Whole Wheat Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberry Waffles
Looking for a fun new way to enjoy breakfast? Try these delicious Whole Wheat Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberry Waffles. The best part about them? They are actually not bad for you! You'll be surprised that they are made with whole wheat flour and no refined sugar! Drizzled with dark chocolate and covered with fresh strawberries. A beautiful way to start your morning!
Ingredients
- 2 c. whole wheat flour
- ½ c. unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ c. coconut palm sugar
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 c. mini chocolate chips
- 3 large eggs separated
- 2 1/2 c. buttermilk
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Topping
- Dark chocolate chips melted
- Fresh strawberries
Instructions
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Whisk flour, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and mini chocolate chips in a large bowl.
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Make a well in the center and add egg yolks, buttermilk and vanilla. Blend the center with a fork, then gradually incorporate dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
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Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat egg whites in a small bowl until soft peaks form (approx. six min).
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Working in 2 batches, fold egg whites into batter just until combined.
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Heat a waffle iron until very hot; lightly coat with nonstick spray. Working in batches, cook waffles until lightly crispy. Transfer to a wire rack and keep warm in oven until ready to serve.
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Serve waffles with a drizzle of melted dark chocolate fresh strawberries, and a sprinkling of mini chocolate chips.
Recipe Notes
Adapted from I Bake He Shoots