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Double Chocolate Banana Waffles

Double Chocolate Banana Waffles
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Double Chocolate Banana Waffles combine ripe bananas and rich chocolate for a fluffy, gooey, and indulgent breakfast treat. These waffles balance the natural sweetness of bananas with the deep flavor of cocoa and melted chocolate chips, perfect for a satisfying start to your day or a special weekend brunch.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum for gluten-free)
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • Pinch of salt

Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Optional

  • Maple syrup or honey to taste (optional sweetener)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the bananas: Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth but still a bit chunky to keep texture.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: Whisk together eggs, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and a pinch of salt to ensure even mixing.
  4. Bring wet and dry together: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined; overmixing can make waffles tough.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold in chocolate chips so they’re evenly distributed without breaking their shape.
  6. Cook the waffles: Preheat your waffle iron and grease it lightly, then pour in batter and cook until golden brown and crisp on the outside.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper, the sweeter and moister your waffles will be.
  • Preheat your waffle iron to ensure even cooking and a crispy finish.
  • Do not overmix the batter; stir just until combined to keep waffles light and fluffy.
  • Fold in mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts gently so they don’t sink to the bottom.
  • Adjust the milk amount depending on batter consistency; dairy or plant-based milk works well.
  • Optional mix-ins: add chopped walnuts, pecans, blueberries, raspberries, cinnamon, cayenne, or protein powder for variations.
  • To make vegan, substitute eggs with flaxseed meal and use plant-based milk and butter.
  • Store leftovers airtight in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.
  • Reheat waffles in toaster or oven for best crisp texture.

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