The Ultimate Chocolate Oatmeal Pancakes!
Switch up your morning bowl of oats with these delectable chocolate oatmeal pancakes! This recipe yields 3 small pancakes, so feel free to double or triple the recipe. Oats are a great source of complex carbohydrates and fiber, and you can add toppings rich in protein and healthy fats (such as Greek yogurt, nut butter, nuts & seeds, etc).
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ banana, mashed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup almond milk
Recipe:
- In a blender, combine the oats, cocoa powder and baking powder. Blend until coarse.
- In the same blender, add the banana, egg, honey, vanilla extract and almond milk. Blend until no whole oats remain. Add more milk if needed to achieve a pancake consistency.
- Pre-heat a non-stick griddle or pan on medium heat. Use a 1/2 cup measure to pour the batter.
- Cook on the first side until the edges are set, and bubbles begin forming (2-4 minutes).
- Flip and cook on the other side until golden brown (2-4 minutes).
- Top off with your desired toppings!