Homemade Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Homemade Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Homemade Chocolate Chip Pancakes are Golden, buttery pancakes loaded with gooey melted chocolate chips — perfect for weekend mornings, holiday brunches, or breakfast-for-dinner nights!
Homemade Chocolate Chip Pancakes
There’s nothing quite like waking up to the smell of fluffy chocolate chip pancakes sizzling on the griddle. It’s nostalgic, it’s indulgent, and it’s guaranteed to make any morning feel special.
These pancakes are everything you want them to be — light and fluffy inside, golden on the outside, and packed with melty chocolate in every bite.
Whether you’re making breakfast for your kids, your partner, or just treating yourself, this recipe is the perfect blend of comfort and fun. You can use regular semi-sweet chips, mini chocolate chips for even distribution, or even switch it up with dark chocolate or milk chocolate if you’re feeling adventurous.
Best part? They come together in just minutes with simple pantry staples.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup milk (plus more if needed to thin batter)
- 2 tbsp melted butter or oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
Instructions:
1. Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. Combine the Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, beat the egg, then whisk in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
3. Make the Batter
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just combined (don’t overmix). Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
4. Cook the Pancakes
Heat a griddle or nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or spray. Scoop about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake onto the pan.
Cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges begin to set. Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
5. Serve Warm
Serve with butter, syrup, and a sprinkle of extra chocolate chips or mini chips on top. Add whipped cream if you’re feeling fancy!
Tips & Variations:
- Use mini chips for a more even chocolate distribution.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon for a warm twist.
- Want a healthier version? Sub half the flour with whole wheat flour.
- Freeze leftovers between sheets of parchment and reheat in the toaster.
Perfect For:
- Weekend breakfast
- Sleepover mornings
- Valentine’s Day or birthday breakfast
- Breakfast boards or brunch spreads
These chocolate chip pancakes are the ultimate breakfast treat — cozy, melty, and loved by all ages. Whether you make them once a year or every Sunday, they’re the kind of recipe that never goes out of style.
Keep this one bookmarked for whenever you want to make someone smile… or just treat yourself to something sweet and simple.
