In all my few years as a self-taught baker/cook, I’ve never made chocolate waffles…or pancakes for that matter. I guess in my brain, you already have syrup on the pastry, why add more sweets?

Yeah, stupid question.

The beauty about these waffles is the waffles themselves are just ever so slightly sweet from the banana and little bit of honey. You’re not over powered by sugar when you then add syrup on top. It’s just the right amount of sweet and chocolate.

SAVE IT

Who doesn’t enjoy that they’re 100% whole wheat!? There’s no way to tell either. All you see is chocolate! 😀

And this is just one of the few great recipes that I’ve tried from Nicole’s new cookbook. I had the pleasure of meeting and actually rooming with Nicole at BlogHer Food in Austin this year!

SAVE IT

Whole Wheat Chocolate Banana Waffles

These waffles are just ever so slightly sweet from the banana and little bit of honey. You're not over powered by sugar when you then add syrup on top. It's just the right amount of sweet and chocolate.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 waffles

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
2 bananas smashed (about 3/4 cup)
2 tablespoons canola oil I used olive oil
1 tablespoon honey

Method

Preheat your waffle iron.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cocoa powder. Stir until combined.
In a smaller bowl, combine the eggs, vanilla extract, buttermilk, bananas, oil and honey. Stir until completely combined.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until combined.
Spray your waffle iron with oil and scoop the proper amount for your waffle maker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.