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Hot Chocolate Pancakes

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Holiday cheer is on the breakfast menu when you serve up a stack of these easy Hot Chocolate Pancakes! The delicious flavor of hot cocoa makes these pancakes a festive morning treat that your whole family will love. 

stack of hot chocolate pancakes topped with chocolate sauce and whipped cream in front of a mug of hot cocoa

 

Hot Chocolate Pancake Recipe

One of my favorite things about the holiday season is the festive flavors it brings to our table. From eggnog to peppermint to hot chocolate, I love each and every one. I’m always looking for fun new ways to work these ingredients into recipes, which is exactly what I’m doing today. While you might have had hot chocolate with your pancakes, wait until you try it IN your pancakes! Not only are these pancakes irresistible, they are incredibly easy to make! 

A box of Krusteaz pancake mix with a bowl of pancake ingredients

All you need to make these chocolatey pancakes are Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake Mix, some hot cocoa mix, a spoonful of cocoa powder and water. That’s it! I love that Krusteaz Buttermilk Complete Pancake Mix makes this SO easy. We’re talking make these when you are half awake at 5am, easy! I also love that they use delicious, quality ingredients, no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Thanks to Krusteaz for sponsoring this post.

A stack of chocolate pancakes

I love finding quick and simple ways to make the holiday season feel special, and a stack of these pancakes definitely does just that! I can’t wait for you to whip up a batch for your family. Let’s go over how easy these are to make. 

How To Make Hot Cocoa Pancakes

What You’ll Need

All you need to make these Hot Cocoa Pancakes is your Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake Mix, hot cocoa / hot chocolate powder mix, some unsweetened cocoa powder and cold water. One note, you’ll want to use regular, NOT sugar-free cocoa mix for this recipe. If you want to go with a homemade mix, I have a Hot Chocolate Recipe you can use, just skip the adding water part. 

You’ll also want a mixing bowl, mixing spoon or whisk, skillet or griddle, a little butter or oil to prep your cook surface with, a ladle, 1/4 cup measuring cup or ice cream scoop to transfer your batter and a spatula to flip your pancakes with. You’ll find the measurements and specifics listed in the printable recipe card found below.

ingredients for pancakes on a green background

What You’ll Do

To make your pancakes you’ll combine your dry ingredients, add your wet ingredients and then get cooking! Remember, all of this is outlined in the printable recipe card found below, this is just an at a glance run through. 

Bowl of dry chocolate pancake mix

Water being poured into chocolate pancake mix

I love using a levered ice cream scoop to scoop my pancake batter with, and highly recommend it! 

A bowl of chocolate pancake batter on a green background

Pancake Making Tip

When it comes to cooking pancakes, one flip is all you need, ever! And make sure not to press down on the pancakes with your spatula. I’m not sure where this idea came from, though I did it for years when I first started making pancakes. We want light and fluffy pancakes, not dense ones, so no pressing or over flipping! 

Chocolate pancakes with a box of Krusteaz pancake mix

Toppings

When it comes to topping these Hot Chocolate Pancakes, feel free to get creative! Some of my suggestions are as follows:

  • Chocolate Syrup
  • Whipped Cream
  • Crushed Candy Canes
  • Sprinkles
  • Marshmallows

A stack of hot chocolate pancakes topped with whipped cream

I hope your family enjoys these pancakes as much as mine does! Grab a box of Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake Mix at your local grocer and get ready for smiles when you serve up some chocolate for breakfast! 

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A stack of hot chocolate pancakes topped with whipped cream

Hot Chocolate Pancakes

These easy and delicious Hot Chocolate Pancakes are a fun and festive way to start the day. They only require a few minutes and a handful of ingredients.
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Course: Breakfast
Keyword: pancakes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 12 pancakes
Calories: 68kcal
Author: Christi Johnstone

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake Mix
  • 1/2 cup Hot Chocolate Powder (Approximately 2 Packets) Do not make the hot chocolate, just use the dry powder. Do not use sugar-free.
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cup cold water

Instructions

  • Heat pancake griddle to 375°F (medium heat). Lightly grease griddle.
  • Measure mix by lightly spooning it into measuring cup and leveling it off. In a large mixing bowl combine mix, dry hot chocolate powder and cocoa powder. Mix until well combined.
  • Whisk pancake mix and water together. Do not over-mix. Let batter stand 2 minutes. Pour or scoop slightly less than ¼ cup batter per pancake onto griddle.
  • Cook 1-1 1/2 minutes per side. For light and fluffy pancakes, FLIP only once, when tops bubble and bottoms are brown. Serve immediately and top with chocoalte sauce, whipped cream, marshmallows, crushed candy canes, chocolate chips or fruit.

Notes

For thinner pancakes, add more water. For thicker pancakes, add more mix.

Nutrition

Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg
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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Krusteaz. All opinions however are mine and mine alone.  #MakeKrusteaz #sponsored 

About author Christi Johnstone of Love From The Oven

Christi is the baker, cook, blogger, food photographer, recipe developer and sprinkle lover behind Love From The Oven. As a busy mom, it's important to Christi that her recipes are family-friendly and picky eater approved. In addition to running Love From The Oven, Christi is the author of The My Little Pony Baking Book and Smart Cookie, and the co-author of Peeps-A-Licious.
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  1. Lisa says

    January 2, 2021 at 10:12 pm

    This looks like a fun “snow day” breakfast!! One question. Is the hot chocolate powder a “mix with water” or “mix with milk” mix? Or does it even matter?

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    • Christi Johnstone says

      January 4, 2021 at 7:56 am

      I don’t think it matters, I’ve used both. Enjoy!

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