Make delicious chocolate waffles that taste homemade, but aren't! All you need is a box of your favorite pancake/waffle mix, 2 extra ingredients, and 15 minutes to make these delicious healthy chocolate waffles that taste like they're homemade.
[This recipe was originally posted in June 2017. It has been updated with new photos, cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes, and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]
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Instead of buying a chocolate waffle mix, or making it from scratch every time, why not add a bit of extra sugar and cocoa powder for special chocolate waffles.
Sometimes it's easier to make two servings of a recipe, this is one of those times. Instead of one waffle, you'll get two here. This is also a very easy recipe to double or triple for a crowd or freeze leftover waffles for later!
This is also a great recipe for Valentine's Day.
Ingredients
Scroll down to the chocolate waffles recipe card for the amounts of each ingredient, but here's a quick description of what's in this recipe.
- Pancake/waffle mix
- Dark chocolate cocoa powder
- Granulated sugar
- Berries
- Whipped cream
- Butter
- Maple syrup
Instructions
Scroll down to the recipe card for more detailed instructions. Here's a quick overview + photos to see how to make this recipe in general.
1. Mix waffle mix according to directions on box. Add in dark cocoa powder and sugar. Stir until just incorporated. This is an easy recipe to double or triple for a crowd or leftovers.
2. Pour half of the mix into heated waffle iron that has been coated with cooking spray. Make waffles.
3. Remove waffle from iron after buzzer goes off. Top your chocolate waffles with butter, syrup, fresh whipped cream, and berries and eat immediately.
Storage/Reheating Tips
Store leftover chocolate waffles in an airtight container or bag in the fridge for about a week. You can also freeze them for longer. Freeze individually on a cookie sheet (for 30 minutes-overnight) and transfer to a bag. This will prevent them from sticking.
To reheat, you can microwave them, then crisp them up on the stove. You can also reheat them in a toaster or Air Fryer, they will just be very crispy and dry this way. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy.
Substitutions/Tips
- Swap the dark cocoa powder for regular cocoa powder if you don't like dark chocolate, or don't have dark cocoa powder.
- Double or triple recipe to have leftover waffles!
- Pour enough batter into waffle maker to almost cover all the iron.
FAQ
These chocolate waffles are great with lots of different toppings. I share my favorites in this Waffle Bar post. Scrambled eggs, bacon, or sausage would also go well with these waffles.
Yes, just reheat them in the toaster or in the oven at 200 degrees. You can also make them ahead of time and freeze them for later.
If you're making lots of waffles, keep them warm by placing them on a wire cooling rack in a 200 degree oven. That way they stay crisp and warm instead of getting soggy. Reheat waffles in the toaster or oven instead of the microwave.
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What to do with leftover ingredients
When you're cooking for one, you often have leftover produce, cans of whatever ingredient, etc. Here are a couple ideas on how to use up the leftover ingredients. It'll help you save money by wasting fewer ingredients.
- Berries: Triple Berry Smoothie, 5 Minute Strawberry Sauce, Strawberry Salad with Balsamic, Triple Berry Chia Pudding, or this Sparkling Berry Lemonade
- Whipped cream: Gingerbread Cake, Shamrock Shake, Pumpkin Cake, Skillet Peach Crumble for One, or add it to a smoothie
Did you make these chocolate waffles? Leave me a comment & rating to share how they turned out!
Semi Homemade Dark Chocolate Waffles (for two)
Equipment
- Waffle Iron
- Measuring Spoons
- Measuring Cups
- medium mixing bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup Pancake/waffle mix I used Kodiak cakes mix
- ½ Tablespoons Dark chocolate cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup fresh strawberries cut into bitesized pieces
- Whipped cream
- butter
- maple syrup
Instructions
- Mix ⅓ cup waffle mix according to directions on box. Add in ½ Tablespoon cocoa powder and 1 teaspoon sugar (if mix is not very sweet to begin with). Stir until just incorporated.
- Pour mix into heated waffle iron that has been coated with cooking spray. Make waffles.
- Top with butter, syrup, fresh whipped cream, and berries
Notes
- Swap the dark cocoa powder for regular cocoa powder if you don't like dark chocolate, or don't have dark cocoa powder.
- Double or triple recipe to have leftover waffles!
- Pour enough batter into waffle maker to almost cover all the iron.
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Helen of Fuss Free Flavours says
Chocolate waffles sound like a great idea for a tasty brunch. I love your easy to make method, and it is just right for those moments when you just fancy some chocolate waffles!
Rebecca says
exactly! thanks
Danielle says
Oh wow - I just can't wait for the next morning. I think I have everything I need for this recipe, so it's waffle time! 🙂
Rebecca says
woot woot!
Carrie Robinson says
You had me at dark chocolate! 😉 I am always looking for an excuse to eat chocolate for breakfast, lol.
Rebecca says
right, same here!
Emily Liao says
These chocolate waffles were so good! Made them this morning for the hubby and I and he loved it.
Rebecca says
great to hear!
Kait | Slumber & Scones says
Waffles are my absolute favorite breakfast food, but I think you just made them even better. The addition of chocolate? Love it!
Rebecca says
right?! chocolate makes (almost) everything better