Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Light and fluffy golden vegan pancakes studded with bits of melted chocolate chips. Delicious on their own, with fresh fruit, non-dairy whipped cream, chocolate syrup, or pure maple syrup. Naturally oil-free, dairy-free, egg-free, refined sugar-free, and vegan. Can be made gluten-free.
Equipment
- stovetop or griddle
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened plant milk*
- ½ cup apple sauce
- 2 tsp vanilla or cake batter extract or combination***
- 1 cup all-purpose flour**
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour**
- 2 Tbsp baking powder
- ½ cup vegan chocolate chips
- Spray oil or vegan butter for griddle optional
Instructions
- Preheat electric griddle to 350° F or heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
- In a large bowl, stir together the milk, apple sauce, and vanilla. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, along with the chocolate chips. Stir just until combined. Allow the batter to rest for 5 minutes.
- Using a ½ cup measuring cup, scoop the batter and pour onto the hot griddle.
- Allow the pancakes to cook until the edges are dry and bubbles form on the center, about 3-4 minutes.
- Flip over and wait another 3-4 minutes, until golden brown.
- Remove from the griddle.
- Serve with fresh fruit, non-dairy whipped cream, chocolate syrup, or pure maple syrup.
Notes
* You may use any non-dairy milk in these pancakes.
** I like using a blend of all-purpose flour and white whole wheat flour. You can use either, just know that the pancakes will be even lighter and fluffier with all-purpose flour or a little denser and heavier with whole wheat flour. You may also need to add in a little more plant milk. If you follow a gluten-free diet, be sure to use a high-quality gluten-free flour blend. I like using King Arthur.
** I like using a blend of all-purpose flour and white whole wheat flour. You can use either, just know that the pancakes will be even lighter and fluffier with all-purpose flour or a little denser and heavier with whole wheat flour. You may also need to add in a little more plant milk. If you follow a gluten-free diet, be sure to use a high-quality gluten-free flour blend. I like using King Arthur.