Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Breakfast is so awesome.  It is the only meal where it is socially acceptable to eat dessert as your meal.  And also, it is the meal where bacon is found the most.  What's not to love?

These pancakes started out as a copy of some pancakes at one of my favorite breakfast spots (that is now closed...sad!).  The original version is actually cranberry oatmeal pancakes with a honey pecan syrup.  They are also are also quite delicious, and I will probably share that version at some point.  But I was feeling the need for something chocolate-ey, since wine is not allowed at breakfast like I do at pretty much any given time of the day.

These are somewhat similar to my Chocolate Chip Cookie Pancakes, although not quite as sweet and cookie-tasting (just in case you were looking to tone down that whole dessert for breakfast plan).

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Makes ~8 pancakes

170 cal / 5g fat / 28g carbs / 5g protein

1 cup flour

1 cup old fashioned rolled oats

3 TB brown sugar

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup milk

1 egg

2 TB melted butter

2 tsp vanilla

1/2 cup chocolate chips

1.  In a food processor, combine flour, 1/2 cup of oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.  Pulse until mixed and oats are powdery.  Place in a large bowl.  Add remaining 1/2 cup oats and stir.

2.  In a separate smaller bowl, beat milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until combined.  Add to te dry mixture and stir until just mixed.  

3. Heat a pan or griddle over medium heat, and spray with cooking spray or lightly oil or butter. Pour 1/4 cup batter into circles and sprinkle with chocolate chips.  Cook until edges bubble, then flip pancakes and cook until other side is browned.