Kate's Best Whole Wheat Banana Chocolate Chip Waffles
Hearty and super chocolatey, this recipe will show you how to make chocolate chip waffles that are bound to be your new favorite breakfast. They're quick and easy to make, and super satisfying, made with whole wheat flour and ripe bananas.
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Servings: 6 waffles
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 very ripe bananas
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk or plant-based milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- cooking spray, for greasing waffle iron
- soft butter, warm maple syrup, sliced bananas, and extra chocolate chips, for serving
Instructions
- Whisk together 1 cup all purpose flour, 1 cup whole wheat flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, the 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, the 1 teaspoon baking powder, and the 1 teaspoon kosher salt in a large mixing bowl until combined.
- Mash the 2 ripe bananas with a potato masher in a separate large mixing bowl then add the 1 1/2 cups milk, 1/4 cup oil, 3 eggs, and 1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar. Whisk until eggs are completely incorporated. Add wet mixture to dry mixture and stir with a rubber spatula just until moistened. Stir in the 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
- Set batter aside and let rest for at least 10 minutes while the waffle iron heats up. Heat waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. Spray the hot iron with cooking spray.
- Ladle about 3/4 cup batter (or however much your waffle iron holds without overflowing) into the waffle iron and cook according to manufacturer's instructions. Repeat to cook remaining batter.
- Serve waffles immediately with soft butter, warm maple syrup, sliced bananas, and extra chocolate chips, if desired.
Notes
- Chocolate chips: Use your favorite kind of chocolate chips. Semisweet, bittersweet or milk chocolate would all be good. I prefer Guittard brand.
- Make Ahead & Freezing Instructions: Waffles are best enjoyed freshly made. I recommend freezing any leftover cooled waffles. Waffles can be frozen for up to 3 months, then warmed in the toaster, oven, air-fryer, or convection oven.
- Don't peek: Resist the urge to open the waffle iron too early. This can cause the waffle to stick or tear.
- Other add-ins: Get creative with mix-ins! Chopped nuts, berries, or even spices like cinnamon or ginger can add flavor and texture.