Chocolate Pancakes 

These fluffy chocolate pancakes are the perfect way for a chocolate lover to start their day! Thick and full of melty chocolate in each bite, this simple recipe gives you a good reason to get out of bed in the morning.

Ingredients:

Pancakes

• 1⅓ cups (185g) all-purpose flour

• ¼ cup (25g) cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• 2 large eggs

• ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar

• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk

• 3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil (or 45g melted butter)

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• ½ cup (85g) chocolate chips or chunks (optional)

• Butter or oil, for cooking

Chocolate Ganache Sauce

• 140g (5 oz) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate

• ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream

 Directions:

1. Prepare the Pancake Batter:

   • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

   • In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until well combined.

   • Add the milk, oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract to the wet ingredients.

   • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined and moistened. Do not overmix.

   • Gently fold in the chocolate chips or chunks, if using.

   • Set the batter aside while you prepare the chocolate ganache sauce.

2. Make the Chocolate Ganache Sauce:

   • In a medium heatproof bowl, combine the chocolate and heavy cream.

   • Microwave in 20- to 30-second increments, stirring in between, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.

   • Alternatively, melt the chocolate and cream in a stainless steel bowl set over simmering water (double boiler method).

   • Set the ganache sauce aside while you cook the pancakes

3. Cook the Pancakes:

   • Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat and coat with butter or oil.

   • For each pancake, drop ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet.

   • Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the surface of the pancake has some bubbles and the bottom appears set.

   • Flip carefully and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side.

   • Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate and cover loosely with aluminum foil tokeep warm.

   • Coat the skillet with butter or oil before cooking each pancake to prevent sticking.

4. Serve:

   • Stack the pancakes on serving plates.

   • Drizzle the warm chocolate ganache sauce over the pancakes.

   • Serve immediately while the pancakes are still warm.

 Nutritional Information (Per Serving Approximate)

• Calories: 132 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 17g

• Protein: 3g

• Fat: 6g

• Saturated Fat: 4g

• Cholesterol: 30mg

• Sodium: 182mg

• Potassium: 93mg

• Fiber: 1g

• Sugar: 6g

• Vitamin A: 133 IU

• Calcium: 29mg

• Iron: 1mg