Banana Chocolate Waffles

Nov 7

Are you looking for a quick and healthy way to feed your family a nourishing meal on those busy school mornings? If so, consider setting aside a special time on Sunday to prepare these delicious and wholesome waffles. By dedicating this time, you will be well-prepared for the week ahead! This straightforward preparation process can significantly simplify your mornings, making them more enjoyable for both you and your children.

At our house, breakfast for dinner is always an option that we love to embrace. It helps to make things feel lighter and more relaxed during those hectic evening crunch times when everyone is busy and tired.

Banana waffles 7 minutes prep/20 minutes at the waffle iron/ Makes 6

Dry ingredients

2 1/2 cups of flour
1/2 tsp of baking soda
2 tsp of baking powder
3/4 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chip
1/4 of tsp of salt

Wet ingredients

2 ripped bananas
1/4 of brown sugar (you can do 1/3 if you want it extra sweet)
1/4 of coconut oil
1 tsp of vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup of milk (360ml)
3 eggs

Steps

Prepare your waffle iron and heat it up. I set mine on level 3. If you are in doubt about your waffle maker heat setting, go right in the middle and you can always adjust the heat setting after seing the color on the first waffle. I like mine slightly golden.
Melt your coconut oil in the microwave for 10 second. Return by 10 second increments until the oil is completely melted. Set aside.
Mix together your dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and reserve.
In a different bowl, smash your bananas with a fork.
To your smash bananas, incorporate your vanilla extract, eggs, milk and the melted coconut oil. Beat by hand until you have a smooth consistency.
For soft and tender banana waffles, gently stir the wet ingredients into the dry & avoid overmixing. The more you beat it, the more gluten will develop. It might result in a tougher waffle. Simply stir until moist and start making your waffles at the iron without rest time.
Lightly spray your waffle maker with a coconut oil spray.
Add your wet ingredients to your dry ingredients while mixing by hand until it is all well incorporated but again, not too much.
Add your chocolate chip and give it a last stir.
Pour 1/2 cup of your batter into the warmed and ready waffle iron and cook for 3 minutes. Again, cooking time may vary depending on your iron and the temperature of your ingredients. Babysit your waffle to insure proper result.
Serve it with sliced bananas & a drizzle of chocolate syrup or with scramble eggs and a side of protein.

Keep the waffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze in Ziploc bags and keep them in your freezer. Simply thaw them overnight when you wish to eat it for breakfast the next day and warm up in the microwave prior too for 15 to 30 second.