Chocolate Hazelnut Protein Pancakes

Nicolette Stramara

by | Updated: December 2nd, 2016

When you were a kid, chocolate chip pancakes after a sleepover were the cat’s meow. You felt like you were getting away with something that would normally be grounds for time-out. Fast-forward a decade or two (or three), and you have a more sophisticated but equally sinful stack. Also making a come-back is your favorite chocolate-hazelnut spread, which helps to make this once-a-week indulgence all that it’s flap-jacked up to be.

Chocolate Pancakes with Ricotta Filling

Makes 1 serving/6 small pancakes

Pancakes

1¼ scoop chocolate protein powder
¼ cup oat flour
¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
1½ Tbsp. chocolate hazelnut butter, melted
2 egg whites

Hazelnut fluff

¼ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
8 drops hazelnut liquid stevia
1 Tbsp. xylitol, or sweetener of choice

Toppings

Blueberries
Chocolate Hazelnut Butter
Cacao Nibs

Directions

  1. Whisk together all pancake ingredients until batter is smooth and well combined. Heat a non-stick skillet on the stovetop over medium heat.
  2. Cook pancakes on the skillet until both sides are golden brown, making 6 even pancakes.
  3. To make the hazelnut fluff, mix all of these ingredients together until well combined. Spread evenly between pancakes and add toppings, if desired.
Nicolette

Nicolette Stramara's passion for cooking and baking has blended with her desire to provide her family with wholesome meals, a happy home, and a healthy life. Her delicious recipes range from savory dinner dishes to mouthwatering desserts, kid-approved snacks, and flavorful breakfast options that accommodate those with various dietary needs. Through her meticulous research, Nicolette also writes helpful articles that include facts, tips, and information on ways to eat nutritiously and live well.