Fluffy Chocolate Peanut Butter Pancakes & Ice Cream Deluxe

Sometimes I get really inspired to go above and beyond which results in recipes like this one! I mean chocolate on chocolate with peanut butter and ice cream? Can you really say no? I think not! Anyways, it's safe to say these were devoured by my family in less than five minutes (I really need to make more next time). I'm hoping to create videos soon so you can see how I make them! Without further ado, let's get into the recipe!

Chocolate Pancake Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup of whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup of all purpose flour
• 2 tbsp of cacao/cocoa powder
• 2 tsp of baking powder
• 1/4 tsp of salt
• 1 tsp of cinnamon
• 2 tbsp of sweetener (I used Stevia)
• Pinch of salt 
• 1 cup of almond buttermilk (1 cup of almond milk mixed with a 1 tsp of apple cider milk- let it sit and become frothy)
• Splash of vanilla extract
• 1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax seed mixed with 3 tbsp of water)

Instructions:

1. Make banana ice cream (optional but completely recommended- recipe below) then place in freezer til needed.
2. Make flax egg and almond buttermilk then set aside.
3. Mix together dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, cacao powder, salt, cinnamon, and sweetener) and be sure to get rid of all the lumps.
4. Mix together the wet ingredients (almond buttermilk, vanilla extract, and flax egg).
5. Gradually add wet into dry while mixing till combined but not over-mixed (if you over mix they won't be fluffy).
6. Cook on medium high heat for 3 to 5 minutes on each side (they should rise, bubble on top, and be easy to move). Continue til you finish all the batter!
7. Stack the pancakes and layer with carob molasses and peanut butter!
8. And if you want to take it over the top, then add Banana Ice Cream on top!(recipe below)

Banana Ice Cream Ingredients

• 3 frozen bananas (slightly thawed)
• Medjool dates (optional)
• Cinnamon (optional)

Instructions:

1. Add all the ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend til a soft serve consistency is formed- you can add some almond milk or water to help blend. That's it! (Yes I know way to simple)

Now just add your banana ice cream to your pancakes, drizzle some carob molasses or chocolate sauce, and add any fruit you desire! Deliciousness, healthy, and will surely make you happy!

Enjoy!