Chocolate Brunch Waffle Fruit (Printable)
Fluffy chocolate waffles served with mixed berries, bananas, nuts, and whipped cream for a sweet brunch.
# What You'll Need:
→ Waffle Batter
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 tsp baking powder
05 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
06 - 1/4 tsp salt
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 1/4 cups whole milk
09 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Toppings
11 - 1 cup mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
12 - 1 banana, sliced
13 - 1/4 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts or walnuts
14 - 1/2 cup whipped cream
15 - 2 tbsp chocolate syrup
16 - Powdered sugar for dusting
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat your waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat eggs, then whisk in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; do not overmix as this will toughen the waffles.
05 - Lightly grease the waffle iron. Pour batter into the waffle iron (about 1/2 to 3/4 cup per waffle, depending on size). Cook until crisp and cooked through, about 4–6 minutes.
06 - Transfer waffles to serving plates. Top each waffle with mixed berries, banana slices, nuts (if using), and a dollop of whipped cream. Drizzle with chocolate syrup and dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- These waffles strike that perfect balance between indulgent brunch and actually-feeling-good breakfast territory
- The fruit cuts through the richness so they never feel heavy or cloying
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- Overmixed batter creates tough, rubbery waffles so stop as soon as flour disappears
- The waffles might look done before they actually are wait for that steam to slow down
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- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking for fluffier waffles
- Separate your eggs and fold in whipped whites for restaurant-style height