Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Updated Sep 01, 2025
Homemade chocolate chip pancakes made with flour, brown sugar, eggs, and real butter with semi-sweet chocolate chips folded in. Ready in 15!
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Homemade Chocolate Chip Pancakes Are so good!
I don’t make homemade chocolate chip pancakes that often on weekday mornings (just being truthful). But when the weekend comes and I’ve got a little more breathing room, these chocolate chip pancakes are usually what I’m pulling out. AND this makes it easier for me to double the batch and stash extras in the freezer for weekday mornings, without actually cooking. All in all, though, they’re easy to throw together from scratch and my kiddos love them (obviously, chocolate chips).
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
This recipe was part of our monthly Cooking Challenge for August 2025!
Chocolate Chip Pancakes Ingredients
- Dry ingredients: All-purpose flour, light brown sugar, baking powder, salt, semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Wet ingredients: Unsalted butter (melted), eggs, milk, plus cooking spray for the pan and butter/maple syrup for serving
How to Make Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Chocolate Chip Pancake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Cooking spray for greasing the pan
- Butter and maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another larger bowl, melt the butter. Add the eggs and milk and whisk until well-blended. Add the dry mixture and whisk until well combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and stir until evenly distributed. The batter may be lumpy but that’s ok.
- Heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Using a ⅓-cup measuring cup, pour 3-4 circles of batter into the pan. Cook until the pancakes are puffed on top and golden brown on the bottom, 2-3 minutes. Then flip and cook on the other side until risen and cooked through, 1-2 minutes more. Makes 8 pancakes.
- Serve with butter, maple syrup, and fresh fruit, as desired.
Notes
- Microwave: Wrap a stack of 2–3 pancakes in a damp paper towel and microwave for about 30–45 seconds until warm.
- Toaster or toaster oven: This works great for a little crispness on the outside—just heat on medium until warmed through.
- Skillet: Reheat over medium-low heat for a couple of minutes on each side.
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
Recipe Tips
- Don’t overmix the batter: A few lumps are fine! Overmixing makes the pancakes dense instead of fluffy.
- Use room temp ingredients if you can: Especially the eggs and milk. It helps the batter mix more evenly and gives you a better texture.
- Wait to flip until you see bubbles: Once the surface starts to bubble and the edges look set, that’s your cue to flip.
- Keep them warm in the oven: If you’re cooking in batches, place the pancakes on a baking sheet in a 200°F oven to keep them warm without drying out.
- Use a measuring cup: For consistent size and even cooking, a ⅓-cup scoop works great for each pancake.
FAQs
Let the pancakes cool completely, then store them in an airtight container or zip-top bag in the fridge for up to 4 days. To keep them from sticking together, you can place a piece of parchment paper between layers.
Reheat
Microwave: Wrap a stack of 2–3 pancakes in a damp paper towel and microwave for about 30–45 seconds until warm.
Toaster or toaster oven: This works great for a little crispness on the outside—just heat on medium until warmed through.
Skillet: Reheat over medium-low heat for a couple minutes on each side.
Lay cooled pancakes in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid, about an hour. Then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container. They’ll keep well for up to 2 months.
To reheat from frozen: Pop them straight in the toaster or warm in the microwave for 60–90 seconds (stacked with a damp paper towel). You can also reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes, covered with foil to avoid drying out
Comments
These were very yummy and I got thumbs up from my two little ones. They were easy to make and very fluffy. I will make these again. Also, my tip is to use mini chocolate chips so they’re less overwhelming. Thanks for the recipe!
Aww, so happy your little ones loved them!! Thank you so much!
Chocolate chip pancakes are my favorite and these are absolutely delicious! Perfect to make for brunch! Super easy recipe to follow as well! Thank you!
Yay, I’m so happy you loved them!! You’re welcome!
These are really good! They are great to make ahead and freeze, perfect for back to school!
Yes, I love that!! So happy you like them, Salma!
So quick and easy and very delicious! Will make again and again!
Yay! So glad you liked them!!
I loved how delicious these were, especially considering the simplicity! I also liked how the batter itself was not super sweet (though I loved using the brown sugar instead of white, the flavor actually made a difference imo) because the chocolate chips provided plenty of sugar 🙂 I added some nuts to mine for texture and they were a nice addition. I think I might make a big batch of these this coming weekend and portion out and freeze them…my kind of meal prep, amiright?
Yay!! So glad you liked the pancakes and found them sweet enough with the chocolate chips. Love that you added nuts too, yum!! Thanks, Adelaide!
I have a 21 year old daughter away at college who will LOVE these!
Aww, I hope she does! Thank you for sharing with her!!
Another easy recipe that is good and simple to make. No brainer I will be making them again – with extra added chocolate chips of course!
Aww, so glad you loved it! Thank you!!
Decided to make these for my birthday, and they turned out fabulous! Thanks for another stellar recipe Yumna
Amazing!! Aww, I’m so glad you loved them! Thank you so much, Q. And happy birthday!!
I made these pancakes this morning for the August cooking challenge. They were definitely a hit for the whole family! I never usually make the pancake batter myself but this was fun and easy!
Yay, I’m so happy it was a hit! Thank you, Nicole!!
Wow! These are amazing. I usually make a boxed mix of buttermilk pancakes and we devour them. Decided to try these and they were so good! Way better than the boxed lol. We usually love bananas in our pancakes so will try that next time with the chocolate chips!
Yay!! Yum, bananas sound like a great addition! So glad they were a hit at your house, Fatimah. Thanks!
The kids definitely loved these! Fluffy and easy. I used mini chocolate chips and it was perfect!
Aww, so glad your kids loved them! Thank you so much, Claire!
I made these pancakes this morning because my daughter requested them for breakfast but we don’t have any boxed pancakes. Found your recipe online and fortunately we have the ingredients to make them. I was happy with this recipe because it’s really fluffy and doesn’t taste like metal. I will not be going to buy premixed pancakes in the store but I’ll save this recipe forever. Also my daughter won’t stop eating it. Will freeze the leftovers for tomorrow.
Aww, so happy you both love them!! Thank you so much, Mara!
@feelgoodfoodie, this recipe is on repeat over here, the 11 year old snack monster will hear of nothing else except “flappies” (they’re called flap jacks in South Africa & he’s nicknamed them) for breakfast.
Awesome!! Love that he’s calling them “flappies” haha. That’s amazing! So glad they’re a hit!!
Loved making those yummy fluffy pancakes for our first day of school. The chocolate chips are the perfect addition to those perfect pancakes, my kids gave them a 5⭐️ and do will I.
Aww, I love that!! Happy first day of school to your kids! So happy you all liked the pancakes!
Just made them this morning and they were greatly approved by both 3 yrs old and 39 yrs old 🤣! We already love the pancakes with Greek yogurt and now we have another version to treat ourselves with! Thank youuuu
Yay!! Aww, so happy it was a hit with both kids and adults!! Thank you, Maya!
So easy and my kids can make them! The chocolate chips add the perfect sweetness, and they are always come out nice and fluffy.
Amazing! So glad you liked the recipe, Jen!! So happy your kids got to help too!
These look so good! I need to try this recipe. Love that the ingredients are simple and basics in my home!
Thanks, Amira! Can’t wait to hear how they turn out for you!!
I’ve always made boxed pancakes, and my coworker gave me a face when I said that. So, I told her I’ll try to make homemade pancakes. I knew I would find a recipe on your page. These chocolate chip pancakes came out so good. I can’t wait to make them again.
Aww, yay! So happy you loved them! Thank you!!
Chocolate Chip Pancakes @feelgoodfoodie August Challenge Recipe 😃 is a chocolate lover kind of breakfast. It was easy to make and delicious- served it with fresh fruit and maple syrup.
Aww, so glad you liked it!! Thanks!
Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best and this is a perfect example! They come together so easily and are so tender, fluffy and delicious! I used my 3 Tbsp cookie scoop for smaller pancakes and stashed the leftovers for breakfast during the week.
Yay, love that!! So happy you liked the recipe, Adrienne. Thank you!!
This was a great recipe and perfect to feed a family of 5! So easy to make and delicious to eat! Thank you!
Aww, so happy you loved it! Thank you so much!!
Made these for breakfast and they were so fluffy and delicious. 😋 such a treat! Thank you.
Aww, so glad you liked them!! Thanks, Fatima!
Delicious! Thanks for another easy recipe!
You’re welcome! So happy you enjoyed them!!
Classic! I made these pancakes for the monthly cooking contest. My family enjoyed them, especially with the chocolate chips. I added a little milk to thin the batter, and doubled the recipe. Served 5 of us generously with a few left over. Thanks!
Aww, so happy they were a hit with your family! Thank you so much, Emiley!!
Such good pancakes! I added some milk to think out the batter but that’s my preference.
So happy you liked them, Farhana! Thanks!!
Thanks for another easy and tasty recipe!
You’re welcome, Clara! So happy you liked it!!
It was really good and fluffy. Good pancakes, I recommend them to anyone!
Thank you so much! So glad you liked them!!
This is one of the best pancake recipes I’ve made in a long time! They were fluffy, had great flavor, and the chocolate chips really took them to the next level. Overall, this was a great recipe!
Aww, I’m so glad you loved it! Thank you so much, Sophie!!
These look delicious. The next time the grandson has a sleepover here, we are having these
Aww, I hope he loves them!!
What an easy to make recipe and amazing taste! Quoting my husband “these are the best pancakes we’ve ever had”. With the chocolate chips giving an extra flavor burst, these were a perfect weekend treat.
Wow, what a compliment!! Thank you so much, Ana! So glad you and your husband enjoyed them!
Made them for my kids, they loved them. Fluffy, light and buttery soft. Thanks for sharing!
Aww, so happy they were a hit! Thank you so much!!
Yum! My kids love pancakes, and the chocolate chips added such a fun twist. These turned out great!
Yay!! So happy they liked them! Thank you!
Wow… This is what I call an easy recipe! Loved it! I usually don’t add chocolate chips to my pancakes but they looked so good that I said “why not?” I was wondering if I could also use this recipe with blueberries for a change? Thanks!
Yay, so happy you liked them! Yes, you can replace the chocolate chips with blueberries. But I also have this blueberry pancake recipe you might enjoy instead: Blueberry Pancakes
Delicious! I love the addition of chocolate chips to add just the right amount of sweetness in the morning : )
Thanks, Anne! So happy you enjoy the recipe!!
Wow, so delicious and filling! It made my breakfast truly special 🤗
Yay! So happy you liked them!!
Very delicious and easy to make
Thank you! So happy you liked them!!