Hello lovelies,
Well guys, that’s the first big event of the year over and done with, now we look forward to the next big event… Pancake Day!
Pancake day is one of my favourite days of the year and something I always look forward too. I very rarely eat pancakes throughout the year so I always look forward to demolishing a big old stack on shrove Tuesday.
I don’t know about you but i always saw pancakes as being this real unhealthy treat you’d get once a year but as the years have gone on, that thought has completely changed for me now. Pancakes recipes have evolved massively since I was a kid and now, you can make a large stack of pancakes and they be significantly lower in calories – amazing, right?
So that’s exactly what I’m bringing to you guys today. A healthy, fluffy, American style pancake which is chocolate flavoured. I know I know, chocolate, pancakes and healthy all in the same sentence… is that some kind of joke? Well I can assure you, it isn’t. We don’t joke around here when it comes to food, It’s something I take very seriously haha.
Before I ramble on anymore, let’s get baking:
Category: Sweet Treat / Breakfast / Desert
Serves: 12
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 2-4 Minutes
Overall Time: 30 Minutes
Ingredients You Need:
- 155g Of Wholemeal Flour
- 35g Of Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 100g Of Brown Sugar
- 3tsp Of Baking Powder
- 2 Eggs
- 295g Of Almond Milk
- 2tsp Of Vanilla Extract
How To Make Pancakes:
- Firstly, gather together your equipment and ingredients.
- secondly, in a large bowl add your 155g of wholemeal flour, 35g of cocoa powder, 100g of brown sugar and 3tsp of baking powder and mix together.
- Next, in another bowl whisk together your 2 eggs, 295g of almond milk and 2tsp of vanilla extract.
- Now, make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients, then pour your egg/milk mixture into the centre of the well.
- Using a fork, start to slowly stir in the middle of the well.
- Then, gradually draw in the flour from the sides of the bowl while stirring.
- Using low calorie cooking spray, spray your pancake pan and allow to heat 2-3 minutes until the oil is very hot.
- Once the oil has heated, using a jug or a ladle (whatever you have to hand), pour some pancake mixture into the pan and leave to cook for 1-2 minutes, until bubbles begin to appear on the surface of the pancake.
- When the bubbles begin to appear, flip the pancake over and cook for another 1-2 minutes (or until you feel the pancake has cooked).
- Repeat these steps until all the batter has been used up.
That’s your Chocolate Pancakes prepared, baked, flipped and ready for you to enjoy!
Healthy. Chocolatey. Fluffy. Delicious. Quick & Easy to prepare. What more could you possibly ask for?
My poor family have had pancake day (or days should I say) early this year as I had to be 100% certain these where perfect before sharing with you guys and let’s just say, they’ve become a firm favourite in my household and I think they will with you guys too!
Let me know in the comments below if you make these pancakes yourself and if you do, what your thoughts are on them. Did you notice a difference between these and ‘normal’ pancakes?
Sending you all tons of love & hugs as always,
Elle xo
I never think to our chocolate in my pancakes but I will have to give it a go especially with this healthier version!
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I never usually add chocolate to my pancakes but the addition of cocoa powder really does make these pancakes delicious! These are the perfect healthy pancakes to make, super yummy too. Thank you so much for commenting Xo
I do love Pancake Day, these pancakes look delicious! x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
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I love pancake day! These pancakes especially are honestly so delicious. Thank you so much for commenting Xo
I’ve never had chocolate pancakes before, but I do love a good regular pancake with strawberries and cream, ideally. I may have to give these a try so I’ll be book marking this recipe
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Oooo you can’t beat the toppings for a pancake, can you? The list of options is endless but I must admit, I’m a strawberry and cream gal myself. These are honestly delicious, you won’t regret trying them! Thank you so much for commenting Xo
These look DELICIOUS! When it was lockdown 1.0, I experimented with making my own pancakes and I made some chocolate ones for dinner one evening, covered them in ice cream and fruit and it was just the best.
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Oh my days that sounds blooming amazing! Pancakes are so fun to make and play around with, aren’t they? The list of toppings is endless. Your addition of icecream and fruit sounds super yummy! Thank you so much for commenting Xo
You’ve done it again! These look delicious! I’ve always been a fan of pancakes and I love chocolate so this sounds like the perfect combo. Being a healthier recipe is just the icing on top. Thank you for sharing!
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Chocolate pancakes have quickly become a favourite of mine! The addition of cocoa powder really takes these pancakes to the next level. These are so delicious and the bonus is they are lower in calories than your everyday pancake! Thank you so much for commenting Xo
I love the idea of a healthy pancake.
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It’s amazing, isn’t it? Who doesn’t love something which is super yummy yet lower in calories? Thank you so much for commenting Xo
My husband loves pancakes so this is perfect for him, I can even swap out the brown sugar for a diabetic-friendly alternative (but the sugar here is nicely offset with the wholemeal flour so leaving it in is also okay) — thanks for this!
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Ooo he really will love these! Yes defiantly, swap out whatever ingredients you feel necessary to make it your own and tailored to your dietary needs. I can guarantee they’ll be just as delicious. Thank you so much for commenting Xo
When I visit my mother she always makes me pancakes but I keep telling her how unhealthy they are. I think that she will be thrilled to know about this healthy version of pancakes. I will be delighted to teach her 😊
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Ah that’s so lovely. I hope she likes my recipe and that you all get to enjoy these healthier pancakes, you’ll have to let me know what you think. Thank you so much for commenting Xo
I absolutely love pancakes and eat them every weekend. I’ve never had chocolate pancakes before. These look fantastic and easy to make. I need to give these a try.
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Ooo that sounds like the dream! What a lovely treat to end the week. These chocolate ones are super yummy and SO easy to make. Thank you so much for commenting Xo
Great recipe! I don’t like pancakes but my sister loves them and pancake in general, so I might make these for her. Thanks for sharing x
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I hope your sister loves them! They really are delicious. Thank you so much for commenting Xo
These chocolate pancakes look so inviting; the recipe is so easy. Love the use of wholemeal flour and unsweetened chocolate. Makes these pancakes a healthy treat and tasty breakfast item. But the food explora in me eat pancakes anytime of the day.
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They really draw you in, don’t they? These are honestly the best healthy pancakes, you wouldn’t notice the difference between a normal pancake and these either which I love. They are just delicious! Pancakes are for whenever you feel hungry throughout the day haha. Thank you so much for commenting Xo
Oh yum!!!!!!! I’m lovin this pancake and definitely would like to try this recipe. Thank you for sharing.
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They are honestly delicious! Pancakes are just the best, aren’t they? Thank you so much for commenting Xo
Ooh, these look lovely! I’d have to switch the almond milk for oat milk as I’m allergic, but that sounds amazing x
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The addition of oat milk will be absolutely delicious with these pancakes! They really are the best. Thank you so much for commenting Xo
Pancake Day seems like a wonderful day, and i would love to rat more pancakes! I’ve heard of healthy pancakes over the years but this is one of the few recipes that had common household ingredients. Thanks for sharing!
sejal | http://www.thelazygal.com
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That’s something I absolutely love about these pancakes, you can almost guarantee that you’ll have some, if not all of these ingredients in your household. These really are delicious! Thank you so much for commenting Xo
Yes, yes, and yes! to these pancakes! I love chocolate in pancakes, as I find it gives them a richer taste and inviting texture. 🙂
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I agree, it defiantly gives a rich flavour which I LOVE! You can’t beat a good chocolate pancake. Thank you so much for commenting Xo
Now, these look delicious! 😍 I’ve never had chocolate pancakes before, so these are certainly worth trying!
My partner always looks forward to Pancake day as well. He worries about the number of calories he devours on Pancake day, which makes this healthier option perfect!
Thank you for sharing! 🥞😊
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They are so worth trying as they are honestly delicious! This healthy pancake is the perfect option if you worry about the added calories of pancake day. These are much lower in calories than your everyday pancake yet taste just as yummy! I hope your husband loves these. Thank you so much for commenting Xo
These look delicious and fuss free! I don’t eat sugar so I’d use a natural sweetener for mine- it’s definitely a green light for this recipe.
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Defiantly! Use whatever you prefer to make these pancakes, I can guarantee they’ll taste just as yummy. These are honestly so delicious. Thank you so much for commenting Xo
Omg these look amazing! I’m sat on a Saturday morning absolutely drooling haha, I think I might just go and try make some for brunch today!
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These are perfect for a Saturday morning treat – I’d be in my element haha. These really are delicious. Thank you so much for commenting Xo
Awww I miss pancake day. We don’t celebrate it here in Oz 🙁 I make pancakes for my daughter several times a week and I haven’t made her chocolate ones before. If fact if she knew you could put chocolate in pancakes and I’ve not yet made them for her yet, she’d never forgive me – lol! I’ll have to change that. These do sound surprisingly healthy and look fantastic.
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Oh, really? I had no idea Australia doesn’t celebrate pancake day! Haha, I’d be the same with my mum;) Honestly the addition of cocoa powder is absolutely delicious in these pancakes, i think your daughter will LOVE them! They really are the perfect healthy pancake. Thank you so much for commenting Xo
We try different pancakes but not Chocloate. This is a good time to try this recipe and eat Chocloate pancake. It looks so yummy.
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Chocolate pancakes are defiantly worth trying, they are so delicious! Thank you so much for commenting Xo
These sound delicious! Definitely going to be making these, yummy!
Rachael xx
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They really are delicious! Thank you so much for commenting Xo
Yum! Chocolate pancakes are my jam! I need to make some soon. I like the addition of brown sugar with the chocolate. 🙂
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You can’t beat a good chocolate pancake, can you? The brown sugar gives it a beautiful taste alongside the cocoa powder! Thank you so much for commenting Xo