Easy Chocolate Belgian Waffles are perfect for your weekend breakfast. Top them with strawberries, chocolate chips and whipped cream for an extra special treat!
During the week, breakfast is definitely quick and easy since we're always rushing to get the kids off to school on time. So, I usually fix them some oatmeal, cold cereal and fruit or smoothies. But on the weekends, it's a completely different story!
Most of the time we'll have eggs with bacon or sausage, but sometimes, we'll splurge and make homemade waffles. And on special occasions like Valentine's Day -- if it falls on the weekend -- or Mother's Day, we'll celebrate with these easy Chocolate Belgian wafffles. There goes the low carb diet, but hey, it's fine to splurge every so often, right?
I first shared a slightly different version over at Somewhat Simple a few months ago, but with Valentine's Day coming up, I just had to share this chocolate and strawberry treat here!
This is just your basic Belgian waffle recipe, only better. And actually, you can use this batter for regular waffles, as well.
I added some dark cocoa powder to the batter and some dark brown sugar to give the waffles a slightly sweet chocolate flavor. And to make these chocolate waffles even better, I topped them off with sweet macerated strawberries and some chocolate chips -- yum!
And if you really want to go all out, you can even drizzle some chocolate syrup over the entire stack. I mean, can you ever have too much chocolate? I think not!
Come to think about it, that would even make an awesome dessert!
How to Make Easy Chocolate Belgian Waffles
Recipe
Easy Chocolate Belgian Waffles
Ingredients
For the Waffles
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- ½ cup dark cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
For the Strawberry Topping
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, washed, hulled and diced
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
Instructions
For the Waffles
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs
- Add the milk, melted butter, flour, baking powder, brown sugar, cocoa powder and salt, and mix until well combined
- Spray a Belgian waffle maker with non-stick cooking spray, and cook waffle batter according to manufacturer's directions
- Serve immediately or keep waffles warm until batter is used up
For the Strawberry Topping
- Mix the diced strawberries with the white sugar and let sit for about 30 minutes or until ready to serve
Notes
Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.
Nutrition
Like I said, we don't have these easy chocolate Belgian waffles that often. But sometimes, I make a little extra so the kids can enjoy them during the week. Just pop them in the toaster, and breakfast is served!
Enjoy your day, friends!
Joanne says
Sorry to say my children didn’t like these. They ended up quite dry which may be due to my cooking but they were not chocolatey at all. I did use normal cocoa powder so that might be why
Dee says
Dark cocoa adds more flavor so that you don't have to use as much. My kids like them, but everybody is different. So sorry it wasn't a hit with your family. 🙂
Miz Helen says
I love Belgian Waffles this looks fabulous! Hope you are enjoying your day and thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday!
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Catalina @ Peas & Peonies says
I want this for breakfast, lunch and dinner! So yummy!
Sabrina says
My family loves breakfast waffles! This is definitely a recipe I'm going to have to make for them!
Dee says
My kids eat them up in no time!
Erin @ The Speckled Palate says
What delicious waffles! These look like the best weekend treat!
Des @ Life's Ambrosia says
These look like a wonderful breakfast!
Dee says
It's definitely a wonderful way to start the day. 🙂
Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie says
Chocolate for breakfast is always a great way to start the day!
Lora @savoringitaly says
We all just love Belgian waffles...how decadent are these chocolate waffles! So perfect to make for your sweet hearts on Valentine's Day!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
I'm in love with these!!