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Chocolate Ombre Pancakes

These visually stunning Chocolate Ombre Pancakes combine a playful display with deep chocolate flavors, perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Pancake Batter
  • 250 g plain flour gluten-free optional
  • 1.5 tablespoons baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons caster sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 300 ml dairy-free milk
  • 3 tablespoons oil light olive oil optional
  • Cacao or cocoa powder for the ombré
Toppings
  • Butterscotch sauce for topping
  • Vegan cream for topping
  • Hazelnuts for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the dairy-free milk and oil, then let it sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Combine the wet and dry mixtures until smooth.
  4. Divide the batter into 4 bowls. Add 1 tablespoon of cacao to the first bowl, 1 teaspoon to the second, a dash to the third, and leave the last bowl plain to create a gradient.
Cooking
  1. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a frying pan.
  2. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter into the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges are golden, then flip and cook until done.
Serving
  1. Stack the pancakes from lightest at the top to darkest at the bottom for a cascading ombré effect, or fan them across the plate.
  2. Drizzle warm butterscotch sauce, dollop with chilled vegan cream, and finish with a scatter of chopped hazelnuts.

Notes

For an ultra-silky batter, sift the flour and cocoa before mixing. Let the wet mix sit for 5 minutes for a tender crumb.