Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes

Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes are the perfect way to use up those ripe bananas.  These fluffy pancakes have a bit of applesauce for added moisture with plenty of fresh banana and chocolate chips for added sweetness.  

My kids ask for these fluffy delights on repeat every single weekend.  I don’t always add the chocolate chips for a healthier version and they are still amazing. 

Adding a bit of honey granola directly to the pancakes while cooking them is another great option.  Leftovers are easily stored in the freezer or fridge for enjoyment later in the week. 

Anything that keeps me from having to do extra work in the morning is always a plus.  Anyone else hanging on by a thread with working and home schooling?  

It is really important to me that pancakes have a fluffy texture that is not too dense.  I have found that it is important to add a bit of baking soda and baking powder and to not over mix that batter. 

Its okay if the batter looks a bit lumpy going on the griddle.  The pancakes will still be magic on your plate. 

Always cook the pancakes on medium-low heat to avoid having raw insides with a burnt outside.  A dough-like texture just doesn’t go over well like cookie dough.  

I have made so many different kinds of pancakes over the years, but these Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes are truly my go-to recipe.  There is no need to buy buttermilk and I usually have all the ingredients on hand. 

If I’m really feeling fancy (hint, hint for Mother’s Day), I will have Tiramisu or Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes.  There is really no greater way to take in those carbs.  

A “brunch” cocktail is always in order with weekend breakfast.  Pancake Shots or Pineapple Orange Creamscicle Mimosa have the added benefit of Vitamin C somewhere.

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Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

5 mins

Total Time

15 mins

 

Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes are the perfect way to use up those ripe bananas.  These fluffy pancakes have a bit of applesauce for added moisture with plenty of fresh banana and chocolate chips for added sweetness.  

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: 6

Author: Holly

Ingredients

• 2 whole bananas; mashed
• 2 c. flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 3 tbsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 4 tbsp. butter; melted
• 2 c. milk
• 1/3 c. applesauce
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 c. mini chocolate chips
• 2 eggs

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.

2. Heat the milk in a glass measuring cup or microwave-safe bowl until warm.  

3. Whisk melted butter and vanilla into the milk.

4. Create a well in the middle of the flour mixture.  Add eggs and lightly whisk.

5. Add applesauce, bananas and milk mixture to the flour mixture.  Lightly stir until combined.  Stir in chocolate chips.

6. Spray a skillet with non-stick cooking spray and heat to medium-low.

7. Add around 1/4 c. of pancake batter to the skillet and cook for around 3 minutes or until bottom is golden brown and batter begins to bubble on the edges.  Flip and cook around 2 more minutes or until heated through.