Chocolate Chip Pancakes | Elizabeth Rider
Who doesn’t love the smell of pancakes in the morning? Chocolate chip pancakes are a classic favorite for breakfast, brunch, or even dessert. Whether you’re making them for yourself or for the whole family, this easy recipe is sure to please.
These chocolate chip pancakes only need a few ingredients and are ready in 20 minutes or less!
Ingredients
- Flour: You’ll need 2 cups of all-purpose flour or 1:1 gluten-free flour depending on your preference and dietary needs.
- Baking Powder: You’ll also need 2 teaspoons of baking powder. The baking powder is what’s going to get your pancakes to rise and make them extra fluffy, so make sure you don’t skip this step.
- Salt: Add ¼ teaspoon of sea salt to balance out the sweetness of your chocolate chip pancakes.
- Sugar: This is optional, but if you prefer your pancakes on the sweeter side then add 1 tablespoon of sugar.
- Eggs: For this chocolate chip pancakes recipe, you’ll need 2 eggs, or if you’re vegan, you can use Flax Eggs as a substitute.
- Milk: Add 1 ¾ cups of milk. I like to use almond milk but you can use whatever you prefer.
- Butter: You’ll need 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Set aside a bit more for cooking.
- Chocolate Chips: Based on your preference, add about ½ cup of milk chocolate chips, give or take.
- Whipped Cream: This step is totally optional but sometimes I like to top my pancakes with some whipped cream or coconut whipped cream.
Check out the printable recipe card below for the recipe and detailed instructions.
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How to Make Chocolate Chip Pancakes
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs into the milk then stir in 2 tablespoons of melted butter (make sure it’s not too hot).
- Gently stir this mixture into the dry ingredients, but don’t overmix.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and lightly grease it with butter.
- Ladle your batter onto your skillet in any size you’d like.
- While the batter is still moist in the skillet, sprinkle in a few chocolate chips while it cooks.
- Flip after bubbles rise to the surface and the bottom browns. Repeat with the next pancakes.
- Serve with whipped cream and maple syrup.
If you want to switch it up or are looking for a healthier pancake recipe, then you should definitely check out this 2-Ingredient Pancake Recipe.
Cooking Time
20 minutes.
Prepping the batter for your chocolate chip pancakes will only take about 5 minutes, then you’ll need around 15 minutes to cook them, and that’s it!
Storing
Your chocolate chip pancake batter can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Yield
This recipe makes 4 to 6 pancakes depending on your preferred pancake size.
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Description
Chocolate chip pancakes are a classic breakfast favorite and this recipe has only seven ingredients and is ready in 20 minutes or less.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour or 1:1 gluten-free flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar, optional
- 2 eggs
- 1 ¾ cups milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter + more for cooking
- ½ cup milk chocolate chips
- Whipped cream or coconut whipped cream, for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs into milk then stir in 2 tablespoons melted butter (not too hot).
- Gently stir this mixture into the dry ingredients, but don’t overmix.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and lightly grease with butter.
- Ladle your batter onto your skillet in any size you’d like.
- While batter is still moist in the skillet, sprinkle in a few chocolate chips while it cooks.
- Flip after bubbles rise to surface and bottom browns. Repeat with next pancakes.
- Serve with whipped cream and maple syrup.
