Mint Chocolate Chip Pancakes

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Health score
7%
Mint Chocolate Chip Pancakes
30 min.
4
684kcal

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Start your morning off with a delightful twist on a classic breakfast favorite: Mint Chocolate Chip Pancakes! These fluffy, vibrant pancakes are not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor, making them a perfect choice for brunch or a special breakfast treat. With a hint of mint and rich chocolate chips, each bite is a delicious reminder of your favorite ice cream flavors.

In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves four, ensuring that everyone at the table can indulge in this sweet morning delight. The combination of buttermilk and melted butter creates a tender texture, while the optional green food coloring adds a fun, festive touch. Whether you're enjoying them on a lazy Sunday morning or serving them at a brunch gathering, these pancakes are sure to impress.

Top them off with whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and a drizzle of hot fudge sauce for an extra decadent experience. And if you're feeling adventurous, try out the variations inspired by ice cream flavors, like Candy Cane or Almond Chip Pancakes. With their irresistible taste and charming presentation, Mint Chocolate Chip Pancakes are bound to become a beloved addition to your breakfast repertoire!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • tablespoons butter cooled lukewarm melted plus more for cooking
  • cup buttermilk 
  • large eggs 
  • 1.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • tablespoon granulated sugar 
  • drops food coloring green
  • servings fudge sauce hot homemade store-bought for serving
  • 0.5 teaspoon mint extract pure (See Cooks' Note)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup semi chocolate chips mini plus more for topping
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • servings whipped cream for serving
  • servings whipped cream for serving

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • ladle
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a bowl.
  2. Whisk together buttermilk, egg, butter, extracts, and food coloring (if using) in a small bowl.
  3. Add to dry ingredients and stir until incorporated. Stir in chocolate chips.
  4. Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  5. Add 1/2 tablespoon butter; it should sizzle and melt almost immediately. Ladle 1/4 cup of pancake batter into skillet for each pancake, taking care not to let the pancakes run together. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until bottom is golden brown and edges begin to bubble, then carefully flip and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more.
  6. Transfer to plates. Repeat with remaining batter.
  7. Serve warm with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, hot fudge sauce, and more chocolate chips, if desired.
  8. Pancakes Inspired by Ice Creams
  9. •Candy Cane Pancakes: Replace mint extract with peppermint extract.
  10. Add 1/4 cup finely chopped candy canes along with or in place of chocolate chips. Use red food coloring instead of green.
  11. •Almond Chip Pancakes: Replace mint extract with almond extract.
  12. Add 1/4 cup chopped almonds to batter. Omit food coloring.
  13. •Plain Old Chocolate Chip Pancakes: Omit mint extract and increase vanilla extract to 1 teaspoon; omit food coloring.
  14. Mint and peppermint extracts are similar but not identical in flavor. Mint extract typically contains both peppermint and spearmint, whereas pure peppermint is popular in holiday treats like candy canes. Use whichever minty extract you prefer.
  15. From Breakfast for Dinner: Recipes for Frittata Florentine, Huevos Rancheros, Sunny-Side-Up Burgers, and More! by Lindsay Landis & Taylor Hackbarth, © 2013 Quirk Books

Nutrition Facts

Calories684kcal
Protein7.71%
Fat46.21%
Carbs46.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
108.52
Glycemic Load
35.89
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
19.068260689145%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:684.28kcal
34.21%
Fat:34.95g
53.76%
Saturated Fat:20.32g
126.99%
Carbohydrates:78.42g
26.14%
Net Carbohydrates:73.25g
26.64%
Sugar:37.32g
41.46%
Cholesterol:104.42mg
34.81%
Sodium:721.37mg
31.36%
Alcohol:0.34g
100%
Alcohol %:0.18%
100%
Caffeine:38.22mg
12.74%
Protein:13.13g
26.26%
Manganese:0.89mg
44.51%
Selenium:25.3µg
36.14%
Phosphorus:335.35mg
33.53%
Copper:0.66mg
32.91%
Vitamin B2:0.56mg
32.65%
Iron:5.17mg
28.7%
Vitamin B1:0.4mg
26.97%
Magnesium:105.66mg
26.41%
Calcium:261.54mg
26.15%
Folate:88.86µg
22.21%
Fiber:5.17g
20.66%
Zinc:2.35mg
15.67%
Potassium:540.84mg
15.45%
Vitamin B3:2.99mg
14.93%
Vitamin A:682.59IU
13.65%
Vitamin B12:0.75µg
12.57%
Vitamin B5:1.15mg
11.46%
Vitamin D:1.19µg
7.91%
Vitamin E:0.89mg
5.9%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.55%
Vitamin K:4.36µg
4.16%
Source:Epicurious