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Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturers instructions.
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Preheat your oven to 200 F if you want to keep the waffles warm after making them.
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In a small bowl or mini food processor whisk the ground flax seeds and water until they reach an egg like consistency.
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In a medium bowl combine all the wet ingredients (the flax mixture through vanilla) until well mixed.
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Make sure the milk is warm or it will cause the butter to harden into clumps.
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In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, cocoa powder and salt and stir until well mixed.
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Add the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until just combined.
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If adding in chocolate chips, gently fold them into the batter.
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Scoop 1/2 cup of batter, or recommended amount from your iron directions, into the waffle iron and cook according to the waffle iron directions.
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Serve immediately or keep them warm in a 200 F oven or let them cool completely on a wire rack and freeze.
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Note: These waffles are just as amazing when frozen and cooked in a toaster oven just like any other frozen waffle so plan to make extra for this purpose.
