Chocolate Pancakes Recipe
Chocolate Pancakes are rich, fluffy, and packed with cocoa flavor—perfect for a special breakfast or brunch treat. These indulgent pancakes are easy to make and customizable with toppings like syrup, whipped cream, or fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 pancakes (4 servings)
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/3 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface (2–3 minutes), then flip and cook another 1–2 minutes.
- Repeat with remaining batter and serve warm with desired toppings.
Notes
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking for fluffier pancakes.
- Use chocolate milk or add espresso powder for extra flavor depth.
- To freeze, cool completely, then layer with parchment paper and store in a freezer-safe bag.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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