Name: Chocolate Pancakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup white whole wheat flour; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 0.5 tsp kosher salt; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 egg; 1 cup milk; 1 tbsp coconut oil; butter or coconut oil

Who says chocolate for breakfast has to be unhealthy? These Chocolate Pancakes are low in sugar and pack a huge chocolate-y flavor that kids and adults alike will both love. When I made these Chocolate Pancakes for my family for the first time my kids’ eyes lit up! “Chocolate? For breakfast?!” I felt like the coolest mom ever. They reason I feel good about giving these Chocolate Pancakes to my kids is because they are actually quite healthy for them. They aren’t packed with sugar and the unsweetened cocoa powder that gives them that delicious chocolate flavor can actually be beneficial to their bodies!

Breakfast

13 m

American

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March 19, 2026

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Chocolate Pancakes

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Ingredients

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Instructions

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Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt and sugar.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk and oil.

Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.

Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly coat with butter or coconut oil.

Pour about 1 tablespoon of the pancake mixture onto the griddle, making as many pancakes as will fit, cook for 2 minutes or until you see bubbles forming.

Flip the pancakes and cook for one minute longer.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bloom Your Cocoa Powder 🍫
Whisk unsweetened cocoa powder with a small amount of hot milk or melted butter before mixing with other ingredients to intensify chocolate flavor and eliminate any bitter taste.
Don't Overmix the Batter 🥣
Stir the batter until just combined with some small lumps remaining; overmixing develops gluten and creates dense, tough pancakes instead of light and fluffy ones.
Use Coconut Oil for Richness 🥥
Choose coconut oil over butter for cooking the pancakes as it has a higher smoke point and adds subtle richness that complements the chocolate without overpowering it.
Let Batter Rest Before Cooking ⏱️
Allow the batter to sit for 5-10 minutes after mixing so the baking powder can fully activate, resulting in higher, fluffier pancakes with better rise.
Test Temperature with Water Drops 💧
Sprinkle a few drops of water on your griddle—they should sizzle gently and evaporate in 3-4 seconds; this indicates medium heat is perfect for even browning without burning the chocolate.