Whip up these quick and easy chocolate oat pancakes for a delicious treat or a family-friendly breakfast! Top with fresh berries or a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for older kids and adults to enjoy.
Pancakes are one of those versatile foods that kids love not only for breakfast but also as a sweet treat. These chocolate oat pancakes are perfect for both—serve them in the morning or as a dessert with a drizzle of honey, some fresh berries, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
They’re simple to make and have a soft yet slightly denser texture than traditional pancakes, thanks to the use of oats instead of all-purpose flour.
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👩🏻🍳 Why you should try my recipe
- Sugar-free pancakes that the whole family can enjoy guilt-free.
- Suitable for babies, toddlers and kids of all ages.
- Freezable for busy days.
- Can be served for breakfast, dessert or snack.
- Easy to pack for days at the park and lunchboxes.
🥘 Ingredients
To make these sugar-free chocolate oat pancakes, we are going to use oats, baking powder, cacao powder, eggs, milk, butter, dates and vanilla extract.
- Oats: I'm using 2 cups of old-fashioned oats that I blend to make them into a flour texture.
- Dates: Instead of white sugar, I'm using dates to sweeten up the pancakes.
- Milk: You could use whole milk, low fat or a dairy-free alternative of your choice.
For full quantities and to print the recipe, see the recipe card below.
🔪 Step-by-step Instructions
So get your ingredients ready and let's get started!
01. In a bowl, I add the pitted dates cut in half and a third cup of hot water. I leave the dates to soak in the hot water and get soft for about 10–15 minutes. This is going to help with blending.
02. While the dates soak, I add the oats to a food processor and blend them until they resemble oat flour. I'm using old-fashioned or rolled oats.
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04. I empty the content of the blender to a bowl and add the eggs and milk. I mix everything together.
05. Next, it's time to add the dry ingredients. I add the oat flour, cacao powder and baking powder into the bowl.
06. Using a spatula or a whisk, I gently combine everything together until I have a lightly thick batter.
07. Next, I place the pan over medium heat and brush some oil on the surface. I add about a third cup of the batter to the center of the pan.
08. When I start seeing bubbles, I carefully flip the chocolate oat pancake to cook on the other side. It takes about a couple of minutes on each side.
🍽 Serving suggestions
We often enjoy these chocolate oat pancakes as a snack or breakfast. The kids especially love them served with fruit on the side and a drizzle of maple syrup or honey (note: honey is not recommended for children under 12 months).
If you're looking for more breakfast inspiration for you and your little ones, here are some great options suitable for both babies following baby-led weaning (BLW) and older children
🧰 Storage
The recipe yields about 10 chocolate oat pancakes. They are best enjoyed when served warm and fresh. If you have any leftovers, you could store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Warm them up in a pan or microwave for a few seconds, and serve with your favorite toppings.
The pancakes are also freezable for up to 2 months. It's best to freeze them as soon as they cool down in freezable bags or containers.
❓ FAQ
Yes you could use one cup of all-purpose flour and one cup of oat flour for a fluffier pancake texture.
📋 Recipe
Sugar-free Chocolate Oat Pancakes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 pitted dates
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ cup cacao powder
- 2 tablespoons oil or butter (for the pan)
Instructions
- In a bowl, add the pitted dates cut into halves along with ⅓ cup of hot water. Leave them to soak for 5–10 minutes.
- In a food processor, add the rolled oats and blend until they resemble oat flour. Empty the content to a bowl.
- In the same food processor, add the dates with the water, the vanilla extract and softened butter. Blend until it's like a thick paste.
- In a bowl, add the dates paste, eggs and milk. Mix with a whisk until all combined.
- Add the oat flour, cacao powder and baking powder. Mix lightly until all is incorporated.
- Place a pan over medium heat. Brush with some oil or butter, add about a third cup of the batter to the pan.
- Cook for 1–2 minutes until you start seeing bubbles. Then flip and cook on the other side.
- Continue with the remaining batter until it's all done.
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