Chocolate Chip-Banana Pancakes (Holiday inspiration)

 

                Dress up these delicious pancakes with sliced fresh strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream.

Makes 12 pancakes

• 2 eggs
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1¼ cups milk 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 large banana, peeled, chopped
• ½ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

1. Heat griddle to 375F (190C) or heat skillet over medium-high heat ; grease with vegetable oil.
2. In large bowl, beat eggs with wire whisk until lightly beaten ; beat in remaining ingredients except banana and chocolate chips just until smooth.
3. Stir in banana and chocolate chips.
4. For each pancake, pour batter by slightly less than ¼ cupfuls onto hot griddle.
5. Cook about 1½ minutes or until puffed and dry around edges ; turn and cook other sides until golden brown.

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