This Chocolate Chip Waffle recipe is super easy, filled with cinnamon, vanilla, and of course, chocolate chips. It's a perfect sweet breakfast, or brunch for kids or adults. I've included directions below to make them homemade from scratch or waffle mix. Serve it with my Cottage Cheese Egg Bake and Honey Lime Fruit Salad for a delicious breakfast.
Love waffles? Also, try my Strawberry Waffles and Banana Waffles.
Chocolate Chip Waffle recipe
This Chocolate Chip Waffle recipe is next-level fluffy with a hot a perfectly golden brown crust. This recipe starts with pantry staples like flour, cinnamon, sugar, and milk and finishes with a perfectly sweet dose of chocolate chips. Serve them plain or with syrup, but each bite is pure breakfast perfection.
This is our favorite family weekend breakfast and one we make again and again. The Hub's is a waffle and pancake pro and makes breakfast on Sunday. We all just love and look forward to this tradition. Our favorite waffle iron gets plenty of use.
This Chocolate Chip Waffle recipe includes two variations, depending on how ambitious you are feeling. The first is homemade, and the second uses waffle mix, with taste add-ins to make it feel homemade.
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Why You'll Love this Chocolate Chip Waffle recipe...
- This is an easy recipe that's streamlined for family time!
- I've also included directions to make the waffles straight from your favorite box mix.
- It's so fun for kids and kids at heart.
- The delightful chocolate chips in each bite are just fun.
- They are made in less than 30 minutes!
Ingredients:
Here's an overview of what you'll need to make this Chocolate Chip Waffle recipe, but keep scrolling for the full recipe amounts.
- Flour: I use basic all-purpose flour for this. You can substitute white wheat flour or whole wheat flour if you'd like. For gluten-free waffles, use gluten free flour.
- Chocolate Chips: Chocolate Chips are a key ingredient in this recipe. You can use your favorite kind. You can also use mini chocolate chips.
- Cinnamon & Vanilla Extract: These add so much flavor! You can also add a touch of nutmeg if you'd like!
- Sugar: I use just a tablespoon of regular sugar in these, so they are not overly sweet. You can also add more or substitute maple syrup or honey, depending on your diet.
- Milk: I use 2% milk for my baking and testing, but you can use what you have in the fridge, including whole milk. To make these dairy-free, you can substitute dairy-free milk like almond milk.
- Eggs: Eggs make the magic happen and help keep everything together. To prepare the large eggs, crack them in a bowl and lightly beat them.
- Butter: I love the butter flavor in waffles, so I use it here, but you can use your favorite oil, including coconut oil. The butter will need to be melted in the microwave to mix into the batter.
- Baking Soda: Baking soda helps the waffles cook properly.
Chocolate Chip Waffle Toppings:
These Chocolate Chip Waffles are great with your basic breakfast syrup, or upgrade it with some of these tasty toppings.
- Powdered Sugar
- Sliced Bananas
- Sliced Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Maple Syrup
- Drizzled Peanut Butter
- Caramel Sauce
- Whipped Cream
- Nutella
Instructions:
This is an overview of the instructions to make this Chocolate Chip Waffle recipe, but the full, detailed, printable recipe is below in the recipe card.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients, the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon.
- In the same bowl, add the wet ingredients, the milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir until well combined. Fold in half of the chocolate chips, reserving some to sprinkle on the top. Don't overmix it, just stir until the large lumps are gone.
- Allow the batter to rest for 5 minutes.
- While the batter is resting, heat your waffle iron.
- Pour the batter mixture into the hot waffle iron and cook according to the waffle iron instructions or the manufacturer's instructions.
- Plate and top with chocolate chips and maple syrup.
Chocolate Chip Waffle Recipe with Mix Instructions:
You can also make Chocolate Chip Waffles easily with waffle mix!
Ingredients:
- 1 Cup Waffle Mix - I use this one!
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ⅔ Cup Water
- 1 Egg, Beaten
- 3 Tablespoons Oil or Melted Butter
Instructions: Mix the batter according to package instructions and cook in your favorite waffle iron.
Variations
I love this Chocolate Chip Waffle recipe as written, but here are some fun variations.
- Banana Chocolate Chip Waffles: Add half a mashed banana to the batter.
- Mixed Berry Chocolate Chip Waffles: Add your favorite berries like blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries.
- Strawberry Chocolate Chip Waffles: Add diced strawberries to the mix.
FAQ
Storage & Leftovers
These can be stored and frozen well. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.
Freezing
To freeze them, allow them to completely cool. Freeze the leftover waffles with parchment paper between them to keep them from sticking. Store in plastic wrap or aluminum foil in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months.
To reheat the frozen waffles, put them directly from the freezer to the toaster oven or oven and heat until warm. You can make them ahead for meal prep this way.
Chocolate Chip Waffle recipe
This Chocolate Chip Waffle recipe is so delicious and perfect for any breakfast or lunch. Whether you are a kid or a kid at heart, you will love this breakfast treat. Serve it alone or with some of the other tasty breakfast recipes on Running in a Skirt.
Make it a Meal:
- Cottage Cheese Egg Bake
- Deviled Eggs
- Vegetarian Breakfast Casserole
- Crock Pot Vegetarian Breakfast Casserole
- Kale and Mushroom Crustless Quiche
- Caprese Crustless Quiche
- Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs
- Rainbow Fruit Salad
- Rainbow Fruit Skewers
More Pancakes & Waffles to Try:
- Strawberry Waffles
- Banana Waffles
- Easy Pumpkin Pancakes
- Greek Yogurt Blueberry Pancakes
- Healthy Apple Pie Greek Yogurt Pancakes
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Chocolate Chip Waffle recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 ¾ cup milk
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup chocolate chips, divided
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients, the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon.
- In the same bowl, add the wet ingredients, the milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Mix until well combined. Fold in half of the chocolate chips, reserving some to sprinkle on the top.
- Allow the batter to rest for 5 minutes.
- While the batter is resting, heat your waffle iron.
- Pour the batter into the waffle iron and cook according to the waffle iron instructions.
- Plate and top with chocolate chips and maple syrup.
Notes
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