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Home » Recipes » Courses » Breakfast and Brunch Recipes » Pancakes, Waffles & French Toast

Belgian Chocolate Waffles

Published: Apr 23, 2018 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Apr 23, 2023 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 22 Comments

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"I could have been eating chocolate waffles this entire time, instead of boring, old,  plain waffles?!" was my first thought. Then, WHY had I not thought of waffles with chocolate before this!? Brunch just got a whole lot better with these Belgian Chocolate Waffles in your life!

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Because chocolate makes everything better, especially when it's perfectly acceptable to have it for breakfast. And they are Weight Watchers Friendly! After I had been making this waffle recipe for many years, one day it dawned on me, that I could easily make them into chocolate waffles by substituting some of the flour with some cocoa. These waffles are the perfect breakfast for the chocolate lover in your life. They are also ideal for lazy Sunday mornings and special occasions like Mother's Day.

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  • 🥘 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 🎥 Video (whipping egg whites)
  • 💭Regular Waffles vs. Belgian Waffles
  • 📖 Variations
  • 🔢WW Points
  • 🍽 Equipment
  • 🌡️Storage
  • 👪 Serving Size
  • 💭 Top tip
  • 🥗 Side Dishes
  • 📋 Chocolate Belgian Waffles Recipe

This notion has completely revolutionized breakfast, brunch and waffle eating in my little corner of the world. And the kids were completely blown away the morning I set these chocolate waffles down in front of them, instead of the usual boring old plain waffles.

I could have kicked myself! All those wasted years....

I am not just a huge fan of chocolate, I require chocolate. And most women I know feel the same way. I'm not the only gal at work that has an 'emergency chocolate' stash in or around her desk.  And that's exactly why these waffles are the perfect Mother's Day breakfast or brunch recipe.

Belgian chocolate waffle ingredients in glass bowls, labelled

🥘 Ingredients

  • all-purpose flour
  • unsweetened cocoa powder
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • white granulated sugar
  • milk * I use 1%
  • vegetable oil
  • eggs (whites and yolks divided)

🔪 Instructions

dry ingredients being stirred together in glass bowl, with wooden spoon

Stir flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt, and sugar together. 

egg yolks being beaten with a fork

Separate eggs, then slightly beat eggs yolks with a fork.

milk, egg yolks and vegetable oil in a glass bowl, being whisked together

In a large bowl, whisk milk and vegetable oil with beaten egg yolks.

dry ingredients combined with egg yolk mixture in a glass bowl, with wooden spoon

Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir only until blended

egg whites beaten to stiff in a glass bowl

Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry (SEE VIDEO)

fold egg whites gently into batter

Fold gently into batter.

waffle batter poured onto hot prepared waffle iron

Spray heated waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray

Pour 1 cup of waffle batter onto waffle iron for 2 waffle maker and 2 cups for 4 waffle maker

cover closed on waffle maker

Close cover.

waffles cooked on waffle maker

Cook on hot waffle iron until done (this will depend on the model of waffle maker you have, but usually a green light will come on when it's done. 

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Garnish with your favorite toppings and serve! *I like fresh fruit, whipped cream and syrup.

🎥 Video (whipping egg whites)

Older kids can make these homemade waffles for Mom and little kids can help Dad. This is such an easy waffles recipe and although it involves beating egg whites to a stiff consistency, once you do it, you'll see how simple it is: VIDEO: How to beat egg whites to stiff consistency

And the whipped egg whites really are the magic in this recipe; it's as if they lift up the batter, making it light and airy and elevating it to an entirely new level of deliciousness!

And that's really the difference between Belgian and regular waffles...

💭Regular Waffles vs. Belgian Waffles

Belgian waffles are known for their large, deep, square pockets that you can fill with yummy things like butter, jam, or maple syrup, while regular waffles are thinner. Because of these deeper pockets that hold all that yummy stuff, Belgian are most often served with additional toppings like berries and whipped cream. Belgian waffles are also known to be lighter, fluffy waffles, making them thicker, thanks to a yeasted batter or in many cases, the addition of baking powder (as in my recipe). And Belgian waffles are generally larger than regular waffles in diameter and have to be made in a special Belgian waffle iron. You can read more about the differences between regular and Belgian waffles here! if you are interested.

📖 Variations

  • Waffle iron: you an use a regular waffle iron with this recipe, they just won't be as fluffy.
  • Toppings: I top these chocolate waffles with fresh berries and a little light whipped cream and a little low-sugar syrup, so it keeps the points down for the toppings. And I'd say that's pretty good for a Weight Watchers chocolate indulgence! But that's the beauty of Weight Watchers, you (and your Mom)  CAN still eat these! You (or Mom) won't blow all your weekly points on this treat and Mom deserves a treat on her day.
  • Chocolate chips - add 1 cup of chocolate chips to the batter to make them extra chocolatey!
  • Oil - you can use canola oil, olive oil, or another type of vegetable oil
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🔢WW Points

These Chocolate Belgian Waffles are a little bit of an indulgence, but if you (or Mom) are following the Weight Watchers program, they are only 5 Weight Watchers points per waffle (before the toppings). And if you plug "Belgian Waffles" into your WW calculator, you'll get 14 points for the restaurant variety.

🍽 Equipment

You will need mixing bowls, spoons, a whisk and a waffle maker. I finally got myself a new waffle maker (affiliate links)! After a lot of research, I chose this Cuisinart waffle maker because of quality, price and a number of other personal considerations.

waffle maker with sticker on

🌡️Storage

Store leftover waffle in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. These can be frozen (in a single layer) for up to 3 months in a sealed container or ziploc freezer bag.

👪 Serving Size

This recipe makes 16 delicious chocolate waffles. However, you can half, double, or triple the recipe by clicking on the blue serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust.

💭 Top tip

I will make up this entire recipe and freeze any leftover chocolate waffles (they freeze well). Then I can simply take them out on a busy morning (as I need them) and pop them into the toaster (or toaster oven) to get them a little crispier again!

And if you just want crispy waffles, toast them after you cook them (I often do this)

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🥗 Side Dishes

If you're not sure what to serve with chocolate waffles, here are some recommendations:

  • Air Fryer Turkey Sausage
  • Old Fashioned Fruit Salad (with Honey Lime Dressing) (shown)
  • Raspberry Mimosa Mocktail
easy fruit salad in white bowl with honey lime dressing being poured over salad

So, go ahead and treat Mom to a no-regrets, chocolate indulgence this Mother's Day with these decadent chocolate waffles! And don't waste years of your life (like I did) eating boring old, plain waffles when you could have been eating Chocolate ones.

Happy Mother's Day!

If you're looking for more waffle recipes, check out my Butter Tart Waffles (Canadian Waffles)

4 Butter Tart Waffles stacked on a black plate (with lots of sauce on them) on a blue wooden background and butter tarts in the background
chocolate waffles with strawberries and whipped cream on a white plate white with a stack of waffles in background
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📋 Chocolate Belgian Waffles Recipe

These scrumptious Belgian Chocolate Waffles are a delicious and simple brunch or breakfast idea! The magic is in the addition of the whipped egg whites, which make them extra light and airy. They can be made ahead, frozen and popped into the toaster for a quick breakfast! These chocolate waffles are also Weight Watchers friendly Belgian Waffles!
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Course: Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine: American, Canadian, North American
Keyword: Belgian waffles, chocolate, waffle
Special Diet: Vegetarian, Weight Watchers
Servings: 16
Calories: 162kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
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Equipment

waffle maker
whisk
mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cocoa
  • 4 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon white granulated sugar
  • 2 ½ cups 1% milk
  • 8 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 egg yolks, beaten
  • 4 egg whites

Garnish: (optional)

  • fresh berries * I use strawberries
  • whipped cream
  • maple syrup * I use low sugar maple syrup
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Instructions

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  • Separate egg whites from egg yolks.
  • Stir flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and sugar together. 
    dry ingredients being stirred together in glass bowl, with wooden spoon
  • Beat egg yolks slightly with a fork.
    egg yolks being beaten with a fork
  • Whisk milk and vegetable oil with beaten egg yolks.
    milk, egg yolks and vegetable oil in a glass bowl, being whisked together
  • Add dry ingredients to wet and stir only until blended.
    dry ingredients combined with egg yolk mixture in a glass bowl, with wooden spoon
  • Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry (SEE VIDEO)
    egg whites beaten to stiff in a glass bowl
  • Fold gently into batter and stir just until combined.
    fold egg whites gently into batter
  • Spray heated waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray and pour 1 cup of batter onto waffle iron for 2 waffle maker and 2 cups for 4 waffle maker
    waffle batter poured onto hot prepared waffle iron
  • Cook on hot waffle iron until done. 
    waffles cooked on waffle maker

Garnish: (optional)

  • Add your choice of fresh berries, whipped cream and syrup. Although topping are optional, they really make a huge difference in taste. These toppings go so well with these chocolate waffles. And the toppings are part of what distinguishes Belgian waffles from regular waffles. 

Notes

VIDEO: How to beat egg whites to stiff consistency
💭 Top tip
I will make up this entire recipe and freeze any leftover waffles (they freeze well). Then I can simply take them out on a busy morning (as I need them) and pop them into the toaster to get them a little crispier again!
 
 
Nutrition Facts
📋 Chocolate Belgian Waffles Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 50mg17%
Sodium 69mg3%
Potassium 256mg7%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 135IU3%
Calcium 112mg11%
Iron 1.3mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 17g (6%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 8g (12%) | Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) | Cholesterol: 50mg (17%) | Sodium: 69mg (3%) | Potassium: 256mg (7%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 135IU (3%) | Calcium: 112mg (11%) | Iron: 1.3mg (7%)
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  1. Carolyn Hetke

    April 27, 2018 at 6:41 am

    I love it that these are the lightened version! I wonder if apple sauce might replace some of the oil to shave off another point or so?

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      April 28, 2018 at 1:27 pm

      Hi Carolyn,
      I didn't try apple sauce because I didn't want to mess with the pillowy perfection of these waffles. I find apple sauce tricky because it can make baked goods so chewy. However, that being said, I'm always trying to shave off points so I'll have to play with it! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Dawn - Girl Heart Food

    April 27, 2018 at 7:01 am

    Chocolate for breakfast topped with fresh berries and cream? Oh yes please! That's a real weekend treat! Just need lots of coffee to go with 😉

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      April 28, 2018 at 1:24 pm

      Hi Dawn - Yes, it's totally divine....And I agree -coffee is the perfect pairing. I make lots of vanilla flavored coffee to go with it!

      Reply
  3. Riz | Chocolates & Chai

    April 27, 2018 at 10:36 am

    “Chocolate is not optional” is going to be my morning mantra from now on! Lol! Great recipe, and thank you for explaining the difference between regular waffles and Belgian waffles!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      April 28, 2018 at 1:23 pm

      Hi Riz - yes, I can see you feel the same about chocolate :)! That S'more French toast looks divine (I will be trying it!)
      And I'm glad you found that explanation between the types of waffles helpful!

      Reply
  4. Melissa Griffiths

    May 12, 2018 at 7:03 pm

    We eat waffles pretty regularly at my house, but I don't often make chocolate ones - I'll have to spice things up this week!

    Reply
  5. Laura

    April 13, 2020 at 12:46 pm

    These look so decadent I can hardly believe they it's a WW recipe. I'm all over this one.

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      April 13, 2020 at 3:10 pm

      Thanks, Laura! It's the chocolate!

      Reply
  6. Caroline

    April 15, 2020 at 5:24 pm

    I'm sure my kids would be all over chocolate waffles for breakfast!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      April 16, 2020 at 7:23 am

      Mine definitely are, Caroline!

      Reply
  7. Carlos at Spoonabilities

    April 16, 2020 at 5:26 pm

    This waffle is a great recipe! I love Belgian waffles, and the photos look so fluffy and delicious!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      April 17, 2020 at 9:04 am

      Thank you! Yes, they are really decadent for being weight watchers friendly!~

      Reply
  8. Eileen Kelly

    April 18, 2020 at 7:15 pm

    Being able to enjoy a waffle breakfast without the guilt is always a big plus for me, I love the texture pf these waffles and very easy to prepare. I want to make a batch and keep in the freezer

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      April 20, 2020 at 7:54 am

      I agree, Eileen! I just made them for the kids again yesterday ,as a matter of fact. I did 1.5 X the recipe and froze more than a dozen. We just pull them out of the freezer and pop them in the toaster - sooo good!

      Reply
  9. Jersey Girl Cooks

    April 19, 2020 at 9:21 am

    Chocolate waffles that are also we friendly? Yesssss, please!!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      April 20, 2020 at 7:53 am

      YES! they are!! Yay!

      Reply
  10. Anne Lawton

    April 19, 2020 at 12:41 pm

    Belgium Waffles are the best, especially when they have chocolate in them!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      April 20, 2020 at 7:47 am

      I agree, Anne! Chocolate makes everything better!

      Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      April 21, 2020 at 7:21 am

      I agree, Anne!

      Reply
  11. colleen kennedy

    April 20, 2020 at 9:27 pm

    WHY have I never thought to make a chocolate waffle?? Brilliant! Even for dessert with ice cream, YUM!! My moms favorite waffles and ice cream 🙂

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      April 21, 2020 at 7:18 am

      Okay I'm having them with ice cream now - haha!

      Reply

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