Discover easy pancake recipes with a chocolate twist from Whitakers Chocolates.
Perfect for UK home bakers, these ideas include protein-packed options, banana varieties and more for tasty breakfasts.
Pancakes make a fantastic start to the day, and adding chocolate takes them to the next level.
At Whitakers Chocolates, we love creating simple recipes that bring joy to UK kitchens.
This roundup shares our top pancake ideas, each using our quality chocolate for that extra special touch.
From quick breakfasts to weekend treats, these recipes suit all skill levels and use basic ingredients found in most homes.
Chocolate Protein Pancakes
These pancakes offer a healthy boost with protein powder and dark chocolate chunks from Whitakers Chocolates.
Mash a banana, mix with oats, eggs, cocoa and milk to form a smooth batter.
Add chopped dark chocolate for melty bits inside. Cook in a pan until golden and fluffy.
Each serving has around 350 calories, making it ideal for active mornings or after exercise.
Ready in 25 minutes, this recipe serves two to three people and keeps things nutritious yet full of flavour.
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Turn basic pancakes into something special with milk chocolate chips from Whitakers Chocolates that melt as they cook.
Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt, then add eggs, milk and butter for the batter.
Fold in chopped chocolate and fry until bubbly and golden.
This makes eight to ten pancakes in under 30 minutes, perfect for family brunches.
Store any extras in the fridge to reheat later, and try adding nuts for crunch.
Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Ripe bananas add natural sweetness to these fluffy pancakes, paired with milk or dark chocolate chunks from Whitakers Chocolates.
Mash bananas into the mix of flour, eggs, milk and baking powder, then stir in the chocolate.
Cook to a golden finish and stack with toppings like syrup or more fruit.
At about 310 calories per serving, this quick option serves four and fits UK traditions with a modern fruity edge.
Freeze leftovers for easy future meals.
White Chocolate Pancakes
Enjoy a creamy twist with white chocolate from Whitakers Chocolates melted into the batter and sauce.
Combine flour, sugar, eggs and milk, add the melted chocolate, and cook until soft and golden.
Make a simple sauce by heating more white chocolate with cream and butter to drizzle on top.
This serves four at around 295 calories each, done in 25 minutes.
Add berries for freshness, and reheat frozen ones in the oven.
Chocolate Pancakes
Rich cocoa and dark chocolate pieces from Whitakers Chocolates create intense flavour in these pancakes.
Mix flour, cocoa, sugar and baking powder with eggs and buttermilk, then add chopped chocolate.
Cook to fluffy perfection and top with a milk chocolate sauce made from cream and butter.
Serving four at about 280 calories, this takes 25 minutes and works well for meal prep.
Experiment with berry toppings for balance.
The History of Pancakes in the UK
Pancakes hold a special place in UK food traditions, with roots going back many years.
They first showed up in cooking books from the 1400s, and by the 1600s, people noted the fun of flipping them.
The main custom links to Shrove Tuesday, known as Pancake Day, when families use up eggs, flour, fat and sugar before the start of Lent. This day falls just before Ash Wednesday each year.
A well-known tale from 1445 tells of a housewife in Olney, Buckinghamshire, who heard the church bell while making pancakes and ran there with her pan still in hand.
This sparked the tradition of pancake races, where people flip pancakes while running.
Over time, pancakes became a common dish in British homes, often thin and like crepes, enjoyed with toppings such as lemon and sugar.
Today, they remain a favourite for breakfast or special days, blending old customs with new twists.
Why Are Pancakes So Great for Home Baking?
Pancakes stand out as an easy choice for home baking in the UK.
They need only basic items like flour, eggs and milk, which most kitchens already have.
Quick to prepare and cook, they suit busy days or sudden cravings.
Versatile too – add chocolate from Whitakers Chocolates for a treat, or keep them plain. Families can join in flipping them, making it fun.
Plus, leftovers store well in the fridge or freezer for later.
This simple dish fits any skill level and brings comfort to breakfast tables.
