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If you’re craving something a little extra special for breakfast, these homemade chocolate waffles are the perfect way to start the day. Rich, fluffy, and just the right amount of sweet, these waffles feel like a treat but are easy enough for any morning.
For a more classic version, try my traditional Waffle Recipe. It’s one of the most popular recipes here on All Things Mamma! These Fluffy Homemade Pancakes are amazing too.
Why you’ll love this chocolate waffle recipe!
If you have a waffle iron in your kitchen, you’ve probably made plenty of homemade waffles, but if you haven’t tried chocolate waffles yet, it’s time to whip some up! They have everything you love about a regular waffle recipe —they’re fluffy, crispy on the outside, and totally irresistible—but they’re also loaded with rich chocolate flavor.
Best of all, if you don’t break out your waffle maker often, you can double or even triple this recipe and make a big batch of chocolate waffles to keep on hand in your freezer so you can enjoy a delicious breakfast any day of the week!
This homemade chocolate waffle recipe is better than store-bought. Serve them any during the week or as an extra treat on special occasions like Valentine’s Day and Christmas.
- Rich chocolate flavor without being overly sweet: These waffles taste like a cross between a brownie and a classic waffle.
- Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside: The perfect waffle texture every time.
- Quick and easy to make: The batter comes together in just one bowl with simple pantry ingredients.
- Perfect for special breakfasts or brunch: They feel indulgent but are simple enough for busy mornings.
- Kid-approved and freezer-friendly: Make a batch ahead of time for easy breakfasts all week.
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Ingredients You Need
You’ll need just a few ingredients you can find in your pantry.
See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
- All-purpose flour – Or swap a 1:1 gluten-free flour.
- Cocoa powder – You can use natural or Dutch process cocoa powder, but don’t use hot cocoa mix!
- Granulated sugar – Adds just enough sweetness without overpowering the chocolate.
- Eggs – Here’s the best way to crack an egg!
- Vegetable oil – Canola oil can be used instead if that’s what you have on hand.
- Whole milk – Adds moisture and richness.
- Baking powder – Make sure to use fresh baking powder for the best results. This allows the batter to rise to create that nice fluffy waffle consistency.
How to Make Chocolate Waffles
Waffles are so easy to make at home. Just whip up the batter and cook them in your waffle maker.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Finish the batter: Add the remaining ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir to combine, until the batter is smooth.
- Make the waffles: Generously coat the waffle iron with cooking spray and ladle the batter onto the iron. Use the amount of batter recommended by your waffle maker’s instruction manual and cook the waffles for the recommended amount of time.
- Serve: Remove from the waffle maker. Plate the finished waffles and serve them with maple syrup, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, or fresh fruit.
Serving Suggestions
There are so many delicious ways to top chocolate waffles! Here are a few of our favorite toppings:
- Chocolate syrup
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
- Fresh berries – I like fresh strawberries or raspberries.
- Sliced bananas
- Cinnamon sugar
- Peanut butter
- Jam – I like raspberry jam.
- Chocolate chips – Semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate is best (or make these Chocolate Chip Waffles)!
- Caramel sauce
- Ice cream – Why not eat waffles for dessert and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream?!
How to Store Chocolate Waffles
- Refrigerator: Store leftover chocolate waffles in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 2 months.
- To reheat: Toast in a toaster or warm in a 350°F oven until heated through and crisp.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chocolate waffles have the versatility to go from breakfast to dessert, so you can eat them with fruit and yogurt to start the day, or add more decadent toppings to make them a special treat!
The main difference between a waffle and a Belgian waffle is the size and thickness. Waffles are typically about 4 inches square and ½ inch thick, while Belgian waffles are larger, at about 6 inches square and 1 inch thick. Belgian waffles also have deeper pockets to hold more syrup and toppings.
Waffles are best eaten fresh and hot out of the waffle iron, but if you need to reheat them, pop them in the toaster or microwave for a few seconds.
Yes, you can put chocolate waffles in the toaster, although some waffle makers may make waffles that are too large to fit into a standard toaster. In that case, you can cut them to size or toast them in a regular oven.
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Easy Chocolate Waffles
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ¼ cups whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle iron. In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, and salt.2 cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup cocoa powder, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 tbsp baking powder, ¼ tsp kosher salt
- Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine.2 large eggs, ½ cup vegetable oil, 1 ¼ cups whole milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Spray the waffle iron with cooking spray and ladle the batter onto the iron. Cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Garnish with syrup, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, or fresh fruit.
Notes
- To keep the waffles warm while you work through the rest of the batter, you can place them on a sheet pan in a 200ºF oven.
- Hate soggy waffles? Set them on a wire cooling rack to keep the bottoms crisp before serving or storing.
I made these as a delicious alternative to regular waffles for my kids and they loved them. I even had some leftovers for dessert the next day!