Recipe: Cheryl's Chocolate Almond Pancakes

These chocolate almond pancakes are ZOE Member Cheryl’s favorite breakfast — a recipe that reflects exactly what ZOE’s Better Breakfast Guide recommends: protein, fiber, and healthy fats working together to support steady energy, balanced blood sugar, and better gut health.

As Cheryl explains:

“It’s my go-to breakfast: berries with nuts and pancakes made with almond flour. It’s a staple whether I’m at home or traveling. I know it helps my gut, it helps me, and it gives me the energy for the rest of the day.”

Ingredients

• 4 eggs

• 75ml almond milk or milk of your choosing

• 1 tsp maple syrup

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tsp baking powder

• Pinch of ground cinnamon

• 120g almond flour

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• 3 tbsp cacao powder
  

Toppings:

• Berries

• Chopped nuts

• Greek yogurt

• Maple syrup

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Method

• Whisk eggs and almond milk. 

• Add maple syrup, baking powder, cinnamon, almond flour, cocoa powder and vanilla.

• Cook on medium-low heat, spoon batter, cook 2-3 mins each side until golden.

• To serve, stack pancakes and top with greek yogurt, berries, and chopped nuts.  

• Drizzle a little bit of maple syrup overtop and enjoy!