June 27, 2017
updated Jul 18, 2023

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These homemade waffles are crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside with melted chocolate bits- delish!

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Super fluffy chocolate chips waffles with crisp edges coming your way. This recipe is a cinch to whip up and cook in your waffle iron for a epic breakfast.

Top these with homemade syrup or whipped cream and extra chocolate chips – you really can’t go wrong!

chocolate chip waffles topped with butter on a white plate

Most mornings are super busy at my house. I have a handful of go-to breakfast recipes that I can make blindfolded while getting the kids out of bed, dressed, and out of the door.

A solid meal plan for the week and prepping ahead go a long way to keep fresh dinners on the table, but sometimes you need a little something extra to get the rest of the family motivated for breakfast. In this case, its stirring chocolate chips into waffle batter and cooking batch after batch of golden brown waffles. The best way to wake up a house.

Waffles with Chocolate Chips

If a fluffy waffle with golden, crispy edges wasn’t epic enough already, add melted chocolate chips to the mix and it’s heavenly. And this recipe is simple because everything is whisked together in one bowl and cooked in a preheated waffle iron.

These make a great weekend breakfast or something you can make ahead and freeze for busy weekday mornings. Having a homemade premade waffle mix on hand also cuts down on time and gets breakfast on the table faster.

Chocolate Chip Waffle Ingredients

overhead view of chocolate chip waffles topped with butter on a white plate

Another delicious breakfast made entirely with pantry staples- I think that’s why waffles and pancakes are a weekend go-to! Here’s what you’ll need to make these happen:

eggs
vanilla extract
milk: regular or non-dairy
melted butter
all-purpose flour
white sugar, optional
baking powder
salt
chocolate chips

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How to Make Chocolate Chip Waffles

This chocolate chip waffles recipe will yield 6 large, square waffles. Aside from the ingredients, you’ll also need a large mixing bowl, whisk, waffle iron, and cooking spray.

Combine the wet ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and the vanilla until smooth. Add the milk and butter, and whisk to combine.
Add the dry ingredients
Add the flour, sugar (if using), baking powder, and salt. Mix until you have a smooth batter and there are no clumps. Make sure you don’t overmix.
Toss in the chocolate
Add the chocolate chips, and stir to combine.
Make the waffles
Preheat your waffle iron and coat with cooking spray. Pour the batter into the hot waffle iron and cook until golden brown. Remove and serve hot with butter and syrup.

If you’re a fellow chocolate lover these Double Chocolate Chip Pancakes also really hit the spot! Made with cocoa powder and chocolate chips, it’s rich, not overly sweet, and delicious all by themselves.

chocolate chip waffles drizzled with syrup

How to Make These Waffles Gluten Free

This waffle recipe can easily be made gluten-free with a 1:1 all-purpose gluten-free flour or oat flour. Waffles made with 1:1 gluten-free flour don’t really change in texture or flavor.

On the other hand, oat flour is heartier and gives the waffles a nutty flavor and crisper edges. If you want to use oat flour, you’ll need to reduce the amount of flour by 2 tablespoons.

In the video, you watch how I make these Chocolate Chip Waffles with oats and gluten-free flour.

Chocolate Chip Waffle Toppings

Since these waffles have bits of melted chocolate chips, syrup may not be for everyone but there are more ways to top these without them being overly sweet:

Peanut or almond butter
Sliced bananas
Blueberries
Strawberries
Whipped cream
One of these homeade syrups

This is only a small list, but if you want more ideas, here are A LOT more ways to top your pancakes and waffles.

How to Freeze Chocolate Chip Waffles

Freezing waffles gives you all the convenience of the store-bought version but MUCH better and bigger waffles. Plus, they’re easy to reheat in a toaster or toaster oven.

Here’s how to freeze and reheat chocolate chip waffles:

Cook the waffles and allow them to cool down to room temperature.
Place the waffles on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 2 hours.
Once the waffles are frozen, place them in a freezer-safe bag or container.
Use a permanent marker to label the freezer bag or container.
Reheat the waffles in the microwave, toaster, or oven. Top with butter and maple syrup, and enjoy!

What are your favorite waffles to make at home?