Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Chocolate Chip Pancakes-these light and fluffy homemade pancakes are dotted with chocolate chips, making them the perfect breakfast for a special occasion or any day!

Do you want to see a BIG smile on a sleepy face? Tell someone you’re making Chocolate Chip Pancakes first thing in the morning! My chocolate chip pancake recipe makes fluffy, sweet pancakes with bits of melted chocolate scattered throughout. It’s a true weekend morning dream come true…or any morning! I think chocolate for breakfast is always a good idea!

Chocolate Chip Pancake Ingredients

You likely already have most of these ingredients in your kitchen ready to go!

Flour-Use all-purpose flour. If you need the pancakes to be gluten-free you can use all-purpose gluten-free flour.
Sugar-Sweeten the hot cakes with a little granulated sugar!
Baking powder AND Baking Soda-To make the pancakes rise! Check the expiration date to make sure they are fresh.
Salt-Salt is always important!
Buttermilk-Make sure the buttermilk is at room temperature!
Butter-I use unsalted butter. The butter gives the pancakes a rich flavor!
Eggs-You need 2 large eggs!
Vanilla Extract-Pure vanilla extract is the best!
Chocolate Chips-I use semi-sweet chocolate chips. Guittard are my favorite. You can use milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or even mini chocolate chips!

How to Make Chocolate Chip Pancakes

It’s a classic pancake recipe! Here’s how I get perfect, golden pancakes every time…

Start with your dry ingredients! Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Now the wet ingredients: buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla get mixed in a medium bowl. Pour this over the whisked dry ingredients.
Mix until just combined. The batter will be lumpy, but don’t keep mixing! If you over mix your pancakes will be tough and not light and fluffy.
Gently fold in the chocolate chips. Remembering NOT to over mix!
Let the batter sit for 5 minutes. Resting the batter lets the gluten relax and the lumps will smooth out slightly.
Add a dollop of butter to your hot griddle or skillet and spread it around until it’s melted and your surface is greased.
I’ve found that ¼ cup is just right for pancakes. Use a measuring cup to spoon the batter onto the hot skillet or griddle. Cook until small bubbles form across the tops of the pancakes, which should take about 3 minutes.
Now we flip! Cook the other side until golden brown and repeat until you’ve used all the batter. Serve them warm with butter, maple syrup, or any toppings you love.

Topping Ideas

Mmm, pancake toppings! I love all of the different options. Get creative and top your top your Chocolate Chip Pancakes with:

Butter-more is MORE!
Maple syrup-pure maple syrup is my fave!
Strawberries-strawberries and chocolate, a match made in heaven!
Raspberries-my boy’s favorite!
Peanut butter-have you tried peanut butter on pancakes? SO good!
Jam-spread your favorite jam on top of a hot cake!
Whipped cream-breakfast or dessert? Who cares:)

What to Serve with Chocolate Chip Pancakes

…or any of your favorite breakfast foods! Or you can just eat a big stack of pancakes! That is the perfect breakfast if you ask me:)

More Breakfast Recipes

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups buttermilk, at room temperature
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled, plus more for cooking
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate chips
For serving: butter and maple syrup, if desired

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a medium bowl, whisk the buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract together.
Pour the liquid ingredients over the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. The batter will be lumpy and that is ok. Gently fold in the chocolate chips. You don’t want to over mix the batter. Let the batter sit for 5 minutes.
Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a pat of butter to the griddle or skillet and spread it around until melted.
Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, spoon the batter onto the hot griddle or skillet. Cook until small bubbles form all across the top of the pancakes, about 3 minutes, then flip and continue to cook until golden brown. Repeat with remaining batter.
Serve pancakes warm with butter and maple syrup, if desired.

To keep pancakes warm, place in a single layer on a large baking sheet and place in a 200°F oven.

Nutrition Facts

Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 460 Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value*

Fat 19g29%

Saturated Fat 11g55%

Sodium 505mg21%

Carbohydrates 61g20%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 27g30%