Chocolate Sourdough Pancakes
Rich, fluffy, and made with sourdough starter—these chocolate pancakes are a decadent twist on breakfast and a delicious way to use up extra starter. Perfect for a weekend treat or even dessert!
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 cast iron or regular skillet
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups sourdough starter (active or discard)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
For Serving
- Chocolate syrup for drizzling
- Optional: Whipped cream, berries, or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sourdough starter, eggs, oil, sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla until smooth.
- Just before cooking, sprinkle in the baking soda and stir gently—it will bubble up and make the pancakes extra fluffy!
- Pour batter onto the hot griddle (about ¼ cup per pancake) and cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2–3 minutes.
- Flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve warm with a generous drizzle of chocolate syrup and any of your favorite toppings.