Heart-Shaped Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes
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Heart-Shaped Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes
Description
Heart-Shaped Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes start with a blend of whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt mixed with ripe mashed banana, milk, egg whites, cooking oil, and vanilla. The batter is gently combined to avoid overmixing, keeping the pancakes tender. Cooking takes place in a lightly greased skillet with a heart-shaped mold to achieve the signature shapes. Mini chocolate chips added to each pancake provide a sweet contrast to the mild banana flavor. This combination results in pancakes that are soft yet hold shape well.
The pancakes develop small bubbles on the surface and set edges before flipping, ensuring even cooking and a slightly crisp outer edge. The natural sweetness from banana reduces the need for additional sugar in the batter, while the chocolate chips offer occasional rich bites. These pancakes can be served with syrup, butter, or fruit as desired.
Because the pancakes use egg whites only, they maintain a lighter texture compared to whole eggs, while the whole wheat flour contributes a modest nutty depth. This recipe suits those who want a banana-based pancake with a twist in both shape and chocolate inclusion. They are great for a themed breakfast or an inviting weekend brunch.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour I did a blend of both, unbleached or white
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 banana ripe, mashed well, large
- 1 cup milk or almond milk, 1% fat
- 3 egg large, whites
- 2 tsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Combine milk, egg white, oil, vanilla and mashed bananas in another medium sized bowl and mix until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients with the dry and mix well with a wooden spoon until there are no more dry spots. Don't over-mix.
- Heat a large skillet on medium-low heat. If you are using a heart shaped pancake mold, you will want to spray it lightly with cooking spray so the batter doesn't stick to it.
- Lightly spray a skillet with cooking spray, place the mold on the hot skillet and pour 1/4 cup of pancake batter.
- Add 1 teaspoon of chocolate chips in each pancake.
- When the pancake starts to bubble and the edges begin to set, flip the pancakes. Repeat with the remainder of the batter.
- Makes about 3 cups of batter which yields 12 pancakes.
Notes
- Use a lightly sprayed heart-shaped mold to prevent sticking and maintain pancake shape.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes tender and avoid toughness.
- The banana adds natural sweetness, so syrup is optional or can be used sparingly.
- This recipe makes approximately 12 pancakes from about 3 cups of batter.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1795 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2pancakes | |
| Calories | 179.5kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 28.5g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 572mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 10% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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