Ingredients

  • 1 ounce Venezuelan 100% (unsweetened) dark chocolate, grated
  • 1 1/3 cups buckwheat or spelt flour
  • 1 large organic egg
  • 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon light muscovado or brown sugar
  • 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons milk
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • unsalted butter; melted, as needed
  • pinch of sea salt
  • Scant 1 cup pure maple syrup
  • 3 1/2 ounces 70% dark chocolate, chopped

Method

  • Place all the pancake ingredients (except the butter) in a blender or food processor and process until a smooth, thick batter is formed.
  • Leave the batter to rest while you make the syrup.