🍫🧇 HEART Exam: Make Tasty by Stacie Belgian Chocolate Chip Waffles

Before we dive in:
I was in Indianapolis to support a friend, so I did my grocery run at Whole Foods. There may be less expensive places to find these items, but I wasn’t being a frugal shopper — I went where I knew I’d have a lot of safe, gluten- and dairy-free options in one place. 🛒💛 Prices may vary in your area.

H = Health Check 🩺

Nutrition 📊

One waffle comes in at 250 calories, 14g fat, 3g protein, and 12g sugar. For a sweet breakfast, this actually lands nicely in the “treat but not a sugar bomb” zone.

These waffles are certified gluten-free, dairy-free, and baked in a nut-free facility — a win for food allergy families. 🛡️

Ingredients 🔍

The ingredient list is refreshingly simple: rice flour, cane sugar, chocolate chips, oil, vanilla, and leavening.
No gums. No preservatives. No mysterious “natural flavors.” 🙌

MyPlate Teaching 🍽️

This waffle fits into the Grains Group (specifically a refined grain).
To round out a balanced breakfast, pair with:

• 🍓 Fruit (berries or banana)

• 🥜 Protein (nut/seed butter or scrambled eggs)

• 🥛 Calcium alternative (fortified almond or soy milk)

Kids love waffles — and this one can easily become a balanced breakfast plate with just one or two swaps.

E = Eating Experience 😋

Taste 👅

These taste like a Saturday morning treat — buttery (without the butter), sweet, and with real chocolate richness.

Texture 🧇

The outside crisps beautifully in the toaster while the inside stays soft. Not gummy. Not mushy. Not chalky like many GF toaster waffles.

How I Use It 🍽️

• Toasted + strawberries + drizzle of maple

• Crumbled into a yogurt alternative bowl

• Air-fried for extra crisp (my fav)

• Mini “dessert waffles” with DF ice cream

A = Accessibility 💸🛒

• Store: Whole Foods (Indianapolis)

• Price: $8.99

• Availability: Limited to certain stores but also online at some GF retailers

Again — prices vary, and there may be cheaper stores, but Whole Foods was the safe, reliable option for me during my trip. 🌽🫶

R = Rhythm Rating ❤️‍🔥

Tachycardia — the good kind!
These were an easy, delicious, reliable breakfast option while traveling.

T = Tell Others & Tips 📣

If you need a quick, safe, kid-friendly breakfast, these are a great option.
Nutrition Tip: Add a protein (eggs, nut/seed butter) to help prevent a mid-morning glucose crash.

Live safe, happy, healthy 💛