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A stack of fluffy chocolate chip pancakes topped with banana slices and extra chocolate chips, drizzled with maple syrup on a white plate. Cozy and homemade.

Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes are a family favorite combining fluffy pancakes with sweet bananas and melty chocolate chips in every bite. They are quick to prepare, customizable for dietary needs, and perfect for making lasting memories on weekend mornings.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 200kcal
Cost: $6

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl (For combining wet ingredients
  • Medium mixing bowl (For dry ingredients)
  • Whisk (For mashing bananas)
  • Fork (For accurate ingredient measurement)
  • Non-stick skillet or griddle (For cooking pancakes evenly without sticking)
  • Flexible spatula (For flipping pancakes without breaking them)
  • ¼ cup measuring cup (To portion batter for each pancake)

Ingredients

  • 2-3 Ripe bananas Very ripe bananas - Brown spots indicate ripeness for best flavor and texture
  • 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour - Regular flour used for traditional pancake texture
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Baking powder - For leavening and fluffiness
  • ¼ teaspoon Teaspoon Salt - Enhances flavor balance
  • 2 tablespoon Granulated sugar - A small amount for sweetness
  • 2 Eggs - Provides structure and binding
  • 1 cup Milk - Use dairy or plant-based alternatives
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract - Adds flavor depth
  • 2 tablespoon Butter (melted) - For richness and moisture
  • ½ cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips - Optional, for sweet chocolate pockets in the pancakes

Instructions

  • Mash ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth.
  • Add melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla to the mashed bananas. Whisk until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined.
  • Gently fold in chocolate chips without overmixing.
  • Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a small amount of butter. Pour ¼ cup batter for each pancake.
  • Flip pancakes when the surface has bubbles and edges are set, then cook another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  • Keep pancakes warm in a 200°F oven while cooking remaining pancakes.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancake | Calories: 200kcal (10%) | Carbohydrates: 28g (9%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 8g (12%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 45mg (15%) | Sodium: 170mg (7%) | Potassium: 180mg (5%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 12g (13%) | Vitamin A: 250IU (5%) | Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) | Calcium: 50mg (5%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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