Chocolate Waffles

• 1 1/2 c. pancake mix
• 1 c. sugar
• 1/3 c. cocoa powder
• 3/4 c. water
• 2 T. canola oil
• 2 eggs

Beat all of the ingredients with wire whisk or hand beater until almost smooth. Pour the batter from a cup or pitcher onto the center of a hot waffle iron.

Bake the waffles until the steaming stops. Remove the waffles carefully.

Serve dusted with powdered sugar, sprinkled with slices of banana and/or drizzled with warm maple syrup, if desired.

• Yields: 6 servings
• Preparation Time: 20 minutes