Whole Grain Chocolate Banana Pancakes

Enjoy the deliciousness of chocolate banana pancakes made with whole grains. These pancakes are delicious because they have whole wheat, rich cocoa, sweet bananas, and rich dark chocolate chips. Such a great treat for breakfast or brunch!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas about 2 bananas
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions:

In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt

In another bowl, combine the mashed bananas, buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined

Be careful not to overmix; it's okay if there are some lumps

Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips

Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and lightly grease it with cooking spray or butter

Pour 1/4 cup of pancake batter onto the skillet for each pancake

Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until the other side is golden brown

Serve the pancakes hot with your favorite toppings, such as additional banana slices, chocolate chips, or maple syrup

Chocolate Quake Cake

This delicious dessert, called Chocolate Quake Cake, has a deliciously 'quake' or crackled appearance on top of a rich and gooey chocolate cake. It's the ideal way to sate your cravings for chocolate and incredibly simple to make.

Ingredients:

• 1 box chocolate cake mix
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans optional
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut optional

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract

Mix until well combined

Stir in the chocolate chips and pour the batter into the prepared baking dish

In a separate bowl, mix together the cocoa powder and powdered sugar

Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the cake batter

Do not stir it in

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cake is set and the top has a cracked appearance

Optional: During the last 10 minutes of baking, sprinkle the chopped pecans and shredded coconut on top for added texture and flavor

Remove from the oven and let the cake cool slightly before serving

Serve warm, and enjoy your decadent Chocolate Quake Cake!

Vegan Chocolate Blackberry Tart

Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate and tart blackberries with this vegan-friendly tart. A luscious chocolate ganache fills a nutty almond flour crust, topped with fresh blackberries for a burst of fruity flavor. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion, whether you're vegan or not!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups almond flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup fresh blackberries
• 1/2 cup coconut cream
• 1/2 cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Set the oven to 350F 175C and heat it up

Mix the salt, maple syrup, cocoa powder, almond flour, and melted coconut oil in a bowl until the ingredients are well mixed

This will make the tart crust

The crust should be pressed into the pan's bottom and up its sides

Once the crust is done, take it out of the oven and let it cool

Put coconut cream in a small saucepan and heat it until it starts to simmer

Take it off the heat and add the vanilla extract, dark chocolate chips, and maple syrup

Stir the mixture well until the chocolate melts and it's smooth

Cover the tart crust with the chocolate ganache after it has cooled

Put blackberries that are still fresh on top of the ganache

Put the tart in the fridge for at least two hours to set

Enjoy! Serve cold