Description
These Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast treat featuring ripe bananas and mini chocolate chips for a perfect balance of sweetness and flavor. Soft, fluffy, and kid-friendly, these pancakes are great served warm with maple syrup or extra banana slices.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
- 3/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
For Cooking
- Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare the Banana Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, milk, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Mix Batter: Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and gently stir until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the pancakes tough.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in the mini chocolate chips to ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Heat the Cooking Surface: Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook Pancakes: Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbles start to appear on the surface, indicating readiness to flip.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Flip the pancakes carefully and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the other side is golden brown and the pancakes are cooked through.
- Serve Warm: Serve the pancakes warm with your choice of maple syrup, extra banana slices, or more chocolate chips for added sweetness and presentation.
Notes
- For extra fluffiness, let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking.
- You can substitute whole wheat flour for added fiber.
- Mini chocolate chips work best for even distribution throughout the batter.
- Use a non-stick skillet or griddle for easier cooking and flipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
