These fluffy chocolate chip pancakes are easy to make when craving a sweet treat for breakfast. Buttermilk adds flavor and they are loaded with plenty of mini chocolate chips!
Fluffy Buttermilk Chocolate Chip Pancakes
I adapted this chocolate chip pancakes recipe from my family’s favorite buttermilk pancakes and my kids love this version with chocolate chips. I have even made them into silver dollar pancakes and they are adorable mini sized!
My favorite way to enjoy a chocolate chip pancake is topped with peanut butter, sliced bananas and buttermilk syrup. These homemade pancakes are perfect for weekend brunch or any special occasion!
Ingredient Notes
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
- Butter: I use unsalted butter in these chocolate chip pancakes.
- Flour: I use all-purpose but you can replace up to half the flour with white whole wheat flour or use cup for cup gluten free flour.
- Leavening agents: Baking powder and baking soda add height and airiness.
- Buttermilk: This adds a little tang, as well as interacts with the leavening agents to make super fluffy pancakes. Make your own by adding 1 Tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to a 1 cup measuring cup then filling up the remainder with milk.
- Chocolate chips: You can’t have chocolate chip pancakes without chocolate chips. I like to use mini semi-sweet chocolate or regular milk chocolate.
How to Make Chocolate Chip Pancakes
- Prepare griddle or skillet: Preheat a griddle to 325°F or a skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter to a microwave-safe bowl and melt in microwave. Set bowl aside to cool for about 3 minutes.
- Whisk batter ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Next add in buttermilk and melted butter and stir just until combined. Then mix in the eggs and vanilla, just until most of the lumps are gone and the batter is smooth. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Cook pancakes: Coat the griddle (or skillet) with butter and pour 1/4 cup batter on top. Cook the pancakes until bubbles appear, about 2 minutes. Flip the pancakes and cook the other side for 1 minute, or just until lightly browned.
- Serve. Serve pancakes immediately with toppings of choice like butter, sliced bananas, syrup and even more chocolate chips. :) Enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Toppings: Butter, Maple syrup, strawberries or caramelized bananas with whipped cream and powdered sugar. I love to make a pancake charcuterie board!
- Avoid burnt chocolate chips: If you sprinkle the chocolate chips on after the batter has been added to the griddle they will burn. Mix them into the batter.
- Prevent chocolate chips from melting into the batter: If your pancake batter is thick enough, your chocolate chips shouldn’t melt as chocolate chips are meant to handle higher heat.
- Keep pancakes warm: Simply place the cooked pancakes on a baking sheet and place in the oven at 175°F until ready to serve.
Storage
- Store: Once the chocolate chip pancakes have completely cooled, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
- Freeze: To freeze, let pancakes cool completely and then place in a large freezer bag. Store in freezer for use within 2-3 months.
- Reheat: Reheat pancakes in microwave or toaster oven for about 30 seconds or until warm. Top and enjoy!
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Chocolate Chip Pancakes Recipe
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter , more for the griddle
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs , whisked
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ – 1 cup chocolate chips , mix in more if desired
For serving: Syrup, whipped cream, peanut butter, bananas, strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat a griddle to 325°F, or a skillet over medium-high heat. Melt 1/4 cup butter in the microwave and set aside to cool for 3 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Stir in 2 cups buttermilk and the melted butter just until combined. Mix in 2 eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla just until most the lumps are gone and the batter is smooth. Fold in up to 1 cup chocolate chips.
- Coat the griddle (or skillet) with butter and then pour 1/4 cup batter onto the heated griddle. Cook the pancakes until bubbles appear, about 2 minutes. Flip the pancakes and cook 1 minute, or just until lightly browned.
- Serve immediately with desired toppings or place pancakes on a baking sheet in the oven at 175°F to keep warm.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: American, Breakfast, Freezer-Friendly, Kid-Friendly, Sweet Breakfast
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
These were the lightest, fluffiest pancakes! So perfect; my kids have been begging me to make them again!
These pancakes have the best texture! So light and fluffy. I froze half of them for busy mornings.
We love to freeze them too! Glad you enjoyed the chocolate chip pancakes!
Kids love to have these chocolate chip pancakes! So fluffy and delicious. Another addition to my breakfast recipes, thanks Jamielyn!
This is a very good recipe! Although I sprinkle the chips over the pancake on the griddle and tap them into the batter so each pancake gets a healthy dose of chocolate and the batter prevents them from burning while cooking and it gives me options in case other family members don’t want chocolate in theirs.
Great tip! So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Bethany :)
I made them but instead of 2 bananas use 3 and it gives the cookie a more banana flavor.
Sounds delicious!
These chocolate chip pancakes were so good! What a great way to start the day!
My kids LOVE these!!! A must make, asap!! YUM!
Chocolate chips make everything better! I love to use them in the pancakes!
These pancakes are absolutely amazing! Fluffy goodness!
I know what I will be having for breakfast tomorrow! Nothing quite like chocolate pancakes to start my day!