Mini Mint Moringa Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Servings Prep Time
4Servings 10minutes
Cook Time
10minutes
Servings Prep Time
4Servings 10minutes
Cook Time
10minutes
Ingredients
  • 10Tbsp whole wheat flour
  • 9Tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1Tbsp Moringa leaf powder
  • 1Tbsp raw sugaroptional
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2tsp baking soda
  • 1/2tsp salt
  • 1cup kefirsubstitute milk or buttermilk. adjust to desired consistency
  • 1large egg
  • 2Tbsp melted buttersubstitute preferred oil
  • 1/2tsp vanilla extractcan increase to 1 tsp
  • 1/2tsp mint extract
  • 1/2cup dark chocolate bits/chipsmore or less to taste
Instructions
  1. In small mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients. (Flours and Moringa amounts can be adjusted per preference. Total amount should be 1 and 1/4 cup.)
  2. In medium mixing bowl, whisk egg and buttermilk.
  3. Add melted butter, vanilla and mint (Include sweetener here if using a liquid such as honey/maple syrup).
  4. Gradually, blend wet and dry ingredients until no dry clumps remain. Do not over-mix. (This particular recipe is a sticky thick batter that will fluff up a more bread-like pancake.)
  5. Stir in desired amount of chocolate. (Amount of Moringa, sweetener, and chocolate can be customized to preference.)
  6. Heat cast iron pan on medium/low heat. Lightly oil pan. (Cooking over low hear prevents burning and allows time for pancakes to rise.)
  7. Drop batter by 2 Tbsp(mini)/ or 1/4 cup onto hot pan.
  8. Cook until bubbles appear and burst before flipping–about 2 minutes.
  9. Continue until underside of pancake is golden brown. Remove and set-aside on serving dish. Continue until batter is gone.
  10. Serve Warm. Eat plain or top with whatever you desire. For a more decadent dessert pancake see option below. Can also pair with homemade whipped cream or whipped coconut cream.
Optional Healthy Chocolate Sauce
  1. Mix melted coconut oil, cacao powder, Moringa powder and desired amount of maple syrup (or sweetener of choice) for a healthy chocolate syrup. (Possible ratio : 2 Tbsp, 3 Tbsp, 1/2 tsp, 1-2 Tbsp).
  2. Stir in equal parts vanilla extract and mint extract for some added minty chocolate flavor. (With the suggested ratio, this makes about 1/4 cup of a very rich sauce for drizzling.)