CHOCOLATE CHIP-BUCKWHEAT-BANANA PANCAKES

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When it comes to breakfast, there are two kinds of moms: those who put chocolate chips in their kids' pancakes and those who don't. I'm a blueberries kind of mom. My sister is a chocolate chips kind of mom. Her chocolate chip pancakes have us whole heart and soul. My kids don't have any shortage of sweets; between parties and holidays and my baking addiction, they're far from deprived. But sometimes I want to be a chocolate chips at breakfast kind of mom. For those days, I have these pancakes. It would be unfair to call these pancakes either indulgent or healthy--they are a little bit of both. Most of all, these pancakes are a feeling my kids have when I've made them. They're about me being that kind of mom, if only once in a while.

Provided by Sarah Copeland

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 2 to 4 servings (makes 6 small pancakes)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ripe banana
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup (180 milliliters) whole milk or almond milk
1/2 cup (70 grams) buckwheat flour
1/2 cup (50 grams) quick-cooking or plain rolled oats (not thick)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
Unsalted butter or coconut oil
Scant 1/2 cup (about 80 grams) bittersweet chocolate chips
Fresh fruit, honey, pure maple syrup, or powdered sugar, for serving

Steps:

  • Smash the banana with a fork into a smooth pulp (don't be tempted to add the other wet ingredients before this is done). Add the vanilla and milk and mash together. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buckwheat flour, oats, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add the wet to the dry ingredients and stir gently, being careful not to overmix; you want to keep these pancakes light and airy. Too much stirring will make them gummy and dense.
  • Heat a cast-iron griddle or skillet over medium heat until evenly warm. Add a bit of butter to coat the surface. When the butter sizzles, drop a scant 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) of batter onto the skillet in batches, leaving 2 inches (5 centimeters) between the pancakes. (Don't make your pancakes big; they are tender because there's no egg to bind the batter.) Cook until just starting to bubble around the edges. Dot the pancakes with chocolate chips, then flip (they should release easily from the griddle).
  • Cook on the second side until just done, usually a minute or two (if the pancake stays on the heat too long, the chocolate will scorch), turning the heat to low if needed. Repeat until all the batter is used. Serve warm with butter and your favorite toppings.

Nompilo Sibanda
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others. It's easy to follow and the pancakes turn out great.


Bree Whisnant
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These pancakes were perfect! They were fluffy, flavorful, and the chocolate chips were a nice touch.


SR Shahadat Hossain
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pancakes turned out really flat. They still tasted good, but they didn't look very appetizing.


Yvonne Martin
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These pancakes were delicious! I would definitely make them again.


Grace Daniel
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These pancakes were a bit too dry for my taste, but they still had a good flavor.


Zain ul Abidian ABid
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I'm not a big pancake person, but these were actually really good. They're fluffy and flavorful, and the chocolate chips are a nice touch.


saraki tv
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These pancakes were easy to make and they tasted great! I would definitely recommend them.


Muhiyiddiin Qaasim
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I made these pancakes for breakfast this morning and they were a big hit! My husband and I both loved them.


Mohammad Muzammil Mustafa
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I'm not a huge fan of buckwheat, but these pancakes were actually really good. The chocolate chips and bananas really balance out the flavor.


KING SHAKIL RAJ
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pancakes turned out perfectly. They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


My Senu
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These pancakes were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. My kids loved them!


Muhammad Usman Arif
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I substituted almond milk for the regular milk and they turned out great! I also added some chopped walnuts for extra crunch.


Stbl Tv
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These pancakes were a hit with my family! They're fluffy, flavorful, and packed with chocolate chips. I'll definitely be making them again.