Vegan Chocolate Waffles

Although I cannot seem to get that light fluffy waffle with a crispy exterior with ANY vegan waffle I have tried, these waffles are quite delightful! They are not too sweet either. I enjoy them with with peanut butter and a light drizzle of maple syrup. My boyfriend Ian, on the other hand, enjoys his with butter only, though I am getting him to enjoy a little peanut butter on the side ;-).

I always try to add whole wheat flour to my goodies, but it is not necessary. I simply feel healthier (psychologically). Happy eating!


Ingredients

• 2/3 whole wheat flour
• 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)
• 2/3 almond milk - i like vanilla (or any milk substitute)
• 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 5 tbsp cocoa powder - i like dark cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips - ghirardelli/trader joe's semi-sweet are both vegan
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 tsp vanilla

Directions

Boil water. Preheat waffle iron.

In a small bowl, whisk together almond milk and apple cider vinegar (and let it sit approx. 10 minutes).

In a  separate bowl, combine the flours, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. I whisk them together because I don't have a sifter.

In a third bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, chocolate chips and boiling water. Whisk the milk mixture into the chocolate. Then, add the brown sugar, oil, and vanilla and combine. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.

Now, you should have sinfully delicious waffles! Cheers!