Chocolate Protein Pancakes with Dark Chocolate Drizzle Recipe
These Chocolate Protein Pancakes are a delicious and nutritious breakfast option, combining the rich flavors of cacao and chocolate protein powder with the wholesome goodness of oat flour. Perfect for a quick morning boost, they are dairy-free, lightly sweetened, and topped with melted dark chocolate for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 pancakes (serves 6)
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Pancake Batter
- ¾ cup oat flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp cacao powder
- 2 tbsp chocolate protein powder
- 2-3 tbsp coconut sugar (or preferred sugar)
- 1 cup dairy-free milk
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 dash vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Toppings
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- Melted dark chocolate (for drizzling)
- Optional: banana slices or fruit of choice
Instructions
- Mix the Batter: In a large bowl, combine the oat flour, baking powder, cacao powder, chocolate protein powder, coconut sugar, dairy-free milk, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whisk everything together until the batter is smooth and well incorporated.
- Prepare the Pan: Heat a non-stick pan or skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with coconut oil to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Cook the Pancakes: Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the pan for each pancake. Cook the pancakes for 2 to 4 minutes on one side until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, then carefully flip and cook for an additional 2 to 4 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add Toppings: While the pancakes are cooking or once finished, melt dark chocolate and drizzle it generously over the stack of pancakes. Optionally, add banana slices or your favorite fruit for extra freshness and taste.
Notes
- You can substitute oat flour with all-purpose flour if preferred.
- Coconut sugar provides a natural sweetness but can be replaced with regular sugar or other sweeteners.
- Use dairy-free milk to keep the recipe vegan; any plant-based milk works well.
- Ensure the pan is not too hot to avoid burning the pancakes outside while leaving them raw inside.
- For extra protein, add more chocolate protein powder or serve with nut butter.
- These pancakes can also be made gluten-free by using certified gluten-free oat flour.
