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Healthy Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes – Easy Homemade Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large ripe bananas, well mashed (about 1 cup)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional, depending on banana sweetness)
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour (or spelt flour)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (mini chips work best)
  • Butter, coconut oil, or avocado oil for the pan

Method
 

  1. Mash the bananas: In a large bowl, mash bananas until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
  2. Whisk in wet ingredients: Add eggs, Greek yogurt, vanilla, and maple syrup. Whisk until combined.
  3. Add dry ingredients: Stir in oats, whole-wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix just until no dry streaks remain. The batter should be thick but spoonable.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips: Gently stir in the chocolate chips. Let the batter rest 5 minutes to hydrate the oats and thicken slightly.
  5. Preheat the pan: Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil.
  6. Cook the pancakes: Scoop 1/4 cup portions onto the pan. Spread gently to about 4 inches wide. Cook 2–3 minutes, until bubbles form on top and edges look set.
  7. Flip and finish: Flip and cook 1–2 minutes more, until golden and cooked through. Lower heat if browning too quickly.
  8. Serve warm: Top with sliced banana, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a dollop of yogurt.