With perfect waffle texture and some yogurt in the batter for added nutrition, these Chocolate Waffles are a family favorite. Try them for a weekend breakfast, or make a batch to reheat throughout the week!
Whenever we want a slight switch up from our usual Yogurt Waffles, this is the easy recipe we turn to. These Chocolate Waffles are easy, nutritious, and so yummy paired with fruit.
Quick Look: Chocolate Waffles
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Serving: 6
- Flavor Profile: Cocoa flavor with very subtle sweetness
- Difficulty: Easy, perfect for everyday breakfasts or special mornings
- Why to Make: It’s a quick, low sugar way to make chocolate waffles
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Similar to my Chocolate Chip Waffles, you can make them quickly and/or make them ahead and stash them in the freezer. They are yummy topped with maple syrup, fruit (or fruit sauce like my Strawberry Sauce or Blueberry Sauce), or nut or seed butter as your kids like.
Why this Recipe Works
With nutrition from yogurt and eggs, a super simple method, and a hint of unsweetened cocoa powder, these Chocolate Waffles have become a staple breakfast for kids in my house.
Ingredients You Need
Here’s a look at the ingredients you need to have on hand to make Chocolate Waffles so you know what to pick up from the store or have ready.
- Greek yogurt: The base of these waffles is Greek yogurt to provide ample protein and staying power (which helps satisfy kids until the next meal or snack).
- Milk: I keep whole milk in my house, but you can use any type of milk you prefer here including nondairy milk.
- Butter: I bake with unsalted butter so that’s what I’m using here. Salted butter will work if that’s what you have on hand though.
- Eggs: I use large eggs in my recipes, so plan to use that size so the volume of wet ingredients to dry ingredients is correct.
- Vanilla extract: You can use pure or artificial vanilla according to your budget and preference as they both work similarly here.
- All-purpose flour: I use all purpose flour to keep these waffles light and fluffy. You can use half all-purpose and half whole wheat to increase the fiber if desired.
- Cocoa powder: Look for unsweetened cocoa powder for best results in this recipe and plan to sift it to remove any lumps.
- Sugar: A very small amount of sugar ensures these waffles aren’t bitter but instead have a pleasant and balanced light chocolate flavor.
- Baking powder: Baking powder is the key ingredient in making sure the waffles cook through properly, so be sure yours is fresh.
- Maple syrup, butter, nut butter, diced fruit: Optional, for serving.
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Here’s a preview of how to make these Chocolate Waffles so you know what to expect from the process. Scroll down to the end of this post for the full information, including the amounts and the timing.
Step 1. Add the wet ingredients to a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.
Step 2. Add the dry ingredients to the same bowl. Whisk to combine into a smooth batter.
Step 3. Heat the waffle iron according to manufacturer’s directions. Add batter and cook.
Step 4. Serve warm with desired toppings or place onto a baking tray in a 200 degree F oven to stay warm while you finish the batch.
Chocolate Waffles FAQs
Sure, mini chocolate chips will work best. You can stir in ¼ cup to the batter.
After cooking, place onto a wire rack to cool, then place into a zip top freezer bag and remove as much air as possible before sealing. Freeze for up to 6 months. You can then just pop into the toaster and toast on a light heat setting to warm up.
Dutch processed cocoa powder has less caffeine than other types, so you can use that one. Or try cacao powder, which has a similar flavor but less too.
Best Tips for Success
- Add ½ cup diced fruit to the batter if you prefer.
- Trade in whole-wheat flour if you’d like. Add 2 additional tablespoons milk to thin out the batter a little.
- Double the batch to make enough to stash in the freezer for future meals.
- If you have more yogurt to use, try my Yogurt Pancakes and Banana Yogurt Muffins.
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Favorite Chocolate Waffles
Ingredients
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (whole-milk preferred)
- ½ cup milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- maple syrup, butter, nut butter, diced fruit (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Add the yogurt, milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla to a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine into a smooth batter.
- Heat the waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions. (I do the 4 out of 5 setting on ours.) Grease it with a little nonstick spray.
- Add ⅓ cup batter and cook. Serve warm with desired toppings or place onto a baking tray in a 200 degree F oven to stay warm while you finish the batch.
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Notes
- Store, once cooled, in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Toast on a low heat setting to warm through.
- Cut into strips or dice up for younger toddlers as desired.
- Dairy-free: Use your favorite nondairy milk and yogurt options.
- If you don’t have Greek yogurt, use regular yogurt. The batter will be a little thinner.
- Gluten-free: Use a cup for cup style of gluten-free flour blend or buckwheat flour. If using buckwheat flour you may need to add a little more milk.
- Add ½ cup diced fruit to the batter if you prefer.
- Trade in whole-wheat flour if you’d like. Add 2 additional tablespoons milk to thin out the batter a little.
- Double the batch to make enough to stash in the freezer for future meals.
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