Start any day off right with decadent, homemade Chocolate Pancakes with Chocolate Chips! This homemade pancake recipe is wonderfully fluffy and dairy free. Learn how to make chocolate pancakes and what substitutions you can make to this recipe below.
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Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the dry ingredients -- flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt -- and whisk together. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the wet ingredients -- dark chocolate almond milk, eggs, vanilla extract and coconut oil -- and whisk until incorporated.
Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Set aside, and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
While the batter is resting, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Grease the pan with butter or cooking spray.
Dollop the pancakes onto the preheated skillet when ready, and sprinkle a few chocolate chips on the top of each pancake.
Flip each pancake when several bubbles have formed on the surface, and cook through.
Enjoy warm! (And if you're feeling really decadent, add a pat of butter or margerine and some syrup!)
Notes
How to store leftover pancakes: Place on a plate or an airtight food storage container. Keep in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat in the toaster oven, toaster or oven until warmed through (but not crispy.)How to freeze pancakes: Line a baking sheet with wax paper, and pop them in the freezer for 4-6 hours. When the pancakes are fully frozen, transfer them to a freezer baggie. Reheat in the toaster oven, toaster or the oven until warmed through.
Quick tips and tricks for the best pancakes
Don’t overmix your batter! This means you want to mix the batter until it has just combined. Lumps are OK. If you whisk/mix until it’s completely smooth, the pancakes will become tough and won’t become as fluffy.
When do you know how to flip? When big ‘ol bubbles start to form. Lift up the edge with a spatula to confirm the pancake is golden brown before flipping. Once you flip the pancake, you won’t flip it again.
Once you’ve flipped your pancakes, don’t press down on them! This will deflate them. Obviously, we want them to puff up and be as light and airy as possible.