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!
