Dark Chocolate Waffles

Courtesy of Bon Appetit

Courtesy of Bon Appetit

Ok… so waffles are just SO yummy all on their own… throw in some chocolate and they become AWESOME! Need a fun Valentine’s breakfast idea for your main squeeze or the kidos?!? You can even pre-mix the dry ingredients and keep it in the pantry for another time. Check out this recipe from Bon Appetit!

DARK CHOCOLATE WAFFLES

Buttermilk brings slight tang and moisture to the batter, while olive oil offers fruity richness. Choose a mild-flavored (not too peppery) type of oil for this.
SERVINGS: 6

Ingredients

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • ¼ cup (packed) brown sugar
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 3 large eggs, separated
    • 2 cups buttermilk
    • ½ cup olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 6 oz. bittersweet chocolate (at least 70% cacao), finely chopped
    • Nonstick vegetable oil spray
    • Unsalted butter and warm pure maple syrup (for serving)

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 250°. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and add egg yolks, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Blend with a fork, then gradually incorporate dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  • Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat egg whites in a small bowl until soft peaks form. Working in 2 batches, fold egg whites into batter just until combined. Fold in chocolate.
  • Heat a waffle iron until very hot; lightly coat with nonstick spray. Working in batches, cook waffles until cooked through. Transfer to a wire rack set inside a baking sheet, cover loosely with foil, and keep warm in oven until ready to serve.
  • Serve waffles with butter and syrup.
  • DO AHEAD: Batter with egg whites can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

Nutritional Information

Calories (kcal) 560 Fat (g) 35 Saturated Fat (g) 11 Cholesterol (mg) 115 Carbohydrates (g) 62 Dietary Fiber (g) 5 Total Sugars (g) 25 Protein (g) 13 Sodium (mg) 840