Everyone is out and about trying to get their, “Get in Shape” New Years Resolution” in and I’m thinking about the food. You see my sister, Rachelle has been going through a huge weight loss journey and I’m so incredibly proud of her. She used working out and Weight Watchers to lose the weight and while I think weight watchers is a great program I also think it’s not really life long program and kinda misses the point about educating on real food, nutrient rich foods etc. Don’t miss read this, I do believe in programs like this one that teach you about portion control and taking charge. I especially like that it helps its users feel that they are not be deprived of anything. Kinda like these chocolate pancakes.
Yup, these are still pancakes. They aren’t secretly packed full of broccoli and kale, and they shouldn’t be consumed 10 at a time, but they are still better than your average pancake. Promise.
Plus, there’s strawberry syrup. Yup. Booyah.
These pancakes are really similar to these Multi grain Chocolate Pancakes, so feel free to try both and tell me which you prefer. The sea salt in the others is really fantastic, but these are pretty close too. Oh, and don’t forget to try the buttermilk syrup, which is our most favorite ever.
We loved this strawberry syrup. LURVED IT. (Which is a much stronger word than love. Look it up. It’s probably in that urban dictionary thingy. Actually, don’t. You never know what would come up.)
The chocolate pancakes are the perfect canvas for the silky, fruity syrup.
So, I mentioned this on facebook yesterday, but I’d love to hear what you all think about resolutions. I personally would rather set lots of little goals throughout the year to help me become a better person. Like this year, I’d like to make a family game night and work on doing it once a week. “The family that plays together stays together”.
What about you? What goals are you setting? Or do you prefer to have a word to live by for each year?
Fluffy, chocolate pancakes with healthier ingredients than your typical buttery pancake. Plus, a luscious Strawberry syrup to drizzle over the top.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Cup Whole wheat flour
- 1 Cup White Flour
- 1 Tablespoon Wheat Germ
- 2 Tablspoons Cocoa
- 3 Tablespoons White Sugar
- 3/4 Teaspoons Salt
- 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/2 Cup Plain, Greek Yogurt
- 3/4 Cup Fat Free Milk
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
- 1 Cube (1/2 Cup) Unsalted Butter
- 1 Cup White Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Milk
- 3/4 Cup Strawberries, chopped
- 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
For The Pancakes
For the Syrup
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the flours, sugar, salt, baking powder and cocoa. Sometimes, there are tiny little clumps of the cocoa. Don’t worry, it will all work out.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the yogurt, milk, eggs and vanilla. Create a well in the center of the flour and add the wet ingredients, whisking until smooth.
- Heat a griddle or skillet to medium heat and rub with a little unsalted butter. Use 1/4-1/3 cup to scoop out the batter and pour onto the hot pan. Cook until little bubbles have formed and begun to pop. Flip over and cook through, about another minute. Serve with homemade syrup and lots of love. Enjoy!
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, add the milk, strawberries, sugar, and butter. Heat until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture begins to boil. Remove from the heat and quickly add the baking soda, stirring to incorporate it. Serve hot.
For the Syrup
I'm Carrian, and my family and I love to cook, bake, and enjoy time together. We believe that with a little help and a point in the right direction everyone can be successful in the kitchen. At our house everyone is family, and we hope you'll join ours. Click 
When I was growing up my mom would make us strawberry syrup as a treat – and wow, I havent had it in a few decades! I need it again!
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these look amazing! I completely agree with you about portion control and food education, I’m trying to put both of these into action this year. I love the strawberry sup I’ve made both raspberry and blueberry before but never thought of making strawberry to go over pancakes!
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these pancakes look so good…i love that third picture seeing the pretty sauce getting drizzled on top…family game night I love that idea. we love playing board games with our boys and I especially love having the tv off!
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oh these look good! Love chocolate and strawberry together, especially for breakfast
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I completely agree with you (and that, as far as diets go, weight watchers is prob. the most healthy and realistic and helpful)–I also believe that I could eat a full stack of these pancakes and that is OK bc they’re healthy!
heheee
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My son could eat his weight in pancakes, but I know it’s party because they are loaded with butter and syrup. I’d feel good letting him eat a giant stack of these delicious pancakes! I think I’ll have a stack too!
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Wish I’d had these for breakfast instead of my Walmart protein drink!
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Sweet Basil Reply:
January 4th, 2013 at 6:34 pm
haha, Walmart protein drink. Oh, how I love you
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Yum! I’ll take these for my breakfast stacks. Like to concept much and yes, clean eating for 2013.
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Carrian-Sweet Basil Reply:
January 4th, 2013 at 12:10 pm
Linda, I’m trying to be much cleaner about my eating all of the time. Sometimes I do great, others… well you don’t wanna know.
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Mmm, chocolate pancakes! My two year old is obsessed with pancakes–he’d love some chocolate ones!!
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Ohhh yes..the strawberry syrup puts it over the top!!!
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Chocolate + Strawberry… one of my all. time. favorite combinations!!!!
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How fun are these?!
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These are SOOOO fun! I love the strawberry syrup, I could drink that up.
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Carrian-Sweet Basil Reply:
January 4th, 2013 at 12:11 pm
Carrie, It’s possible that I licked the plate, then drizzled a little more syrup and did it again. There’s my dirty secret of the day. *sigh*
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