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Paleo, Gluten Free Hot Cocoa Pancakes

Paleo, Gluten Free Hot Cocoa Pancakes

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My mother-in-law knows I love to “upgrade” unhealthy recipes to healthy versions. So, she sent me this hot chocolate pancake recipe.

In the modern world, kids are exposed to sugar bombs everywhere. I think it isn’t realistic to say they will never have treats. That’s why I like to make the treats at home so I control the ingredients, but we still can have fun breakfasts or desserts that are much better (even if they are still indulgences). I would rather have kids begging for homemade treats like this one compared to going out for sugary stuffed french toast or ice cream sundaes.

Here is my healthier version of hot chocolate pancakes that is gluten-free, paleo, and has some nutrient dense ingredients:

Hot Chocolate Syrup:

  • 5 mejool dates
  • 2 TBSP Lily’s chocolate chips (sweetened with stevia)
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk (or milk of choice)

Pancakes:

  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar

Top with Lily’s chocolate chips for serving

Directions

For the pancakes:
1. Measure the cassava flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt into a bowl.
2. In a mixer, blend the coconut sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla.
3. Add the milk to the egg mixture.
4. Slowly add in the flour mixture in 1/4-1/2 cup increments.
5. Heat a skillet to medium high heat or 350 F. Coat the pan in grass-fed butter or coconut oil.
6. Pour the batter in small circles onto the skillet.
7. Brown on one side, and then flip it.
8. Cook on the second side.
For the hot chocolate sauce:
1. Add ingredients to a blender, and blend until smooth.
2. Microwave or heat on the stove.
For the whipped topping:
1. Add the gelatin to the coconut milk, and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
2. Add the other ingredients, and whip with a mixture until you have white peaks.
Note: If you have time, make this the night before and refrigerate. It firms up into an amazing whipped topping.

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