Ingredients
- 1 cup active sourdough starter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup milk
- 3 tablespoons melted butter or oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Optional Toppings
- Maple syrup
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate syrup
- Fresh strawberries or bananas
- Powdered sugar
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preheat the Waffle Maker
Turn on your waffle maker and lightly grease it with cooking spray or oil.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl whisk together:
- Flour
- Cocoa powder
- Sugar
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
3. Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl combine:
- Sourdough starter
- Egg
- Milk
- Melted butter
- Vanilla extract
Mix until smooth.
4. Combine the Batter
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
Stir gently until combined. Do not overmix. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
5. Cook the Waffles
Pour about ½–¾ cup batter into the waffle maker.
Cook for 3–5 minutes or until the waffles are crispy and cooked through.
6. Serve
Remove waffles and serve warm with whipped cream, maple syrup, chocolate syrup, or fresh fruit.
✅ Tip: For extra rich flavor, add 1 tablespoon espresso powder to the batter—it makes the chocolate taste deeper.
