Mint Chocolate Chip Pancakes
St. Patricks Day is right around the corner And while we dont celebrate this holiday as much as we do the other holidays in our home I still like to do something a little different so the day does not feel like every other day In my home growing up my mom always made us a green breakfast and I find myself inclined to do the same for my children But instead of just coloring the same old pancakes green I thought we would give Mint Chocolate Chip pancakes a try And of course I used my family as my taste testers They were a hit for alland if you have kids you know that is saying something We modified a Buttermilk Pancake recipe and added some mint flavoring The first batch came out a little TOO minty but the second try we seem to have gotten the right mix I am hoping to figure out how to make these gluten and dairy free for me and have been doing some research on alternative ingredients
St. Patricks Day is right around the corner And while we dont celebrate this holiday as much as we do the other holidays in our home I still like to do something a little different so the day does not feel like every other day In my home growing up my mom always made us a green breakfast and I find myself inclined to do the same for my children But instead of just coloring the same old pancakes green I thought we would give Mint Chocolate Chip pancakes a try And of course I used my family as my taste testers They were a hit for alland if you have kids you know that is saying something We modified a Buttermilk Pancake recipe and added some mint flavoring The first batch came out a little TOO minty but the second try we seem to have gotten the right mix I am hoping to figure out how to make these gluten and dairy free for me and have been doing some research on alternative ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/3 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon pure mint extract
- 3- 4 drops green food coloring optional
- 3/4 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips with a few for garnishing
- Carbohydrate 322.37271167369 g
- Cholesterol 529.597916698688 mg
- Fat 173.321825844492 g
- Fiber 9.92083349355062 g
- Protein 25.3695141716189 g
- Saturated Fat 106.038520007053 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Recipe (898g)
- Sodium 4737.10367396761 mg
- Sugar 312.45187818014 g
- Trans Fat 11.2512051674235 g
- Calories 2804 calories
Step-by-step
- Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a bowl.
- Whisk together buttermilk, egg, butter, extracts, and food coloring (if using) in a small bowl. Add to dry ingredients and stir until mixed well. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Pour about 14 cup of pancake batter onto skillet for each pancake.. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until bottom is golden brown and edges begin to bubble, then carefully flip and cook on the other side for 1 to 2 more minutes.
Monitor the skillet temperature closely at medium heat because butter and sugar in the batter scorch rapidly. Whisking dry ingredients like flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt thoroughly ensures the leavening agents distribute evenly, preventing dense spots in the finished crumb. Fold the chocolate chips in at the very end to keep them suspended in the batter rather than sinking to the bottom of the mixing bowl. When bubbles break on the surface and the edges look set and matte after about 2 minutes, flip the pancake once. Avoid pressing down on the cooked pancakes with a spatula, which squeezes out trapped air and ruins the fluffy texture. To store leftovers, let the cooked pancakes cool completely on a wire rack to prevent steam condensation from making them soggy. Layer cooled pancakes between sheets of parchment paper, place them inside a freezer-safe bag, and freeze for up to two months. Reheat frozen pancakes directly in a toaster or a 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 5 minutes until warmed through, bypassing the microwave to maintain a crisp exterior.
