Chocolate-Glazed Skillet Pancake
Get ready to play with your food! This Chocolate-Glazed Skillet Pancake is one giant beauty coated in rich chocolate-peanut butter glaze and topped with juicy fresh berries… part breakfast, part art project. Slice it into wedges and prepare for oohs and aahs.
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You may know me as a nutritionist and healthy chef, but every now and then, I like to pretend I’m Picasso in the kitchen, haha. And this Chocolate-Glazed Skillet Pancake may be one of my tastiest works of art yet. The oversized flapjack is my blank canvas, the silky chocolate-peanut butter glaze is my “paint,” and colorful berries are the finishing flourish. Breakfast has never looked so frame-worthy lol.
The beauty of this recipe is that you can start with whatever pancake mix you already know and love. I typically reach for a whole-grain variety when possible because it’s an easy way to work more whole grains and fiber into the morning. Then peanut butter brings satisfying healthy fats and a bit of protein, while a generous tumble of fresh berries adds fiber and antioxidants. That’s my kind of edible artwork.
If you flip for pancakes, be sure to put my Jumbo Oatmeal Pancake on your breakfast list, too. And when you’re feeding a crowd, my Easy Sheet Pan Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes help make “batch cooking” a breeze. For another chocolate-peanut butter skillet creation—this time firmly in dessert territory—my Skillet Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie is always a fun one to share. These recipes are all different, but clearly I have a soft spot for foods that arrive BIG.
Why this pancake deserves love
- One and done. Instead of making a stack of individual pancakes, the batter cooks as one jumbo round in a 9- to 10-inch skillet. Flip it once, glaze it and slice it into six wedges.
- A fudgy 3-ingredient(ish) glaze. Peanut butter, cocoa powder, and a touch of sweetness come together into a smooth, spreadable glaze with just a quick stir.
- Your canvas, your rules. Strawberries are a natural with chocolate, but blueberries, raspberries, banana slices, chopped nuts or a whole fruit medley can all join the fun.
- Shortcut friendly. Boxed pancake mix is absolutely fair game. Choose a whole-grain option if you’d like, or use your favorite homemade batter.
- Made for sharing. Bring the finished pancake to the table whole, then slice it into triangles so everyone can grab a piece.
Glaze, decorate, devour
The chocolate-peanut butter glaze couldn’t be simpler: just warm the peanut butter, then stir in cocoa powder, sugar, a pinch of salt and enough water to make it smooth and spreadable. You can use regular sugar or your favorite sugar replacement, depending on what works best for you.
Then comes the fun part—decorate! Spread the glaze over your jumbo pancake and pile on the fruit. Strawberries give you that irresistible chocolate-covered-strawberry vibe, but really, any berry (or banana slice!) works beautifully. Arrange them artfully or scatter them with abandon… there’s no wrong way to do it.
Take the picture, then attack your art! 🎨
Looking for a savory way to start your day? Try these Zucchini-Carrot Waffles with Spicy Maple Syrup!
Chocolate-Glazed Skillet Pancake
Ingredients
Chocolate Peanut Butter Glaze
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3 Tablespoons sugar, or sugar replacement
- Pinch of salt
- 3 to 4 Tablespoons water
Skillet Pancake
- 1 ¼ cup pancake mix, preferably whole grain*
- 1 to 2 cups berries for garnish
- *Follow package directions for adding milk, water and/or egg.
Instructions
To make the chocolate glaze:
- Soften peanut butter in microwave (about 30 seconds) and then stir in cocoa powder, sugar, salt and 3 tablespoons of water. Mix until smooth and well-blended. Add another tablespoon of water if it’s too thick.
To make the skillet pancake:
- Liberally coat a nonstick skillet (~ 9 to 10 inches) with oil spray and warm over medium heat. Add the pancake batter and smooth with a spatula to evenly distribute along bottom of pan.
- Let it sit undisturbed until small bubbles appear on surface, this will range 2 to 6 minutes depending on the type of mix (it’s important check doneness with your spatula to ensure the underneath side is sturdy enough to flip). Carefully flip the entire pancake and cook for another minute or so.
To assemble:
- Transfer jumbo pancake to a serving plate and gently spread the chocolate-PB sauce evenly over the top. Decorate with fresh berries and slice into 6 triangles.
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