Chocolate chip pancakes are stackable, fluffy, dessert-like treats studded with chocolate chips. It comes together easily, making it perfect for everyday breakfast and afternoon snacks, too. A sure way to get your family excited!
If there’s one thing that we could eat for breakfast every day for the rest of our lives, it’s pancakes! Our whole family loves them.
And now my little boy has grown taller than me, and he willingly prepares breakfast for us as long as it’s pancakes, of course. And this Mama here ain’t complaining. Nope!
How to Make Fluffy PancakesÂ
Making fluffy pancakes is like winning a major league tournament. I’m not exaggerating much. But if you want a pancake that truly stands out and gets regular requests, make them fluffy! It isn’t hard.
- First, you need good bubbles, for which both baking powder and baking soda are useful.
- Second, the acidity of the buttermilk activates the baking soda for better bubbles. You can use regular milk, but I’d put a teaspoon of vinegar in it.
- And lastly (but optionally), whipping eggs helps the pancakes rise like a sponge cake. I decided to leave out that last one since it takes time, and we were hungry. Pancakes shouldn’t be just for weekends, right? Amen!
How to Make Chocolate Chip Pancakes
- Mix the flour, salt, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon well.
- Whisk the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla in another medium bowl. Mix thoroughly. (Photo 1)
- Combine the egg mixture and flour mixture, mixing as little as possible until fully combined. You’ll have a thick batter. Please do not overmix. (Photos 2-3)
- Fold the chocolate chips into the pancake mixture until well incorporated. (Photo 4)
- Heat a lightly oiled cast-iron frying pan over medium-high heat. Scoop about ¼ cup of the batter into it and lightly spread it out if needed. (Photo 5)
- Cook until bubbles start to appear on the surface and the edges of the pancake start to brown (2-3 minutes). Flip and cook the other side for another minute or two until golden brown. Repeat until the pancake batter is used. (Photo 6)
- Serve hot with maple syrup, pancake syrup, or homemade whipped cream.
Recipe Tips
- Bananas make a great addition. You can cut back on the sugar and fold in 2 medium-sized mashed bananas into the batter along with the buttermilk. The batter may be a little thinner, so you may want to reduce the buttermilk by ¼ cup.
- You can go crazy with your chocolate chip pancake toppings. The most common one is, of course, to serve it with maple syrup, chocolate syrup, or any flavored sauce you like. Or how about with whipped cream on top, slightly melted peanut butter, and crushed Oreos? That’s a fantastic Sunday brunch.
What to Serve With Chocolate Chip Pancakes
I’m perfectly fine with a cup of coffee, but I don’t mind a side of bacon and eggs, either. And if I’m feeling extra, I whip up a chai tea latte.
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This blog post was originally published in August 2019 and has been updated with more great tips and beautiful photos.