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]
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?
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!
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.
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.
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!
Dark Chocolate Waffles
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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Farrah says
Waffflessssss!!! These look so good! :D! I need to find my mini waffle maker!!
Rebecca says
Thanks Farrah! and a mini waffle maker?!!!! I gotta find one of those
Marisa says
Ooooh! A yummy, good reason to pull out the waffle maker!
Rebecca says
Thanks Marisa! I need to pull my waffle maker out more frequently
Sara says
Ok, so I love waffles and dark chocolate. And now I must have these!
Rebecca says
I know, right?!
Mandy Enright says
You had me a waffles + chocolate!
Rebecca says
it's the perfect combo, isn't it?!
Jessica says
These are so adorable! What a fun idea rebecca!
Rebecca says
Thanks Jessica! I'm sure your girls would love 'em 🙂
Karman | The Nutrition Adventure says
Yum! Love the addition of homemade whipped cream.
Rebecca says
Thanks Karman! it's so good & easy
Liz says
These are the cutest ever! I love that mix and definitely need to whip these up soon!
Rebecca says
aren't kodiak cakes the best?!! they're so easy & delicious
EA The Spicy RD says
These look so yummy! My kids would LOVE them!!!
Rebecca says
thanks EA!
Farrah says
Yay for waffles! These look awesome! <3
Rebecca says
ohhh they're so good!
Lauren Grant | Zestful Kitchen says
These are adorable! Such a fun summer dessert!
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
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!
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!
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!
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