I know, I had you at “chocolate raspberry pancakes”. If I didn’t already entice you with that delicious combo, you need to seriously stop and think about your life choices. I mean it, because chocolate raspberry ANYTHING is freakin’ amazing. Anyhow, one of my goals for 2017 is to share more recipes. Why? Well because people need help, they need to make better choices, and they always need pancake recipes right? After all, the point of this blog is to show people that living life as a fit and active vegan is THE optimal way to live, busting through the “weak vegan” stereotype! Plus you get to eat healthy chocolate raspberry pancakes, without harming any animals. Who wouldn’t want to do that?
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Vegan Chocolate Raspberry Pancakes
So first let’s address why Chocolate Raspberry? Short answer: because everything tastes better with chocolate. Fact! Ok, not really a fact persay, but it definitely should be and I dare anyone to tell me otherwise. Long answer: I’ve had a love affair with PlantFusion protein powder for a while and when I saw their Chocolate/Raspberry flavor on sale on Amazon I stepped outside my box and bought a tub of my usual vanilla bean AND a tub of the chocolate raspberry. I wasn’t disappointed.
I definitely love the taste of the vanilla bean as a protein shake. However, the chocolate raspberry feels like more of a treat, in fact it’s more like a dessert in shake form. And yes, you could use vanilla bean PlantFusion for these pancakes if you wanted to be boring. But it is February , and this is the month of love, and of chocolate, so this is no time to be boring!
Recipe: Vegan Chocolate Raspberry Pancakes
Ok so grab all the ingredients below on your next shopping trip (I advise getting the plantfusion on Amazon as it’s a great price, and with prime is delivered straight to you). Of course you might also want to grab some extra ingredients to serve with the pancakes, as in the photos as a serving suggestion. Maybe that’s some fresh raspberries, and chocolate sauce. It could also be ice cream, it’s your pancake party! Naturally, you’re also gonna need a pan or griddle, a spatula to flip the pancakes, and serving plates etc. That’s if they last long enough to hit the plate and not go straight into your mouth
Ingredients
- 1/2c Rolled Oats
- 1/4c All Purpose Flour
- 1 scoop Plant Fusion Chocolate Raspberry Protein Powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2tspn Ground Flax
- 1c Almond Milk
Directions:
- Place rolled oats into a Vitamix (or other blender) and blend until ground into fine flour. Add all the other ingredients and blend into a batter.
- Heat up your pan. STOP! I know you just want to go ahead and throw that pancake batter right in the pan, but don’t! The pan needs to be on a medium heat which means it will take about 5 minutes to warm up.
- Place a dollop of batter in the pan and allow to cook. I used a 1/4c scoop so that they would all be even-ish in size. Once bubbles start forming on the top of the pancake it’s time to turn it over. Now you COULD toss the pancakes if you’re using a pan, but if you’re accident prone like me, maybe just flip it using a spatula. I use our Black and Decker 3-in-1 waffle/pancake/griddle so I use a spatula.
- Repeat, repeat, repeat until the batter is gone and you have a stack of pancakes waiting to be devoured.
Nutritional Information
I love nutritional information don’t you? What I love is seeing that a cookies serving size is HALF a cookie. Who does that? Seriously? Who puts HALF a freakin’ cookie back in the packet for another day. Nobody that’s who! So this recipe can serve ONE person as a meal, like a protein packed breakfast but it also can be split between two or three people for a smaller dessert.
Total Calories: 472
16% Fat: 8.2g
57% Carbs: 67.5g
27% Protein: 32g
Questions:
Are you a pancake lover?
Do you prefer your pancakes fluffy or flatter (more like crepes)?
What’s your favorite fruit to pair with chocolate?
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Stephanie Lee
Chocolate raspberry is one of my favourite combos! I love making pancakes with oats. It adds a nice texture and feels a little healthier. Thanks for the vegan version!
Di Hickman
yes I agree oat flour is the best! So rich! Much more flavor than wheat
Karina Pacheco
Omg healthy and so delicious. These pictures just made me hungry. I definitely need to make these sometime this week. My kids won’t believe how really healthy they are
Di Hickman
Pretty healthy! As long as you watch what you put on them lol
Kiwi
I love remixed pancakes. This looks interesting and a different combo of items I am used to putting on my pancakes,
Di Hickman
always good to try new things!
Brandi with Big Fit Fam
Looks yummy! I’m not much on vegan though so I would need to add some butter. great recipe for us to try!`
Di Hickman
Definitely tweak it to your dietary needs.
CourtneyLynne
Ooooo now these look all sorts of deliciousness!!! I will have to keep these pancakes in mind next time I go on a health kick!
Di Hickman
Good for any time not just when you’re on a health kick 😉
Tabitha Shakespeare
I’m not vegan but these look absolutely delish! Chocolate Raspberry anything is a win in my book!
Di Hickman
Yes they were super tasty Tabitha!
amber
I was a vegan for years before getting married… cooking for two made things tricky but I still incorporate a lot of vegan and vegetarian meals, even though we aren’t exclusively so with the diet. This looks like a great one to add in!
Di Hickman
I can’t imagine changing back to eating meat! Doesn’t it make your stomach turn cooking meat? Fortunate that hubby is vegetarian, but vegan in the house 🙂
Rose Sahetapy
Chocolate and raspberry are top combination! I’d love to try this version of pancakes. Can I substitute Almond milk with coconut milk or soya milk?
Di Hickman
Totally! Tip: I tried it with choc soy milk and it was great. Added more choc flavor too 😉
Jean
These pancakes sound amazing! I love the combination of chocolate and raspberry, and in pancake form this is the best! I love celebrating pancake day 🙂
Di Hickman
I usually forgot about 50% of the time that’s it’s pancake day and we end up eating them a week later lol
Heather
These look like an excellent way to start the day. So yummy!
Di Hickman
They really are! Filling too!
Lydia
ooh these sound so delicious! I will go for any pancake, fluffy or thin, I love them all!
Di Hickman
Lydia, you are a woman after my own heart! Pancakes, don’t care.. but with chocolate sauce or maple syrup?
Angela @marathonsandmotivation.com
Wow! These look so delicious! It’s such a great idea to add the protein as well, YUM! Pinned to try them 🙂
Di Hickman
thanks for pinning angela!
Jeanine
Oh I love the look of these. They look super delicious especially with toppings. I could make these for the family and they’d enjoy!
Di Hickman
definitely look better with the toppings!
LaShawn
I am always looking for a better pancake recipe. I can’t wait to try this one!
Di Hickman
Give it a try!
Eva / Kid Minds
While I’ve been shopping for protein powder (for the last six months – not long at all), I’ve been adding prodigious amounts of almond butter to everything. There is always something in the ingredient list that throws me off and I end up thinking, “I will stick with almond butter.” I will definitely check out your recommendation!
Di Hickman
hey nothing wrong with almond butter! just adds a different flavor! Plant fusion is great though! Best protein powder IMO (not paid to say that, not sponsored). Love all the flavors I’d tried. I also like Sun Warrior. Hated “myprotein” it was bloody awful! lol!
Angela Ricardo
Wow this is absolutely mouthwatering! I also love chocolate. This Vegan Chocolate Raspberry Pancake really sounds healthy and delicious!
Di Hickman
Thanks Angela!
Brittany
This looks so tasty! I’ve been in such a food rut lately. I’ve been making the same thing over and over again. I’m in need of some new good recipes!
Di Hickman
Hey this wasn’t a first try recipe! Trust me lots os fails before this one!
Kristin
I love pairing strawberries with chocolate. I know not super creative but always yummy! These look great. I am stealing it for later!
Di Hickman
Steal away! enjoy!
Melissa
Those protein packed pancakes look amazing. The chocolate raspberry combo sounds great and those raspberries scrumptious Thanks for a great idea to give my kids a vegan treat.
Di Hickman
Good for you, the kids, and the animals!
Kit Stanwood
I’ve never thought about making pancakes with my Protein Powder but that is genius!! I’m gonna look up other ways to cook with it as well (: great idea.
Di Hickman
Oh I shove it in lots of things. Waffle and muffin recipes are coming soon!
Ana De- Jesus
Anyone who does not get excited about pancakes has a problem. Your raspberry and choc version looks like the perfect combo mmm x
Di Hickman
hahaha I know right! Pancakes should be everyday not just shrove tuesday!
Cara (@StylishGeek)
I don’t have a recipe yet for a vegan pancake so I really appreciate sharing your recipe on this vegan raspberry pancake. Love it! I will definitely try making it this weekend!
Di Hickman
Enjoy!
Rimsha
Omg these look so delish! Can’t believe they’re healthy to boot 😮
Di Hickman
food porn level 8!
Shelle
These look amazing! I like fluffy pancakes. Blueberries. Honestly never had chocolate on my pancakes, but anxious to try. Thanks for sharing!!
Di Hickman
Get a chocolate sauce from Walmart or Target, and just drizzle it over. Makes everything look amazing 😀
Marcie
I love pancakes! I love crepe style with fresh fruit and fluffier ones with maple syrup.
Di Hickman
yes! See I’m the same. They aren’t interchangeable at all! Both need different toppings!
allison
My hubby would love these! He is constantly looking for ways to eat more protein. I will have to make these soon!
Di Hickman
I love to add protein to these purely as a post-workout thing. otherwise I generally leave it out
Tereza
I was so looking forward to your pancake recipe – I KNEW you were gonna make protein ones. I haven’t found a good recipe for these yet, one that I’d LOVE. Apart from the one I’ve mentioned on my blog – I just make banana ones and add some protein. So definitely trying these tomorrow! x
Di Hickman
Thanks Tereza, hope you enjoy them!
Dana
I usually make my pancakes like this so they are healthier! I love the idea of adding in chocolate raspberry protein powder. That sounds amazing!
Di Hickman
It’s so good! I love it on it’s own with almond milk as a shake. Just like a milkshake!
Dawn McAlexander
Chocolate and raspberry are one of my favorite combinations. Having a pancake with them would be just perfect!
Di Hickman
Great combo! Strawberries and chocolate is nice too!
Belle
Oh my! That looks amazing! I am always on the lookout for a great pancake recipe and this is definitely perfect!
Belle
Di Hickman
Taking my photography up a notch! Thanks for noticing 🙂
Debra
These looks great and I love the fresh raspberries on top. Everything is better with a few extra raspberries!
Di Hickman
For sure! Fruit solves any dessert!
Jessi
these sounds delicious! I am always looking for healthier alternatives, and this fits the bill!
Di Hickman
Definitely! The oats have 5g protein alone, and lots of fibre!
Janel
What an interesting pancake. I prefer a fluffy pancake with butter and syrup on top. Sometimes I will make fresh whipped cream and use that with fresh fruit instead of syrup
Di Hickman
Pancakes in the UK are more like crepes. The weird fluffy things here in the States are NOT pancakes lol!
Heather
This is a great idea for breakfast! I love that it has added protein but the raspberries and chocolate will also add amazing flavor!
Di Hickman
It’s like a dessert but for breakfast, what’s not to love?
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh
I am always looking for ways to add protein into my meals because I always seem to crash without protein and carbs. These sound yummy!
Di Hickman
You’ll crash and burn without carbs. Most carbs contain protein anyways! 1/2 cup oats has 5g protein!
karen
Love how you shared how to make this super-sounding indulgent meal into a healthy version. The rolled oats with the protein powder and other smart ingredients make it a yummy treat but also good for you!
Di Hickman
definitely! So many recipes out there that are super unhealthy! Healthy carbs and protein, with fruit! BOOM!
robin Rue
I definitely do not get enough protein in my diet, so these pancakes are perfect for me. I need to try these.
Di Hickman
You’d be surprised. Most people think they need more protein than they actually do.