Description
A simple recipe for making chocolate pancakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- If using, gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium heat.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve with your favorite toppings like syrup, whipped cream, or fresh fruit.
- For fluffier pancakes, let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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