Chocolate Waffles with Espresso Sour Cream

I have a recipe for really delicious yeast waffles. I thought, what if I replace 1/4 cup of the flour with cocoa powder and add a little chopped chocolate? Would I get chocolate waffles? Well, I just made them and they were really good and very chocolaty. The waffles are not sweet by themselves. You got to put some syrup, sweetened sour cream, honey or ice cream on top.

Besides being good for you, these waffles are so easy. You just mix everything the night before and put into the fridge. So easy! I also like to make Peanut Butter Surprise Chocolate Waffles. They have a thin sliver of peanut butter in the center.

By the way, if you want to make regular waffles just replace the cocoa powder with all purpose flour and leave out the chocolate.

Chocolate Waffles with Espresso Sour Cream
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk, any fat and cold is fine
1 ounce olive oil
1/4 cup cocoa powder, Dutch or natural
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup white whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon sea salt
¾ teaspoon instant yeast
1 large egg
1/2 ounce chocolate, chopped into little pieces, optional

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth.

Cover and store in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours or up to 36 hours. Remove the batter from the refrigerator when the waffle iron is hot. Mix well and pour 1/2 cup of batter in the center of the iron for 7 inch waffles. Close and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and eat up right away.

Makes 4-large waffles

Espresso Sour Cream
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons confectioner sugar
1/4 teaspoon espresso powder

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir well.

Peanut Butter Surprise Chocolate Waffles
Chocolate waffle recipe
peanut butter

When the waffle iron preheats, place a 1/4 cup of batter in the center. Add a blob of peanut butter (about a tablespoon) and cover with another 1/4 cup of batter. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes.