Chocolate Chip Waffles

Directions

1. 1
   Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl.
2. 2
   Separate the 2 eggs and put all of the egg whites (3 total) in a large bowl.
3. 3
   In a large liquid measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, milk, vanilla and melted butter. Whisk the milk mixture into the flour mixture until a batter is formed. Take care not to over-mix the batter.
4. 4
   Whip the egg whites with an electric mixer until they just begin to hold a loose peak. Scatter the sugar over the whites and continue beating until they hold a soft peak. Fold a third of the egg whites into the batter to lighten the base, then fold in the remaining whites. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
5. 5
   Preheat a waffle iron to medium high. Brush the inside surface of the waffle iron with melted butter. Pour in enough batter to barely fill each hole of the waffle iron (keeping in mind that the batter will spread once the lid is closed). Close the iron and cook until crisp and the waffle iron stops steaming, about 5 minutes. Serve as the waffles come off the iron or transfer to a dish in the oven heated to 200 degrees F. Repeat with the remaining batter.
6. 6
   Enjoy!