Dark Chocolate Waffles

Health score
10%
Dark Chocolate Waffles
45 min.
6
541kcal

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Indulge in the rich, decadent delight of Dark Chocolate Waffles, a perfect treat for your morning meal, brunch, or breakfast gatherings. These waffles are not just a feast for the eyes; they are a symphony of flavors that will awaken your taste buds and elevate your breakfast experience. With a luscious blend of bittersweet chocolate and unsweetened cocoa powder, each bite offers a deep, chocolatey richness that is simply irresistible.

Imagine the aroma of freshly made waffles wafting through your kitchen, enticing everyone to gather around the table. The combination of fluffy textures and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar creates a delightful contrast that will leave you craving more. Topped with warm, pure maple syrup and a pat of unsalted butter, these waffles transform a simple breakfast into a gourmet experience.

Whether you're hosting a weekend brunch or treating yourself to a special morning, these Dark Chocolate Waffles are sure to impress. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up a batch for six people, making it a perfect choice for family and friends. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a breakfast masterpiece that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • ounces bittersweet chocolate 70% finely chopped (at least cacao)
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed ()
  • cups buttermilk 
  • large eggs separated
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon kosher salt 
  • servings maple syrup unsalted pure (for serving)
  • 0.5 cup olive oil 
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • aluminum foil
  • waffle iron

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F.
  2. Whisk flour, cocoapowder, brown sugar, baking powder,baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Makea well in the center and add egg yolks,buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Blend with a fork,then gradually incorporate dry ingredients,mixing just until combined.
  3. Using an electric mixer on medium-highspeed, beat egg whites in a small bowl untilsoft peaks form. Working in 2 batches, foldegg whites into batter just until combined.Fold in chocolate.
  4. Heat a waffle iron until very hot; lightlycoat with nonstick spray. Working inbatches, cook waffles until cooked through.
  5. Transfer to a wire rack set inside a bakingsheet, cover loosely with foil, and keepwarm in oven until ready to serve.
  6. Serve waffles with butter and syrup.
  7. DO AHEAD: Batter with egg whites can bemade 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

Nutrition Facts

Calories541kcal
Protein9.55%
Fat34.05%
Carbs56.4%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.08
Glycemic Load
29.47
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
20.823043553726%

Flavonoids

Catechin
4.65mg
Epicatechin
14.08mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.72mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:540.78kcal
27.04%
Fat:20.88g
32.12%
Saturated Fat:9.69g
60.55%
Carbohydrates:77.81g
25.94%
Net Carbohydrates:71.76g
26.1%
Sugar:35.6g
39.56%
Cholesterol:103.5mg
34.5%
Sodium:840.49mg
36.54%
Alcohol:0.23g
100%
Alcohol %:0.12%
100%
Caffeine:40.86mg
13.62%
Protein:13.17g
26.35%
Manganese:1.41mg
70.68%
Vitamin B2:0.74mg
43.73%
Selenium:28.28µg
40.4%
Copper:0.73mg
36.43%
Phosphorus:318.43mg
31.84%
Iron:5.44mg
30.23%
Magnesium:111.3mg
27.82%
Vitamin B1:0.4mg
26.84%
Calcium:247.1mg
24.71%
Fiber:6.05g
24.19%
Folate:94.39µg
23.6%
Zinc:2.3mg
15.35%
Vitamin B3:2.97mg
14.87%
Potassium:515.32mg
14.72%
Vitamin B12:0.64µg
10.69%
Vitamin D:1.54µg
10.27%
Vitamin B5:0.99mg
9.85%
Vitamin E:1.04mg
6.91%
Vitamin A:281.17IU
5.62%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.58%
Vitamin K:4.83µg
4.6%
Source:Epicurious