Breakfast doesn’t have to be boring. Shake things up with chocolate chip pancake donuts, which turn your pancakes into chocolate chip donuts. Your kids will think you are a superhero, and you will be amazed at how quickly and effortlessly these treats come together.
Pancake mix is the secret ingredient to effortless donut making. It’s like having a cheat code for breakfast. With just a few simple steps, you can turn plain old pancake mix into delightful donuts.
Packed with gooey chocolate chips, these fluffy treats are the perfect way to start a weekend or make any day feel special. They’re like a breakfast hybrid that combines the best of both worlds—the sweetness of a donut with the comforting familiarity of pancakes.
All you need is a donut pan and some basic pantry staples, and you can have a batch ready in under 30 minutes. Your kids will think having donuts for breakfast is a decadent treat!
So, shake up your morning routine! In this post, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of making Chocolate Chip Pancake Donuts and serving suggestions to help you take your donuts to the next level.
I have more fun breakfast ideas! Try making a sweet and savory chicken and waffle casserole, a copycat Taco Bell breakfast crunch wrap, or air-fried jelly donuts.
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🥘Ingredient Notes
For exact amounts needed see the recipe card below
- Pancake Mix: Use your favorite brand.
- Mini Chocolate Chips
- Ingredients called for by pancake mix: This might be water, or it might be eggs and milk. It depends on the mix that you choose.
🥣How to Make Chocolate Chip Pancake Donuts
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease two donut pans with nonstick cooking spray. If you don’t have donut pans, you can use a muffin tin instead – keep in mind that the cooking time may vary slightly.
- Prepare the pancake mix according to the package instructions in a large mixing bowl.
- Once your batter is ready, fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Now, it’s time to get the batter into the donut pans. You could spoon it in, but using a piping bag or a large zip-top bag with the corner snipped off makes the process much neater and faster.
- Pipe the batter into the prepared donut pans, filling each well about 2/3 of the way full. If you’re using a muffin tin, aim to fill each cup about halfway.
- Pop the pans into the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the donuts bounce back when gently pressed with your finger. Keep an eye on them towards the end of the baking time – we want them to be golden brown and cooked through but not overcooked and dry.
- Once the donuts are done, remove the pans from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
🍴Serving Ideas
Now that you’ve made a batch of delicious Chocolate Chip Pancake Donuts, it’s time to think about how to serve them. I like to serve them with a bowl of maple syrup for dipping—after all, they are pancake-based!
You can also mix powdered sugar and milk to make a simple glaze. Dip the donuts into the glaze and put them on a cooling rack to harden. Serve them with some fresh fruit for a breakfast that your kids will love.
💭How to Store
If you have leftovers, place the cooled donuts in an airtight container or zip-top bag. This will help prevent them from drying out. Store the donuts at room temperature for up to 2 days. If you put them in the fridge, they’ll dry out and lose their fluffy texture.
If you want to store the donuts longer, you can freeze them for up to 2 months. Just wrap them tightly in plastic or aluminum foil before placing them in a freezer-safe container or bag. To reheat, pop them in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or until they’re warm and gooey again.
⭐Tips
Be sure to check out the step by step instructions
- When preparing the pancake batter, be sure to mix just until the ingredients are combined. Overmixing can lead to tough, dense donuts instead of the light and fluffy texture we’re going for.
- While you can spoon the batter into the donut pans, using a piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner snipped off will give you much neater and more consistent results. Plus, it’s faster and less messy!
- To ensure your donuts release quickly from the pans, grease them generously with nonstick cooking spray.
- You can also make these in a mini-donut maker instead of in the oven.
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Chocolate Chip Pancake Donuts Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups pancake mix plus ingredients to prepare it
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease 2 donut pans with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare the pancake mix according to the package instructions.2 cups pancake mix
- Stir in the mini chocolate chips.½ cup mini chocolate chips
- Transfer the mixture to a piping bag or large zip-top bag. Cut the corner off the bag and pipe the batter into the prepared muffin pans.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the donuts bounce back when pressed with your finger.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- While you can spoon the batter into the donut pans, using a piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner snipped off will give you much neater and more consistent results. Plus, it’s faster and less messy!
- To ensure your donuts release quickly from the pans, grease them generously with nonstick cooking spray.
- You can also make these in a mini-donut maker instead of in the oven.
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