Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Pancakes

Name: Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Pancakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 ripe bananas, mashed; 1 large egg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped; 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips; 2 tbsp butter, for cooking; Maple syrup, for serving; Sliced banana, for topping

These chocolate chip banana bread pancakes merge two breakfast favorites into one fluffy stack with crispy edges, mashed banana, chocolate chips, walnuts, and warm cinnamon spice.

🌍American 🏷️Banana bread pancakes 🏷️Pancakes 🏷️Banana 🏷️Chocolate chip Walnut

🏷️

🏷️Breakfast

-0:00

moribyanonTikTok

Total

25 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$29–$48

Recipe Source

View original recipe

From TikTok · by moribyan

-0:00

moribyanonTikTok

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
2 tbsp butter, for cooking
Maple syrup, for servingoptional
Sliced banana, for toppingoptional

16 Ingredients

Delivery in as fast as one hour.^*

Powered by Instacart

Prices vary by store

^*Service fees apply. Instacart^® and the Instacart logo are registered trademarks of Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart.

Instructions

1
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
2
In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk, and whisk to combine.
3
While whisking the wet ingredients, slowly stream in the melted butter until incorporated.
4
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently fold with a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
5
Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Melt a small amount of butter in the pan.
6
Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot pan for each pancake.
7
Sprinkle the top of the pancake with chopped walnuts and mini chocolate chips.
8
Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles start to form on the surface and the edges look set. Flip the pancake carefully.
9
Cook on the second side for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
10
Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the pan as needed.
11
Stack the pancakes high, top with sliced bananas, more walnuts, chocolate chips, a pat of butter, and a generous drizzle of maple syrup. Serve immediately.

Was this recipe helpful?

Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Mash bananas until mostly smooth but with small lumps—overmixing the batter after adding them makes pancakes dense.
Let wet ingredients sit 2 minutes after combining to allow baking soda to activate, ensuring a fluffy rise.
Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts gently at the end to distribute evenly without overmixing the batter.
Test the griddle temperature with a water drop—it should sizzle immediately but not evaporate in under 2 seconds.

Substitutions

all-purpose flour → whole wheat flour (use 3/4 cup whole wheat + 3/4 cup all-purpose for lighter texture)
brown sugar → granulated sugar or honey (reduce buttermilk by 1–2 tbsp if using honey)
walnuts → pecans or chocolate chips only (omit nuts entirely if allergic)

Storage & make-ahead

Store cooled pancakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5–7 minutes or use a toaster for crispiness.

Common Questions

Can I use overripe bananas for this recipe?

Yes—overripe bananas are ideal. They're sweeter and mash more easily, adding richer flavor to the pancakes.

How do I keep these pancakes crispy on the outside?

Use medium-high heat and avoid flipping too early. Cook the first side 2–3 minutes until golden and edges look set before turning once.

Can I make the batter ahead of time?

Mix dry ingredients up to 1 day ahead. Combine wet ingredients just before cooking to keep the pancakes fluffy; batter with baking soda loses rise if left sitting.