Mmmmm, who knew dessert for breakfast could be so healthy? Never in my life have I devoured pancakes so quickly....and not regret it.
1 flax egg (3 tbsp water + 1 tbsp ground flax seeds)
1 tablespoon of cocoa powder
Optional topping ideas: chocolate chips, strawberries, bananas, figs, syrup, etc.
1. In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp of water and 1 tbsp of ground flax seeds. Store in refrigerator for 15 minutes or until it thickens.
2. In the meantime, blend rolled oats in a food processor until it resembles flour.
3. Add almond milk, banana, cocoa powder, baking powder, vanilla extract, agave nectar, & thickened flax egg to the grounded oats and blend until a smooth batter forms.
4. Use batter to make pancakes like you normally would.
5. (optional) Top pancakes with fresh fruit, and a creamy chocolate sauce made by melting chocolate chips, some cocoa powder, and some agave nectar in the stove or microwave.
** Makes 6-7 small/medium pancakes.
** Entire batter (not including toppings) contains around 503 calories and 20.5 grams of protein.
** Serves 1-2, depending on how hungry you are.