Fluffy Chocolate Chip Waffles

This is not Asian food (I do cook other things though I also eat curry for breakfast), but I haven't had waffles in probably a year and the craving kicked in on this slightly hungover morning. In the past I have made gluten free waffle variations, which have been delicious (in particular the vegan banana coconut waffles, click here) but these wheat packed ones are also BOMB and made with more accessible, affordable ingredients..... and chocolate chips :)

This recipe is a traditional style with a classic homemade flavor - probably how your grandmother would have made them. They're light and fluffy because you're gently folding in whipped egg whites, slightly aromatic from a hint of vanilla and a super special treat scattered with chocolate chips. You can whip these up in just a couple minutes and they're pretty fool proof. I like mine pretty crispy on the outsides so I let them cook up well in the waffle iron and keep cooked ones warm in a low heated oven while I make the rest.





Fill your tummy, cure your hangover, put a smile on your face and start your day right! Not necessarily the healthiest thing on planet earth but one thing I've learned recently is life is too short and I plan on enjoying every second.






Fluffy Chocolate Chip Waffles
Makes 6-8 waffles


Ingredients:

1 1/3 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp + 1 tsp baking powder
2 eggs
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
1 3/4 cups milk
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Directions:

• Whisk together dry ingredients in mixing bowl. 
• Separate the eggs; Add the yolks to the dry ingredients and put the whites in a separate mixing bowl to beat to fairly stiff peaks - you can do this by hand pretty easily so don't worry about breaking out the mixer. 
• Add the melted butter and milk to dry ingredients & egg yolks and stir to combine. Fold in chocolate chips.
• Gently fold in the egg whites into the mixture. 
• Depending on the size of your waffle maker, scoop about 1 cup of the mixture into the hot iron and cook 3-4 minutes or until done.
• Serve with sizzzzurp.