There's something about chocolate chip pancakes that evokes a sense of pure childhood joy. These light and fluffy pancakes, bursting with gooey chocolate chips, are a delicious treat that's perfect for any occasion.
This recipe is surprisingly easy to make, and you can customize it to your liking. You can even sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of the pancakes once they're on the griddle, allowing you to control the amount of chocolatey goodness for each pancake.
Ingredients You'll Need:
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (or more, to taste)
- Cooking spray
Instructions:
- Make the Buttermilk: Combine the milk and vinegar in a bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes to sour the milk.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Add the buttermilk mixture and whisk until everything is well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, whisking until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips. The batter will be thick.
- Rest the Batter: Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
- Cook the Pancakes: Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and coat it with cooking spray. Pour about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake onto the hot skillet.
- Flip When Bubbles Appear: Cook the pancakes until bubbles appear on the surface, which should take 2 to 4 minutes. Flip them with a spatula and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown on the other side.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the pancakes immediately and enjoy!
Tips and Variations:
- Top with Your Favorites: Add a generous slice of butter, maple syrup, whipped cream, bananas, fresh berries, or cinnamon to your pancakes. The options are endless!
- Experiment with Mix-ins: Swap the chocolate chips for sprinkles, blueberries, or caramel chips for a unique flavor twist.
- Make Ahead: Pancakes freeze well! Freeze plain buttermilk pancakes and enjoy them later.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 480 | - |
| Total Fat | 24g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 63% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 494mg | 21% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g | 13% |
| Total Sugars | 32g | - |
| Protein | 9g | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 360mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Looking for more pancake inspiration? Check out these delicious recipes:
- Fluffy Pancakes
- Buttermilk Pancakes
- Blueberry Pancakes
Enjoy these fluffy chocolate chip pancakes and let me know in the comments below what your favorite pancake toppings are! Happy eating!
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