Show someone a little love with a batch of Chocolate Raspberry Heartcakes for a delicious & healthy, but decadent breakfast! A simple recipe that’s gluten-free & vegan so the love can be shared with all!
***This post has been updated in July 2016. Original writing stands***
Valentine’s Day is just 3 days away (2 if you don’t count today), but the lovey-dovey recipes have been popping up in the blog world for weeks now. I am jumping on the bandwagon and posting one of my own today! I received some heart-shaped pancakes molds for Christmas and thought it would be the perfect “love-filled” breakfast inspiration for a Valentine’s Day recipe.
I made these pancakes, or”heartcakes”, the first time in December and then had to hold myself back from posting them so I could use it as my V-Day surprise for you! This is a single-serve recipe, but you could easily make two batches and share one with your Valentine…or just eat both yourself (I won’t judge)! So in traditional vegan, gluten-free, healthy pancake style, I give you my Chocolate Raspberry Heartcakes!
Chocolate Raspberry Heartcakes
- 3 TB All Purpose Gluten-Free Flour
- 2 TB Buckwheat Flour
- 1 TB Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- ½ Tsp Baking Powder
- 1 Tsp Ener-G Egg Replacer
- ¼ Tsp Raspberry Extract
- ⅓ Cup + 1 TB of Water
- 3 TB of Frozen or Fresh Raspberries (plus more for topping)
- Heart-Shaped Pancake Molds
- Chocolate Stevia Syrup (to top)
- In a bowl, mix all dry ingredients together, then add the water, extract, and raspberries.
- Mix until you have a nice smooth batter and let it sit while you heat up a non-stick pan.
- Heat a greased skillet or non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Grease your heart molds with oil as well (if you don't have one, just make regular pancakes.)
- Place the mold in the center of the pan and then pour in about ⅓ of the batter to the mold.
- Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges seem dry, about 2 minutes. Lift the mold off (you may need to push the edges a bit with a knife) and flip with a spatula to cook the other side, about another 2 minutes.
- Repeat for the rest of the batter. Then top with more raspberries and chocolate stevia syrup if desired!
Are you one of those Valentine’s Day haters? I have never had a problem with this “media/marketing sensationalized” holiday. It is what it is; just a reminder to express some love to your loved one(s). It reminds you to slow down and show them that even though you might not show your love every day, you do love them through and through. But keep it simple: a bunch of flowers, a box of sweets, a simple hand-written letter, a date night, or these heartcakes. Even if it’s simple, it will still be appreciated…and if not…maybe you should ditch the person 😉
So tell me:
+ Are you making a special Valentine’s Day meal this year? I have a great new dinner recipe for you guys tomorrow! So if you are stuck on what to make, I’ve got you covered 😉
+ Are you a Valentine’s Day hater?
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What a cute & healthy Valentine’s treat!
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How cute are these! I would love to pamper my honey with these yummy and pretty Chocolate Raspberry Heartcakes!
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He would love it!
Not a Valentine’s Day lover or hater. I’m pretty ambivalent about it actually. But if I had some of these chocolate raspberry heart cakes I know I’d be all in on Valentine’s Day! These look so delicious pinning so that we can have them soon!
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Haha, it will turn anyone into a die-hard fan!
I swear your gluten free recipes are magic! They always look so incredible – gluten-free has come a lonnnnng way. These are adorable!
Haha, thank you Cristina!
Chocolate and raspberries – two of my favorite ingredients! These heartcakes look so delish.
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Chocolate heart shaped pancakes. What could be better? Those look so good.
Not sure much can!
I love your heart cake recipes!
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These look so yummy! I love that they’re vegan 🙂
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Yum, these look super yummy.
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Chocolate and raspberry is such an excellent combination. These look delicious.
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It sure is!
Looks so yummy! I love the combo of chocolate and raspberry! Pinned.
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Chocolate and raspberry is always a winning combo and these are so cute! I have a heart shaped waffle maker and I love making stuff in it just for the shape:)
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Now THAT would be a fun waffle!
These look delicious I must try them ASAP
I hope you do!
I reallyyy need to go back and revamp my old recipes!
In other news, these look amazing + I love chocolate and raspberry together. Pancake date!?!?!
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Literally, when the new photos are up and the recipe is updated…it feels SO good!
Stop by my house and I will prepare a pancake FEAST 😉
hahaha, let me know when you’re free! 😀 A meetup would be awesome-sauce!
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This looks delicious! Even better that it’s gluten free too. I will definitely be making this!
Enjoy them!
Love the hearts, what a great Valentine’s Day breakfast!
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Right? Love those molds!
These are healthy, right up my alley. I wish I could have a couple right about now!
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Haha, thanks friend 🙂
We recently made heart shaped pancakes. So easy and cute. I love your chocolate and raspberry combination though. That would be my favorite
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Heart pancakes are the best! Haha!
Hi Rebecca,
Healthy, vegan, heart-shaped pancakes! Pure joy!
Thank you so much for sharing this helpful and delicious recipe on the Healthy, Happy, Green & Natural Blog Hop! I appreciate it!
All the best, Deborah
Thanks Deb!
Gluten free deliciousness! I’m sure you didn’t have any trouble finding a Valentine with those as your offering! 🙂 Thanks for sharing! #SITSBlogging (I’m a day late leaving a comment! Have a great weekend!)
Thank you so much Suzanne! My Valentine was…myself, haha! More for me right 😛
What a neat idea to make valentine pancakes and I love you healthy recipe. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Friday. Have a wonderful healthy day!
Thanks Marla!
Raspberry and chocolate is one of my all-time favorite flavor combinations. #SITSBlogging
Well these heartcakes look like a match made in heaven for you!
Thanks for linking up to the bake-off!!! If I wasn’t babysitting my niece and nephew this morning I’d definitely be making these! Unfortunately my nephew only eats cheerios and my niece has no teeth hehe. But I hope you have a fab vday! What better way to spread the love than with pancakes!
Haha well you can just feed them some mashed up raspberries instead….or maybe next year 😉 Pancakes are a labor of love! Have a beautiful day Davida and thank you for the lovely recipe share 🙂 XOXO
Those look fantastic! Thanks for sharing on the weekend re-Treat link party.
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Thank you 🙂
These look so yummy! I don’t have a heart shaped mold so I always make my batter thick and then try to pour them in a heart-ish shape. They actually turn out pretty good! I love that these are chocolate so I might use this recipe next time!
What ever works right! I saw these adorable teddy bear molds and other fun shapes by the same company that I so need to snag! Haha teddy bears would be the bomb! Definitely need a mold for them though 😉
Pancakes are the perfect treat for Valentines Day. 🙂
I love Valentines day; it makes me all happy to see how lovey dovey everything is. I do however agree that you should treat your partner not just on one day. It’s more meaningful. <3
Yup, definitely agree with you there! Love them all the time not just some of the time 😉
Well you win for most adorable Valentine’s Day pancakes. Hands down.
Haha, thank you Presley! It’s all thanks to the molds 😉
Yum!! I’m not a V-Day hater but we don’t really celebrate Valentines Day. If we do, we’ll do something before or after valentines day to avoid the crazy crowds and inflated prices 😛
That’s a great idea! I still think the best thing is to just spend a relaxing night at home with your loved one!
Cute recipe Rebecca!:) Thanks for sharing<3<3<3
Haha, thanks Heather 🙂
This looks great and love that they are gluten free! And simple to make special with the heart molds. Thanks for the idea!!! (stopping by early from SITS since I’ll be traveling Friday!)
Thanks for stopping by 🙂 I’m glad your got some inspiration from them 🙂
I would love to be your VALENTINE – especially if you’re feeding me those! 😉
Haha awesome! Come to the Pancake party I mentioned below 😉
A perfectly fitting meal for the season! I love the hearts, and of course, I love the recipe! Chocolate and raspberry is one of my favorite combos. So tasty!
The heart shape makes them so fun!
Oh yummy, I’ll be your valentine if there will be more of these lol I am the worst at Vday, I like it but I’ve never wanted the big gesture…actually that prob makes me pretty awesome lol j/k
Haha I love making pancakes so I’ll make them for you anytime! Pancake V-Day party! 😉
TOTALLY CRASHING this PAR-TAY!
Yum! Great idea with the heart molds 🙂 I’m not hugely into valentines day, but do love any excuse to cook a nice meal and get a box of chocolates! Haha 😛
Yum! Such a cute idea with the moulds 🙂 I’ve never been hugely into Valentines Day, but do enjoy any excuse to cook a nice meal and get a box of chocolates! Haha 😛
Thanks girl! Haha, that is a plus 😉