Dark Chocolate Whole Wheat Waffles

Today is my mom’s birthday.  It also happens to be the first day of spring. 

To celebrate, I am sharing with you a new favorite waffle – 100% whole wheat goodness with some dark chocolate cocoa powder thrown in for good measure!

On the last waffle or two I tossed in some dark chocolate chips – oh my, what a treat.  

Happy Birthday, Mom.  You are the best and I’m so thankful that God chose you to give me life and to teach and instruct me.  I love you. 

Dark Chocolate Whole Wheat Waffles -  Adapted from 100 Days of Real Food

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 3/4 C milk (may use up to 1 C buttermilk) 
• 1 T olive oil
• 1 T honey
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 1/2 C white whole wheat flour
• 4 T dark chocolate cocoa powder
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• pinch of salt
• Dark chocolate chips
• Berry sauce

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 C white whole wheat flour, 4 T dark chocolate cocoa powder, 2 tsp. baking powder, 1/4 tsp. baking soda and a pinch of salt. 

Then, add 2 eggs, 1 3/4 C milk, 1 T olive oil, 1 T honey and 1 tsp. vanilla.  Mix well. 

Whisk together the wet and dry ingredients.

Scoop, using a ladle, the proper amount of batter into a waffle maker according to your manufacturers directions.

Cook until done. 

Serve warm with berry sauce. 

Enjoy!