A decadent way to start the day, these Chocolate Pancakes will add a sweet note to your morning. Top them with berries, whipped cream, or powdered sugar!
Chocolate Pancakes
I promised I'd be switching over to healthy mode, but I'm not doing a very good job, am I? I mean, in my defense, I said at the end of the week, so technically I don't have to start until tomorrow... AND chocolate pancakes aren't really any worse than normal pancakes, right? In fact, they're waaaay better than your average pancakes, taste-wise anyway. No better way to start the day than with some decadent homemade chocolate pancakes.
I don't like the traditional maple syrup topping for these. Instead some fresh berries and a little powdered sugar do the trick beautifully. Oh! And whipped cream. Don't forget whipped cream. NEVER forget whipped cream! (Except I kind of did forget in these pictures, huh? Guess I got a little too excited about getting to eat them afterwards!)
Anyway,... some more topping options are Nutella or peanut butter, or you can swap the berries for bananas. Possibilities are endless. And tasty.
Chocolate Pancakes Recipe
Chocolate Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Additional toppings: berries bananas, Nutella, peanut butter, powdered sugar or whipped cream
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine milk, egg, butter, and vanilla. Whisk to combine.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine.
- Add milk mixture to flour mixture, and whisk until just combined. Lumps are okay.
- Heat griddle or skillet over medium heat until hot.
- For each pancake, pour about ¼ cup batter onto hot griddle or skillet.
- Cook 1-2 minutes or until batter is set around edges and bubbles form on top in the center.
- Carefully turn over pancake; cook 1-2 minutes or until pancakes are cooked through.
- Repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve warm with desired toppings
Did you like this Chocolate Pancakes Recipe? Find more on my Breakfast board on Pinterest!
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River says
If I substitute milk for almond milk and use gluten free flour, will it have a major effect on outcome?
Michelle says
I haven't tried it, so I'm not sure. I'd love to hear how it turns out if you try
Jada says
I have noticed when I use almond milk in pancakes it makes them rubbery
Michelle says
Really? I haven't noticed that! I'll have to pay closer attention next time. Maybe sub full fat coconut milk?
Katie says
These were THICK. I’d definitely add another 1/2 cup of milk or more next time. Delicious but way too thick for pancakes.
Michelle says
Thicker batter makes thicker, fluffier pancakes. If you like your batter thinner, then yes, add 1/2 cup milk at a time until it reaches your desired consistency. I'm glad they were still yummy though!