Chocolate waffle bark (high protein, grain free)
Chocolate Waffle Bark (High Protein, Grain-Free)
Chocolate lovers, get ready for a delicious and fun twist on waffles! This Chocolate Waffle Bark is a high-protein, grain-free treat that combines the comforting flavor of waffles with a rich chocolate coating. It’s perfect for a snack, dessert, or even a post-workout treat, thanks to its protein-packed ingredients. The crispy waffle triangles are covered in melted chocolate, sprinkled with fun toppings, and then frozen to create a bark that’s as satisfying as it is easy to make.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This Chocolate Waffle Bark is not your typical dessert. It’s made with a high-protein iwaffle base that’s both grain-free and gluten-free, using almond flour, tapioca starch, and grass-fed whey protein powder. Not only does it have that crispy waffle texture, but it’s also topped with a smooth chocolate coating that makes every bite feel indulgent. Plus, you can customize the toppings to match your mood or the season—think sprinkles, chopped nuts, or even a pinch of sea salt for a sweet and salty combo.
ingredients used for this recipe:
• Almond Flour: Provides a nutty flavor and adds a dose of healthy fats and protein.
• tapioca Starch: Helps bind the waffle batter and gives it that perfect crispness.
• Grass-Fed vanilla Whey Protein Powder: The star of this recipe, adding an extra boost of protein to keep you energized, but also giving them both a fluffy and crisp texture.
• Baking Powder: Helps the waffles rise and become fluffy.
• Salt: Enhances the overall flavor.
• refined Coconut Oil, melted and room temp: Adds moisture and richness to the waffles.
• Coconut or Maple Sugar (optional): For a touch of sweetness, but can be skipped for a lower sugar option.
• Dairy-Free Milk or milk of choice: Almond, soy, flax, or coconut milk all work well.
•Eggs: Helps bind the batter and gives the waffles structure.
Chocolate Bark Topping
• Chocolate Chips: Use dark, semi-sweet, or dairy-free chocolate for a vegan option. • Coconut Oil: This makes the melted chocolate smooth and easier to pour. • Toppings: Sprinkles, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or a pinch of sea salt for added texture and flavor.
chocolate waffle bark
Ingredients
Waffle Batter:
- 1 1/4 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 2/3 cup tapioca flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk mixed with 2 tsp lemon juice, or dairy-free milk of choice
- 1/3 cup refined liquid coconut oil
- 1/4 cup raw cane sugar or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
Chocolate Coating:
- 1 cup Dairy free chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Toppings:
- Dye free Sprinkles!
Instructions
- Grill your grain-free waffle batter until the waffles are extra golden and crisp.
- Place the waffles on a wire rack to cool completely so they stay crunchy.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the waffles so the edges touch, forming one solid layer.
- Melt 1 ½ cups of chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in the microwave in 30-second bursts until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate over the center of your waffle “map” and spread it to the edges, ensuring it fills the seams to glue the waffles together.
- Add sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet.
- Freeze for 20 minutes until the chocolate is rock hard.
- Lift the parchment paper and snap the bark by hand, following the natural triangle lines imprinted by the waffle iron for clean, perfect pieces.
