Chocolate and Banana Pancakes

Makes 5 pancakes

The best part about the weekend for us? Lazy mornings with a yummy brunch. This recipe is the perfect balance of health and indulgence for your Sunday mornings. With high-fibre oats and bananas, this low sugar treat will brighten up your day! Just watch out, you may need to make double the amount. They are delicious…

Ingredients -

• 2 ripe bananas
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup rolled oats 
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoon sweet freedom chocolate syrup
• 1 pinch of salt
• A few sprays of cooking oil

Method -

Begin by mashing the bananas in a large mixing bowl using a fork. When they have a liquid-like consistency, add both eggs and the chocolate syrup before combining.

Next add the oats, baking powder, cocoa powder and a pinch of salt before using a wooden spoon to mix it all together. Allow to rest for a few minutes.

While the mixture sits for a little while, add a few sprays of cooking oil to a frying pan on low heat. Once hot, dollop the mixture into the pan in a circle shape. Wait two minutes before flipping with a spatula.

When both sides are cooked - it’s time to plate up! Our favourite way to serve these is with a huge scoop of our Colombian Chocolate and Hazelnut ice-cream and grated dark chocolate. All that’s left to do is enjoy!

@laurenabaker