Description

Double Chocolate Banana Waffles are a rich, moist, and fudgy breakfast treat combining ripe bananas, unsweetened cocoa powder, and chocolate chips. These waffles offer a perfect balance of natural sweetness and deep chocolate flavor, with a tender interior and crispy exterior. Quick to prepare, versatile to customize, and kid-approved, these waffles are ideal for breakfasts, brunches, or special occasions.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

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

Dry Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 tablespoons sugar

Add-ins

1/2 cup chocolate chips

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Instructions

Prepare the bananas and dry ingredients: Mash the ripe bananas thoroughly until smooth and set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar to create your dry mixture.
Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with milk, melted butter (or oil), and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
Mix wet and dry ingredients: Slowly fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep waffles tender. Then fold in the chocolate chips for gooey pockets of melted chocolate.
Preheat and grease the waffle iron: Heat your waffle iron and lightly grease it with oil or nonstick spray to ensure easy removal and a perfectly crisp crust.
Cook the waffles: Spoon the batter onto the hot waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions until the waffles are firm, crisp on the outside, and cooked through—usually about 3-5 minutes.
Serve while warm: Carefully remove the waffles from the iron and serve immediately to enjoy the ideal crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside texture.

Notes

Use ripe bananas—the riper, the better for sweetness and moisture.
Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense waffles.
Preheat your waffle maker well for a crispy exterior and even cooking.
Adjust milk quantity to customize batter thickness for smooth pouring.
Add chocolate chips last to prevent premature melting.
Serve waffles fresh or gently reheat to maintain texture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Waffle Iron
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 waffle
Calories: 310
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 60mg