Description
Delicious and healthy Chocolate Banana Waffles made with oat flour, ripe banana, cacao powder, and coconut oil. These waffles are naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and perfect for a nutritious breakfast or brunch option.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (oat milk recommended)
- 1 ripe banana
- 4 tablespoons coconut oil (melted and cooled)
- 2 eggs
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cup oat flour
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder
- 2 teaspoons Ceylon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Measure out all ingredients accurately using measuring cups and prepare your cooking area with necessary tools.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: Place the milk, ripe banana, and melted coconut oil into a blender. Blend on high speed for a few seconds until completely combined. Add the eggs and pulse briefly; avoid overmixing.
- Add Dry Ingredients and Blend: Add the oat flour, baking powder, salt, cacao powder, and cinnamon to the wet mixture. Blend until you achieve a smooth batter without lumps.
- Preheat Waffle Maker: Heat your waffle maker until it indicates it is fully hot, usually confirmed by a green light. Lightly grease the surfaces with coconut oil spray or a brush if necessary.
- Cook Waffles: Pour 1/3 cup of batter onto the hot waffle maker, close the lid, and cook for 8-10 minutes depending on your machine’s strength. Do not open the lid early to ensure waffles cook through properly.
- Cool Waffles: Remove the waffles carefully and place them on a cooling rack. They will be soft when freshly cooked but will crisp up as they cool to room temperature.
- Serve: Once cooled slightly, serve the waffles warm with your favorite toppings such as fruit, nut butter, or syrup.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and better flavor.
- Do not overblend eggs to avoid a dense texture.
- Make sure the waffle maker is fully preheated before cooking for best texture.
- Waffles crisp up as they cool; serve promptly for the best experience.
- Oat flour can be substituted with gluten-free flour blend for celiac requirements.
- Store leftover waffles in an airtight container and reheat in a toaster for crispiness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
