These Chunky Monkey Pancakes are fluffy and naturally sweet, with mashed bananas and mini chocolate chips folded right into the batter. And if you love a little crunch, feel free to stir in a handful of chopped walnuts for that classic chunky monkey twist.
Bananas and chocolate are a classic combination that never fails when you are feeding kids (and adults!). I'm always looking for special ways to make breakfast a little different and since my family loves these chunky monkey cookies so much, I knew they would love these pancakes!
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Why You'll Love Chunky Monkey Pancakes
Naturally sweet and satisfying – thanks to ripe bananas and melty chocolate chips.
Perfect weekend breakfast – warm, cozy, and kid-approved.
Customizable – skip the nuts, add peanut butter, or drizzle with maple syrup.
🥞 Key Ingredients
Milk and Egg – Bind everything together and give the batter a creamy texture.
Ripe Bananas – The star of the show, they add natural sweetness, moisture, and flavor.
Mini Chocolate Chips – Distribute beautifully through the batter and melt into gooey bites of goodness.
Chopped Walnuts (optional) – Add a nice crunch and nutty depth, but you can leave them out or swap them.
Flour, Baking Powder & Baking Soda – These dry ingredients give the pancakes structure and fluffiness.
Substitutions
Mini Chocolate Chips: Regular Chocolate Chips or Chopped Dark Chocolate – If you only have full-size chips or a chocolate bar on hand, a rough chop will work just fine.
Milk → Buttermilk or Non-Dairy Milk: Use what you have on hand, or add a tablespoon of vinegar to regular milk for a quick buttermilk swap.
Egg → Unsweetened Applesauce (2 tablespoons per egg): This keeps the pancakes moist and works well as a binder for a softer, fluffier texture.
Variations
Top tips
- The banana should be ripe, but not overly ripe (an overripe banana will make the batter a little looser).
Storage
Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days or in the freezer up to 3 months.
To reheat pancakes, place in toaster, toaster oven, or air fryer at 350 degrees for 5-7 minutes.
☕ Perfect Pairings from HoneyB’s Kitchen
Make it a full and satisfying breakfast with these cozy companions:
Lavender Oatmilk Latte – A floral, calming option to brighten up your morning.
Air Fryer Bacon – Crispy and mess-free, it’s the perfect savory bite to balance out the sweet.
Egg Muffin Cups – Easy, make-ahead egg bites packed with protein and veggies.
Salted Caramel Mocha Latte – A warm, sweet coffee treat to sip while your pancakes sizzle.
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📖 Recipe
Chunky Monkey Pancakes
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Ingredients
- 1⅓ cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¾ cup milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large banana diced (save a few slices to top the pancake)
- ¼ cup miniature chocolate chips
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Stir together flour, baking soda, baking powder,
salt, and sugar. - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk and vanilla.
Make a well in dry ingredients and pour milk mixture into well,
immediately pour in melted butter. Whisk until blended. - Fold in banana and chocolate chips.
- Cook on a griddle coated with baking spray until tops of pancakes start to bubble 60-90 seconds.
- Flip and cook another 30-40 seconds or until pancakes are cooked through.
- Top with banana slices, a few mini chocolate chips and pure maple syrup!
Shelby Law Ruttan says
I've been making this recipe for years anytime I have some extra ripe bananas. I made them for my kids and now make them for my grandson, and this grandma loves them as much as they did. Easy to make and so fluffy and delicious with the combination of banana and chocolate!
Nicole says
We chose this recipe for this month's SRC and we LOVED it!! Thank you for such a fun and delicious take on one of my favorite breakfast foods. Love pancakes, and the banana and chocolate chips just took them a step yummier! 🙂
Marion@Life Tastes Good says
Looks so yummy!!
Valerie @ From Valerie's Kitchen says
Wow Shelby! I'm just about ready to head out to breakfast so this is looking mighty good to me! Just had to Pin it to the Allrecipes board that I contribute to.
Tiffany says
What a great combo. My daughter loves banana pancakes and if I had the choclate she will be so excited! Thanks for Sharing!!
Amanda says
These look amazing Shelby!
Magic of Spice says
They look fantastic, and I could do them with nuts:)