Yes, sometimes breakfast gets a little extra indulgent and borders on dessert. I can think of no better excuse (though who needs one) to indulge than Valentine's Day so the weekend beforehand, we did just that as I served up these chocolate pancakes for breakfast.
These chocolate pancakes are made with buttermilk - tender, fluffy, and light, chock full of chocolate flavor from cocoa powder as well as mini chocolate chips that I folded into the batter. I substituted some of the all-purpose flour with white whole wheat flour and I think these pancakes can really handle it. In fact, I think chocolate and whole wheat flour work really well together in general, often giving the finished product a subtle nutty flavor and texture.
It's a little like eating a light and fluffy chocolate cake. Think of it as an alternative to chocolate muffins. I'd like to think I showed some restraint in not topping the pancakes with chocolate sauce like you often see. As tempting as that may be, some berries and a few extra sprinkles of mini chocolate chips does the trick.
Looking at these pancakes is helping me deal with Valentine's Day withdrawals. I hope you had a lovely one, filled with love and plenty of chocolate! Lucky for me, there's Chinese New Year to continue the celebrations and the feasting on sweets. I can't complain at all!
Recipe:
Chocolate Chocolate-Chip Pancakes
Adapted from Handle the Heat
- Makes about 9 pancakes -
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup white whole wheat flour (or substitute with all-purpose)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 1/4 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup miniature chocolate chips
Serving suggestions: powdered sugar, mini chocolate chips, fresh berries
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour(s), cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large measuring cup, combine the buttermilk, egg, and melted butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, stirring until just combined (do not over-mix). Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips. Let batter rest, uncovered, while you heat the griddle or a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Lightly grease the griddle or pan. Ladle about 1/3 cup batter onto the hot pan for each pancake. Cook until the sides begin to set and bubbles appear on the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Flip pancakes and cook the other side for another 1-2 minutes, until done.
If desired, dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with a few mini chocolate chips on top and some berries.
These chocolate pancakes are made with buttermilk - tender, fluffy, and light, chock full of chocolate flavor from cocoa powder as well as mini chocolate chips that I folded into the batter. I substituted some of the all-purpose flour with white whole wheat flour and I think these pancakes can really handle it. In fact, I think chocolate and whole wheat flour work really well together in general, often giving the finished product a subtle nutty flavor and texture.
Looking at these pancakes is helping me deal with Valentine's Day withdrawals. I hope you had a lovely one, filled with love and plenty of chocolate! Lucky for me, there's Chinese New Year to continue the celebrations and the feasting on sweets. I can't complain at all!
Recipe:
Chocolate Chocolate-Chip Pancakes
Adapted from Handle the Heat
- Makes about 9 pancakes -
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup white whole wheat flour (or substitute with all-purpose)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 1/4 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup miniature chocolate chips
Serving suggestions: powdered sugar, mini chocolate chips, fresh berries
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour(s), cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large measuring cup, combine the buttermilk, egg, and melted butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, stirring until just combined (do not over-mix). Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips. Let batter rest, uncovered, while you heat the griddle or a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Lightly grease the griddle or pan. Ladle about 1/3 cup batter onto the hot pan for each pancake. Cook until the sides begin to set and bubbles appear on the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Flip pancakes and cook the other side for another 1-2 minutes, until done.
If desired, dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with a few mini chocolate chips on top and some berries.
So fluffy and delicious...they are great to wake up to!
ReplyDeleteHappy Chinese New Year to you and yours, Monica.
Thank you! Woke up to a good pile of snow today but we're keeping warm and happy with lots of good eats. : )
DeleteDouble chocolate pancakes! Sign me up! And with those fresh strawberries - just the best combo! Hope you're having a great weekend Monica!!
ReplyDeleteA little too good, almost, but definitely a great treat!
DeleteBeautiful pancakes Monica - and I love that you mention how chocolate and whole wheat go so well together. These have a beautiful texture and must be delicious.
ReplyDeleteI love baked goods with a bit of gritty nuttiness that whole wheat flour often brings to the table. Hope you're having a great weekend!
DeleteI'm a huge, huge fan of chocolate pancakes. Like you, I find them at par with a good chocolate cake. These look so fluffy, decadent and just mind blowing. I'm seriously craving them now.
ReplyDeleteI think I'm craving them again now, too! Thanks, Sonali!
DeleteThese look spectacular! I agree about whole wheat + chocolate. They work well together.
ReplyDeleteI'm always surprised by how much I enjoy whole wheat baked goods and such.
DeleteMonica these little guys are super decadent! A perfect leisurely morning treat.
ReplyDeleteI had Valentine's Day as a perfect reason for making and enjoying these with the fellas. : )
DeleteI've never had chocolate pancakes, they looks so moist and delicious!
ReplyDeleteIt's like chocolate cake or muffins...how bad can that be, right! ; )
DeleteOh these look amazing! I would love these for a breakfast treat!
ReplyDeleteThey make a great occasional splash at the breakfast table, thank you!
DeleteThey look super light and fluffy! I can't wait to try them! Stay warm!
ReplyDeleteStaying warm and getting my baking therapy on to combat this wallop of a winter we're enduring right now. Thank you!
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