Delicious and Decadent Chocolate Chip Pancake Recipe UK
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Category
Pancakes
Servings
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Calories
290
Enjoy these soft, fluffy chocolate chip pancakes.
They come packed with chunks of Whitakers Milk Chocolate that melt as you cook them.
This simple recipe turns a basic breakfast into something special, all in under half an hour.
Mix up the batter with everyday items like flour, eggs and milk, then add in chopped Whitakers chocolate for that rich taste.
Cook them until golden and serve warm with toppings such as fresh berries or a bit of syrup.
If you prefer a deeper flavour, switch to Whitakers Dark Chocolate.
This dish suits family mornings or weekend treats.
It makes eight to ten pancakes, enough for four people.
Ingredients
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180g plain flour
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1 tbsp caster sugar
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
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Pinch of salt
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2 large eggs
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250ml milk (whole or semi-skimmed)
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40g melted butter (plus extra for frying)
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80g Whitakers Dark Chocolate
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Extra Whitakers Chocolate
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Maple syrup or chocolate drizzle
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Fresh strawberries or blueberries
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Whipped cream or Greek yoghurt
For the Pancakes:
Optional Toppings:
Directions
Mix the dry ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and salt.
Add the wet ingredients:
In a jug, whisk the eggs, milk, and melted butter.
Pour into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined (don’t overmix — a few lumps are fine).
Fold in the chocolate:
Gently stir through the chopped Whitakers Chocolate, ensuring even distribution.
Cook the pancakes:
Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
Pour in small ladles of batter and cook for 1–2 minutes, until bubbles appear on the surface.
Flip and cook for another minute until golden and fluffy.
Serve warm:
Stack the pancakes high, scatter with extra chocolate, drizzle with syrup, and add fruit or cream if desired.
Recipe Notes
If you have any questions about how to make this recipe, please post a comment below and we will get back to you.
Servings: The recipe typically yields 4 delicious chocolate chip pancakes.
Calories per serving: 290 calories.
Remember: Please tag #whitakerschocolates with photos of your homemade chyoclate chip, American style pancakes
How to Store Your Homemade Chocolate Chip Pancakes
To keep your homemade pancakes fresh, follow these steps.
First, let them cool down fully on a wire rack to stop steam from making them soggy.
For short-term storage, put them in an airtight container at room temperature.
They stay good for up to two days this way, but eat them soon to enjoy the best texture.
If you need to store them longer, place in the fridge. Stack the pancakes with baking paper between each one to avoid sticking.
Use an airtight container or sealable bag. They last three to five days in the fridge.
Warm them up in a microwave for 20-30 seconds or in an oven at 180°C for five minutes.
For freezing, cool them first, then stack with baking paper sheets.
Put in a freezer bag or container, and squeeze out extra air. Label with the date. They keep well for up to three months.
Thaw overnight in the fridge or defrost in the microwave. Reheat as above to make them crisp again.
This method works well with pancakes made from Whitakers chocolate, as the chocolate bits hold up during storage.
Nutritional Information for This Recipe
| Nutrient | Amount per Serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 448 | - |
| Total Fat | 21g | 27% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | - |
| Cholesterol | 131mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 16% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53g | 19% |
| Dietary Fibre | 1.6g | 6% |
| Total Sugars | 17g | - |
| Protein | 11g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Serving size: 1/4 of recipe (about 2 pancakes). | ||
A Brief History of Chocolate Chips
Chocolate chips began in the 1930s when Ruth Wakefield at the Toll House Inn chopped a Nestlé chocolate bar for cookies, and the bits stayed whole instead of melting.
This led to the famous Toll House cookie recipe. Nestlé bought the rights in 1939 and started selling ready-made chocolate morsels.
Earlier uses of the term existed in old recipes, but Wakefield made them popular.
Now, they come in many types like milk or dark, used in various baked goods.
