Super Fluffy & Healthy Chocolate Pancakes
Chocolate + pancakes? Yes, please. These Healthy Chocolate Pancakes strike the perfect balance between rich, chocolatey flavor and whole-grain goodness to keep little bellies satisfied until lunchtime. Great for babies 9+ months, toddlers, big kids, and let’s be honest… adults too.
Looking for a delicious pancake that the whole family will love?
Then you know I’ve got you.
Whenever I need to shake up my kids’ breakfast rotation (and let’s be honest — “shake up” usually means adding something slightly sweeter because we are dealing with tiny humans here), these healthy chocolate pancakes make a triumphant return.
They’re a fun twist on regular pancakes without being overly sweet or dessert-like. And because toppings make everything more exciting, I usually set out a small “pancake bar” while they cook:
🍫 Mini chocolate chips – I mean… when in Rome.
🍓 Chopped strawberries – always a solid choice.
🌈 Sprinkles – slay.
In classic sibling fashion, my oldest piles every topping onto every pancake like a true mix-and-match queen. My youngest is a purist and carefully adds 3–4 chocolate chips per pancake, no more, no less. I like mine plain, eaten standing at the counter with a big mug of hot coffee.
We love serving these chocolate pancakes with scrambled eggs or breakfast sausage and a side of fresh fruit. They make an easy breakfast, a fun lunch, and a very acceptable breakfast-for-dinner situation. Bonus: they pack well for school lunches and freeze beautifully for future mornings.
Ingredients
Let’s Get Flipping
Variations
What could possibly make chocolate pancakes any better? Well, you can certainly eat them as they are, OR you can top them or add in any number of combinations. Here are several of my favorite additions:
- chopped strawberries
- sliced bananas
- pecans
- mini chocolate chips
- blueberries
- peanut or nut butter
- chopped walnuts
- sprinkles
- cream cheese
- raspberries
Get the recipe: Super Fluffy & Healthy Chocolate Pancakes (kids love – moms approve)
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup white whole wheat flour, whole wheat, unbleached, all-purpose or a gluten-free blend
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter, melted coconut oil, vegetable oil or olive oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cup milk, dairy, almond, coconut, hemp, etc.
Instructions
- Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, add in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until fully incorporated.
- Wet Ingredients: Add in the egg, butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and milk. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Cook: heat a skillet or griddle over medium or medium/low heat and pour a 1/8 cup of pancake batter on the skillet. Let cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown on the first side, flip and then cook for another 2-3 minutes on the second side.
- Eat: serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
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Medically reviewed and cowritten by Jamie Johnson, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), and Lauren Braaten, Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT).
4 Comments on “Super Fluffy & Healthy Chocolate Pancakes”
Super delicious! Also very quick and easy to do. Minimal dishes to wash afterwards is a bonus 🤭
That’s a massive bonus in my house! lol Glad you enjoyed the pancakes! xo
Can you make the batter the night before and put it in the fridge to cook the next morning?
Hi Alyssa! I don’t see why not. Put the batter in an airtight container. If your batter thickens too much in the fridge, add a teaspoon of water or milk until you get the desired consistency. Hope you enjoy! xo