Paleo Dark Chocolate Pancakes

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Try making these Paleo Dark Chocolate Pancakes for your next breakfast option! Cacao powder helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels, boosts heart health, and supports brain function. Almond flour contains less carbohydrates than traditional wheat flour and helps reduce LDL or “bad” cholesterol. Coconut oil helps to increase energy levels throughout the body in addition to supporting cardiovascular health. Maple syrup serves as a great source of amino acids and is also an excellent alternative to refined sugar. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup almond flour, finely ground

  • ⅔ cup tapioca flour

  • ⅓ cup organic cacao powder

  • 1 tsp sea salt

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 4 eggs, whisked

  • ¼ cup maple syrup, plus more for serving

  • ¼ cup unsweetened apple sauce

  • 3 tbsp coconut oil, plus more for cooking

  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

  • Fresh berries for topping, optional

Instructions:

1) In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, tapioca flour, cacao powder, sea salt, and baking soda. Mix well.

2) In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, maple syrup, applesauce, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Once those ingredients are whisked together well, add the wet mixture to the flour mixture and combine altogether.

3) Melt coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once that is melted, begin to pour the batter into the skillet to form the pancakes. Cook each side of the pancakes for about 2-3 minutes or until fully cooked.

4) Serve the finished pancakes with fresh berries and maple syrup if preferred and enjoy!