Strawberry Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Strawberry Chocolate Chip Pancakes are exactly what they sound like: soft, gently sweet pancakes with pockets of melty chocolate and bits of juicy strawberry in every bite. Nothing flashy, just a weekend breakfast that tastes like a small treat. You’ll find a straightforward batter below, easy steps, and a few tips, so the strawberries don’t make things soggy. Warm, simple, comforting.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (about 125 g)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 cup milk (240 ml), plus 1 to 2 tablespoons if needed for thinning
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or neutral oil, plus more for the pan
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup finely diced fresh strawberries, patted dry
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
- Optional for serving: more sliced strawberries, maple syrup, a dollop of yogurt
Instructions
- Set a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease it and let it warm while you mix the batter.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Simple, just combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry. Stir with a spatula until no dry streaks remain. A few small lumps are fine. If it feels very thick, add 1 tablespoon more milk.
- Gently fold in the diced strawberries and mini chocolate chips. Let the batter sit for about 5 minutes, a little rest helps it puff.
- Scoop 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the hot pan. Cook until the edges look set and the surface is dotted with little bubbles, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Flip carefully and cook the other side until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Adjust the heat if they’re browning too fast, medium to medium-low is usually the sweet spot.
- Repeat with remaining batter, greasing the pan lightly as needed. If strawberries leave a little moisture behind, wipe the pan between batches.
- Serve warm with extra strawberries and maple syrup. Maybe a spoon of yogurt if you like a creamy contrast.