The best low calorie chocolate pancakes

Calling all chocolate lovers on a weight loss journey – low calorie chocolate pancakes are on the menu this morning! These low calorie chocolate pancakes are fluffy, soft and oozing with chocolaty goodness. They’re easy to make, require just 7 ingredients and have 272 calories for the entire stack plus the chocolate sauce!

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I love pancakes as much as the next person but I think I’ve just created my new obsession. These low calorie chocolate pancakes are as indulgent as breakfast can get. They’re so fluffy and filled with delicious sweet chocolate! So if you’re in a calorie deficit and looking for low calorie breakfast options, this chocolaty feast will be perfect for you.

Whether it be low calorie chocolate chip pancakes or moist and fluffy banana bread pancakes, pancakes are still on the menu, even during weight loss. Breakfast can be tough when embarking on a weight loss journey because it sort of sets the tone for the rest of the day. I know that when I was on my weight loss journey, eating a healthy breakfast within my calorie deficit always made me feel motivated to stick to it for the rest of the day. These low calorie chocolate pancakes are so filling but contain just 272 calories. They’re super easy to whip up too so you definitely don’t need to spend a ton of time on them either!

If you crave something sweet in the morning and are looking for low calorie breakfast options, these pancakes should be at the top of your list. You can still enjoy chocolaty treats even as you’re losing weight. These pancakes feature a thick, creamy and ultra chocolaty sauce too which makes them even better.

Low calorie chocolate pancakes

These pancakes don’t even need any toppings because they taste so good with the chocolate sauce. You can still enjoy them with some berries though for the extra fiber. These pancakes are perfect for morning when you have a little extra time to throw something delicious together.

Why you’ll love this recipe:

• Super chocolaty low calorie breakfast.
• Simple recipe with under 10 ingredients.
• Comes together in one bowl.
• Delicious chocolate pancakes ready in just 10 minutes! 
• This recipe can easily be made gluten-free and vegan.
• This recipe features a thick and creamy chocolate sauce.
• This recipe is free of added sugars and is naturally sweetened. 
• The BEST low calorie chocolate pancakes ever!

Ingredients

Exact ingredient quantities can be found at the bottom of this page.

To make low calorie chocolate pancakes, you will need:

All-purpose/plain flour – This recipe calls for good ol’ all-purpose/plain flour. To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free flour or oat flour.

Stevia or granulated sweetener – Any granulated sweetener will work for this recipe. Stevia is my personal favorite and is the closest in taste to sugar.

Unsweetened cocoa power – To get the classic rich and chocolaty flavor, unsweetened cocoa powder works best. If you don’t have unsweetened cocoa powder, sweetened works too but the calories will be a little higher.

Baking powder – The baking powder will help these pancakes rise and a give them a super fluffy texture.

Egg – This recipe requires just 1 egg. The egg adds structure and helps get the super soft and fluffy texture we love. If you’re looking for a vegan alternative, try aquafaba or flax egg here.

Vanilla extract – No pancake recipe is complete without a hint of vanilla!

Unsweetened almond milk – This recipe calls for a small amount of milk to thin out the batter. You can use any milk you would like but unsweetened almond milk has the least amount of calories.

0% fat yogurt – This is the secret to getting the thick and creamy chocolate sauce. You can use any variant of yogurt that you would like but for this recipe, I went with fat-free greek yogurt. For a vegan alternative, try using dairy-free yogurt.

0 calorie icing sugar – A small amount of 0 calorie icing sugar is necessary to sweeten the chocolate sauce. You can also use regular icing sugar here but the calories will be a little bit higher.

How to make low calorie chocolate pancakes

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, stevia, milk and vanilla extract.
2. Sift in the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder. Whisk to combine.
3. Heat up a small non-stick pan on medium heat. I recommend using a non-stick pan so you don’t need to use any oil/butter to grease the pan. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot pan and cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 2-3 minutes then flip over. Cook the other side for an additional 1-2 minutes. Repeat this until all of the batter is used up. This should make around 4-5 pancakes.
4. Make the chocolate sauce by whisking together the yogurt, cocoa powder and icing sugar until smooth. Top the pancakes with the sauce and enjoy!

TOP TIPS 

Don’t over mix the batter – Use a whisk to combine the ingredients and to avoid big lumps. Be careful not to over mix the batter as this will lead to dry, rubbery pancakes. Instead, sift the dry ingredients and gently whisk into the wet ingredients.

Let the batter rest – If you have the time, I recommend letting the pancake batter rest for 15-30 minutes before cooking. This makes for lighter and fluffier pancakes as the flour has time to absorb the liquid.

Use a non-stick pan – I love using a non-stick pan to cook these pancakes. You don’t need any oil or butter to lubricate the pan which can end up adding a lot of extra calories. The pancakes also don’t stick to the pan which is great!

STORAGE 

These pancakes are best served the day they are made but if you want to meal prep them, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Warm them up in the microwave when you’re ready to eat them. Make the chocolate sauce the day you plan to eat the pancakes.

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