World Chocolate Day may be over, but our love for creating delicious treats with JV Pure Cocoa Powder is forever.
In this article, we would be sharing some exciting chocolate recipes on how to make chocolate waffles, chocolate pancakes, chocolate chin chin, chocolate smoothie and chocolate puff puff.

So, dust off your apron, grab your mixing bowl, don’t be afraid to be creative, and get ready to celebrate the day of all things chocolate in style.

Let’s begin:

1. Chocolate Pancakes:
Fluffy chocolate pancakes are the perfect excuse for you to enjoy loads of chocolate any day any time. Thick and full of melty chocolate in each bite, this simple recipe gives you a good reason to get out of bed in the morning and your day will never be the same again.
This recipe is surprisingly simple and quick. This is the best fluffy pancakes recipe you will fall in love with.
Ingredients:
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup of Johnvents (JV) Pure Cocoa Powder
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 ¼ cups milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method (How To Make Chocolate Pancakes)

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, Johnvents (JV) cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Heat a lightly greased pan over medium heat. Pour batter onto the pan in ¼ cup portions.
Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges begin to set.
Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until cooked through.
Serve immediately with your favorite toppings like fresh fruit, whipped cream, or honey syrup.

2. Chocolate Waffles
Take your waffle game to the next level with these chocolate waffles recipe. These homemade waffles are quick, easy to make from scratch, light, and crispy. We love them. We guarantee you'll love them too. Made with rich JV Pure Cocoa Powder, this is going to be one of the best waffles you'll ever make at home.
It is easy to double the recipe, so if you need to serve more people, you can.

Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup Johnvents (JV) Pure Cocoa Powder
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ cups milk
1 egg
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract


Method (How To Make Chocolate Waffles)

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, Johnvents (JV) Pure Cocoa Powder, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Pour batter onto the preheated waffle iron, filling each section about ¾ full.
Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until waffles are golden brown and crispy.
Serve and enjoy your chocolate waffles immediately.

3. Chocolate Smoothie
You can watch the tutorial here ☝️
You’re going to fall in love with this thick and creamy Chocolate Smoothie that literally tastes like a chocolate milkshake.
Made with Johnvents (JV) Pure Cocoa Powder, frozen bananas, almond milk, greek yogurt for a protein boost and yummy peanut butter. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat on world chocolate day or any other day

Ingredients:
1 cup of almond milk
1 frozen banana
½ cup greek yogurt
¼ cup Johnvents (JV) Pure Cocoa Powder
1 tablespoon honey (or to taste)
½ teaspoon peanut butter
Ice cubes (optional)


Method (How To Make Chocolate Smoothie)
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
Add ice cubes, if desired, for a thicker consistency.
Pour into a glass and enjoy.

4. Chocolate Puff Puff
Give our Nigerian puff puff a delicious chocolate twist. These chocolate puff puffs taste so good and we dare you to stop at one. Puff puff is a deep-fried sweet dough that is not only significant to Nigeria but the whole of West Africa. It is similar to Ghanaian Bofrot and the French Beignet.
You can't go wrong with this chocolate puff puff recipe. We have simplified making this recipe by including a step by step guide to help you.

Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup Johnvents (JV) Pure Cocoa Powder
1 cup warm water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
½ teaspoon salt
Vegetable oil for frying
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Method:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, Johnvents (JV) Pure Cocoa Powder, sugar, and salt.
In a separate bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes, or until the yeast is foamy.
Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, scoop tablespoonfuls of dough and gently drop them into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pot.
Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Dust with powdered sugar (optional)
Serve warm and enjoy it with a cup of chocolate smoothie.

5. Chocolate Chin Chin
One of our favourite Nigerian snacks growing up was Chin-chin and till today it is still a fave. We like to describe it to those who don’t know what it is as ‘Nigerian fried cookies’, this is honestly the best description.
The base of this recipe is pretty much the same as that of a classic cookie: flour, sugar, butter, milk, and eggs. Some of these are optional depending on personal preferences or dietary requirements.
Ingredients:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup Johnvents (JV) Pure Cocoa Powder
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vegetable oil for frying


Method (How To Make Chocolate Chin Chin)
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, Johnvents (JV) Pure Cocoa Powder, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, and salt.
In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a rectangular log about 1 inch thick and 8 inches long.
Wrap each log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
Preheat vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer over medium heat.
Unwrap the dough logs and cut each log into diagonal slices about ½ inch thick.
Fry the chin chin slices in batches for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container

These recipes are a fantastic way to celebrate world chocolate day.

These five recipes are just the beginning and with JV Pure Cocoa Powder the possibilities are endless every single day. Don’t be afraid to experiment.

Don’t forget to share your results with us. You can post it and tag us on social media (Johnvents Foods)
Happy World Chocolate Day!