Healthy Protein Chocolate Waffles

completed waffle on a white plate against a white background with syrup scattered on waffle

4.97 from 52 votes

These delicious, healthy vegan chocolate waffles are inexpensive and pack in plant-based protein and nutrients (with no protein powder!). They require just a blender and waffle iron. Plus, they're oil free, egg-free, and boosted with whole wheat flour and unrefined sugar!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan

Servings: servings

Calories: 902kcal

Author: Ashley

Equipment

Ingredients

15 ounces of black beans (1.5 cups cooked beans)
¾ cup of your choice plant-based milk
¼ cup + 3 Tablespoons of maple syrup (can substitute for a bit of sugar)
½ cup of cocoa powder
2 ripe bananas
1 cup of whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons of baking powder
½ cup of vegan chocolate chips

Instructions

Add black beans, plant-based milk, maple syrup, cocoa powder, and bananas to your blender and blend until smooth.
Add in the whole wheat flour and baking powder to the blender and blend until just combined.
Stir in the vegan chocolate chips.
Cook per your waffle maker instructions.

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Notes

Preheat the waffle maker: This is important for crispy, evenly-cooked dairy-free chocolate waffles.
Don’t over-mix the batter: Overworking the gluten in the flour will lead to chewier, denser, less fluffy vegan whole wheat waffles.
Don’t overfill the waffle iron: If you’re new to using it, this may take a few tries to get ‘just right.’ Just remember that it’s better to under-fill it than over, as it will spread once closed. The manufacturer should recommend an amount.
Leave them to cook untouched: If you open the waffle iron, the temperature will drop, take longer to cook, and may cook unevenly. It can also cause the waffles to stick.
Use non-scratch utensils: Silicone or wooden tools are best to avoid scratching the non-stick coating of your waffle iron.
Keep the waffles warm: If you are making a large batch, I highly recommend keeping the oven on at 200F/100C to keep the waffles warm until you’re ready to serve.

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