When I was growing up, I loved the nights my mom would make breakfast for dinner. Usually, it came in the form of eggs, and maybe some ham.
We never had pancakes, because my dad is the king of pancakes.
I have to be careful how I word this, because in our house, Mr. How Sweet thinks that he is the king of pancakes.
It’s a nice, little friendly competition.
The best part is, that my dad doesn’t even think it’s a competition.
Whereas everytime I bite into a pancake of Mr. How Sweet’s, he is practically on top of me asking who’s pancakes taste better.
I am an equal opportunity pancake lover.
I really love drizzling peanut butter on pancakes.
But in my true gluttonous fashion, I want to keep adding more and more and more peanut butter . . .
You get the drift.
A serving size is rarely enough for me.
So this time, I thought I would add the peanut butter to the pancake batter. And then eat them for dinner. Because a dinner that includes peanut butter and chocolate just may be the best thing in the world. And the reason that I hate vegetables.
Who wants a side of vegetables with their chocolate and peanut butter? Not I.
I melted the peanut butter, and then swirled it around in the whole wheat pancake batter.
And what is peanut butter without chocolate?
It is nothing, that’s what it is.
They go hand in hand, so I had to throw in a few chocolate chips.
Topped with a touch of gooey maple syrup, these pancakes are heart healthy and will make your tummy happy.
Whole Wheat Chocolate Peanut Butter Pancakes
pancakes adapted from cooks.com
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
Stir together dry ingredients. Add eggs, milk, vanilla and oil. Stir until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in melted peanut butter. Cook on preheated pan until bubbles form and edges start to dry. Drop in chocolate chips. Flip and cook until lightly browned.
Do I dare say that I liked these pancakes better than my dad’s and Mr. How Sweet’s?
I can’t really judge, because food always tastes better when someone else makes it.
But, they are super tasty. Try them. They will make you giddy.
I’m Jessica and this is where I share my stuff. You will find a balance of healthy recipes, comfort food and indulgent desserts.
oooh and aaaah, these look so good. Nice too that they are whole wheat.
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oooh I should NOT have read this – it made me too hungry!!! :)
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I am not too sure if I could love something I made myself, food ALWAYS tastes better when someone else makes it. I say you request samples form the two men in your life as you judge the “real” winner!
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Haha, isn’t that how it is…the husband and the father at ends. I’m sure they aren’t REALLY fighting though.
Food looks great though! (as usual!)
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You’re just simply amazing. The ideas in your lovely head! Keep them popping! :D
I’ll take a huge stack of these, please. but without the chocolate.
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Mmmm….I love pancakes but I rarely eat them because I can eat pounds of them and I’m hungry an hour later….these might do the trick! Thanks!
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I am having real peanut cravings lately, I should give these a spin :)
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Holy moly these look good. I’m amazed at how many super yummy looking treats you make. Thanks :)
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Oh yum!
I need a good whole wheat pancake recipe! Thankk you!
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countdown has started… me and jordan are coming your way girl!
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Jessica — April 14th, 2010 @ 6:06 am
I can’t wait!!!!
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This is what I do with my pancakes!! ACtually when I was growing up my mom used to use peanut butter chips and chocolate chips, then a few years ago I randomly started swirling PB into my pancake mix, and Nick LOVES i (so do I). It really adds a whole different dimension to the pancake, and of course makes them taste wonderful! Great recipe Jessica. I think you’re the QUEEN of pancakes :)
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I’ve never put chocolate chips in my PB pancakes. You may have just given me an excuse to do it next time. =)
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Ahhh! look how you captured the essence of the syrup dripping off the pancake. Dem cakes look damn good.
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Those sound great! I love the addition of the chocolate chips! Great idea :)
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These photos are making me crave pancakes!
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Oh my god, these look AMAZING!!! You always make the most delicious food, and now I’m craving pancakes for dinner…I think I may have to make some! =)
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I love mixing warm peanut butter with my syrup. But I wouldn’t argue with doing it this way either :)
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Pancakes on the weekend are almost a MUST for me. Good thing I have a 3 day weekend coming up…I may just have to have these a few times.
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this makes me want to make pancakes tonight for dinner! They look delicious!
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I love decadent foods made with whole wheat! You can indulge guilt free :)
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Holy.
Crap.
I need to have these in my belly ASAP.
I’ve taken to making Angela’s “peanut butter swirl” whole wheat pancakes, but these sound ever better.
…are we allowed to top them with more peanut butter?
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You are killlllllllling me lol. I’ve been wanting pancakes soo bad. These look perfect. :D
Jenn
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these look soooo goood. Why do I look at your blog after I’ve eaten dinner?! I feel like I can eat a second dinner now.
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I am going to make these pancakes for my kids on Saturday, they look Delicious
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Your baked stuff always looks so moist and fluffy for being whole wheat. Everything looks delicious.
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WOW! Made these this morning and can I tell you I’m in love. Totally and completely in love! Thanks so much. Love reading your blog.
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I don’t have the oil – is there another substitute that I can use? like veggie oil?
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Jessica — May 23rd, 2010 @ 4:50 pm
Yep, I think any other oil would work fine.
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Mmm I just made these and they are divine. I added a banana to the batter and used almond butter instead of pb. So good! Thanks for the recipe!
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Loved the pancakes!!! So delish! Thanks for the recipes! You make cooking for me a pleasure!!
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Jessica — January 19th, 2011 @ 4:02 am
Glad you like them!
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Does the melted peanut butter get added with the wet ingredients?
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Jessica — January 25th, 2011 @ 2:04 pm
Stir it in at the end! Sorry about that, will add it in now.
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Sylvia — January 25th, 2011 @ 11:54 pm
Great, thanks…can’t wait to try this!!! :)
Just made these tonight – my hubby and i agreed they were the best pancakes we have ever had!! So good..and made the house smell spectacular.
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these + Dawson’s Creek reruns on a dreary Sunday night = heaven. delicious!
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Just wanted to let you know that I modified this recipe and posted it on my blog. I linked you, of course! Take a look! :)
http://veginamonologues.blogspot.com/2011/07/whole-wheat-oat-peach-pancakes.html
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I want to make these RIGHT NOW! Is it okay to use all-purpose flour instead?
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