15 Sweet Plant-Based Chocolate Waffles and Pancakes!

Craving something sugary, sweet, and chocolaty? Why don’t you try one of these delicious chocolate waffle, or pancake recipes? These recipes are great for breakfast, brunch, or maybe even dessert!

We also highly recommend downloading the Food Monster App  — with over 15,000 delicious recipes it is the largest plant-based recipe resource to help you get healthy! And, don’t forget to check out our Waffle Archives!

1. Flourless Chocolate Chickpea Waffles

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We know what you’re thinking. Chocolate? Chickpeas? Waffles?! Yes, this sounds like a bizarre combo, but trust us, it works! Chickpeas and tahini are blended with dark chocolate chips, bananas, and vanilla extract to create a soft, creamy batter that eventually turns into these sweet, fluffy Flourless Chocolate Chickpea Waffles by Gunjan Dudani. The chickpeas add a wonderful boost of protein so grab a few of these, stack ’em up, and top them with fruit, maple syrup, cinnamon, powdered sugar, or whatever you like your waffles to have!

2. Strawberry Chocolate Pancakes

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These Strawberry Chocolate Pancakes by Hayley Canning are so easy to make. Only seven ingredients (all of which you probably already have in your kitchen) are needed to make these healthy pancakes. In 10 minutes they are ready! This any day of the week recipe shows that a healthy breakfast doesn’t have to be complicated.

3. Mexican Chocolate Waffles

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I’m not going to waste anyone’s time here today. These are waffles. They’ve got chocolate and beer in them – but no oil and no sugar – and they are good. Now go and spend your morning with these Mexican Chocolate Waffles by Annie Oliverio.

4. Chocolate Buckwheat Pancakes

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Chocolate for breakfast? Count us in. These Chocolate Buckwheat Pancakes by Namita Tiwari are delicious, infused with banana, and so yummy!

5. Chocolate Brownie Waffles

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These Chocolate Brownie Waffles by Amanda Froelich are something out of this world! They are simple to make, oh so delicious and can be topped with any of your favorite waffle toppings. They will be a hit with your family on Sunday morning breakfasts! Make sure to give them a shot!

6. Chocolate Banana Pancakes

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These Chocolate Banana Pancakes by Taryn Fitz-Gerald are pretty easy to make. It’s just a matter of throwing all the ingredients into your blender or nutribullet, blending and then there you have it – perfect plant based pancake batter, ready to go.

7. Chocolate Waffles 

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We are obsessed with these vegan, gluten free Chocolate Waffles by Hayley Canning. They have only 5 ingredients but are chalk full of a world of possibilities. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

8. Chocolate and Peanut Butter Pancakes

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If you’re looking to create a decadent stack of pancakes for a special occasion or just have an organic affinity for all things peanut butter, then these are the pancakes for you. These stacks come in two flavors: chocolate and peanut butter, which is a flavor pair that was made to be. Serve these Chocolate and Peanut Butter Pancakes by Gabrielle St. Claire with the creamy chocolate and peanut butter sauces and maybe even a dollop of coconut whipped cream, if you’re feeling indulgent.

9. Chocolate Hazelnut Waffles

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Is there a better way to start a weekend morning, or any morning for that matter, than with warm, fluffy, chocolate hazelnut waffles? Top them with nut butter, maple syrup, berries, and an extra drizzle of melted chocolate for the ultimate vegan breakfast. This Chocolate Hazelnut Waffles by Heather Larson could also easily be made gluten free if that’s your thing too! These chocolate hazelnut waffles are quite simple to make and can really improve your morning. They might even help you get up before the alarm (no promises though)!

10. Chocolate Chip Cookie Protein Pancakes

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I used to never eat pancakes unless it was for an occassional brunch out because I knew pancakes aren’t necessarily good for you. Quite the opposite, pancakes tend to be pretty bad for you. But since I made my oatmeal pancake.. oh my gosh, I’ve been all about pancakes! Especially the recipe I’m sharing with you today. It seriously feels so sinful. Sure, it isn’t the lightest breakfast – but it is good for you! Especially after a morning strength training session! Gotta refuel those muscles. Also, you are able to eat pretty much anything after working out intensely as your body will just absorb its benefits and you won’t likely gain weight, given you don’t binge, of course. So… hello chocolate! This recipe made me two large-ish pancakes. I couldn’t even finish it, it was so filling. These Chocolate Chip Cookie Protein Pancakes by Kamila Gornia: Blogger, Sensual Appeal taste like chocolate chip cookies. And I’m not just saying that for fun.

11. Chocolate Protein Waffle Sticks

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These Chocolate Protein Waffle Sticks by Sara Grandominico are a fun, easy breakfast. They’re packed with protein, healthy fiber, and then topped with a gooey peanut butter sauce so you’ll have fuel all day. Plus, these waffles sticks are soft, chewy, rich, and chocolatey which means that they are pretty much the best breakfast ever.

12. Chocolate Sourdough Pancakes

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You’ll love these Chocolatey Sourdough Pancakes by Nele Liivlaid if you’re into vegan gluten-free pancakes made with sourdough. Besides being low-glycemic, dairy-free and egg-free, they are also light and fluffy and so easy to make.

13. Chocolate Zucchini Waffles

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Shredded zucchini is hidden away in these fluffy Chocolate Zucchini Waffles by Kat Condon! Full of rich chocolate flavor, these waffles are made without dairy, eggs, or gluten.

14. Healthy Oreo Pancakes

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Breakfast has never been more exciting! These Healthy Oreo Pancakes by Holly Jade are the perfect thing to wake up to as they taste delicious and take only a few minutes to make! The rich chocolate pancakes are stacked with fresh coconut cream so that they not only look but also taste like Oreo cookies.

15. Fudgy Brownie Waffles

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Brownies? Good. Waffles? Great. Chocolate in any breakfast item? FAN-TAS-TIC. I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again- people love mixing and meshing different flavors and textures. These Fudgy Brownie Waffles by Danny Macdonald: Blogger, Boy and The Rabbit are the lovechild of breakfast and dessert, but they’re not terribly unhealthy. I would certainly describe them as fudgy- almost denser than a normal waffle, from that wonderful cocoa and coffee undertones. They’re an excuse to get out of bed, for sure. It’s a recipe for a “no-snooze-button” type of morning.

Learn How to Cook Plant-Based Meals at Home!

Reducing your meat intake and eating more plant-based foods is known to help with chronic inflammation, heart health, mental wellbeing, fitness goals, nutritional needs, allergies, gut health and more! Dairy consumption also has been linked many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer, prostate cancer and has many side effects.

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• The Ultimate Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition
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