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 tsp Dutch Processed Cocoa powder
- 3 tsp Ragi / Finger-millet flour
- 3 TBSP Vegan Choco Chips (or as chocolatey as you want :p)
- 1/8 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 3 tsp Olive oil (for drizzling around the pancakes – approx 1/4 ~1/2 tsp / pancake)
Toppings:
- 2 tsp Chocolate sauce
- 1 cup Sliced fruits, as needed ( I used bananas)
- 2 tsp choco chips :p
- 2 tsp 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 tsp 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 tsp Dutch Processed Cocoa powder
- 3 tsp Fingermillet flour Ragi flour
- 3 TBSP Vegan Choco Chips or as chocolatey as you want :p
- 1/8 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 3 tsp Olive oil for drizzling around the pancakes – approx 1/4 ~1/2 tsp / pancake
Toppings
- 2 tsp Chocolate Sauce
- 1 cup Fruits (sliced, of your choice)
- 2 tsp Choco chips
- 2 tsp 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 tsp 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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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. 🙂
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..
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.
hello Punitha:
Recipe has since been updated. please do check again Do make this and let me know how you liked this !
Making pancakes from leftover idlis batter is so innovative ! The platter looks very inviting , especially the kids won't be able to resist it.
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.
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.
Chocolaty pancakes looks delish. I can imagine the heavenly taste. Loved the idea of using idli batter for a sweet chocolaty yummy pancake.
These chocolate pancakes looks delicious. They are always welcome at my place .Using idli batter sounds awesome. Fab share Kalyani.
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.
Thank you, Mayuri 🙂 yes, these are as delish as they get !
A nice idea to use dosa batter as the secret ingredient. These pancakes would be gobbled in no time. Very tempting.
Thank you, Renu!
Forget the kids, Kalyani, I will get myself out of bed easily to make these. So yummy.
ha ha !! thank you , Seema. Hope you try these !