Fluffy, soft, and loaded with melty chocolate in every bite…
There’s nothing better than waking up to a stack of warm, fluffy chocolate chip pancakes. These pancakes are light, buttery, and perfectly sweet, with gooey chocolate chips in every bite. What makes them special is the balance of simple pantry ingredients and gentle mixing, which keeps them soft and airy instead of dense. Perfect for weekend breakfasts, special occasions, or even dessert, this recipe is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup milk or buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate chips
👉 These ingredients create soft, fluffy pancakes with rich flavor and texture.
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Mix dry ingredients
In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. Prepare wet mixture
In another bowl, mix milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
3. Combine gently
Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix lightly. Do not overmix—this keeps pancakes fluffy.
4. Add chocolate chips
Fold in chocolate chips evenly.
5. Cook pancakes
Heat a pan on medium-low, grease lightly, and pour batter.
6. Flip & cook
Flip when bubbles form on top, cook until golden brown.
7. Serve warm
Top with syrup, butter, or fruits and enjoy!
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 1 cup |
| Sugar | 2 tbsp |
| Baking powder | 1 tsp |
| Baking soda | ¼ tsp |
| Salt | ¼ tsp |
| Milk/Buttermilk | 1 cup |
| Egg | 1 |
| Butter (melted) | 2 tbsp |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp |
| Chocolate chips | ½ cup |
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mix dry ingredients in a bowl |
| 2 | Mix wet ingredients separately |
| 3 | Combine wet & dry gently |
| 4 | Fold in chocolate chips |
| 5 | Heat pan and pour batter |
| 6 | Flip when bubbles appear |
| 7 | Cook until golden and serve |
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~250 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | ~36 g |
| Protein | ~6 g |
| Fat | ~10 g |
| Sugar | ~17 g |
| Fiber | ~2 g |
💡 Tips for Perfect Pancakes
- Don’t overmix batter lumps are okay
- Cook on medium-low heat for even cooking
- Use mini chocolate chips for better distribution
- Let batter rest for 5–10 minutes for extra fluffiness
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