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.
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
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.
- Cook a test pancake first- to make sure you have the right heat and the timing down for the rest of the batch
- Use a non stick pan- it can be tricky to prevent pancakes from sticking to a pan if they lose their nonstick
- Do not overcrowd the pan- 2-3 pancakes for a 12 inch skillet is my sweet spot
- 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
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
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- 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
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- reheat- if frozen, pop in the microwave and heat until thawed, then crisp up in a frying pan
More pancake recipes
- Fluffy Blueberry Pancakes
- Cottage Cheese Pancakes
- Sweet Potato Pancakes
- Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe
- Bacon Pancakes Recipe
Coconut Chocolate Rice Krispie Pancakes
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
- reheat- pop in the toaster until heated through, or warm through on a frying pan
- reheat- if frozen, pop in the microwave and heat until thawed, then crisp up in a frying pan
- 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
Nadia
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
Denise
Hi Nadia, so sorry for my late reply. You can just leave the coconut out, no modifications necessary. Hope you enjoy!
Thalia @ butter and brioche
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.
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel
Love these! What a fun idea to add Rice Krispies... I bet those crispy bites are amazing. I'll have to try this idea!! 🙂
Andi @ The Weary Chef
Stop it. These photos are too pretty! I love the cereal and coconut addition. These would surely be my favorite pancakes ever!
Thao @ In Good Flavor
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.
Alyssa @ My Sequined Life
Ahhh yessss!! Oh my gosh these look so great Denise! Enjoy your "unplugged" weekend!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel
Okay, WHAT?! Where have these been all my life?!
Amanda
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!
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Amanda
This is drool worthy! I have never seen this before and I love the idea!
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Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg
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!
Catherine
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
Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector)
What an amazingly fun breakfast treat!
Zainab
These are hearty and just the perfect way to start a weekend. Have a great time camping!!
Izzy
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!
Kathy @ Olives & Garlic
Wow lady, 🙂 love the moody photos. 🙂 Amazing, beautiful and makes me want pancakes!!!!
Michelle { A latte Food }
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 🙂
Amy @ A Healthy Life For Me
This recipe is genius! Love it, these will be on my breakfast table tomorrow!
Nora @ Savory Nothings
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!!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
Wow do these pancakes look good! I'm loving all of the flavors in here! Sounds so delicious!
Denise
Thanks, Gayle!
Courtney @ NeighborFood
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!
Denise
I'm definitely excited to 'not rough it', ha ha! Thanks, Courtney!
Annie @Maebells
Holy cow!! This looks so wonderful! You can never go wrong with a coconut/chocolate flavor combo!
Denise
You are so right, Annie 🙂
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer
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 🙂
Denise
Do it, Kacey! Ha ha, thanks 🙂
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely
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!
Denise
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!
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates
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!
Denise
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!
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There is nothing I don't like about these pancakes!! Drooling big time here!!
Denise
Ha ha, thanks, Ami!
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext
These pancakes look divine! Love the flavours! Chocolate + raspberries = heaven! 😀
Denise
I totally agree with you, Jess!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout
These look to die for! Pinning 🙂
Denise
Thanks for the pin, Medha 🙂
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven
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!
Denise
Ha ha, thanks, Sarah! I wish I had some too...my lunch was a bit boring :/
Harriet Emily
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 🙂
Denise
Thanks Harriet! I hope you like them 🙂
June @ How to Philosophize with Cake
What a cool pancake flavor! Those sound delicious...I'm sure the krispies add a nice texture 🙂
Denise
Thanks, June! I'm now addicted to adding rice krispies to everything 😉
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef
OMG I love these pancakes. They speak to the kid who lives inside. 🙂
Denise
Let that inner kid out, Maureen! Ha ha, thanks!