unsalted butter, pure maple syrup and fresh fruits as needed
Instructions
Make the flour:
Place the groats in a food processor and pulse to a fine powder. Store in an airtight container in a cool place.
Make the waffles:
Coarsely chop the chocolate and set aside.
Add the dry ingredients - flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl and whisk to combine. In a measuring cup or bowl, combine the egg yolks, buttermilk, fruit puree, oil, and vanilla. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients, add the wet ingredients and mix with a spatula, just until combined.
With a handheld mixer or stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on medium speed in a clean, grease-free bowl until soft peaks form.
Fold the whipped egg whites into the batter, in two additions, just until combined. Fold in chopped chocolate.
Heat a waffle iron following the manufacturer's directions. Add batter to the centre of the waffle iron once fully heated, close lid and cook.
Top with butter and maple syrup while still warm. Serve with fresh fruits, whipped cream, or chocolate drizzle.