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Healthy Chocolate Oatmeal Pancakes
Healthy Chocolate Oatmeal Pancakes are naturally sweetened with fresh banana and extra delicious topped with chocolate chips. Full of protein and gluten-free, this recipe creates oatmeal pancakes that are fluffy, soft, and rich with cacao and vanilla flavors!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 108 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 banana large, spotted, and mashed
- 1 egg large
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup oat flour
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder unsweetened; cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- cooking spray coconut oil
Optional Toppings
- chocolate chips
- Banana slices
- maple syrup
- honey
- nuts
- Whipped Cream
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the mashed banana with the egg, vanilla extract, cinnamon powder, and milk.
- Stir in the oat flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
- Spray a pancake pan with coconut oil cooking spray and pour 1/3 cup of batter. Cook for 2 minutes, or until bubbles appear, then flip.
- Continue to cook for 1-2 minutes. Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve the chocolate oatmeal pancakes with a topping of choice.
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Notes
- Tips
- For sweeter pancakes, add honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar to the pancake batter.
- You can use either a griddle or a large pan for cooking the pancakes.
- Store the leftover pancakes in an airtight container or bag in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- To freeze the pancakes, allow them to cool after to cooking, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag. Freeze for four months. Allow the pancakes to thaw in the microwave or refrigerator when ready to reheat.
- Add nutmeg for extra flavors.
- Feel free to add some Greek yogurt for extra protein and soft pancakes.
- For extra protein, add a scoop of protein powder.
- Alternatively, mix all of the ingredients in a food processor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
108kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
77mg
(3%)
Potassium
178mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
89IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 108
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 108kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 89IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.