Fluffy Ultimate Chocolate Chip Pancakes
These fluffy chocolate chip pancakes are quick and easy to make, perfect for cozy weekend breakfasts with a light, airy texture and melty chocolate chips in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 pancakes (about 4 servings) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ cups (300ml) buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice, let sit 5 minutes)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup (130g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar until evenly combined.
- In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold together with a spatula until just combined; batter should be lumpy.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips gently, avoiding overmixing.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat (about 375°F / 190°C) and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Pour ¼ cup batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.
- Flip carefully and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and keep warm in a low oven (200°F / 90°C) while finishing the batch.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes fluffy; batter should remain lumpy. Use medium heat to avoid burning and ensure even cooking. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use plant-based milk with vinegar and vegan butter substitutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes (about 15
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 7
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