Chocolate Chip Marble Pancakes

I am one of the those kinds of people that doesn't like to do things the "normal way." I have always enjoyed experimenting and tweaking recipes to fit my particular taste. Looking back I don't think I have ever actually followed a recipe exactly. I have a habit of usually putting my own spin on something, whether that be adding or taking out ingredients. A few days ago I was actually researching wedding cake flavors and saw a chocolate marble cake. I happen to have just made pancakes and wondered if anyone had ever done a gluten-free, dairy free marble pancake. I researched it and found that there was no such thing. At first I was reluctant about how complicated it would be to accomplish this, but in the end is was a lot simpler than I thought (and totally worth it!) They are not only delicious but combine the best of both worlds. They are great for any crowd, whether you are entertaining chocoholics or simple vanilla lovers.

I hope you enjoy these as much as I do! :)

xoxo,
Megan

Ingredients

Dry

~ 1 cup white rice flour 

~ 1/2 cup cornstarch 

~ 1/2 cup sweet rice flour 

~ 1/4 cup granulated sugar 

~ 1/2 teaspoon salt 

~1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum  

NOTE: Split the above recipe in half and put in two bowls. The chocolate base and the vanilla base start with the same dry ingredients. You can add dairy free chocolate chips to the chocolate dry ingredients or at the end while cooking. 

Wet(Chocolate) 

~ 1 large egg

~ 1/2 cup Silk Chocolate Almond Milk (or any brand of chocolate almond milk) 

~ 1/8 cup canola oil 

~ 2 Tablespoon dairy-free chocolate syrup 

Wet(Vanilla) 

~ 1 large egg

~ 1/2 cup Silk Vanilla Almond Milk (or any brand of vanilla almond milk) 

~ 1/8 cup canola oil 

~ 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions 

1 In two medium bowls, whisk together the dry ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth. Note: You should have two batters (a chocolate and vanilla). 

2  Heat griddle over medium to medium-high heat(depending on how efficient your griddle is). Pour the chocolate batter on one side and the vanilla on the other side to form one pancake onto griddle. Batter should "sizzle" when it hits the pan. Take a knife or a fork and swirl the batter to make the "marble" design. Place dairy free chocolate chips onto the chocolate side in order to reinforce the chocolate flavor. 

3 Cook for approximately 2-3 minutes. Flip pancakes when bubbles appear all over the surface of the pancake and begin to pop. The pancake should begin to look almost dry. Flip and cook another 1-1 1/2 minutes. 

4 Serve with dairy-free butter or/and syrup if desired. Enjoy!