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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Fresh Strawberry Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Whipped Cream

    LAST UPDATED: August 6, 2018 • FIRST PUBLISHED: May 31, 2013 By Toni Dash 8 Comments

    Fresh Strawberry Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Whipped Cream

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    I have one foot over the summer starting line and will hop fully into the season after today. The start of summer for me is directly tied to the school year and a week separates my tots finishing up. There is a very specific feeling when one knows ‘school’s out’ and summer has started. I recognize its texture like a huge exhale coupled with the jubilation of an unexpected surprise birthday party (a good one).

    Last Friday was the first summer day for my youngest who’d wrapped up fourth grade with a bang; pajama and crazy hair day, playing class-to-class capture the flag and kickball, and handing out popsicles on the last day as a Student Council member. After dropping my daughter at Middle School the following morning we weren’t quite in our groove; it felt more like a sick day than the transition from the tightly wound logistics of the academic year beginning  to loosen their grip.

    Fresh Strawberry Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Whipped Cream

    Mid morning I’d asked what he’d like to do for the day. “Make pancakes; and I want to make them”. Okay. He’s old enough to perform small culinary tasks. He is the household gluten-free bread maker using our bread maker. He has a signature method to making grilled cheese sandwiches that he’ll surprise me with from time to time. And pancakes are his thing. I’ve supervised the effort a few times until I was sure he could manage without burning himself or the house down, and I respect his strong desire to own the process start to finish.

    We tend to use a gluten-free mix as a base from Pamela’s which has great flavor, can be easily adapted and is pretty forgiving. As the mini chef began to set out his mise-en-place his ideas of adaptation began to flow. We’ve had ‘Bacon Pancakes’ thanks to the inspiration of the TV show Adventure Time (don’t judge). On this particular day he began to prowl the contents of the refrigerator and freezer for the right…..something.

    Fresh Strawberry Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Whipped Cream -

    The next thing I knew a bag of chocolate chips were on the counter and a basket of strawberries and I was being asked ‘Mom do we have heavy whipping cream?’ And the magic began.

    If I were to have foretold what the first activity of summer would have been I’d have been more likely to guess miniature golf or maybe a trip to the zoo. The choice to make pancakes, mid morning, and dream up a new version does speak to the luxury of free time summer brings. Isn’t that something we all crave more of, unobligated time? Certainly the fresh flavor and whimsy of these pancakes were a perfect kick-off to me. I think you’ll think so too!

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    Fresh Strawberry Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Whipped Cream and maraschino cherries - titled photo

    Fresh Strawberry Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Whipped Cream

    Nothing tastes more like summer than fresh strawberries. Added to your favorite pancake mix with chocolate chips, topped with whipped cream and breakfast is elevated to a fun, festive meal!
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 8 4-inch pancakes or 4 ample servings
    Calories: 183kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • A double batch of your favorite pancake mix (we used Pamela’s gluten-free Baking and Pancake Mix)*
    • 5 large Strawberries , sliced (about ¾ cup)
    • ½ cup quality semi-sweet Chocolate Chips (we used Ghirardelli)
    • 1 cup Heavy Whipped Cream , chilled
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
    • 2 tablespoons granulated Sugar
    • Garnish: Maraschino Cherries+

    Instructions

    • Prepare pancake batter, stir in sliced strawberries and chocolate chips. On a heated griddle (medium heat) or heavy frying pan pour batter to form the size pancakes desired. When the top of the pancake begins to look dry with small air holes covering most of the surface of the pancake, flip to the opposite side and cook until done.
    • While pancakes are cooking, combine heavy cream, vanilla and sugar in the bowl of a standing mixer; beat on high until stiff peaks are formed. Remove, set aside until serving pancakes.
    • Top pancakes with whipped cream and a cherry or two and serve!

    Notes

    *as a comparison for pancake recipe volume, for a double batch Pamela’s uses 2 cups pancake mix, 2 eggs, 1 ½ cup water and 2 tablespoons oil.
    +we love 'Merry Maraschino Cherries' by Tillen Farms which have no preservatives, are naturally dyed and use cane sugar.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 435IU | Vitamin C: 4.6mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Sandra says

      September 08, 2017 at 10:11 pm

      5 stars
      I love this recipe! They pancakes are delicious,

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    2. Mr. & Mrs. P says

      June 03, 2013 at 10:35 am

      Can totally go for these right now!!! YUM!

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    3. Louise says

      June 01, 2013 at 6:15 am

      Great recipe! I would definitely try this one. I might try it with other fruits but still I’ll have the strawberries. Thanks for the share.

      Reply
    4. john@kitchenriffs says

      May 31, 2013 at 10:00 am

      What a great post! Your son is a gem. As are these pancakes. Just a really fun read and recipe – thanks.

      Reply
    5. Cyndi says

      May 31, 2013 at 9:42 am

      Pancakes look yummy! Especially with those gorgeous strawberries on top! Love the creative shapes of the pancakes! Looks like you have a master chef in the making! Looking forward to more creative, easy to make summer delights!!

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      • Toni Dash says

        May 31, 2013 at 8:46 pm

        They were really yummy; I can attest. Isn’t it great when kids are interested in experimenting in the kitchen? I was well past college before I knew how to tell when to flip a pancake…..and never made any as flavorful as these. Stay tuned for more I hope!

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    6. The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says

      May 31, 2013 at 9:21 am

      How cool is that! Rock on, Mini Chef! The pancakes look absolutely wonderful. I love the pillow of whipped cream on top like an exclamation point. Bravo.

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      • Toni Dash says

        May 31, 2013 at 8:44 pm

        I agree completely Christiane! He did it all including the ‘styling’. They were so delicious and looked so great I asked him to make a second batch on another day so I could share the yummy recipe. Love having an unintended blog content support team ‘in house’! They are really good pancakes; hope maybe you and ‘Dudette’ will make a batch!

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