Marble Chocolate Banana Waffles

Recipe:

Ingredient Notes:

• Bananas. The “riper the better” rule is key here. Even overripe, blackened bananas work perfectly. One large peeled banana weighs approximately 120g, so you’ll need 240g of pure banana pulp for this recipe.
• Chocolate. For the best flavor balance, use chocolate with 55% to 72% cocoa content. Milk chocolate will make the batter overly sweet.
• Cocoa powder. I recommend alkalized (Dutch-processed) cocoa for a deeper, richer color. However, regular cocoa powder works just fine.
• Butter. Use high-quality butter with at least 80% fat content.
  • Pro Tip. You can swap butter for vegetable oil in the banana portion of the batter. To keep the fat-to-liquid ratio consistent, use 60g of neutral vegetable oil plus an extra 15g of milk.
• Eggs. This recipe is calibrated for medium eggs (approx. 50-55 g without the shell). This corresponds to Grade M or US Large.
• Sugar. Standard white granulated sugar is all you need. For a deeper caramel note, feel free to swap white sugar for brown sugar in the banana batter.
• Milk. Use whole milk (2-3% fat) or lactose-free alternatives.
  • Variation. You can also use drinkable yogurt or buttermilk. If you do, reduce the baking powder to 1/2 tsp and increase the baking soda to 1/2 tsp to balance the acidity.
• Flour. All-purpose flour is ideal. Avoid strong bread flour, as it will make the waffles too chewy.
• Cinnamon. It adds a subtle warmth that complements both banana and chocolate beautifully. If you’re not a fan or have an allergy, simply omit it – the recipe will still be delicious.

Let’s start cooking!

Banana Batter

In a medium bowl, mash the bananas using a fork or a potato masher.

Whisk in the sugar, melted butter, and milk until well combined.

Fold in the sifted flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon, mixing just until no dry streaks remain.

Chocolate Batter

Combine the chocolate and diced butter in a heatproof bowl.

Place the bowl over a double boiler (simmering water) and melt, stirring until glossy.

Whisk in the sugar, followed by the eggs and milk. Stir until smooth.

Sift in the flour, salt, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder, then mix until fully incorporated.

Baking

Preheat your waffle iron. Dollop both batters onto the iron by the teaspoonful in a random, patchwork pattern.

Bake according to your waffle iron’s instructions until golden.

Serve and enjoy!

This Marble Chocolate Banana Waffles recipe was checked, prepared and approved by Chef Tatyana Nazaruk - author of FlavorIt.com.
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