These sweet Chocolate Almond Pancakes are the perfect brunch treat! Chocolate and almond are a match made in heaven!
I don't make pancakes often because I prefer a healthy smoothie or something savory for breakfast over something rich and sweet. I am also a creature of habit when it comes to breakfast, making the same thing every morning.
My breakfast normally consists of a smoothie with bananas or berries, almond milk, water, spinach, matcha green tea, and protein powder. Many times I will also add some coffee, peanut butter, coconut yogurt, and coconut oil.
So on the rare occasion when I do make pancakes, I like them to be sweet and indulgent. These Chocolate Almond Pancakes are just that. They are the perfect brunch treat.
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A Match Made in Heaven
Chocolate and almond are best friends, so these pancakes have the perfect combination of flavors. They also happen to be one of my favorite flavor combinations, and chocolate is my all-time favorite thing to eat for dessert.
So when I can sneak chocolate into breakfast, I am all over it. Usually that looks like a healthy sugar free smoothie with chocolate protein powder. I've tried to make pancakes with my protein powder, but haven't gotten the right consistency yet.
For the chocolate part of this recipe, I used cacao powder which is less processed than cocoa powder. If you have never had cacao before, it is rich in nutrients and thought to be one of the richest sources of magnesium. Cacao is the purest form of chocolate that you can consume. It is a great source of antioxidants.
For the almond flavor I used almond extract and super fine almond flour. Then I added sliced almonds and cacao nibs for some crunch. The cacao nibs balance out the sweetness of the pancakes because they are slightly bitter.
Top these pancakes with your favorite topping like fresh fruit, nuts, or nut butter. I enjoyed mine with fresh raspberries and almond butter the second time around.
Other Indulgent Recipes You Might Like
- Vegan Raspberry Calzones
- Vegan Monte Cristo
- Vegan Gluten Free Blueberry Pancakes
- Peanut Butter and Blueberry French Toast
Chocolate Almond Pancakes
Chocolate pancakes with a hint of almond, yes please! Any excuse to have some chocolate for breakfast, am I right?
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Chocolate Almond Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten free all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup super fine almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons cacao or cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon flax meal (ground flax seeds)
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons agave syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla or plain almond milk
- Coconut oil
Optional Toppings
- Slivered almonds
- Cacao nibs
Instructions
- Mix gluten free all purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, cacao powder, flax meal, and salt.
- Add agave syrup, vanilla extract, almond extract, and vanilla almond milk.
- Melt coconut oil on a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium heat. Ladle a few tablespoonfuls of batter onto skillet. Make 1 or two more, depending upon the size of your skillet. Cook until bubbles appear and the undersides have browned. Flip and cook the other side.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more coconut oil as needed.
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Aliza says
These sounds so good! I love the combination of chocolate and almond together. They would be perfect for a snuggly Sunday morning at home!
Willow Moon says
My thoughts exactly!
Janel B. says
These look and sound delicious. I love that this recipe is gluten free as well.
Belle says
Chocolate, almond, and pancakes! These all go together perfectly! Those look heavenly!
Belle
Willow Moon says
Thanks Belle!
Jolina says
We're the same. Pancakes are more a weekend treat for us and these definitely fit the bill! They look amazing.
Willow Moon says
Thanks Jolina! I like to eat them for dessert too!
Cat says
Loving this pancake recipe idea! Saving to Pinterest for later--thanks!
Kate says
These look absolutely amazing, and I love that they are vegan!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Kate!
204 Park says
Well I'm basically drooling! haha Those look so good - putting them on my 'to try' list for the coming weekend 🙂
Dia says
These look so good. I love almonds but I haven't used almond flour yet and I'm sure I'd love it.
Willow Moon says
Since you love almonds, you'll love almond flour. It is basically ground up almonds.
Kellie says
Not sure what’s I did wrong but it was so thick. I had to add more milk and then some water to get it to thin out just a small amount. Any thoughts on where I might have gone wrong? I used coco powder and honey as that is what I had on hand.
Willow Moon says
I am not sure. I have made these several times with these exact amounts. I can't imagine honey making much of a difference. Did you use superfine almond flour?
Diana says
I made these for my husband for Father's day. They were a hit with him and the kids. Thanks for the recipe!
Willow Moon says
I'm so glad that everyone liked them!