Chocolate for breakfast can take many forms.
Sometimes it shows up in a sensational smoothie.
Sometimes it shows up in a lovely breakfast pudding.
Yes, that’s “the cluster” you see sprinkled on top of this breakfast pudding.
Today it showed up in a batch of delicious chocolate buckwheat pancakes. The beauty of buckwheat is that it’s gluten-free AND it makes a scrumptious pancake. Who wouldn’t like a little chocolate for breakfast?
Gluten-free Chocolate Buckwheat Pancakes
1 ounce 100% unsweetened dark chocolate (grated)
1 1/3 cups buckwheat flour
1 large organic egg
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons whole milk
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
unsalted butter, melted as needed
Vietnamese cinnamon
pure maple syrup
1 pint heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon raw cane sugar
raspberries
Place grated chocolate, buckwheat flour, egg, light brown sugar, milk, baking soda and vanilla extract in a high-speed blender and process until smooth. Leave batter to rest.
Heat nonstick large frying pan or griddle until hot and grease with butter. Spoon ¼ cup portions of the batter onto griddle, leaving space between each. Cook over medium heat until you see bubbles on the surface of the pancakes. Flip pancakes and cook 1-2 minutes longer.
Whip heavy cream with a tablespoon of raw cane sugar.
Place pancakes on a plate. Top with a dollop with cream, a sprinkle of Vietnamese cinnamon and a drizzle of pure maple syrup. Add a few raspberries and enjoy!
Yes, Sue Ann, this is definitely chocolate for breakfast! I seem to be feeling the ravages of GMO (particularly wheat…)…. maybe gluten free is the option my body has been craving? (Or chocolate pancakes?!) Loved “the cluster” as your pudding garnish… will have to think up more ways to incorporate it into my daily “diet.” Thanks for the delish post! And the eye candy, too… 🙂
The cluster on top of breakfast pudding? What a treat! It looks like I need to order another
batch, since I ate my last batch on its own. And while I’m not gluten freem the pancakes look divine. Both my husband and daughter love pancakes so I am going to make this recipe for them this weekend. Thank you! btw, where do you get your Vietnamese cinnamon?
i DREAM of the cluster! seriously the yummiest! i think i’ll sprinkle some on top of vanilla (coconut-based) ice cream!
Just found your site from Oprah.com, and i’m totally excited. These pancakes sound amazing. Thank you for putting out such a positive message for women and the food they feed their bodies.
Thanks so much for taking the time to check out my site and for acknowledging my message (and passion). Come visit me at consciousbitesnutrition.com, too. And let me know when you make those pancakes!
OK. Going to try these and the chocolate-green smoothie for breakfast some time in the next week. 🙂
I’ve just stumbled across your site and can’t wait to try the chocolate recipes. My daughter has celiac disease and misses baked goods, especially chocolate! These sound wonderful and healthy. Most GF products are so unhealthy. My question is “what are cacao nib clusters?” Is that something I need a recipe for or would they be available at a health food store?
I am so sorry I missed this comment! The cluster is a chocolate I used to produce but you can easily just sprinkle some yummy cacao nibs on top. You might also want to visit my other site where I’m a little more active. Ha, ha, so many sites! http://consciousbitesnutrition.com/10-reasons-include-green-smoothies-diet/