Choco Chip Pancakes- every kid’s dream ! Gooey, sticky, fluffy, chocolatey - perhaps nothing can come close to heaven for a chocoholic. However, my family prefers hot, savoury stuff for breakfast, but an occasional pancake is surely a welcome indulgence.
So, this pancake is with a twist. It is :
- gluten free
- Instant
- Vegan*
- Easy to make
- Chocolicious
- Versatile
- Healthy and Filling
- Eggless,
- and most of all made with a secret ingredient.
Read on to find out what secret Ingredient went into making these yummy, droolicious pancakes that were devoured !! Even the non-chocoolic in me (don’t judge :p) wanted to have a bite of this sinful delight ! Other healthy Twist dishes on the blog that may interest you :
- Jowari Bhakri Pizza Bites
- Oats Ragda Chaat
- Tacos Bhel
- Pasta Pakora
- Idli Manchurian
- Baked Idli
- Cabbage Dhokla
- Baked Upma
- Idli Chilly / Idly 65
- Baked Onion Pakoda
and many more..
Prep time - 10 mins | Cook time - 3~4 mins per pancake | Makes - 6 pancakes
What you need to make Gluten Free Chocochip Pancakes:
- 1.5 cup Homemade Idli Batter (yup - the secret ingredient)
- 2 teaspoon Dutch Processed Cocoa powder
- 3 teaspoon Ragi / Finger-millet flour
- 3 tablespoon Vegan Choco Chips (or as chocolatey as you want :p)
- ⅛ teaspoon Baking Soda
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 3 teaspoon Olive oil (for drizzling around the pancakes - approx ¼ ~½ teaspoon / pancake)
Toppings:
- 2 teaspoon Chocolate sauce
- 1 cup Sliced fruits, as needed ( I used bananas)
- 2 teaspoon choco chips :p
- 2 teaspoon Honey (Can skip for vegan version or use maple syrup instead)
PIN FOR LATER
How to make Gluten Free Chocochip Pancakes:
- To the prepared idli batter, add cocoa powder , Ragi flour (Finger millet flour) and whisk well. Add a teaspoon or two of water to get to the required consistency.
- Add the vanilla extract, baking soda, Choco chips and fold gently. Let the batter stand for 5 mins.
- Pour a ladleful of the batter onto a heated tava / skillet. drizzle oil around the pancakes like a dosa.
- Cook on one or both the sides .
- Serve immediately with the toppings as mentioned above or even add whipped cream 🙂
- Enjoy the indulgence !
Gluten Free Chocochip Pancakes
Make these Gluten Free Chocochip Pancakes with a secret ingredient and enjoy them with some fruits or honey topped on it. Chocochip Pancakes never tasted better
Servings 6 pancakes
Equipment
- Bowl
- Ladle
- Tava / Skillet
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup Homemade Idli Batter yup - the secret ingredient
- 2 teaspoon Dutch Processed Cocoa powder
- 3 teaspoon Fingermillet flour Ragi flour
- 3 tablespoon Vegan Choco Chips or as chocolatey as you want :p
- ⅛ teaspoon Baking Soda
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 3 teaspoon Olive oil for drizzling around the pancakes - approx ¼ ~½ teaspoon / pancake
Toppings
- 2 teaspoon Chocolate Sauce
- 1 cup Fruits (sliced, of your choice)
- 2 teaspoon Choco chips
- 2 teaspoon Honey Skip for vegan, sub with maple syrup or agave
Instructions
- To the prepared idli batter, add cocoa powder , Ragi flour (Finger millet flour) and whisk well. Add a teaspoon or two of water to get to the required consistency.
- Add the vanilla extract, baking soda, Choco chips and fold gently. Let the batter stand for 5 mins.
- Pour a ladleful of the batter onto a heated tava / skillet. drizzle oil around the pancakes like a dosa.
- Cook on one or both the sides .
- Serve immediately with the toppings as mentioned above or even add whipped cream 🙂
- Enjoy the indulgence !
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Priya Iyer says
Oooh! What an idea to make Choco chip pancakes using idli batter! Just how gorgeous do they look - I'd love to dig into this platter. 🙂
Swati says
What a brilliant idea of using idli batter for pancakes.these look so tempting and delicious..I am going to make these for my kids..
Punitha says
Hi mam, an interesting recipe & planning to try. But where are you adding the Ragi flour & 2 handfuls of Vegan choco chips? To the idli batter? Pls let know.
Kalyani says
hello Punitha:
Recipe has since been updated. please do check again Do make this and let me know how you liked this !
Poonam Bachhav says
Making pancakes from leftover idlis batter is so innovative ! The platter looks very inviting , especially the kids won't be able to resist it.
Archana says
Kalyani this is awesome. I now know how to feed idlis to my girls they both refuse to eat them. Pancakes are their favourite. Thanks.
Mayuri Patel says
A sweet uttapam wow kalyani, kya idea hai sirji! Making it chocolatey is a double bonus.Next time I know what to do with some left over idli batter.
Sujata Roy says
Chocolaty pancakes looks delish. I can imagine the heavenly taste. Loved the idea of using idli batter for a sweet chocolaty yummy pancake.
preethi'scuisine says
These chocolate pancakes looks delicious. They are always welcome at my place .Using idli batter sounds awesome. Fab share Kalyani.
Mayuri Patel says
What a wonderful twist. Love that secret ingredient idli batter in a pancake. And why not! We have uttapam so why not a lovely chocolatey sweetish chocochip pancake. Fabulous idea.
Kalyani says
Thank you, Mayuri 🙂 yes, these are as delish as they get !
Renu says
A nice idea to use dosa batter as the secret ingredient. These pancakes would be gobbled in no time. Very tempting.
Kalyani says
Thank you, Renu!
Seema Sriram says
Forget the kids, Kalyani, I will get myself out of bed easily to make these. So yummy.
Kalyani says
ha ha !! thank you , Seema. Hope you try these !