Chocolate Banana Pancakes

This is the fourth time I post something about pancakes here on my blog, man... I must really love pancakes, hehe. But who doesn't!?!? These lovely pancakes contains both chocolate and bananas - what a perfect combination! * You can transform these breakfast-pancakes to a dessert or a very special brunch by just adding some ice cream, fresh fruit/berries or chocolate sauce. Use whatever you like! I have chosen to serve these lovely pancakes with some organic banana slices, walnuts and organic maple syrup - yum! ♥

You can replace some of the ingredients for a more healthier option . Like honey instead of caster sugar; almond milk instead of butter milk; whole wheat flour instead of white flour; honey instead of maple syrup; and you can cook the batter in coconut oil instead of butter/cooking spray, for example. It doesn't taste exactly the same as the original recipe, but it's much more healthier and it taste great anyways! * You can also freeze these pancakes. Just place a sheet of wax paper between each pancake and stack together. Wrap the stack of pancakes tightly in aluminum foil or place inside a heavy-duty freezer bag and freeze. Use the frozen pancakes within 1-2 months for best quality. * If you don't have buttermilk at home you can always make your own! All you need is 1 cup (2,4 deciliters) of milk and 1 tablespoon of vinegar. Just combine these two ingredients together in small bowl and let it rest for 10 minutes. Done! Easy, right? *

Makes 20-25 small pancakes Ingredients: • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder • 3 tablespoons caster sugar • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 large ripe banana (the riper - the sweeter!) • 1 cup buttermilk (I tried with regular 3 % whole milk, and it worked out well) • 1 large egg • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil • Banana slices & walnuts for garnish (optional) • Maple syrup, for drizzling (optional) How to do: 1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar. 2. In a small bowl, mash banana. Mix in buttermilk, egg, vanilla and vegetable oil until well combined. 3. Pour the dry ingredients into wet ingredients and mix until just combined. The mixture should still be pretty lumpy, so don't worry. 4. Spray a large frying pan with nonstick cooking spray (or use regular butter) and set to medium heat. Cook the pancakes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges are just cooked, for about 2 minutes. Flip them over and cook for an additional minute. 5. Garnish with additional banana slices, walnuts and drizzle with maple syrup, if desired. Done!

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