Cocoa Pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chocolate soymilk
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Directions

1. 1

   Sift flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt into mixing bowl. Whisk in chocolate soymilk and oil until just combined. Stir in vanilla extract. Let batter sit 5 minutes before cooking.

2. 2

   Spray large nonstick skillet or griddle with cooking spray, and heat over medium heat. When hot, ladle on 1/4 cup batter for each pancake. Sprinkle pancakes with several chocolate chips. Cook 2 minutes, and turn when tops begin to bubble and edges start to look dry. Cook 2 minutes more, and remove to plate. Serve with maple syrup or vanilla soy yogurt and fresh fruit.