Fitness / March 13, 2024

Chocolate Chip Waffles Recipe

For a special breakfast, there is nothing better than gooey chocolate chips inside fluffy waffles.

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If you don’t have a waffle maker or a waffle iron, you don’t know what you’re missing. You certainly don’t know what you’re missing when it comes to these chocolate chip waffles. Is there a better combination of words than waffles and chocolate chips? Certainly not when it comes to breakfast food, and this recipe is proof of that.

We don’t know who the first person was who thought to put chocolate chips in waffles, but that person discovered something truly special. With this recipe, anyone with a proper waffle maker can whip up these fluffy and chocolaty waffles in no time. You don’t have to wait for a special occasion and you don’t have to get up early in the morning. Whenever you wake up in the morning and feel like chocolate chip waffles, this recipe is here for you and easy to execute. It’s just soft waffles mixed with sweet chocolate. What can go wrong?

Of course, on the topic of waffles, don’t think that chocolate chip is your only option. There is always the option of cooking up classic buttermilk waffles or authentic Belgian waffles. If you have specific dietary needs, there is always easy protein waffles or gluten-free waffles. Of course, if you want to try something new and a little adventurous, may we suggest hash brown waffles.

are Chocolate Chip Waffles Healthy?

Most people don’t cook up chocolate chip waffles thinking that they’re going to be the healthiest way to start the day. However, with unsalted butter and a limited amount of granulated sugar, and semi-sweet chocolate chips these waffles aren’t so bad from a health perspective. Part of the idea is that the waffles will be tasty enough to not require extra butter, syrup, or anything else that could add any extra fat or sugar to the meal. You can also consider using whole wheat flour, almond milk, or reducing the sugar in the recipe to make these waffles a little healthier.

Patience Means perfect

Ideally, you want to cook chocolate chip waffles on a day when you’re not in a rush. That’s why we can’t make waffles every day. Showing a little bit of patience will help ensure these waffles come out perfect. For instance, once you’ve combined all of the ingredients together, allow the batter to sit out for 20 to 30 minutes. This will lead to better texture and consistency in the waffles. Similarly, don’t over whip the batter. It’s okay for there to be a few lumps.

While you’re waiting for the batter to rest, it’s a good idea to preheat the waffle iron. This will help prevent the waffle from sticking and get it to a nice golden brown color. Also, keep an eye on the clock while you’re cooking. The first couple of waffles may not be perfect, but that’s okay. Just adjust the cooking time inside the waffle iron accordingly until your waffles start coming out perfectly cooked every time.

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup unsalted butter cut into pieces
1 3/4 cups milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS

Melt

Combine butter and milk, heat until butter melts. Mix in vanilla.

Whisk

Beat eggs until fluffy, then add the milk mixture.

Mix

Stir in dry ingredients and let the batter rest for fluffier waffles.

Bake

Fold in chocolate chips, pour batter into waffle iron, and cook until crisp.

Serve

Enjoy your delicious chocolate chip waffles hot off the iron!

Devour!

FAQs & Tips

How to Make Ahead and Store?

Waffles can be prepared ahead of time and even frozen for up to three months. If there are leftovers, wrap them up or put them in an airtight container for up to 5 days. When you’re ready, reheat them in the oven for the best results.

What’s the best size chocolate chip to use?

Full-sized chocolate chips usually don’t mix as well and take up a lot of space in the waffle iron. Try to use mini chocolate chips if you can or chop up full-sized chocolate chips.

How do I make my waffles crispy?

Cornstarch is often considered the secret ingredient for making waffles turn out crispy.

Are waffle batter and pancake batter the same thing?

Not exactly. While the two are similar, waffles tend to have more sugar, eggs, and butter. This makes them a little richer in taste compared to pancakes but also higher in fat.

What else can E do to make waffles crispy?

Try separating and whipping egg white separately and then folding them into the batter. This is one way to create extra crunchy waffles.

Serving Suggestions

Chocolate chip pancakes alone are a great breakfast. But if you want something extra on the side, consider microwave bacon or baked brown sugar bacon. You can also consider easy sweet potato hash browns or soft scrambled eggs as a complement to waffles. Finally, if you have some time while waiting for the batter to rest, you may be able to whip up a healthy green smoothie or a delightful strawberry smoothie to drink while eating your chocolate chip waffles.

Chocolate Chip Waffles Recipe

For a special breakfast, there is nothing better than gooey chocolate chips inside fluffy waffles.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 14

Total Time 24

Servings

Calories 403kcal

Author FoodFaithFitness

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter cut into pieces
1 3/4 cups milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Melt the butter with milk in a microwave-safe bowl for 90 seconds or until the butter is fully melted. Stir to combine.
Whisk the vanilla into the milk and butter mixture. In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs until fluffy, then blend in the milk mixture.
Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in the egg mixture, stir until just mixed. Allow the batter to rest for 5 minutes (secret to fluffier waffles).
Preheat the waffle iron. Fold the chocolate chips into the batter, then cook the waffles according to your waffle iron’s instructions. You want them golden and crisp.