Description
Delicious and fluffy Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes made with ripe bananas and mini chocolate chips. Perfect for a comforting American breakfast, these pancakes combine the natural sweetness of banana with melty chocolate chips for a treat loved by all ages. Simple to prepare and cooked on the stovetop, they are a great way to start your day with a touch of indulgence.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large ripe banana (mashed)
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for the pan)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mash the ripe banana thoroughly. Add the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and cohesive.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the banana mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which helps keep pancakes fluffy.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter, distributing them without breaking the pancake texture.
- Heat Pan and Grease: Place a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter to prevent sticking and promote even browning.
- Cook Pancakes: Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the hot skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes, observing for bubbles forming on the surface and edges beginning to set.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Flip each pancake carefully and cook the other side for another 1–2 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Repeat: Continue with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the pan as necessary for each batch.
- Serve: Serve the pancakes warm with maple syrup or extra chocolate chips on top if desired for an extra indulgent breakfast experience.
Notes
- For fluffier pancakes, let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking to allow the baking powder to activate fully.
- Using mini chocolate chips ensures more even distribution in each pancake.
- Feel free to add chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans for added texture and flavor.
