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Banana chocolate waffles topped with fresh banana slices, whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and a cherry.

Banana Chocolate Waffles

Crispy homemade waffles topped with fresh banana slices, chocolate drizzle, and whipped cream. A sweet breakfast or brunch recipe perfect for weekends.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Topping & Serving 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Waffle Batter
  • - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • - 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • - 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • - 1 large egg
  • - 1 1/4 cups milk
  • - 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Toppings
  • - 2 bananas sliced
  • - 1/3 cup chocolate sauce or melted chocolate
  • - 1/2 cup whipped cream
  • - 4 maraschino cherries optional
  • - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts optional

Equipment

  • 1 waffle maker
  • 1 Large mixing bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Measuring cup
  • 1 set of measuring spoons
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 serving plate
  • 1 small knife for slicing the banana

Method
 

  1. Preheat the Waffle Maker
  2. Preheat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions and lightly grease it if needed.
  3. Mix the Dry Ingredients
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Mix the Wet Ingredients
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  7. Make the Batter
  8. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  9. Cook the Waffles
  10. Pour the batter into the preheated waffle maker and cook until the waffles are golden and crisp.
  11. Prepare the Toppings
  12. Slice the bananas and prepare the chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and any optional toppings.
  13. Assemble
  14. Place the waffles on serving plates and top with banana slices, chocolate drizzle, whipped cream, and a cherry if desired.
  15. Serve
  16. Serve immediately while the waffles are still warm and crisp.

Notes

For crispier waffles, avoid stacking them while they are still hot, since trapped steam can soften the surface. Serve them as soon as possible after cooking. You can also customize the toppings with berries, chopped nuts, cinnamon, or a lighter drizzle of chocolate.