Low Fat Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Start your day on a sweet and wholesome note with these Low Fat Chocolate Chip Pancakes—perfectly fluffy, irresistibly chocolaty, and delightfully guilt-free! This recipe swaps butter for unsweetened applesauce and uses skim milk to create a lighter take on your breakfast favorite, while still delivering that crave-worthy indulgence. Mini semi-sweet chocolate chips add bursts of rich flavor without overloading the calories, making these pancakes a deliciously balanced treat. Ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish, these easy pancakes are ideal for busy mornings or weekend brunches. Serve them warm with fresh fruit or a drizzle of your favorite syrup for a breakfast that's both nutritious and satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup skim milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- cooking spray
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined.
In another bowl, beat the egg lightly and then stir in the milk, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix; it's okay if there are a few lumps.
Fold in the mini semi-sweet chocolate chips carefully into the pancake batter.
Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly coat with cooking spray.
Pour or scoop 1/4 cup of the batter for each pancake onto the pan. Cook until bubbles form on the surface of the pancakes and the edges look set, about 2-3 minutes.
Flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
Repeat the process with the remaining batter, reapplying cooking spray to the skillet as necessary to prevent sticking.
Serve the pancakes warm, and enjoy your low-fat chocolate chip pancakes with your favorite toppings or a side of fresh fruit.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1053 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.5 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 227 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 1700 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.6 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 75.2 g | ||
| Protein | 31.7 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 409 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 808 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
