Hihihi dollbabes. I’ve been meaning to say thank you for all of the kind words about the new header! “It’s so you” has got to be the best compliment because that’s exactly what I was going for 
I woke up this morning with just enough time to make myself breakfast; make that – an insanely phenom breakfast.
You see, since I no longer have the “pressure” of posting all of my eats, my meals aren’t nearly as creative as they used to be. And breakfast? Well, let’s just say that Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts provide me with my first meal of the day 2-3 times a week. I can’t say that I have a problem with this (other than the money I spend doing so), but a home cooked breakfast was definitely overdue.
Chocolate Banana Date Pancakes (yields 1 serving)
ingredients:
- 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 medium-sized banana, mashed
- 1/4 cup milk (I used almond milk)
- 2-3 dried dates, chopped
- 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground flax (optional)
- sprinkle of sugar or stevia (optional)
directions:
- Pre-heat a greased pancake griddle to medium-low heat.
- Begin by combining the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, flax, and sweetener.
- Stir in the milk and mashed banana (batter will be thick).
- Add the chopped dates and chocolate chips.
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- Pour batter onto griddle, flatten it a bit, and cook for about 3 minutes per side.
If you’ve never added mashed banana to pancakes, you must! I know you can’t beat classic light/fluffy pancakes, but the moistness and ooey-gooeyness that mashed banana adds certainly competes. The chew of the dates and richness of the melty chocolate certainly doesn’t hurt either.
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I topped the cakes simply with some butter. Syrup or nut butter would be delicious too.
Sorry, Starbs. Your apple fritters are top notch, but I’m taking the day off.
- Do you always make your own breakfast? Any fellow drive-thru-ers?
You always think of the best recipes! I love pancakes, def trying these out! The addition of dates makes them seem delicious! Genius!
No matter how short on time I am, I always try to make my own breakfast because I need my “me” time in the morning. But Starbucks and DD DO have some delicious options!
So I was all excited about my new overnight oats combo and then you pop up with this delectable looking creation, Miss Thang
They look amazing. I think when I’m home over Thanksgiving we should get together and have a baking party. Thoughts?
I think that may just be the best suggestion I’ve ever heard
These pancakes look fabulous!
I just ate french toast and now I’m wishing I saw this post first! They look so good!
Those look absolutely delish.
I would never have thought dates and bananas could go so well together~! I will definitely be trying these!
yup-i could do those. definitely.
I always bring oatmeal to eat at work..not very exciting but I love it!
Nanner pancakes would be yummm
delish! I have all these ingredients and need to make some pancakes to switch up my usual bowl of oats. I almost always have breakfast at home unless we’re traveling…
I always make my own breakfast, but without a stove it’s usually noncooked! or microwaved:)
These look delicious- so fluffy and thick! Just how pancakes should be.
You’re so creative, Gracie!
I always make my own breakfast because for 9 more days I have to weigh and measure everything I eat. I’m excited to start enjoying healthy but DELICIOUS breakfast foods after this competition and bring back fruit for breakfast. I’ve never mashed bananas in pancakes but this is definitely going to be happening in, oh, about a week!!! Thanks for the idea;)
larissa h says
not sure if i acatully commented it but i was def thinking wow, i lik this new blog so much better- it seems more you! I dont know if you read this yet, but this was another blog i followed and she also made a change.. in case your interested http://sunapeegirl.wordpress.com/2010/11/01/blogiversary-endings-and-new-beginnings/
Jennifer says
Love bananas! SO healthy and good. This app has awesome creative banana recipes ! YUMM http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/del-monte-fresh-lifestyles/id386338875?mt=8
I always make my own breakfast. Even when I travel, I bring things with me. Having so many foods I can’t eat makes it hard to eat breakfast out!
Emily @ For Sweets Sake says
Mmmm! these look great! I don’t usually have the time to make alot for breakfast, its usually quick bowl of cereal or instant oatmeal. I used to stop and get breakfast almost every day when I lived in Philly, mostly because it was so convenient, but now that I have to drive to work I eat breakfast at home. It balances out the budget too now that I’m spending more on gas.
I love making my own breakfasts because honestly, it’s about as close as you can get to making dessert without actually calling it dessert…like your pancakes
Subway’s fresh and fit brekkies are awesome though when I’m in a rush and feeling lazy!
You know I’ve never had banana pancakes. Surely that’s a crime?!
Oh my! What a phenom idea. You’re my hero.
Mhm, awesome looking pancakes. I think I will make them for my breakfast tomorrow!
I love the new header btw!
Pancakes never get old and you can make them in so many different ways. I love it! Those look so good!
Ya know, I hardly ever get breakfast out! There just arent many good places to do that here!
I make my own breakfast every single morning. I wish I could afford to drive thru every morning! Nothing beats a Dunkin Donuts toasted almond coffee and one of those delightful little egg & cheese wake up wraps.
Who am I kidding. It’s all about the sausage, egg & cheese McGriddle. :9
But yeah, it’s always a bagelwich or oatmeal at home. Boring!
I’ve actually never tried mashing a banana into the pancake batter. You make it look sooo good.
I always make my own breakfast, except for the odd occasion that I go out for brekkie with my friends.
breffist pancakes for 1? sign me up
love your header!!!
Those look amazing! Thanks for posting the single serving size, I hate having to do all the math with breakfast recipes when its just for me.
Pure2raw Twins says
Delicious! I love anything with dates!!! YUM
I’ve been on a pancake kick lately. Can you say apple walnut pancakes for dinner?
Drive-thru? uh uh. no thanks.
Jill@MyAdviceQuarterLife says
Shut the front door these sound delicious. Anything with dates is pretty much up my alley.
PS You are adorbs.
The Peanut Butter Addict says
I made this recipe and it tasted so good!
Thanks for posting it.
Steffanie says
I made these and they are incredible <3
Oh, yay! Glad you liked ‘em