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!
baking.serendipity says
This sounds like Ben and Jerry's. But better for you. And in lil pancake forms. I'm sold 🙂
marla {Family Fresh Cooking} says
Hot chocolate chips and bananas in these pancakes sound amazing! Such a great treat after a workout.
Gera @ Sweets Foods Blog says
At my house is pancake time all the year 🙂 with these choco monkey pancakes, calories..who cares...
Cheers,
Gera
Aggie says
Banana + chocolate = happiness!
The Mom Chef says
This does look good. I think I'd swap the chocolate for butterscotch though. Thanks for sharing.
Lana says
Oh, yeah! Love this recipe. Lots of favorites in there with the chocolate and pecans!! Great recipe, Shelby.
Maria says
I wish I was eating this now!
Cajun Chef Ryan says
A wonderful pancake indeed Shelby!
Pancake time again! Love that slogan, and any time of day for that matter!
Bon appetit!
CCR
=:~)
Liv Wan says
Ohh...this pancake looks fantastic. It's just like my ideal pancake. I'm going to try this pancake soon and thank you for sharing this awesome recipe.
Grace says
Wish this would have landed in my inbox yesterday, had a house full of 17 year old boys, would have been the perfect Sunday morning breakfast, no worries, there's always next weekend, I tend to have a house full every weekend.
Thanks for sharing, these will disappear quickly!
Heather Davis says
They look divine! And well done you for working out before eating one. I think I'd probably skip the work out and just go straight for the pancakes.
baking.serendipity says
Looks delicious! I've been crazy addicted to pancakes lately, and this is definitely a recipe to add to my list of new pancakes to make 🙂
Cristine says
Your pancakes look PERFECT! YUM!
Mags says
Pancakes are my downfall. Once I start eating them I can't stop!
These look delicious!
ajcabuang04 says
YUM!! My favorite kind of breakfast! 😀
pegasuslegend says
will be trying these next love the combo and you know we are pancakes lovers here too! they look awesome!
Barbara Bakes says
Funny I noticed these on Allrecipes this morning when I was looking at zucchini bread recipes. Yours look scrumptious.
bellini valli says
I just cracked open the maple syrup for another project but could easily go for pancakes.
Cathy says
Bananas and chocolate is a combination that's hard to beat. I would love a stack of these cakes this morning. That's my idea of a great breakfast any time of the morning.
Fallon says
Yum!!! I'm coming over to your place for pancakes. hehe