Sugar-free Chocolate Oat Pancakes
These sugar-free chocolate oat pancakes are made with dates and cacao powder. They are suitable for babies that follow the BLW method, toddlers and older kids. Serve them for breakfast, as a snack or add a couple to your little one's lunchbox with some fruits on the side. Enjoy!
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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Nutrition
Calories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 121mgPotassium: 113mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
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