Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Pancakes
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These whole wheat chocolate chip pancakes are tender, fluffy, and packed with melty chocolate chips. They’re also made wholesome with vegan ingredients!
Fluffy pancakes are already comforting, but stuffing them with rich chocolate chips? They’re the best way to get your dessert fix early in the day!
And if sweet breakfast is your thing, you’ll love these dairy free whole wheat pancakes.
They’re just as delicious as the classic but with the goodness of vegan ingredients.
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Ready for something savory after all the sweet goodies? Try healthy breakfast recipes like vegan breakfast hash or breakfast casserole and start the day feeling good!
Why You’ll Love This Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Pancakes Recipe
- These whole wheat chocolate chip pancakes are as fluffy, moist, and satisfying as the classic version with eggs, dairy, and white flour.
- You can make a big batch and freeze these healthy chocolate chip pancakes for a quick breakfast, perfect for busy weekdays.
- These dairy free whole wheat pancakes go with a lot of toppings. Read on for must-try ideas!
Ingredients And Substitutions
Whole wheat pastry flour – These vegan chocolate chip pancakes are more wholesome than your usual choco chip pancakes, thanks to whole wheat flour. You’re getting a good source of fiber and protein and light, deliciously soft pancakes!
Oat flour – For fluffy pancakes with a nutty flavor that complements the chocolate chips.
Sugar – You can also use coconut sugar to sweeten these dairy free chocolate chip pancakes.
Baking powder and baking soda – Leavening agents for perfectly light and fluffy pancakes, so make sure they’re still fresh!
Salt and vanilla extract – To enhance the flavor of the whole wheat chocolate chip pancakes. You can also add spices like cinnamon!
Almond milk – For richness and moisture. Feel free to use other non-dairy milk, like oat milk, for these healthy pancakes.
Unsweetened dairy-free yogurt – Helps keep the healthy chocolate chip pancakes moist.
Coconut oil – For moist and tender chocolate chip pancakes without milk.
Dairy free chocolate chips – Besides folding them into the batter, you can also press the chocolate chips into the rounds of batter in the pan when cooking the pancakes.
Vegan butter – For greasing the pan. Your pancakes should be on your plate, not on the pan!
Tips For Making This Recipe
Make Oat Flour From Scratch
Oat flour is simply old-fashioned oats blended into a fine powder. For this recipe, you’ll need to blend 1 cup of oats.
Do Not Overmix the Batter
A few lumps in the batter are okay. Overmixing the batter can lead to chewy pancakes!
Serving Ideas
You can’t go wrong with plant-based butter and maple syrup, but if you’re feeling indulgent, top your pancake stack with vegan whipped cream and fresh strawberries! You can also microwave peanut butter until it’s nice and melted and drizzle it on top of the chocolate chip pancakes for that classic chocolate peanut butter combo.
Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Pancakes Recipe FAQs
How do you know if the pan is hot enough for pancakes?
Test your pan by flicking a few drops of water onto its surface. The water droplets should sizzle for a bit before evaporating. If they immediately evaporate, the pan is too hot!
Can you make up pancake batter the night before?
Stick with fresh batter for the fluffiest dairy free chocolate chip pancakes. Remember that activated leavening agents don’t stay effective for long.
Do you grease the pan for vegan pancakes?
You know your pan best, but lightly greasing its surface will ensure you won’t need to scrape your yummy pancakes off the pan later.Â
What is the best way to store leftover cooked pancakes?
You can store leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat them, microwave them for a few seconds.Â
Can you freeze pancakes once cooked?
Yes! Freeze the pancakes on a baking tray, then transfer them to a freezer-safe bag with parchment paper between the layers to keep them sticking together. To serve, cover with foil and reheat the frozen pancakes in the oven at 350°F for 6 to 8 minutes until defrosted and warm.Â
More Delicious Vegan Breakfast Recipes
- Vegan Banana Pancakes
- Vegan Blueberry Pancakes
- One-Bowl Whole Wheat Vegan Pancakes
- Vegan Waffles
- Vegan French Toast
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Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 cup oat flour
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 3/4 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened dairy-free yogurt
- 4 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup dairy free chocolate chips
- Vegan butter for cooking the pancakes
Instructions
- Add the whole wheat pastry flour, oat flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to a mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
- In a separate bowl, combine the almond milk, dairy-free yogurt, coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Use a fork to mix just until combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Grease the surface with a small amount of vegan butter.
- Pour the batter onto the skillet, using around 1/4 cup for each pancake. Make sure the pancakes are at least 2 inches apart.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the edges are set and bubbles appear on top. Flip and cook the other side for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- Oat flour is simply old-fashioned oats blended into a fine powder. For this recipe, you’ll need to blend 1 cup of oats.
- A few lumps in the batter are okay. Overmixing the batter can lead to chewy pancakes!
- You can’t go wrong with plant-based butter and maple syrup, but if you’re feeling indulgent, top your pancake stack with vegan whipped cream and fresh strawberries! You can also microwave peanut butter until it’s nice and melted and drizzle it on top of the chocolate chip pancakes for that classic chocolate peanut butter combo.
PIN FOR LATER!
Chocolate chip pancakes were my favorite growing up- and I still love them! These look super dense!
Yes even as adults, we should get to enjoy the flavors of our childhood – and with these being healthy, you totally can!