How to Make Chocolate Pancakes with Pancake Mix
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of chocolate pancakes made effortlessly with pancake mix. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat any time!

A Delicious Shortcut: Chocolate Pancakes with Pancake Mix
One of our favorite birthday treats is breakfast pancakes, complete with whipped toppings and sprinkles! My chocolate loving boy requested all things chocolate one year, which Mama was all in favor for! Ever since we made them, they are now requested for every birthday breakfast! Mama needs a shortcut on birthdays, so I always make my chocolate pancakes with pancake mix. I have finally found the perfect recipe and am excited to share it with you all today!
Gather Your Ingredients
This recipe is will make about 15-21 pancakes. My family of 6 usually makes a bit more, but for the average family, this will be plenty. Maybe even some leftovers for snacks or the next day.
- 3 cups pancake mix
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 1/2-3 cups water
- Whipped topping
- Birthday sprinkles
- Griddle or hot pan
- Cooking spray
How to Make Chocolate Pancakes with Pancake Mix
First, heat your griddle to about 350 degrees F. Spray your griddle with cooking spray to avoid sticking.
Once your griddle is hot, grab a large bowl. Add the amount of cups of pancake mix you want to make. For this recipe, I am using 3 cups.
Next, add your cocoa powder, sugar, and cinnamon. Mix together.
After that, add your water. Start with 2 1/2 cups, but I always have to add more. I usually do closer to 3 cups. It should be thinner than cake mix.
Next, pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto your preheated griddle.
Cook your pancakes about 1-2 minutes per side. Only flip once.
Once your pancakes are cooked, move to a plate to cool. Then, add your toppings.

What are the best pancake toppings for chocolate pancakes?
We love making these for birthdays and special occasions. Here are our favorite toppings we’ve used:
- Maple syrup
- Whipped topping
- Sprinkles
- Sliced strawberries
Some other delicious toppings for chocolate pancakes might be:
- chocolate syrup
- mini marshmallows
- sliced bananas
- chocolate chips
- marshmallow creme
- peanut butter
- nuts
- frosting

How to Make Chocolate Pancakes with Pancake Mix
Equipment
- Griddle or hot pan
- Cooking spray
Ingredients
- 3 cups pancake mix
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 1/2-3 cups water
- Whipped topping
- Birthday sprinkles
Instructions
- Once your griddle is hot, grab a large bowl. Add the amount of cups of pancake mix you want to make. For this recipe, I am using 3 cups.
- Next, add your cocoa powder, sugar, and cinnamon. Mix together.
- After that, add your water. Start with 2 1/2 cups, but I always have to add more. I usually do closer to 3 cups. It should be thinner than cake mix.
- Next, pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto your preheated griddle.
- Cook your pancakes about 1-2 minutes per side. Only flip once.
- Once your pancakes are cooked, move to a plate to cool. Then, add your toppings.**
Notes
Topping Suggestions:
We love making these for birthdays and special occasions. Here are our favorite toppings we’ve used:- Maple syrup
- Whipped topping
- Sprinkles
- Sliced strawberries
Some other delicious toppings for chocolate pancakes might be:
- chocolate syrup
- mini marshmallows
- sliced bananas
- chocolate chips
- marshmallow creme
- peanut butter
- nuts
- frosting