Chocolate Pancakes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup skim milk or 1% low-fat milk or soymilk
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• raspberries (optional) or strawberries (optional)
• vanilla yogurt (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl or a food processor fitted with the steel blade, combine flours, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, salt. Mix well.

2. 2

   Add the eggs, milk, water oil, and vanilla. Whisk together, or process 8-10 seconds, or until smooth and blended. Using the rubber spatula, mix in the chocolate chips.

3. 3

   Spray a large nonstick frying pan or griddle with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.

4. 4

   Drop the batter, using a scant 1/4 cup for each pancake, into the frying pan.

5. 5

   Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles appear on the top. Turn pancakes with a rubber spatula and lightly brown for 2-3 minutes.

6. 6

   Repeat with remaining batter. Because chocolate chips tend to sink to the bottom of the batter stir often. Serve pancakes warm with berries or yogurt.