whole wheat chocolate pancakes

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup raw sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 1/4 cups buttermilk
• 4 Tablespoons butter, melted or canola oil
• 1/4 cup brewed coffee
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, combine beaten eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, coffee and vanilla.  Add wet mixture to the dry ingredients and fold in with a spatula until just combined. Allow the mixture to set for a few minutes to thicken.

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