Description
These Chocolate Cardamom Banana Waffles are a delightful twist on classic waffles, featuring rich cocoa, fragrant cardamom, and ripe bananas for natural sweetness. Perfect for a flavorful breakfast or brunch, they’re topped with creamy Greek yogurt, fresh berries, and a light dusting of powdered sugar for an indulgent yet wholesome treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or use white sugar)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ¾ cups milk
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 bananas (ripe, roughly smashed)
- ½ teaspoon green cardamom (crushed)
Toppings
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup berries (fresh)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, brown sugar, baking powder, and kosher salt until fully combined and evenly mixed.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and avocado oil. Then, mash the ripe bananas roughly (keeping some chunks) and stir them into the wet mixture along with the crushed green cardamom, blending well but gently.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the batter light and airy.
- Preheat Waffle Iron: Heat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions and grease it using a pastry brush to prevent sticking.
- Cook Waffles: Pour about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of batter (depending on waffle iron size) onto the hot waffle iron. Close the lid and cook for approximately 3 to 3 and a half minutes or until the waffles are cooked through and crisp to your preference.
- Serve: Remove waffles carefully and serve immediately topped with Greek yogurt, fresh berries, and a light dusting of powdered sugar. Enjoy warm for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough waffles.
- Ripe bananas add natural sweetness and moisture but keep some chunks for texture.
- Adjust the amount of cocoa powder according to how chocolatey you want your waffles.
- Use fresh crushed green cardamom for the best aromatic flavor.
- Waffle cooking time may vary slightly depending on your waffle iron model.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute milk and Greek yogurt with plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: banana waffles, chocolate waffles, cardamom waffles, breakfast waffles, Greek yogurt topping, berry toppings, healthy waffles, easy brunch recipes
