PrintThe BEST Fluffy Chocolate Chip Pancakes: Quick & Easy Homemade Recipe
I’m Alex, and I’m so glad you’re here. I believe incredible food doesn’t have to be complicated. Make these light, fluffy chocolate chip pancakes from scratch for a weekend brunch or family breakfast that brings joy.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 8 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 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 (buttermilk works best for extra fluff)
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. This step helps create a light texture.
- 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. Overmixing develops gluten and makes pancakes tough.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. The pan is ready when a drop of water sizzles immediately.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side. You know it is time to flip when bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set.
- Flip and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For the fluffiest pancakes, let the batter rest for 5 to 10 minutes before cooking. This allows the baking powder to activate fully.
- If you do not have buttermilk, add 1 teaspoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to the regular milk and let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- Use medium heat. Too high, and the outside burns before the inside cooks. Too low, and they become flat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg