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Perfect Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Carolina Gomez

Perfect Chocolate Chip Pancakes

These Perfect Chocolate Chip Pancakes are soft, fluffy, and loaded with melty chocolate chips. A comforting breakfast treat that’s quick to make and loved by all ages — perfect for weekends or special mornings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast / Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups buttermilk or milk + 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chocolate chips plus more for topping
  • Butter or oil for cooking

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Non-stick skillet or griddle
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, combine buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined (don’t overmix).
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  5. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and grease lightly with butter or oil.
  6. Pour ¼ cup of batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on top and edges look set, about 2 minutes.
  7. Flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Serve warm with extra chocolate chips, butter, or maple syrup.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (per serving, approx.):
  • Calories: 290
  • Protein: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sodium: 320mg