If you’re considering making my gluten free chocolate pancakes recipe then you’re clearly a great human with amazing taste. But I mean, who could resist thick, fluffy, chocolatey pancakes with a Ferrero Rocher-style sauce?! This recipe is totally dairy free and low FODMAP too.
I’m 99% sure that pancakes are supposed to be more of a breakfast thing, but after creating this recipe… I’m now thinking that this would be fit for dessert! Either way, here’s my gluten free chocolate pancakes recipe with that lovely, nutty Ferrero Rocher-style sauce…
I mean, if it’s acceptable to eat chocolatey cereal for breakfast, then surely my gluten free chocolate pancakes recipe is also fine… right?!
(ok I may be reaching a bit here)
Can we all just agree that it’s some sort of breakfast/dessert hybrid and get on with our lives, please? …lives which consist of pancakes for every meal of the day of course.
In fact, if that’s your goal, then this post: 10 gluten free pancake recipes you won’t believe you can eat, will probably be quite helpful to you.
So now we’ve settled when you can eat them, what are they like?!
Well, since this is one of my last pancake recipes for a while (I literally created about 6 new ones in the last month!) I really wanted to go all out.
Not only are they my most chocolatey pancakes so far, but they’re also the thickest yet lightest and fluffiest pancakes out of the lot.
Then, once you add that lovely sauce, you’ve instantly got all that Nutella-like, Ferrero Rocher-style flavour and it’s just… unreal. I’m getting hangry just thinking about it!
So here’s a few cooking tips for my gluten free chocolate pancakes recipe…
- As these pancakes are pretty thick, it’s best to keep the heat of your hob pretty low. If you blast the underside of the pancake at a high heat, it’ll cook too quickly on the outside and the middle will still be raw. Cook these low and slow!
- Always, always, always make sure that you sieve your cocoa powder into your pancake batter. Otherwise you’ll just end up with tons of lumps that are near impossible to get rid of!
So there you go – nothing too complicated! If you’re looking for extra toppings then a little bit of banana goes a long way with this one. Raspberries work really well too with that intense, chocolatey taste!
So now you know how to cook/top these pancakes, here’s my gluten free chocolate pancakes recipe…
Gluten Free Chocolate Pancakes Recipe with Ferrero Rocher-style Sauce
SERVINGS: 10 pancakes
PREP TIME: 10 minutes mins
TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes mins
Ingredients
- 200 g gluten free self raising flour
- 1 tbsp gluten free baking powder
- 2.5 tbsp caster sugar
- 300 ml milk (dairy free if needed - lactose free if low FODMAP)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (sifted)
For the Ferrero Rocher-style sauce
- 150 g dark chocolate (dairy free if needed)
- 100 ml milk (dairy free if needed - lactose free if low FODMAP)
- 50 g chopped hazelnuts (I'd recommend buying them pre-chopped!)
Instructions
Add your gluten free self raising flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and sugar to a large mixing bowl. Mix everything around.
Add in your milk and eggs and whisk until smooth and consistent.
In a small saucepan, add 1 tsp of oil and spread around with a brush or some kitchen roll. Turn on at a low heat.
Pour your pancake batter into the saucepan. I used a quarter cup measuring cup to ensure each pancake was roughly the same amount.
Wait until the top-side is starting to bubble and looks less wet and sloppy. This should take around 2 minutes at a low heat.
Flip the pancake over for cook for a further minute or so.
Repeat until you've used up all of your batter.
For the sauce, grab a saucepan and place the dark chocolate and milk in it. Turn on a medium heat and gently melt whilst stirring occasionally until smooth and shiny. Turn off the heat and add the chopped hazelnuts.
Pour your sauce over your pancakes and enjoy!
Thanks for reading all about my gluten free blueberry pancakes recipe!If you make them, I’d love to see how they turned out so don’t forget to take a snap of your creations and tag me on Instagram!
Plus, I’m giving away a £50 supermarket voucher every month to my fave pic, so get baking!
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Thanks for reading,
Becky xxx
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Gluten-Free Recipe
FAQs
Unfortunately, no, Ferrero Rocher are not gluten-free so therefore not suitable for a gluten-free diet here in the UK (and likely the rest of the world too) – read on to find out which products provide a Coeliac-safe like-for-like swap as well as the reasons why they're not safe to eat.
What is gluten-free pancake mix made of? ›
For this reason I went with a wholesome mix of brown and white rice flours, buckwheat flour, GF oat flour, cornmeal, and a pinch of xanthan gum for binding. The rest is pretty basic stuff: sugar, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
What are gluten friendly pancakes made of? ›
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour.
- ½ teaspoon gluten-free baking powder.
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- 1 large egg.
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- ½ cup cold milk, or more as needed.
- cooking spray.
Unfortunately, the traditional Ferrero Rocher aren't suitable for vegans as they contain both dairy-based milk and butter. However, it is possible to make your own plant-based version.
Which chocolate is dairy and gluten free? ›
NOMO VEGAN CHOCOLATE - ALL PRODUCTS. NOMO is the UK's no. 1 Vegan & Free From Chocolate brand. All of our plant based vegan chocolates are suitable for dairy, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergy sufferers.
Is Bisquick gluten free pancake mix dairy-free? ›
Yes, Original Bisquick Pancake & Baking Mix is dairy-free. The Gluten-Free Bisquick Mix is also dairy-free.
Why are my gluten-free pancakes gummy? ›
Texture Troubleshooting
Mushy or gummy: Lower the temperature and increase the cooking time. Crumbly: Increase the binder, like xanthan gum or psyllium husk. Gritty or thin: Rest the batter 30 minutes before baking. Dense: Increase the leavener, like baking powder.
Why are my gluten-free pancakes chewy? ›
This gluten-free pancake recipe will turn out chewy if the egg whites have not whipped long enough or the batter was overmixed. Since the pancakes rely on the egg whites for their light and fluffy texture it is important to carefully fold the egg whites into the gluten-free pancake batter.
What are IHOPs gluten-free pancakes made from? ›
Gluten-friendly pancakes and waffles are made with the same rice- flour-based batter while gluten-friendly Ultimate Steakburgers include a bun made with a blend of rice flour, milk, egg whites, a touch of honey for sweetness and other gluten-friendly ingredients.
What activates gluten in pancakes? ›
When the flour is moistened with water (or with milk and eggs, which are composed mainly of water), the gluten molecules become active.
IS CONSTIPATION A SIDE EFFECT OF GOING GLUTEN-FREE? Unfortunately, yes. Constipation is a common side-effect of a gluten-free diet, because it can be more challenging to reach your daily fibre targets while avoiding all those gluten-containing grains that provide our key fibre sources.
Why are restaurant pancakes so fluffy? ›
The secret to fluffy restaurant style pancakes? Buttermilk! The acid in the buttermilk reacts to the leavening agents in the pancake batter, creating air bubbles that make the pancakes tall and fluffy. It's a simple switch that makes all the difference.
What is McDonald's pancakes made of? ›
Ingredients: WHEAT Flour (contains Calcium Carbonate, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin), Water, Free Range Whole EGG, Whey Powder (MILK), Sugar, Rapeseed Oil, Raising Agents (Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Salt, Spirit Vinegar, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Flavouring.
Is there a milk chocolate gluten free? ›
Chocolate on its own – whether it's dark, milk, or white chocolate – doesn't contain gluten. However, depending on the flavor, manufacturers will add ingredients that contain gluten, so you'll want to know what to look for when making your choice.
Is there gluten in Ferrero Raffaello? ›
Contains no artificial colours or preservatives. Suitable for vegetarians. Certified Kosher and Halal. Allergens - Contains Almond, Milk, Gluten, Soy.
Is Ferrero Rocher made of milk chocolate? ›
A crunchy shell of delicious milk chocolate, enriched with selected hazelnut grains, all wrapped in gold. The perfect gift to share.
Can celiacs eat dairy milk chocolate? ›
In its purest form, chocolate in any of its milk, dark and white varieties doesn't contain gluten. Sadly for chocoholic coeliacs everywhere, the reason all chocolate isn't gluten free is because some products have gluten-based ingredients added, or they are made in a factory where gluten is used.
