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Chocolate Pancakes

Chocolate Pancakes

These Chocolate Pancakes are a delicious vegan and gluten-free twist on a breakfast classic, perfect for a cozy indulgence.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Morning Delights
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Flaxseed meal Acts as a binding agent
  • 2 cups Water Activates the flaxseed meal
  • 1 cup Plant milk Use unsweetened plain plant milk
  • 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar Helps to curdle the plant milk
  • 1/2 cup Almond butter Provides richness
  • 1 cup Oat flour Gluten-free option
  • 1 cup Gluten-free flour Blend like Bob's Red Mill 1:1
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa powder For rich chocolate flavor
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract Adds depth of flavor
  • 1/4 cup Maple sugar Natural sweetness
  • 1 tsp Baking soda Helps pancakes rise
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder For extra fluffiness
  • 1/4 tsp Sea salt Balances sweetness
For the Topping
  • 2 tbsp Maple sugar For dusting
  • 1 tbsp Organic cornstarch For a light dusting

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • non-stick skillet
  • microwave

Method
 

How to Make Chocolate Pancakes
  1. Mix flaxseed meal and water in a small bowl, let it sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Combine plant milk and apple cider vinegar in another bowl, rest for 5 minutes.
  3. Warm almond butter in the microwave until it's pourable.
  4. Whisk together oat flour, gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt in a large mixing bowl.
  5. Add flax egg, vegan buttermilk, maple sugar, vanilla extract, and warm almond butter to dry ingredients, mix until smooth.
  6. Allow batter to rest for a few minutes.
  7. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, pour about ¼ cup of batter to form a pancake.
  8. Cook until edges firm up, then flip and cook until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.
  9. Keep warm in a 200°F oven until all pancakes are cooked.
  10. Blend maple sugar with cornstarch for a light topping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gCalcium: 5mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Optional: Serve with fresh berries or a drizzle of maple syrup for an extra treat.

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