Favorite Chocolate Waffles
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!
Servings: 4 (makes 6 waffles)
Calories: 280kcal
Equipment
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.
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 1/2 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 waffle | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 411mg | Potassium: 226mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 407IU | Calcium: 205mg | Iron: 3mg