Chocolate Whole Wheat Waffles Recipe

Everybody’s favorite breakfast food just got a little better! These delicious Chocolate Whole Wheat Waffles are perfect for breakfast, brunch or bressert!

There are so many reasons that we like to make waffles. It’s not just because their little squares are perfect for holding syrup and other deliciousness.

For starters they’re just super simple to make. With a dependable waffle iron waffle and a fabulous waffle recipe you can create all kinds of fun waffle combinations. There are so many different varieties that can be made with endless toppings!

Waffles are fun to make with kids. The batter is easy to whip up, they cook quickly and are a fun shape. Set up a waffle bar with a bunch of toppings for a fun breakfast or dessert for the next sleepover.

Waffles are easy to make ahead and then freeze to have ready to pop in a toaster any morning of the week. (Or as in this case when chocolate craving hits.)

Waffles are fabulous for any meal of the day. They’re not just for breakfast or brunch! Make a sweet combo for a dessert or savory waffles Beer Cornbread Waffles Recipe for lunch or supper.

These Chocolate Whole Wheat Waffles pair perfectly with strawberries, bananas, peanut butter, or perhaps fresh mint whipped cream. Just about anything goes well with these tasty chocolate waffles. Plus, they are not too sweet, which make them a good companion for a variety of toppings without going totally overboard on the sweetness level. Of course you can toss in some chocolate chips if you’d rather have some more chocolatey goodness. My daughter always requests chocolate chips added to hers. She’s smart like that.

I think you’ll enjoy this waffle recipe. Let me know how you like them!

Shopping for a waffle iron? We have owned a few waffle irons over the years. Some have died and others were not worth the space they took up in the cabinet. We finally found one that is our favorite. The Waring Pro Belgian Waffle Maker cooks evenly, quickly and is easy to cleanup.

Chocolate Whole Wheat Waffles Recipe

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Chocolate Whole Wheat Waffles Recipe

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

These whole wheat waffles are delicious treat for breakfast, brunch or bressert!

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup dark cocoa powder
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

Instructions

1. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and sugar.
2. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the cocoa powder until smooth. Whisk in milk and allow to warm slightly.
3. Stir melted butter/chocolate/milk mixture into the flour mixture. Stir in beaten egg until just combined. The batter will be a bit lumpy.
4. Heat waffle iron and cook waffles according to waffle iron instructions.

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