Fluffy Chocolate Chip Pancakes: The Best Homemade Breakfast Treat
Welcome! I’m Sarah, and I’m so happy you’re here. Make a stack of these light, fluffy chocolate chip pancakes from scratch. This easy recipe guarantees golden pancakes loaded with melty chocolate chips, perfect for your next weekend breakfast or family brunch.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: About 10 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted, plus more for the griddle
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. This is the ‘Cut’ step—getting your dry ingredients ready.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine for fluffy pancakes.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium heat. You want the griddle hot enough so a drop of water sizzles immediately.
- Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. This is the ‘Cook’ step.
- Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set. Flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings. This is the rewarding ‘Taste’ moment!
Notes
- For extra fluffy pancakes, let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking.
- Use room temperature milk and eggs for better mixing.
- To keep pancakes warm while you finish the batch, place them on a baking sheet in a 200°F oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 55