Chocolate Chip Lovin'

I have an unhealthy obsession with IHOP's chocolate chip pancakes. My husband can attest to this. And this relationship becomes very unhealthy when I'm pregnant (I'm not, just FYI). For some reason when I think I'm going into labor, that's what I want - and thank the restaurant gods that it's open 24 hours in that case. 

I've searched and searched the limitless resource that is Pinterest for a comparable recipe to make at home, and come up empty time and again! But today, oh, today! I found a recipe! (Bless the Google gods!) I tweaked it a little, and now you can make this yummy breakfast of chocolate-loving champions for yourself too!

IHOP Chocolate Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Yields approximately 6 Pancakes

1 cup flour
5 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup milk (or buttermilk for richer batter)
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Whipped cream and syrup to serve

Batter:  In a bowl, combine the all the dry ingredients together. In a measuring cup, measure the buttermilk add the egg and vanilla and whisk to combine. Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry and whisk until all the dry ingredients are just wet. (The batter should be a little lumpy.)

Cooking the Pancakes:  Over medium heat, melt some butter in a skillet or spray it (I love Trader Joe's Coconut Oil Spray) and let it get warm. Pour about 1/3 cup of batter into the skillet and let it cook until little bubbles form all over the surface. Flip and cook until the other side browns too. 

Serve each person their pancakes with a dollop of whipped cream on top and syrup on the side! Enjoy (and you're welcome)!