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    Home » Recipe Index » Breakfast

    Dark Chocolate Waffles

    March 25, 2020 Updated August 14, 2021 By Rebecca Breakfast, Desserts, Entertaining, Prep Ahead Meals, Recipe Index

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    chocolate waffle with cream and strawberries on table
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    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.

    chocolate waffle with cream and strawberries on table

    [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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    How will these chocolate waffles make your life easier?

    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. One other way to make waffles even more accessible is to double or triple this recipe and freeze leftover waffles for later!

    If you're in the mood for something sweet for breakfast, but not chocolate waffles, This Vegetarian Hash, Bananas Foster Pancakes, PB Chia Pudding, or Triple Berry Chia Pudding are great choices. This is also a great recipe for Valentine's Day.

    What makes these waffles so good?

    • Pancake/waffle mix
    • Dark chocolate cocoa powder
    • Granulated sugar
    • Berries
    • Whipped cream
    • Butter
    • Maple syrup

    How do I make chocolate waffles?

    dark chocolate waffle batter in a glass mixing bowl

    Mix ⅓ c waffle mix according to directions on box. Add in ½ tablespoon dark cocoa powder and 1 teaspoon sugar. Stir until just incorporated.

    Expert Tip: Swap the dark cocoa powder for regular cocoa powder if you don't like dark chocolate, or don't have dark cocoa powder.

    Expert Tip: Double or triple recipe to have leftover waffles!

    uncooked dark chocolate waffle in a waffle iron

    Pour ½-1 c mix into heated waffle iron that has been coated with cooking spray. Make waffles.

    Expert Tip: Pour enough batter into waffle maker to almost cover all the iron.

    cooked dark chocolate waffle in a waffle iron

    Remove waffle from iron after buzzer goes off. Top with butter, syrup, fresh whipped cream, and berries and eat immediately.

    Expert 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

    What do you eat with chocolate waffles?

    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.

    Can you make waffles a day ahead?

    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.

    How do you keep waffles from getting soggy?

    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.

    dark chocolate waffle with whipped cream, strawberries, and blueberries on a white plate

    What can I make with leftover ingredients?

    • (berries) Triple Berry Smoothie, 5 Minute Strawberry Sauce, Strawberry Salad with Balsamic, Summer Berry Salad, 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!

    chocolate waffle with cream and a strawberry, with a bite taken out
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    Dark Chocolate Waffles

    Have 15 minutes? Add 2 ingredients to your favorite pancake mix to make these delicious healthy chocolate waffles that taste like they're homemade.
    Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
    Servings 2 full waffles
    Author Rebecca

    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 c 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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    Comments

    1. Farrah says

      June 21, 2017 at 4:15 pm

      Waffflessssss!!! These look so good! :D! I need to find my mini waffle maker!!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        June 22, 2017 at 7:31 am

        Thanks Farrah! and a mini waffle maker?!!!! I gotta find one of those

        Reply
    2. Marisa says

      June 21, 2017 at 6:26 pm

      Ooooh! A yummy, good reason to pull out the waffle maker!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        June 22, 2017 at 7:29 am

        Thanks Marisa! I need to pull my waffle maker out more frequently

        Reply
    3. Sara says

      June 21, 2017 at 7:02 pm

      Ok, so I love waffles and dark chocolate. And now I must have these!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        June 22, 2017 at 7:29 am

        I know, right?!

        Reply
    4. Mandy Enright says

      June 22, 2017 at 12:27 pm

      You had me a waffles + chocolate!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        June 23, 2017 at 9:42 am

        it's the perfect combo, isn't it?!

        Reply
    5. Jessica says

      June 25, 2017 at 8:01 pm

      These are so adorable! What a fun idea rebecca!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        June 27, 2017 at 5:34 pm

        Thanks Jessica! I'm sure your girls would love 'em 🙂

        Reply
    6. Karman | The Nutrition Adventure says

      June 26, 2017 at 5:20 pm

      Yum! Love the addition of homemade whipped cream.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        June 27, 2017 at 5:34 pm

        Thanks Karman! it's so good & easy

        Reply
    7. Liz says

      August 18, 2017 at 9:39 am

      These are the cutest ever! I love that mix and definitely need to whip these up soon!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 21, 2017 at 8:13 am

        aren't kodiak cakes the best?!! they're so easy & delicious

        Reply
    8. EA The Spicy RD says

      August 18, 2017 at 3:58 pm

      These look so yummy! My kids would LOVE them!!!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 21, 2017 at 8:12 am

        thanks EA!

        Reply
    9. Farrah says

      August 18, 2017 at 6:53 pm

      Yay for waffles! These look awesome! <3

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        August 21, 2017 at 8:11 am

        ohhh they're so good!

        Reply
    10. Lauren Grant | Zestful Kitchen says

      August 21, 2017 at 8:07 am

      These are adorable! Such a fun summer dessert!

      Reply
    11. Kait | Slumber & Scones says

      March 27, 2020 at 3:40 pm

      5 stars
      Waffles are my absolute favorite breakfast food, but I think you just made them even better. The addition of chocolate? Love it!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        March 31, 2020 at 10:15 am

        right?! chocolate makes (almost) everything better

        Reply
    12. Emily Liao says

      March 27, 2020 at 3:50 pm

      5 stars
      These chocolate waffles were so good! Made them this morning for the hubby and I and he loved it.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        March 31, 2020 at 10:14 am

        great to hear!

        Reply
    13. Carrie Robinson says

      March 27, 2020 at 4:41 pm

      5 stars
      You had me at dark chocolate! 😉 I am always looking for an excuse to eat chocolate for breakfast, lol.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        March 31, 2020 at 10:14 am

        right, same here!

        Reply
    14. Danielle says

      March 27, 2020 at 5:15 pm

      5 stars
      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! 🙂

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        March 31, 2020 at 10:14 am

        woot woot!

        Reply
    15. Helen of Fuss Free Flavours says

      March 27, 2020 at 5:19 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        March 31, 2020 at 10:14 am

        exactly! thanks

        Reply

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