These marble chocolate sheet-pan pancakes come together in no time, look fun, and taste absolutely delicious! They’re perfect for kids of all ages, and you can easily adjust the amount of chocolate to suit your little ones’ preferences. Enjoy!
Sheet-pan pancakes are great for when you don't have the time to stand on top of the pan and make the regular ones. You just make the batter, lay it on a sheet pan, add some toppings and straight into the oven.
I’ve shared my berry sheet-pan pancake recipe before, but this time I wanted to make a more indulgent version with chocolate. I used a vanilla batter and mixed cocoa powder into part of it for a rich chocolate flavor. Then I created a fun marble pattern on top and sprinkled some chocolate chips for an extra treat. My kids were so excited when it came out of the oven, they couldn’t wait to try it!
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👩🏻🍳 Why you should try my recipe
- Looks and tastes great! Both kids and adults wouldn't resist to a slice.
- You can get the kids involved into mixing the ingredients and sprinkling the chocolate chips.
- Suitable for toddlers, older kids and adults.
- Suitable for babies under 12 months with some adjustments.
- Quick bake in about 15 minutes.
- Great as a snack or a special treat.
🥘 Ingredients
To make this chocolate sheet-pan pancake, we are going to need all-purpose flour, baking powder, eggs, butter, maple syrup, milk, cocoa powder and optionally some chocolate chips.
- Flour: I’m using all-purpose flour and baking powder as a rising agent.
- Maple Syrup: For sweetness, I like to add 1–2 tablespoons of maple syrup. It’s less processed than white sugar and gives a lovely, natural flavor. You could also use honey if you prefer, or leave it out completely for younger kids.
For full quantities and to print the recipe, see the recipe card below.
🔪 Step-by-step Instructions
So get your ingredients ready and let's get started!
01. I start by mixing the wet ingredients in a bowl: eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and melted butter. Using a whisk, I mix everything together until well combined.
02. Then I add the dry ingredients, except from the cocoa powder. I add the flour, baking powder and give it a whisk until the flour is incorporated.
03. I scoop out a bit less than a cup of the batter and transfer it to a small bowl. Then I add the cocoa powder along with a tablespoon of milk to help mix it in smoothly and keep the texture from becoming too thick.
04. I line a baking tray with parchment paper to make cutting the pancakes easier later. Then I pour in the plain batter and spread it evenly to cover the entire bottom of the tray.
05. I spread the chocolate batter around with a spoon. Then, using a pointy knife or a skewer stick, I make the marble pattern by swirling the knife and mixing the two batters.
06. I like to sprinkle some chocolate chips on top for extra flavor and sweetness, but that’s optional. Then I bake the sheet-pan pancake in a preheated oven for 12–15 minutes until it rises and it's firm to touch.
🍽 Serving suggestions
Babies under 12 months: For babies, I like to offer these chocolate sheet-pan pancakes as a little treat without the chocolate chip topping. You can serve them cut into strips or larger squares so they’re easy for little hands to hold.
Toddlers and older kids: For all other ages, you could serve them with some maple syrup or honey on top and some fruits on the side, or just plain as they come out of the oven.
🧰 Storage
We love having these sheet-pan pancakes fresh out of the oven while they’re still warm. If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container at room temperature and enjoy within 1–2 days. You can reheat them in a pan or microwave for a few seconds until warm.
They also freeze beautifully for up to 2 months. Just let them cool completely, then place a few in a freezer-safe bag with parchment paper between each layer, and pop them in the freezer.
❓ FAQ
With an oven temperature set to 350F, it takes about 13–15 minutes for the sheet pan pancakes to be ready. When you lightly press it with your finger, it should be firm and spring back.
If you tried my chocolate sheet-pan pancakes or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. I love hearing from you!
📋 Recipe
Marble Chocolate Sheet-Pan Pancakes
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon milk (for cocoa mix)
- ¼ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl add all the wet ingredients, the eggs, milk, melted butter and maple syrup. Mix well with a whisk until combined.
- Add the flour and baking powder. Mix until incorporated.
- Take about ¾ cup of the batter and put it in a small bowl. Add the cocoa powder and milk. Mix until combined and you have a chocolate batter.
- Place some parchment paper to cover the bottom of a sheet pan (13x19 inches). Transfer the plain batter and spread it to cover the whole tray.
- Add the chocolate batter on top of the plain one by spooning 6–8 dollops across the surface. With a pointy knife or a skewer, make patterns to create a marble look.
- Spread the chocolate chips on top.
- Bake in a preheated oven to 350℉/180℃ for 13-15 minutes.
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Notes
- You could add a teaspoon of vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- Leave out the chocolate chips for younger kids.
- To freeze them, cut the pancake into slices and layer parchment paper between each piece. Place them in a freezer-safe bag and store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
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We love these marble sheet-pan pancakes! They are great for snacking or as a special little treat. If you tried them and like them as much as we do, leave me a rating and a comment here.