Rich Chocolate Pancakes
Rich, fluffy chocolate pancakes perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Servings: 4 pancakes
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: medium
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl large
- 1 Whisk or fork
- 1 Non-stick frying pan medium size
- 1 Spatula for flipping
- 1 ladle or large spoon to pour batter
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour sifted
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder good quality
- 3 tablespoon granulated sugar adjust to taste
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cups milk dairy or non-dairy
- 1 large egg beaten
- 2 tablespoon melted butter plus extra for cooking
- ½ cup chocolate chips optional, semi-sweet or dark
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients (flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, salt) in bowl
- Whisk milk, egg and melted butter together in separate bowl
- Pour wet into dry, stir until just combined; some lumps OK
- Fold in chocolate chips (optional)
- Let batter rest 5 minutes
- Heat non-stick pan over medium heat; brush with butter
- Pour ~¼ cup of batter per pancake into pan
- Cook until bubbles form and edges look set, ~2-3 min
- Flip and cook ~1-2 min more until done
- Serve warm with syrup, fruit or whipped cream
Notes
Optional chocolate chips add extra richness. You can also top with banana slices, berries or a dollop of yogurt for variation.
Nutrition
Serving: 70g | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2.5mg