choc pancakes

 These pancakes are indulgent for sure but what a treat for a special occasion! They aren't overly sweet which means they're not sickly and because they are made from healthy ingredients you don't feel bloated afterwards. 

Chocolate Pancakes

2 1/2 cups rolled oats 

1 1/2 cups milk (almond is lovely too)

2 tablespoons protein powder (recipe here), optional

2 T melted butter 

1 tsp vanilla (recipe here)

3 eggs

2 tablespoons maple syrup

3 T cocoa powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking soda

2 tsp baking powder

 Strawberries, cacao nibs & yoghurt to serve (recipe here)

METHOD
Place oats in thermomix or food processor and mill 30 seconds/speed 9 or until flour forms.

Add remaining ingredients and combine 30 seconds/speed 5 scraping down the sides and repeating if needed

Cook pancakes over medium heat in a pan oiled with ghee or coconut oil. 

Chocolate sauce

1/2 cup coconut cream

3 tablespoons cacao powder

1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (recipe here)

2 Tablespoons maple syrup

pinch sea salt/Himalayan salt

Place ingredients in a frying pan and heat over low heat until combined and hot. Serve sauce warm over pancakes with yoghurt, strawberries and cacao nibs.