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    Coconut Chocolate Rice Krispie Pancakes

    May 28, 2015 by Denise Bustard 45 Comments

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    These Coconut Chocolate Rice Krispie Pancakes are the best breakfast mashup: cereal meets pancakes! Rich and chocolatey, but with a little crispy crunch. 

    It's no secret we love pancakes around here...we have 7 homemade pancake recipes and these fluffy protein pancakes are regularly one of our most popular posts! When we want to get adventurous with our pancakes, we make these chocolate rice krispie pancakes.

    stack of chocolate rice krispie pancakes on plate with raspberries, shredded coconut on top and syrup drizzling down

    Rich, chocolatey and with a hint of coconut flavor, these pancakes also have a slightly unusual ingredient: Rice Krispies! They give the pancakes a light and crispy texture that is surprisingly enjoyable.

    These would be fun to make in celebration of a child's birthday or a special occasion! Chocolate for breakfast is always a huge treat.

    Reasons you'll ♡ chocolate Rice Krispie pancakes

    • they are chocolatey, slightly sweet, and with a hint of coconut
    • the surprising addition of Rice Krispies gives them a light and crispy texture
    • they are a great birthday or special occasion breakfast

    showing how to sprinkle the chocolate pancake with rice krispies while cooking

    Preparing the batter

    Just like regular pancakes, we whisk together our wet and dry ingredients separately, then stir them in together to combine. Do not over mix the batter as this can lead to tough and rubbery pancakes.

    The last step is to fold in the shredded coconut and Rice Krispies.

    The trick for crispy pancakes

    The Rice Krispies in the pancake batter gives them a cool chewy texture, but to get that crispy crunch, I advise sprinkling some onto the pancake just before flipping (as pictured above). This ensures that you will get a touch of that crispy texture you are looking for.

    For extra crispy crunch, serve with extra Rice Krispies sprinkled on top.

    Tips for flipping pancakes

    Flipping pancakes used to stress me out. With a lot of practice (and tons of mistakes along the way), I have some tips to help you cook perfect pancakes.

    1. Cook a test pancake first- to make sure you have the right heat and the timing down for the rest of the batch
    2. Use a non stick pan- it can be tricky to prevent pancakes from sticking to a pan if they lose their nonstick
    3. Do not overcrowd the pan- 2-3 pancakes for a 12 inch skillet is my sweet spot
    4. Look for bubbles- once you see bubbles through the middle of the pancake and the edges of the pancakes dry out and lift from the pan

    stack of chocolate rice krispie pancakes on plate with raspberries, shredded coconut on top and syrup drizzling down with slice taken out

    What to serve with these pancakes

    • fresh berries- strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries all go well with the chocolate in these pancakes
    • syrup- I always opt for pure maple syrup
    • powdered sugar- dust the tops of your pancakes using a mesh strainer
    • shredded coconut + extra rice krispies
    • whipped cream or mascarpone

    Variations

    • Add 2 teaspoons of espresso powder and make these 'mocha'
    • Add 1 teaspoon of coconut extract to enhance the coconut flavors
    • Toast the coconut first to enhance the flavor
    • Swap the all purpose flour for white whole wheat or 50% all purpose, 50% whole wheat

    Storage and make ahead tips

    While these pancakes are best served fresh, they can be cooked ahead for easy reheat meals.

    fridge

    Store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days

      • reheat- pop in the toaster until heated through, or warm through on a frying pan

    Freezer

    Wrap each pancake in parchment or plastic wrap and store in a freezer or reusable silicone bag for up to 1 month. Try to squeeze as much air as possible out of the bag

      • reheat- if frozen, pop in the microwave and heat until thawed, then crisp up in a frying pan

    animated GIF showing maple syrup drizzling onto a stack of chocolate rice krispie pancakes

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    stack of coconut krispie chocolate pancakes with raspberries
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    5 from 5 votes

    Coconut Chocolate Rice Krispie Pancakes

    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Calories: 156kcal
    Author: Denise Bustard
    Servings: 8 pancakes
    These Coconut Chocolate Rice Krispie Pancakes are the best breakfast mashup: cereal meets pancakes! Rich and chocolatey, but with a little crispy crunch. 
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time30 mins

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup all purpose flour (125 g)
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ cup sugar (50 g)
    • ¼ cup cocoa powder (25 g)
    • 1 egg
    • ½ cup whole yogurt (plain; not greek)
    • ½ cup milk (I used 1%, do not use buttermilk)
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup Rice Krispies (plus another ½ cup or so)
    • ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, stir together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and cocoa powder.
    • In a separate medium bowl, add the egg and beat it with a fork. Stir in the yogurt, milk and vanilla.
    • Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, then fold in the rice krispies and coconut.
    • Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat, spray with oil to coat.
    • Cook ¼ cup or so sized pancakes for 1-2 minutes per side. Sprinkle 1-2 teaspoons of additional rice krispies over the pancakes before flipping.
    • Serve with fresh raspberries and syrup.

    Notes

    Makes 8 pancakes, which feeds 2-3 people. Be sure to double or triple this recipe if you are feeding a crowd!
     
    Storage
    Fridge- Store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days
    • reheat- pop in the toaster until heated through, or warm through on a frying pan
    Freezer- Wrap each pancake in parchment or plastic wrap and store in a freezer or reusable silicone bag for up to 1 month. Try to squeeze as much air as possible out of the bag
    • reheat- if frozen, pop in the microwave and heat until thawed, then crisp up in a frying pan
    Variations
    • Add 2 teaspoons of espresso powder and make these ‘mocha’
    • Add 1 teaspoon of coconut extract to enhance the coconut flavors
    • Toast the coconut first to enhance the flavor
    • Swap the all purpose flour for white whole wheat or 50% all purpose, 50% whole wheat

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1pancake | Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 2.2mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2.4mg
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    About Denise Bustard

    Denise Bustard is the creator of Sweet Peas and Saffron, a meal prep-focussed food blog. With a PhD in biochemistry, Denise takes a scientific approach to perfecting her recipes. You can find Denise's work featured on Huffington Post, MSN, Self and more. read more

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    Comments

    1. Nadia

      November 23, 2018 at 1:09 pm

      Hi
      This sounds like a great recipe but I am not fond of coconut. Can you tell me what modifications I should do if I want to remove it ..
      Thank you and have a nice day

      Reply
      • Denise

        December 05, 2018 at 9:10 pm

        Hi Nadia, so sorry for my late reply. You can just leave the coconut out, no modifications necessary. Hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Thalia @ butter and brioche

      June 03, 2015 at 9:21 pm

      What a decadent breakfast! I totally am loving the idea of adding rice kripsies and coconut to a pancake mixture - what a great flavour and texture idea Denise.

      Reply
    3. Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel

      June 03, 2015 at 9:08 pm

      Love these! What a fun idea to add Rice Krispies... I bet those crispy bites are amazing. I'll have to try this idea!! 🙂

      Reply
    4. Andi @ The Weary Chef

      June 02, 2015 at 7:16 am

      Stop it. These photos are too pretty! I love the cereal and coconut addition. These would surely be my favorite pancakes ever!

      Reply
    5. Thao @ In Good Flavor

      June 01, 2015 at 1:11 pm

      My family used to go camping (old school style) when I was a kid. It was never my cup of tea. A camper is much more my style. These pancakes look fantastic! I love coconut and rice krispies sound so interesting. I'd love to have a few right now.

      Reply
    6. Alyssa @ My Sequined Life

      May 29, 2015 at 10:08 pm

      Ahhh yessss!! Oh my gosh these look so great Denise! Enjoy your "unplugged" weekend!

      Reply
    7. Ashley | The Recipe Rebel

      May 29, 2015 at 7:52 pm

      Okay, WHAT?! Where have these been all my life?!

      Reply
    8. Amanda

      May 29, 2015 at 2:13 pm

      5 stars
      This is drool worthy! I have never seen anything like this before and I love the idea. I will definitely have to try this out! Thanks!
      Would you be interested in teaming up with Chicory and becoming a recipe partner?

      Reply
    9. Amanda

      May 29, 2015 at 2:11 pm

      This is drool worthy! I have never seen this before and I love the idea!
      Would you be interested in teaming up with Chicory and becoming a recipe partner?

      Reply
    10. Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg

      May 29, 2015 at 11:04 am

      Denise - Have a blast on your camping trip! These pancakes are making me drool. I love a good coconut chocolate treat and these are perfect for satisfying my cravings!

      Reply
    11. Catherine

      May 29, 2015 at 10:21 am

      Dear Denise, these pancakes sound delicious. It is a really fun idea to use rice krispies in this...trying this over the weekend! xo, Catherine

      Reply
    12. Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector)

      May 29, 2015 at 6:50 am

      What an amazingly fun breakfast treat!

      Reply
    13. Zainab

      May 28, 2015 at 10:44 pm

      These are hearty and just the perfect way to start a weekend. Have a great time camping!!

      Reply
    14. Izzy

      May 28, 2015 at 10:18 pm

      Where in southern Utah did you guys go?! I used to work at a national park there! That area is so beautiful! Camping sounds like so much fun! And that is great you guys get a weekend alone 🙂

      I haven't had pancakes in forever and you are making me so hungry with these! They look delicious!

      Reply
    15. Kathy @ Olives & Garlic

      May 28, 2015 at 8:00 pm

      5 stars
      Wow lady, 🙂 love the moody photos. 🙂 Amazing, beautiful and makes me want pancakes!!!!

      Reply
    16. Michelle { A latte Food }

      May 28, 2015 at 7:09 pm

      Whoa. These look incredible! Chocolate and raspberries are one of my favorite combinations! And, have fun on vacation! It sounds like it will be a blast 🙂

      Reply
    17. Amy @ A Healthy Life For Me

      May 28, 2015 at 4:31 pm

      This recipe is genius! Love it, these will be on my breakfast table tomorrow!

      Reply
    18. Nora @ Savory Nothings

      May 28, 2015 at 1:47 pm

      Oh I cannot imagine being away from my baby for a night... Yet! I bet in a few months time I'll be revising that statement 😉

      And what awesome pancakes! Love all the flavors/textures going on!!

      Reply
    19. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

      May 28, 2015 at 12:26 pm

      Wow do these pancakes look good! I'm loving all of the flavors in here! Sounds so delicious!

      Reply
      • Denise

        May 28, 2015 at 12:55 pm

        Thanks, Gayle!

        Reply
    20. Courtney @ NeighborFood

      May 28, 2015 at 12:12 pm

      Camper camping is so much fun! I feel like it's way less work than tent camping even if it isn't really roughing it. 🙂 This stack of pancakes is gorgeous. Talk about luxury!

      Reply
      • Denise

        May 28, 2015 at 12:55 pm

        I'm definitely excited to 'not rough it', ha ha! Thanks, Courtney!

        Reply
    21. Annie @Maebells

      May 28, 2015 at 11:58 am

      5 stars
      Holy cow!! This looks so wonderful! You can never go wrong with a coconut/chocolate flavor combo!

      Reply
      • Denise

        May 28, 2015 at 12:56 pm

        You are so right, Annie 🙂

        Reply
    22. Kacey @ The Cookie Writer

      May 28, 2015 at 11:13 am

      What a neat idea! My daughter was on a pancake kick, but when it comes back, definitely going to sneak in some Rice Krispies into hers 🙂

      Reply
      • Denise

        May 28, 2015 at 12:56 pm

        Do it, Kacey! Ha ha, thanks 🙂

        Reply
    23. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely

      May 28, 2015 at 11:10 am

      5 stars
      I hope you have so much fun on your little getaway! I dream of renting an RV and driving up the coast all the way to Washington. Can't wait to hear all about it! And hope Kai has a fun sleepover : ) And DENISE! These pancakes are amazing!

      Reply
      • Denise

        May 28, 2015 at 12:57 pm

        That sounds like so much fun, Natalie! Why do RV's cost so much to rent?! We've wanted to buy/rent a camper forever, just a simple basic one, but they are SO pricey!

        Reply
    24. Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates

      May 28, 2015 at 10:24 am

      HOW FUN! Enjoy your break! I know it is well deserved!
      This pancakes look delicious! I love that you added cereal for some crunch!!
      Pinned!

      Reply
      • Denise

        May 28, 2015 at 12:58 pm

        Yay I'm so excited, I even managed to do all my recipes/photos for next week, so I won't have to cook this week-end! Thanks, Mariah!

        Reply
    25. [email protected]

      May 28, 2015 at 9:38 am

      There is nothing I don't like about these pancakes!! Drooling big time here!!

      Reply
      • Denise

        May 28, 2015 at 12:58 pm

        Ha ha, thanks, Ami!

        Reply
    26. Jess @ whatjessicabakednext

      May 28, 2015 at 9:34 am

      These pancakes look divine! Love the flavours! Chocolate + raspberries = heaven! 😀

      Reply
      • Denise

        May 28, 2015 at 12:58 pm

        I totally agree with you, Jess!

        Reply
    27. Medha @ Whisk & Shout

      May 28, 2015 at 7:13 am

      These look to die for! Pinning 🙂

      Reply
      • Denise

        May 28, 2015 at 12:59 pm

        Thanks for the pin, Medha 🙂

        Reply
    28. Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven

      May 28, 2015 at 6:14 am

      These pancakes are just so darn fun I can't even stand it! I seriously never would have thought to put rice krispies in my pancakes---so genius. What I wouldn't give for a tall stack of this pancake glory right about now!

      Reply
      • Denise

        May 28, 2015 at 12:59 pm

        Ha ha, thanks, Sarah! I wish I had some too...my lunch was a bit boring :/

        Reply
    29. Harriet Emily

      May 28, 2015 at 6:03 am

      Oh my gosh, these are insane! I love pancakes and rice krispies, so I can't think of anything better to eat! These look soooo delicious, what a fantastic recipe! I can't wait to try them 🙂

      Reply
      • Denise

        May 28, 2015 at 1:00 pm

        Thanks Harriet! I hope you like them 🙂

        Reply
    30. June @ How to Philosophize with Cake

      May 28, 2015 at 2:17 am

      What a cool pancake flavor! Those sound delicious...I'm sure the krispies add a nice texture 🙂

      Reply
      • Denise

        May 28, 2015 at 1:00 pm

        Thanks, June! I'm now addicted to adding rice krispies to everything 😉

        Reply
    31. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef

      May 28, 2015 at 1:52 am

      5 stars
      OMG I love these pancakes. They speak to the kid who lives inside. 🙂

      Reply
      • Denise

        May 28, 2015 at 1:01 pm

        Let that inner kid out, Maureen! Ha ha, thanks!

        Reply

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