When I was growing up, I loved the nights my mom made breakfast for dinner — usually eggs and sometimes ham.
We rarely had pancakes because my dad was the unofficial pancake master.
I have to be careful how I say this, because at home Mr. How Sweet insists he’s the king of pancakes.
It’s a friendly little rivalry.
The funny part is my dad doesn’t see it as a competition at all.
Every time I bite into one of Mr. How Sweet’s pancakes, he’s right there asking whose pancakes taste better.
I’m an equal-opportunity pancake lover.
I also love drizzling peanut butter on pancakes.
But in true glutton fashion, I always want to add more and more peanut butter.
A single serving is rarely enough for me.
So this time I mixed the peanut butter into the pancake batter and served them for dinner. A meal that combines peanut butter and chocolate might just be the best thing — and it’s a good excuse to skip vegetables.
Who wants a side of veggies with chocolate and peanut butter? Not me.
I melted the peanut butter and swirled it into whole wheat pancake batter.
And what is peanut butter without chocolate?
They belong together, so I stirred in a handful of chocolate chips.
Topped with a drizzle of warm maple syrup, these pancakes feel indulgent but start with whole wheat so they’re a little heart-healthy too.
Whole Wheat Chocolate Peanut Butter Pancakes
Yield:
4
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs, well beaten
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons chocolate chips
Instructions
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Whisk together the dry ingredients. Add the beaten eggs, milk, vanilla and oil, stirring until the dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in the melted peanut butter until incorporated. Heat a lightly greased skillet or griddle over medium heat. Pour batter onto the hot surface and cook until bubbles form and the edges begin to set, then sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Flip and cook until the pancakes are lightly browned and cooked through.
Notes
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Do I dare say I liked these pancakes better than my dad’s and Mr. How Sweet’s?
I can’t really judge, because food always seems better when someone else makes it.
But they are super tasty. Try them — they’ll make you giddy.