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<h1>TikTok Cocoa Pancake — Fix & Recipe</h1>
<p class="lead">You said it sucked. You were right. Here’s the original, and a fixed version that actually tastes like something worth eating.</p>
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<strong class="muted">Original (dry & bland)</strong>
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<li>✅ 1 egg</li>
<li>✅ 180 ml milk (¾ cup)</li>
<li>✅ 65 g all-purpose flour (½ cup)</li>
<li>✅ 8 g cocoa powder (1 tbsp)</li>
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<p class="muted" style="margin-top:8px">No fat, no sugar, no salt, no flavour depth. Result: dry, flat, cardboard. Predictable.</p>
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<strong class="muted">Fixed — actually tastes good</strong>
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<p style="margin:0 0 8px"><strong>Why this works</strong>: we add a bit of fat, a touch of sweetness, and salt/vanilla to wake up the cocoa. Optional moisture boost: mashed banana or Greek yogurt.</p>
<strong>Ingredients (single serving)</strong>
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<li>1 egg</li>
<li>180 ml milk (¾ cup)</li>
<li>65 g all-purpose flour (½ cup)</li>
<li>8 g cocoa powder (1 tbsp)</li>
<li>1 tbsp sugar or honey (or 1–2 tsp zero-cal sweetener)</li>
<li>1 tbsp oil or melted butter (helps texture)</li>
<li>Pinch of salt</li>
<li>¼ tsp vanilla extract (optional but important)</li>
<li>Optional: 2–3 tbsp mashed banana or 2 tbsp Greek yogurt for extra moisture</li>
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<strong style="display:block;margin-top:8px">Method</strong>
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<li>Whisk egg, milk, sugar, oil (or butter) and vanilla until combined.</li>
<li>In a separate bowl, mix flour, cocoa, salt and any baking powder if you want fluff (use ½–1 tsp baking powder for a lighter result).</li>
<li>Fold wet into dry until just combined. If using banana or yogurt, fold it in now.</li>
<li>Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low. Add a small smear of butter or oil.</li>
<li>Cook pancakes low and slow so the centre cooks without burning the exterior. Flip when edges are set and bubbles appear. Total cook time depends on size.</li>
<li>Serve with a smear of peanut butter, a drizzle of honey, or some berries. Skip the heavy chocolate sauce unless you want dessert.</li>
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<pre class="note">Quick swaps:
- Want lower cal? use 1 tbsp oil → swap to 1 tbsp apple sauce or skip oil but add 1 tbsp yogurt.
- Want fluffier? add ½–1 tsp baking powder.
- Want more flavour? add a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder (tiny amount brings out the cocoa).</pre>
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<strong class="muted">Short blunt verdict</strong>
<p style="margin:8px 0">The original recipe is fine if you like bland. The fixed version is what you actually eat without crying. Simple tweaks: fat, sugar, salt, vanilla. That’s it.</p>
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