Description
These Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes are a delightful breakfast treat featuring ripe bananas and mini chocolate chips in a fluffy, cinnamon-spiced batter. Perfect for a cozy morning, they are quick to make and can be served warm with sliced bananas and maple syrup for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for the pan)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Add-ins and Serving
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- Optional: sliced bananas and maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, milk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon evenly.
- Mix Batter: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir gently just until combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the pancakes light and fluffy.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips to the batter for even distribution.
- Heat Skillet: Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter.
- Cook Pancakes: Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes or until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Flip the pancakes carefully and cook for another 2 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve the pancakes warm, topped with optional sliced bananas and maple syrup as desired.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for enhanced sweetness and flavor.
- For a heartier texture, substitute whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- To make this recipe vegan-friendly, use dairy-free milk and butter alternatives.
- Mini chocolate chips are recommended to ensure even chocolate distribution throughout the pancakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
