Easy Chocolate Chip Waffles - Easy Budget Recipes (2024)

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Chocolate Chip Waffles Ingredients & Cost:

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour – $0.24
• 2 ½ teaspoons of baking powder – $0.12
• 3 eggs – $0.69
• 2 ½ teaspoons of baking powder – $0.01
• 3 Tablespoons of sugar – $0.06
• 2 cups of milk – $0.24
• 5 Tablespoons butter – $0.17
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla – $0.17
• 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips – $1.15

The recipe cost is calculated by the amounts needed for the recipe. To find out more about how we price our recipes, check outBudget Recipes Explained. The pricing for this recipe was updated in February 2024.

How To Make Chocolate Chip Waffles:

***For complete recipe instructions, see the recipe card below.

1. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
2. Whisk sugar and egg yolks together in a stand mixer with a whisk attachment. Blend in milk, butter, and vanilla until well incorporated.
3. Mix the dry ingredients with the egg yolk mixture until just combined.
4. Transfer the batter to a large bowl. Clean the stand mixer bowl and whisk egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form (1-2 minutes).
5. Gently fold egg whites into the batter.
6. Fold in chocolate chips. Avoid overmixing.
7. Pour 1 cup of batter into your preheated waffle iron and close it.
8. Cook for 2-3 minutes per waffle, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
9. Repeat with the remaining batter and serve immediately with your favorite toppings, such as mini chocolate chips, peanut butter, maple syrup, whipped cream, and bananas.

Chocolate Chip Waffles Storage Tips:

SERVE:Serve the cooked waffles immediately after making them with your chosen garnishes.

STORE:You can store the leftover waffles in an airtight container for about two to three days.

FREEZE:Place waffles on a baking sheet and flash freeze for 1-2 hours. Once frozen, transfer them to an airtight container or freezer bag. Freeze for 4-6 months.

REHEAT:Pop frozen waffles directly into the toaster oven. Toast them until they reach the desired temperature and crispiness.

Get Kids Involved with This Recipe:

Ages 2-3:Guide their hand as they stir the batter with a spoon. They can also help by decorating the tops of the waffles with the garnishes.

Ages 4-5:Demonstrate gentle folding. Allow them to help fold in the egg whites (while supervised).

Ages 6-8:Give them age-appropriate measuring tools and let them measure ingredients independently.

Ages 9-11:Encourage them to read the recipe steps and help find ingredients before letting them handle mixing dry and wet ingredients with minimal supervision.

Ages 12+:Treat them as your partner in the kitchen, assigning tasks like preparing specific ingredients, preheating the waffle iron, or even making the batter on their own.

Chocolate Chip Waffles Budget Tips:

• Buy chocolate chips in bulk:When on sale, stock up on a large bag of chocolate chips. They keep well in the freezer and save you money in the long run.
• Buy store-brand ingredients:Most waffle ingredients don’t need fancy brands. Store-brand flour, baking powder, sugar, vanilla extract, and even milk are often just as good at a fraction of the cost.
• Double the recipe:Make extra and freeze the extra batch to have an easy breakfast or dinner on hand when you need to stretch your grocery budget.