Homemade Chocolate Chip Pancakes

These fluffy homemade pancakes are light, airy, and perfectly golden brown! This easy pancake recipe is made from scratch with simple ingredients, and you can customize it with your favorite add-ins like chocolate chips, blueberries, or bananas!

I grew up not liking pancakes. I was the only one in my family who didn’t like them. My mom makes “killer” pancakes so others claim, but I always thought they were gross. She used Aunt Jemima pancake mix and doctored it up. Don’t ask me what she did, because I really have no clue. I just know I never liked them! 🙂

Alison was my college Cross Country and Track teammate, roommate and then bridesmaid. Her family lived close to the University (of Toledo) unlike mine which were 5 hours away. I occasionally would go to her house for breakfast on weekend mornings when we were not racing. Her mom would make pancakes. Pancakes that were soooo good! I always looked forward to Mrs. Tittle making them! Of course I got the recipe before I graduated so I could make them for Lover Boy.

After Little Finch was born my mom came down for a couple of months once I went back to work. We made these pancakes waaay too many times while she was here. She LOVED them and took the recipe home!

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Every time I make these (and it’s been 8 years now) I feel compelled to text or Facebook message Alison and tell her that I’ve just made her mom’s pancakes. Weird, I know. But I think they taste better remembering my good friend and her awesome family! 🙂

Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Pancakes

• 1 1/4 c all-purpose flour
• 1 tbs white granulated sugar
• 1 tbs baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt (kosher salt)
• 1 large egg
• 1 c milk (I prefer whole milk)
• 1/2 tbs vegetable oil
• 1 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tbs butter (to grease the pan)

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How to Make the Best Fluffy Pancakes

Making pancakes from scratch is easier than you think! Follow these simple steps:

1. Mix the Dry Ingredients – Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
2. Add the Wet Ingredients – Whisk together eggs, milk, and melted butter.
3. Combine – Slowly mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
4. Cook – Heat a non-stick pan or griddle and pour batter to form pancakes.
5. Flip & Serve – Flip when bubbles form and edges set. Serve warm with syrup!

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