Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa
- 2 large eggs, separated
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, chocolate syrup, caramel sauce, strawberries
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cocoa. Make a well in the center and set aside.
- Separate the eggs. In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites with a hand mixer until fluffy and meringue-like.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Gently fold in the whipped egg whites—it’s okay if the mixture is a bit lumpy.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir with a rubber spatula just until combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Preheat your waffle iron. Pour batter into the center of the iron using a ladle and cook until crisp, about 4 minutes depending on your waffle maker.
- Serve hot with desired toppings like whipped cream, syrup, or fresh berries.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep waffles light and fluffy.
- Egg whites whipped separately add extra airiness.
- Serve immediately for best texture, or keep warm in a low oven while making additional waffles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 426
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
