Banana Pancakes Stuffed with Chocolate

Fluffy banana pancakes stuffed with melted chocolate. Easy, kid-friendly breakfast made with simple ingredients

Prep Time:10

Cook Time:23

Total Time:34

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: banana, banana pancakes, breakfast pancakes, chocolate-filled pancakes, fluffy banana pancakes

Servings: pancakes

Calories: 141kcal

Author: Claudia Genschow

nonstick skillet
Cookie scoop or measuring cup helps portion evenly so each pancake cooks at the same rate
silicone spatula gentler when flipping, especially with the chocolate center
Pastry brush (or paper towel) for lightly greasing the pan between batches

In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar.
120 g all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1 tbsp sugar, 1/4 tsp salt
In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, yogurt, vanilla, and oil.
1 egg, 20 g plain yogurt, 80 ml milk, 1 tbsp oil or melted butter, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Add the wet ingredients to the dry along with the mashed banana. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
1 large ripe banana
Heat a nonstick pan over low to medium heat and lightly grease.
oil or butter
Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the pan, place a piece of chocolate in the center, then cover with a little more batter.
~90g chocolate
Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the bottom is golden. Flip and cook the other side until fully cooked through.
Repeat with the remaining batter and serve warm..

Use a ripe banana for the best natural sweetness and soft texture
Do not overmix the batter — this keeps the pancakes light and fluffy
Cook on low heat so the center cooks through while the chocolate melts
Use chocolate chunks or squares for a true melted center (chips won’t be the same)
Best served warm when the chocolate center is still soft
Repeat and serve warm.

Please note calories provided are only and estimate.