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An easy healthy chocolate pancake recipe perfect for chocolate lovers and anyone looking to spice up their pancakes! Serve with, cream, berries and more.
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What’s better than starting the day with a hot stack of homemade pancakes? And better yet, chocolate pancakes! With a few scoops of cocoa powder, you can upgrade your normal everyday pancakes into healthy chocolate pancakes.
I am always looking for new ways to make delicious recipes more healthy and nutritious. And because most people love chocolate pancakes, I thought why not create a delicious healthy recipe for people to enjoy? This recipe is a favorite amongst kids, adults, everyone!
How to Make Homemade Chocolate Pancakes Healthier
In order to make these chocolate pancakes healthier than usual, I made a few adjustments. First of all, I used wholemeal flour instead of white flour because it's more nutritious and rich in fiber. This is because most of the natural nutrients found in white flour are stripped away when the white flour is refined.
In fact, you can swap wholemeal flour for plain flour in most recipes. The biggest difference is in the color and flavor. Wholemeal flour is brown and tastes a bit grainy, but is still delicious in my opinion.
You can serve these pancakes with anything, so get creative! Here are some of my favorite ways to serve up a stack of healthy chocolate pancakes:
Strawberries
Maple syrup
Chocolate sauce
Banana slices
Whipped cream if you want to go all-out
Chocolate Pancake Ingredient Substitutions and Swaps
You can still make a quick and easy batch of these healthy chocolate pancakes, even without all of the ingredients listed.
Here's how to swap and substitute the ingredients:
Instead of wholemeal flour, you can use plain flour. However, plain flour is not as healthy in comparison to wholemeal flour.
You can use another type of milk if you don't have soya or almond milk.
Can I Store Healthy Chocolate Pancakes?
These healthy chocolate pancakes are best eaten fresh and hot off the griddle. However, you can let the pancakes cool, cover them tightly, and refrigerate for 1-2 days. To reheat, pop the pancakes in the microwave for 30 seconds, or until warmed.
Alternatively, you can heat the pancakes in a skillet for 1-2 minutes, flipping once.
More Healthy Breakfast Recipes
If you're on a mission to start your day with a healthy meal, we have the recipes you need. Try these other protein-packed and dairy-free breakfast recipes:
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How to make Healthy Chocolate Pancakes
Jen Sim
An easy healthy chocolate pancake recipe perfect for chocolate lovers and anyone looking to spice up their pancakes! Serve with, cream, berries and more.
Add whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking powder, salt and brown sugar to a large bowl and mix. Create a well in the middle of and set aside.
Add soya milk, eggs, vanilla extract to another bowl and whisk well.
Pour the egg mixture (from 2) into the well in the dry mixture (from 1). Using a fork, stir slowly in the middle of the well. Gradually draw in the flour from the sides of the bowl while stirring.
Heat 1 teaspoon of unsalted butter on a low/medium heat stove. Use a ladle to pour the batter into the pan and leave to cook for 1-3 minutes. Flip over once bubbles start to appear on the surface and cook for another 1-3 minutes. Repeat this step for the rest of the batter and serve
Pancakes can be part of a nutritious breakfast if you use just a few healthy tricks. From choosing a fiber-packed flour to adding fruits or nuts for more flavor, there are plenty of ways to make homemade pancakes more nutritious and delicious.
Whole wheat flour can be used in equal amounts as white or all-purpose flour in any recipe. Bear in mind that it gives a less fluffy texture than white flour because it's unrefined. You can enjoy it in homemade breads, muffins, cakes, cookies, rolls, pizza dough, pancakes, and waffles.
If you're looking for a pancake mix that's made with 100% whole grains and low in added sugar, Bob's Red Mill Organic 7 Grain Pancake Mix (view at Amazon) is a great choice. For higher protein pancakes with a classic buttermilk flavor, we love Krusteaz Buttermilk Protein Pancake Mix (view at Amazon).
This swap is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, making it a nutritious topping for pancakes. In moderation, pure maple syrup is a better option than pancake syrups filled with high fructose corn syrup.
However, it does not mean that pancakes are off-limits for those wanting to shed some pounds. In order to effectively use pancakes in a weight loss plan, and to get the most out of them, it's important to make sure that you are consuming healthy pancakes made with minimal processed ingredients and healthier sugars.
Pancakes are a great breakfast option once in a while, but should not be eaten regularly. Pancakes and syrup are carb and sugar-heavy, which may cause you to wish for a nap! Better breakfast options will include eggs and whole grains.
About 4 times a year. If they are made from whole wheat flour, rather than white flour .. if you put plain Greek yogurt and fresh berries on them, rather than butter and syrup … then they are healthy, and feel free to eat them a couple times a week. But the way we USUALLY eat pancakes is not healthy at all.
"Kodiak Cakes are made with whole-grain flours, so they are healthier than mixes made with refined flours," he said. However, there are 8 or 9 grams of added sugar per serving in some of the flavors — that's typically higher than other mixes.
Healthy breakfast meals that may aid in weight loss include eggs, oatmeal and whole-wheat bread. Additionally, experts recommend avoiding sugary foods as well as processed meats like bacon, sausage and turkey bacon.
You ignore the heat during cooking. If you are not using an electric skillet, you must pay attention to the heat when you start cooking the pancakes. ...
Restaurants tend to use real, farm-fresh eggs and real milk when making their pancakes, which as you might guess, adds to a richer, higher-quality eating experience.
This is because protein pancakes tend to be made with healthier ingredients, such as protein powder, oats, and egg whites. In contrast, regular pancakes are often made with refined flour, sugar, and butter. As a result, protein pancakes tend to be lower in calories and fat, and higher in protein and fiber.
The first thing you should know about whole wheat pancakes is that they tend to be healthier than traditional pancakes made with white flour. How might this be, you ask? It all has to do with the difference in grain within the mix. Wheat pancake mixes are good sources of carbohydrates.
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