Step up your breakfast game with these Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Waffles! They’re such a treat!
Who’s a fan of banana bread, raise your hand. My hand is up!
Well, when you over buy bananas by accident, you need to not only whip up a classic loaf, but why not waffle it too??
And while you’re at it, add some mini chocolate chips to make them extra special, mmmm k?!
I made these a few weekends back for brunch, and frankly I don’t think I want to eat plain waffles ever again.
Topped with syrup with a side of fresh fruit and I couldn’t think of a better breakfast.
The recipe makes about 10-12 waffles, so I love to freeze the extras (if there are any), in a Ziploc freezer bag, so when the craving hits and I decide to treat myself after a tough early morning workout, I simply break out my toaster and toast away.
The recipe is a combination of less than ten ingredients, with the mini chocolate chips as optional, but highly encouraged! I use my little waffle iron that makes 6-7-inch size waffles.
And today, you folks not only get this yummy recipe, but I’m having a GIVEAWAY!
I’ve been a fan of Michael Laico’s from Michael’s Woodcraft for years. He was actually one of the first virtual friends I made as a food blogger. I found him on Instagram and was totally drawn in by his incredible work with wood.
He’s got some of the most beautiful boards, catchall trays, wine stoppers, ice cream scoops, honey sticks and mirrors. He has made me a few pieces over the years and they’re heirlooms that will last a lifetime. I totally treasure each and every piece.
So when Michael asked if we could do a giveaway together, I jumped at the chance! I knew y’all would love his pieces as much as I do.
The board the waffles are pictured on in today’s post is the most recent board of mine from Michael. It’s walnut and I absolutely love it. It’s fabulous as a prop for the blog, but I also use it as a serving board when I have guests.
For today’s giveaway, Michael made this board ↓ which is a 12-inch round walnut board with a handle and inlays on one side. It’s just beautiful.
The giveaway is open to U.S. residents and to enter you’ll need to follow me @thebeachhousekitchen and Michael @MichaelsWoodcraft on Instagram. Be sure to like the photo on Instagram and in the comments tag a friend. That’s it! Good luck and enjoy the waffles folks!
Another favorite waffle recipe here at the BHK is my Easy Pecan Waffles with Pecan Praline Sauce. Check it out!
A Few Cook’s Notes for Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Waffles Recipe:
As I mentioned above, the mini chocolate chips are optional, but highly recommended.
Make sure your bananas are overripe (very brown) for this recipe.
The cinnamon could also be optional, but I love the taste.
Step up your breakfast game with these Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Waffles! They're such a treat!
- 1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 cup (one stick) butter, melted
- 3 overripe bananas
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup mini chocolate chips
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Preheat waffle iron. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon and baking soda. Set aside. In a large bowl, mash bananas with a fork. Add the melted butter, sugar, egg and vanilla and stir with a rubber spatula until well blended. Stir in the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
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Spray iron with non-stick cooking spray. Using a 1/4 cup scoop, fill iron with batter. Cook until golden brown or until waffle iron indicates waffle is done. Transfer finished waffles to oven and place directly on oven rack to keep warm until finished with all the batter. Serve with syrup.
Both my hands are up! I adore banana bread! And I know I’d go crazy for these waffles! Yum!
Woohoo! You’d love these Kelsie!
You bet I’m a fan of banana bread! Plus, banana bread with chocolate is simply the best so I know I’d love those flavours in waffles! Awesome for a special brunch with endless cups of coffee, of course ;) Pinned! Happy weekend ahead, my friend!
They’re so good Dawn! Just finished my workout and I’ll be enjoying one soon!
These waffles sound like the perfect way to start any day, or for a great breakfast-for-dinner! And that is such a lovely walnut board!!
Michael is super talented Jennifer! His boards are just beautiful, as well as his other products! Hope you check his site out.
Banana bread is totally my weakness…combining with waffles and my life has been MADE!!! Perfect Valentine’s Day brunch idea!
Lol! Hope you enjoy them Haylie!
My husband would love these waffles and I would probably have some myself. Pinned!
Enjoy Gerlinde!
Lovey, lovely twist. Pinned :-) Absolutely :-)
Thanks so much Davorka! XO
*Both hands and feet raised!* I absolutely love all things banana bread! Something about that flavor just makes me feel nostalgic, and warm and cozy inside! Needless to say, I would DEVOUR these waffles!!!! They look seriously delicious and quite dangerous, because I’m fairly certain I could eat a stack of 5 (easily) in one sitting! These are definitely going on the MUST MAKE immediately list! Pinned!
P.s. That board is STUNNING! Love the color of the wood!
Woot Woot! You’re going to love these Chey! Chocolate for Jeremy and without for you, but still just as delicious! Thanks for pinning! XO
When I saw this on instagram this morning, I saved it immediately! I love this idea, and will be trying ASAP! Basically, the words banana bread and chocolate chip in the same sentence have made my day!!! Yum!
I’m so glad Alex! Hope you love them!
What a beautiful board!! These waffles sound absolutely delicious too! They’re the perfect weekend treat for breakfast, and I happen to have a giant bunch sitting on my counter ripe, so my breakfast plans are forming ;) Happy Valentine’s Day!
Yay! Hope you give these a try Katherine! Happy Valentine’s Day to you too!
Ohhhh Mary Ann!!! These look so good!!!! BTW, I’ve stopping getting your emails in my inbox?? I’m going to sign up now. I hope you are good!!! xoxo
Thanks for signing up! All is well here! XO
I’d leave a longer comment, but I’m rummaging through my back room to find my waffle maker. Great idea, I want some now!
Enjoy Matt!
The board is quite lovely and so are these waffles. Love how thin and crispy they look! I can definitely see a batch of these in my Sunday morning brunch future! Pinned!
Enjoy Leanne!
Beautiful handcrafted board from Michael’s Mare, perfectly suited to highlight these totally mouthwatering waffles! I love the ease of waffles and their versatility! SO many different varieties and flavor profiles. It doesn’t get much better than chocolate chip banana bread! And yes to the chocolate chips! :D
His boards are so beautiful Traci! Such a craftsman! You know I love my banana bread!
So I picked this recipe based on the ratings. After starting I decided to read the comments to see if there were any additions or suggestions only to find out all the ratings were based on how good it sounded and not from trying it. Needless to say I was a little frustrated and concerned. Well, that was all short lived… these are amazing!!
So happy you gave them a try Chris! Unfortunately, I don’t have any control over when people decide to share the star rating. I seem to get more comments and photos of recipes people have attempted from my blog over on Pinterest. I wish there was a way I could share them here. Thanks so much for following along and for the five star rating!
These waffles are perfect for breakfast. I am a huge fan of banana bread and turning it into a waffle is a great idea! These boards are gorgeous! They are an absolute work of art!
Michael is so talented Kathy! I’m a huge fan of his work.
Hi! Just wondering if I can keep this waffle mix in the refrigerator over night?
Hey there! Yes, you can. Enjoy!
Has anyone left a comment that actually tried to make this recipe? I followed this recipe exactly and my waffles came out soft and soggy – not crispy like the pictures. The ratio of ingredients is totally off.
Perhaps it’s your waffle iron Alyssa because these came out totally crispy for me, so I can assure you the ratio of ingredients is not off.