Chocolate Chip and Banana Pancakes

I don’t always have an elaborate breakfast; maybe a fruit or a milkshake at times. But when I’m feeling a little indulgent, and I want to sit down and relish my breakfast, I make myself banana pancakes – topped with maple syrup and lots and lots of butter.

The soft and fluffy pancakes are a breeze to make, and they require basic ingredients; so you can have these ready in no time and have them every other day for breakfast. Unless of course, you’re in the habit of dousing it in butter, like me. This time around I added some semisweet chocolate chips to the pancakes – chocolates are always a good thing in the morning.

Chocolate Chip and Banana Pancakes
Yield: 4 pancakes

1 cup/125g all purpose flour
3 tbsp fine sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 large egg
3/4th cup/ 175ml milk
3 tbsp melted butter
1 banana, sliced
2-3 tbsp chocolate chips

1. In a bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients – flour, sugar and baking powder.
2. Make a well in the centre and add the egg. Whisk the egg to break it up. Add the milk. Incorporate the dry ingredients slowly by drawing in the dry ingredients from the walls. Keep stirring till it forms a homogeneous mixture.
3. Pour in the melted butter and stir till evenly incorporated.
4. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes (I tend to skip this when I’m in a rush).
5. Heat a non-stick pan. Brush with butter if the pan is a little old and not as non-sticky.
   A Tip: For the gorgeous pockets for holding your maple syrup pour the batter from a height of 15-18 inches.
   
6. Pour a ladleful of the batter into the pan. Tilt the pan to spread the batter if you’d like thinner pancakes.
7. Half a minute into cooking, top the partially cooked pancake with the banana slices and chocolate chips.
   Another tip: Refrigerate the bananas overnight or few hours before making the pancakes. This way the bananas won’t get mushy with the heat, but will remain firm.
   
8. Flip the pancake over after 2-3 minutes (peek through to check if it’s nice and golden).
9. Stack it up in a plate and serve it with honey or maple syrup.