📋 Chocolate Belgian Waffles Recipe

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5 from 8 votes

📋 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!

Course Breakfast, brunch

Cuisine American, Canadian, North American

Keyword Belgian waffles, chocolate, waffle

Special Diet Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 162kcal

Author Terri Gilson

Equipment

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

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Separate egg whites from egg yolks.
Stir flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and sugar together.
Beat egg yolks slightly with a fork.
Whisk milk and vegetable oil with beaten egg yolks.
Add dry ingredients to wet and stir only until blended.
Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry (SEE VIDEO)
Fold gently into batter and stir just until combined.
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
Cook on hot waffle iron until done.

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

EXPERT RECIPE TIPS:

Preheat the Waffle Maker. Always fully preheat your waffle maker before adding the batter. A hot waffle iron ensures even cooking and prevents sticking.

Use Room-Temperature Ingredients. Allow the eggs, milk, and oil to come to room temperature before mixing. This helps the ingredients combine more evenly and creates a smoother batter.

Sift the Cocoa Powder. Sift the cocoa powder with the flour to remove any lumps. This ensures even distribution in the batter and enhances the chocolate flavor.

Avoid Overmixing the Batter. When folding the whipped egg whites into the batter, use a gentle folding motion to avoid deflating them. Overmixing will make the waffles denser and less airy.

Don’t Skip the Non-Stick Spray. Even if your waffle maker is non-stick, spray it lightly with cooking spray before each batch to ensure the waffles release easily and stay intact.

Avoid Overfilling the Waffle Iron. Use the recommended batter amount for your waffle iron to prevent overflow. Too much batter can result in uneven cooking and a messy cleanup.

Enhance the Chocolate Flavor. Add a teaspoon of espresso powder or instant coffee to the dry ingredients. This intensifies the chocolate flavor without making the waffles taste like coffee.

Freezing and Reheating. Prepare the full batch of waffles and freeze any leftovers in a single layer to prevent sticking. Store them in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. When you're ready to enjoy, simply pop them into a toaster or toaster oven straight from the freezer. This reheating method not only saves time on busy mornings but also restores their crispy texture!

VIDEO: How to beat egg whites to stiff consistency

🌡️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.

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