Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes: The Best Recipe in 5 Steps
Looking for the perfect breakfast to brighten your morning? These banana chocolate chip pancakes are a game changer! With soft, fluffy pancakes packed with sweet banana and gooey chocolate chips, they’re the ultimate comfort food.
Servings: 12 pancakes
Calories: 283kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup 120g all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1 cup 240ml milk (whole or any preferred kind)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips plus extra for topping, if desired
- 2 tablespoons butter melted (for batter)
- Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a big bowl, mix together your flour, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. This makes sure your pancakes turn out light and fluffy!
- Remove the peel from the bananas and mash them with a fork until they reach a smooth consistency. If you like some banana chunks in your pancakes, feel free to leave a few!
- In a different bowl, beat together the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until fully combined. Then, stir in your mashed bananas and melted butter until it's all nicely combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix them together. For a delightful chocolatey twist, gently fold in some mini chocolate chips.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle on medium and add a little butter or oil. Pour ¼ cup of batter for each pancake and cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles start to form. Turn over and cook for an additional two minutes until perfectly golden brown. Stack them up and top with extra banana slices, chocolate chips, or syrup—whatever makes you smile!
Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter. A few lumps are fine! Overmixing can make the pancakes dense instead of light and fluffy, so mix just enough to combine everything.
- If you’re making multiple batches, keep the pancakes warm by placing them on a baking sheet in a 200°F oven. They’ll stay nice and toasty while you cook the rest!
- Allow the batter to rest for a few minutes before you begin cooking. This gives the flour a chance to absorb the wet ingredients, making your pancakes even fluffier!
- Cook your pancakes on medium heat to make sure they cook evenly. High heat might burn the outside while leaving the inside undercooked, so a nice, steady temperature is key for fluffy pancakes.