Recipes

Name: Banana-Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Prep time: 50 s
Cook time: 10 s
Yield: 7 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups white whole-wheat flour; ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 large egg; 1 ½ cups buttermilk; 1 cup mashed ripe banana (2-3 medium); 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Main dish, vegetarian

Banana-Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Overview

Indulge in a breakfast that's both delicious and nutritious with these wholesome banana chocolate chip pancakes. Our recipe expertly combines heart-healthy whole wheat flour with potassium-rich bananas and antioxidant-packed dark chocolate chips. For those seeking additional nutritional benefits, customize your pancakes by incorporating omega-3-rich ground flaxseeds, fiber-boosting chia seeds, or experiment with alternative whole grains like cornmeal, oats, or buckwheat flour. Each fluffy stack delivers sustained energy while supporting your overall heart health and cellular function.

Prep time 50

Cook Time 10

Total Time 60

External Id

REC0003099

Nutritional Information

Makes: 7 Servings

Calories 230kcal

Fat 8g

Saturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Cholesterol 29mg

Sodium 334mg

Carbohydrates 36g

Dietary Fiber 4g

Added sugars 6g

Total sugars 13g

Protein 7g

Potassium 270mg

Instructions

STEP 1 Whisk flour, chocolate chips, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Whisk egg, buttermilk, banana, oil, sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, add the wet ingredients and whisk just until combined. Resist overmixing—it will make the pancakes tough.

STEP 2 Let the batter sit, without stirring, for 10 to 15 minutes. As the batter rests, the baking powder forms bubbles that create fluffy pancakes and the gluten in the flour relaxes to make them more tender.

STEP 3 Coat a large nonstick skillet or griddle with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Without stirring the batter, measure out pancakes using about 1/4 cup batter per pancake and pour into the pan (or onto the griddle). Cook until the edges are dry and you see bubbles on the surface, 2 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown on the other side, 2 to 4 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining batter, coating the pan with cooking spray and reducing the heat as needed.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups white whole-wheat flour

⅓ cup mini chocolate chips

2 teaspoons baking powder

¼ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

1 large egg

1 ½ cups buttermilk

1 cup mashed ripe banana (2-3 medium)

2 tablespoons canola oil

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

*A health-promoting diet focuses on a variety of nutrient-dense foods, including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats from nuts and plant oils. Limit intake of both saturated fat and added sugars to less than 10% of your daily calories, and sodium to less than 2,300 mg per day. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but your calorie and other nutrient needs may vary. For dietary guidance specific to you, consult a healthcare provider.