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chocolate pancakes with strawberries.
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Chocolate Pancakes

Start your morning with a stack of rich and fluffy Chocolate Pancakes! Ready in 15 minutes with only 4 ingredients, these are guaranteed to satisfy any chocolate craving!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: British
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 pancakes
Author: James Wythe

Ingredients

  • 130 g self-rising flour (I used gluten-free)
  • 30 g cacao powder (can also use cocoa powder)
  • 180 ml milk (I used almond)
  • 70 ml maple syrup
  • Fresh strawberries, for garnish optional
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • First, combine self-rising flour and cacao powder in a bowl.
  • Then, add milk and maple syrup. Stir until well combined and smooth. Add more milk if needed. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes. In the meantime, heat a large skillet over medium heat and spray it with cooking oil.
  • Scoop around ¼ cup of the batter per pancake and drop it into the skillet. Cook the pancakes until bubbles appear on the surface. Then, gently lift and flip the pancakes and cook for 1-2 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Serve pancakes warm, garnished with fresh strawberries, and drizzled with maple syrup.

Notes

Step-by-Step Photos: My blog post includes helpful step-by-step photos to help guide you through making this recipe.
Substitutions & Variations: I have included a list of these in the post above.
To Store: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Reheat in the microwave or toaster.
To Freeze: Chocolate Pancakes will keep in the freezer for up to a couple of months. Store in an airtight container. Defrost in the fridge and then reheat in the microwave or in a toaster.
Tip 1: If you don't have self-rising flour, you can make your own! Combine all purpose flour (or your flour of choice) with baking powder and salt. One cup of flour with 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder and a 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Tip 2: These are a great breakfast to batch cook! Simply double or triple the ingredients in a  large bowl and cook away! Freeze extra pancakes and enjoy over the next couple of months.
Tip 3: To make this recipe even easier, make chocolate waffles! Let the waffle iron do all the work and end up with some delicious chocolate waffles.

Nutrition

Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 15g