Espresso Chip Pancakes (Printable Recipe)

Fluffy espresso chip pancakes with warm maple drizzle and melty chocolate in every bite.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Batter

01 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/8 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
06 - 1/2 cup whole milk
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
09 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 1/4 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips

→ For Cooking and Serving

11 - Butter or oil for the skillet
12 - Maple syrup, for serving

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder.
02 - In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
04 - Fold in the mini chocolate chips and let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
05 - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
06 - Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form and edges set, 2–3 minutes.
07 - Flip the pancakes and cook an additional 1–2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
08 - Serve the pancakes warm with a drizzle of maple syrup or toppings of choice.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Letting the batter rest helps produce fluffier pancakes by allowing the gluten to relax and the leavening to activate.