large batch and freeze the extras to make any day of the week! Sold yet?

Oh and don’t worry – these waffles freeze perfectly. All you have to do is cool them completely before freezing them, then you can either place them all in a large freezer bag or wrap them individually. Either will work. 

When you’re ready to eat, let them thaw slightly, pop them in the toaster oven, and voila!

How Long Will These Chocolate Waffles Last?

Leftovers? You can keep these waffles in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer (see above) for up to a month.

It’s easy to bring them back to life! Just pop them in a toaster oven to reheat.

What Toppings Can You Put on these Chocolate Waffles?

Oh, man. My imagination could run wild here. Coconut whipped cream? Berries? Coconut yogurt? Peanuts? Melted dark chocolate?

Those are just a few options, but you can also stick to typical waffle toppings like fresh berries and maple syrup.

If you want a more intense chocolate fix, add vegan chocolate chips to your batter! *Drools*

You can also go full dessert mode with a healthy scoop of vegan ice cream.

Ok, now I’m getting carried away.

The point is, no matter how you serve them, this Chocolate Waffles recipe is destined to become a family favorite! 

If you’re looking for more plant-based breakfast recipes like this, check out these favorites:

Fluffy Buckwheat Pancakes

Banana Waffles

Lemon Poppyseed Pancakes

Easy Gluten-Free Pancakes

If you try this recipe, let me know! 

Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag your photos with @healthiir on Instagram! I’d love to hear what you think of this recipe. 😋