I said on Instagram the other day, if there's a healthier way to eat chocolate for breakfast, you better bet I will find it! Pancakes are one of my all-time favorite breakfast treats. Who can resist a fluffy stack of pancakes topped with fresh fruit?
If you raised your hand, then that just means there's more for me!
But, don't worry, I added a whole shredded zucchini to these oat pancakes, so the vegetable automatically cancels out any unhealthiness that may be found in these..that's, like, a rule or something. The good news is, these pancakes are made with wholesome ingredients, so the added zucchini ends up being a bonus!
Bonuses are always a good thing, right?!
These chocolate pancakes are free of eggs, dairy, & gluten! They're full of wholesome ingredients, including zucchini, but you can't even taste it!
In a large bowl, combine all listed ingredients. Mix together just until incorporated. Let rest for a few minutes for the oats to soak up the liquid.
Grease a pan or griddle with extra coconut oil and place on the stove over medium heat. Pour batter onto the hot pan by ¼ cupfuls. Flip when edges have set and cook thoroughly. If it gets too thick, stir in a splash of milk.
In a small bowl, combine together the maple syrup, cocoa powder, and vanilla. Add extra cocoa powder to make it thicker or add more maple syrup to thin. You can heat for 15-20 seconds in the microwave if you'd like it warm.
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Could the flax be left out of the recipe?
Thank you Gina! Yes, the flax can be left out of the recipe with no problem. Let me know how you like them!
Hi Lynn, I'd say shredded carrots or apples would make a good substitute for zucchini. Let me know how it goes if you give it a try!
Oh my, I have been looking at those pancakes for a while, I am a guest at a friends house, I think I'll try to make them as a thank you for hosting me! Can't wait!
Thanks, Al! That sounds like a great idea! I mean, who wouldn't want chocolate for breakfast?! I really hope you all enjoy them as much as we did!
Thank you, Jackie! Please let me know how you like them!!
I love chocolate and zucchini together! I made chocolate zucchini banana bread last year but these pancakes look so delicious i may need to make this this weekend for sunday brunch 🙂 thanks for sharing, Joscelyn!
I love chocolate and zucchini too! Well, chocolate and anything really 😉 I need to try a zucchini bread soon! Is that recipe on your site?
Yay! I'm going to make this soon! Thanks, Minna!!
Oh. My. Gosh. Obsessed with these decadent CHOCOLATE pancakes, I can't believe you got some zucchini in here, too, that's awesome!
Thanks, Sam! I must admit that I'd rather eat zucchini in chocolate pancakes than steamed, haha! As long as you eat it, right?!
Wow! I really love your photos, really gorgeous 🙂 This looks like the perfect stack of pancakes!
Thank you, June! I really appreciate you kind words!
WOW Joscelyn! These look soooo incredible!!!! I love how healthy they are too!!! I could eat a whole stack of these right now. They're my complete idea of heaven!
Oh Joscelyn! These look so absolutely fudgy and fluffy! And you even managed to hide some veggies in there! Healthy chocolate! Wow! It's basically like dessert for breakfast! You are seriously a genius 😉 I need these tomorrow! Thanks for sharing! 🙂 Pinned!
Haha, thanks Kennedy! I heart dessert for breakfast 😉 Thanks so much for the pin too! Truly appreciate it, friend!
Chocolate, strawberry & banana? You had me there. Adding zucchini is such a great idea! I will definitely have to share & try this out!
Thanks, Raj, and thanks for sharing! I hope you like it!!
Yup. I'd very happily eat these for breakfast. Or lunch. Or dinner for that matter. They looks So yummy and the green addition is just perfect.
Those look absolutely delicious! I'll have to try them out sometime.
Thanks, Julia! Please let me know what you think!!
These are the best breakfast ever. I love zucchini in these pancakes! Pinning!
Thank you so much Ilona! I love pancakes and the fact that we can get some added nutrients is a plus! Thanks for your support, friend!
Sorry, Kenzie! I know how hard it is to look at food pics when you're starving, lol! Maybe you'll get a chance to make some soon!
Oh yummy!!!! I share your chocolate addiction so I will definitely be making these.
Haha, thanks Shann! I don't think you'll be disappointed!
Oh my gosh! That gif! These look (and sound) killer! Pinning for sure!
Thanks, Caroline! They were really good! Best of all, the kids LOVED them!