Fluffy Homemade Chocolate Chip Pancakes

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Light and fluffy Homemade Chocolate Chip Pancakes…the perfect sweet pancake to start your morning! Whether it’s for Mother’s Day or simply a weekend treat, everyone needs a simple-to-make chocolate chip pancake. These delicious pancakes are made in one bowl, with pantry staple ingredients, a splash of vanilla, and loaded with melty chocolate chips. Every bite is light, fluffy, perfectly sweet, and oh-so chocolate-y. Serve while the pancakes are still warm, right off the griddle, with a smear of butter and a generous pour of maple syrup! So simple, but SO delicious.

About The Recipe

While we are all waffle fans in this house, I have to admit…I absolutely adore chocolate chip pancakes! They have been a favorite of mine for as long as I can remember. Whenever I go somewhere for breakfast, if there’s chocolate chip pancakes on the menu, I’m ordering it!

Occasionally, my mom would even make me a batch on weekends during the summer. They were always such a special and delicious treat that we felt we just had to share them!

Though, the best part about these pancakes might how easy they are to make!

Not only are they only made from pantry staples, but they also are made in only one bowl. Not that would ever guess just how easy these pancakes are based on how much flavor they have!

Every bite is light, fluffy, perfectly sweet, with a subtle hint of vanilla, and pools of gooey melty chocolate. They are seriously the BEST pancake you’ll ever make.

Perfect for weekends, holiday’s, or just whenever you’re craving a simply delicious chocolate chip pancake.

Reasons You Will Love These Chocolate Chip Pancakes

• Super easy to mix up!
• Made in one bowl.
• Perfectly sweet and extra chocolate-y.
• Uses only pantry staple ingredients.
• Perfect for Mother’s Day or as a weekend treat!
• Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Equipment Needed

• Mixing Bowl
• Whisk
• Griddle or Large Skillet
• Spatula

Ingredients

Full ingredient amounts and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

• All-Purpose Flour – No need for anything specialty or fancy here! Regular unbleached all-purpose flour gives these pancakes the perfect structure/texture.
• Baking Powder – Leavening is essential! This is what creates the light and fluffy pancake you know and love.
• Granulated Sugar – Adds just the right amount of sweetness.
• Salt – Enhances the flavor.
• Large Eggs – For this recipe, you will need two large eggs, plus an extra yolk for added richness!
• Whole Milk – Adds a natural richness and sweetness to these pancakes.
• Vanilla Extract – Gives every bite a subtle sweet vanilla-y undertone.
• Unsalted Butter – Adds a delicious butteriness to these pancakes that make them irresistible!
• Chocolate Chips – You can use milk chocolate, semi sweet, or even dark chocolate chips in this recipe! Whatever you like best.

How To Make Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Step 1: Prepare batter

Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

Add eggs, milk, vanilla, and unsalted butter. Whisk until smooth.

Stir in chocolate chips.

Step 2: Cook

Ladle batter onto heated griddle or frying pan. Cook until bubbly and dry around the edges, about 4-5 minutes. Flip over. Cook an additional 4-5 minutes, or until done.

How To Get A Perfectly Round Pancake

It’s actually relatively simple and you don’t need any special equipment! Using a ladle, spoon your desired amount of batter onto your hot cooking surface.

From there, take the bottom of the ladle and gentle move the batter in a circular motion until anything that was uneven is now level!

It may take a few tries to really get the hang of pushing the batter around, but it’s the easiest way to achieve that perfect round without the use of a mold!

Topping Ideas

While these pancakes are delicious on their own, it’s not really a pancake without toppings, amirite? Here are a few of our favorite things to enjoy with these pancakes.

• Chantilly Cream
• Fresh Berries
• Maple Syrup
• Granola
• Banana Slices
• Chocolate Sauce
• Caramel Sauce

How To Store

The great thing about these pancakes is how easily they store! You can place them in a sealable freezer safe bag and keep in the fridge or freezer! They’ll keep about 4-7 days in the fridge and up to 3 months in the freezer. To reheat, simply wrap one pancake a damp paper towel and microwave until warmed.

Substitutions

• You can use any chocolate chip you like! You can even use a blend of chips, if desired.
• To make this recipe vegan, use plant based butter, unsweetened plant based milk, your favorite vegan egg substitute, as well as vegan chocolate chips!
• This recipe can be made gluten free if a measure-for-measure gluten-free flour is used.

Looking for more recipes like this? Here are a few you may like: Chocolate Chip Muffins, Buttermilk Pancakes, Belgian Waffles, Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies, Cinnamon French Toast

Expert Tips

• Check the expiration date on your baking powder.
• Make sure the eggs and milk are room temperature! If they are too cold, they will cause the butter to solidify.
• When mixing the batter, don’t worry if it’s not completely smooth!
• Ladle as much or as little as you wish onto your griddle or frying pan. We typically do about ½ cup batter per pancake.
• The best time to flip the pancake is when it has dried out around the edges, as well as starting to in the middle.
• Be sure to move your wrist quickly when flipping, as this will result in a cleaner flip!

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