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Buttermilk Chocolate Chip Waffles with Almond Butter, Banana, and Honey

January 9, 2014 by Joy the Baker 76 Comments

Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Waffles

My recipe titles are getting longer and more ridiculous.  I know.  I’m almost sorry.

I use my waffles as bread.  It’s not often that I stack these things and drench them in maple syrup.  I just think that nice, thick waffles should be treated just like slices of bread and slathered with peanut butter, honey, and bananas.  It’s weekend breakfast meets after school lunch.. studded with chocolate because we’re grown and we can do what we want.

Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Waffles

If buttermilk trips you up a bit… meaning you don’t often have the stuff in your fridge, you sure can make your own!  Here are the Best Buttermilk Substitutions.

If you’re curious about which waffle maker I use… it’s this bad boy.  I like it because it creates thick waffles, and I never have to fill the whole waffle iron.  I prefer to make imperfect single serving waffles.

If you’ve gone waffle crazy… you’ve come to the right place.  Between these  Mashed Potato Waffles and these Cornmeal Gruyère Lunch Waffles (that are actually gluten-free) I have you covered.  Also! Lemon Ricotta Poppy Seed Waffles!  Ok.  I’m done with waffles.

If you’re wondering what my next breakfast adventure will be… it’s definitely FRENCH TOAST!  Emily’s waffles and Adrianna’s waffles have me scheming.

Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Waffles

Waffles are super easy to make. The waffle iron does all (well, most) the work.

Wet ingredients (eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and buttermilk) and whisked together with the dry ingredients.  It’s ok if it’s a bit lumpy.  It’s character building.

Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Waffles

What’s a waffle without a chocolate chunk?

Still a waffle… nevermind.

Just add chocolate. It tastes better/awesome.

Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Waffles

Warm waffles and prepared toppings! The waffles are soft on the inside, studded with melted chocolate, and crisp on the outside.  Almond butter, bananas, and honey are the perfect comforting toppings.

Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Waffles

Have a wonderful weekend!  Waffle it up and freeze a few for the week days.  Indulgent breakfast with a hint of meal planning.  Not too shabby!

Buttermilk Chocolate Chip Waffles with Almond Butter, Banana, and Honey

makes 2 generous or 4 small servings

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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons granulated sugar

1/3 cup melted unsalted butter

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1 1/4 cup buttermilk

1/3 cup chopped dark chocolate

For topping:

almond butter

sliced bananas

honey

Set your waffle iron in a level, clean surface and turn on to preheat.

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and  sugar.

In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk.  Add the wet ingredients, all at once to the dry ingredients.  Stir until just incorporated. Stir in the chocolate pieces.  Try not to over-mix the batter.  If a few lumps remain in the batter, that’s ok.

Cook according to your waffle machine instructions.

Serve waffles warm topped with almond butter, bananas, and a good drizzle of honey.

Note:  Allow waffles to cool completely.  Store them in pairs in ziplock bags and store in the freezer.  In the morning, gently reheat waffles in the toaster or toaster oven.  Best toaster breakfast ever.

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  1. gracebeekman

    January 10, 2014 at 7:24 am

    Holy smokes do these look good! What a great combination! Bring on the chocolate! :)

    https://sometimesgracefully.com

    Reply
  2. thelittlecookbook

    January 10, 2014 at 7:20 am

    This has confirmed one thing. I need a waffle iron. Always. Maybe also a bigger kitchen – damn my lack of room. Also I super duper appreciated the podcast post, being on the road all day I need a buddy to listen to. Thanks always Joy, you superstar.

    Reply
    • joythebaker

      January 10, 2014 at 10:40 am

      i have a tiny galley kitchen. you can totally make room for a waffle iron!

      Reply
  3. The Wooden Spoon

    January 10, 2014 at 5:27 am

    Ahhhhh! Lemon ricotta waffles! Cornmeal gruyere waffles! I’ve been thinking about buying a waffle maker but I wasn’t sure if I would really use it that much. Yep, it’s official. I have to buy one now. I’m blaming you.

    Reply
    • joythebaker

      January 10, 2014 at 10:33 am

      i will take all the blame! all waffle everything.

      Reply
  4. Norma | Allspice and nutmeg

    January 10, 2014 at 5:27 am

    Waffles brimming with Chocolate chunks – can’t be beat. My Mr. Will love these.

    Reply
  5. Kathryn

    January 10, 2014 at 3:31 am

    I’m totally obsessed with waffles at the moment in any form. The idea of a waffle sandiwch = epic.

    Reply
  6. Sarah Toasty

    January 10, 2014 at 3:02 am

    I got buttermilk in my grocery store by requesting it every.single.time. I went through the line and got asked “Did you find everything okay?”

    Good thing I’m going home next week, heart shaped waffles are obviously in my future now lol

    Reply
  7. foodnerd4life

    January 10, 2014 at 2:55 am

    These waffles are the perfect excuse for me to buy a waffle iron in the sales. Joy you’ve improved my brunches ten fold, first with the best pancake recipe (Single Lady Pancakes) and now these! Damn gurl!

    FoodNerd x

    http://www.foodnerd4life.com

    Reply
  8. Kezia

    January 10, 2014 at 2:40 am

    Your blog is waffle heaven! These look too good, I really, really need a waffle maker in my life and my kitchen:)

    Reply
  9. Averie @ Averie Cooks

    January 10, 2014 at 1:17 am

    These are SUCH pretty waffles! Buttermilk can do no wrong and I love how they’re glistening with honey and banana…and almond butter. And there’s choc chips. Pretty much everything I love all in one place. Pinned!

    Reply
  10. Belinda@themoonblushbaker

    January 10, 2014 at 12:46 am

    Man do I know about waffle love. I turned waffles in to french toast ( soaking in a light pumpkin custard). Yes I am that obsessive, the only thing is if I can make it into fried sandwich.
    I like you long post they give such detail information and I always like to hear your kitchen wisdom.

    mmm.. chocolate chips in butter milk batter; this has Sunday morning breakfast all over it

    Reply
  11. azroka

    January 9, 2014 at 11:53 pm

    Wow. These look amazing!

    Reply
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