Chocolate Chip & Sprinkles Birthday Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (192g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup buttermilk* *see note
- 1 egg, lightly whisked
- 3 tbsps (42g) butter, melted
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 cup (90g) chocolate chips (mini are good too)
- 1/2 medium zucchini, shredded and excess moisture wrung out (will come to just over a half cup zucchini)
- 2 tbsps colored sprinkles/ jimmies
Instructions
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Grate the zucchini and wring out most of the excess liquid in a clean towel. Set aside.
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In a large bowl whisk the dry ingredients- flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
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In a small bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, melted butter and maple syrup. Stir to combine.
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Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the liquid as well as the grated zucchini. Fold everything together until combined. (Be careful not to overmix in order to have the most tender pancakes possible.) Fold in the chocolate chips and sprinkles. Set aside.
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Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat. Then pour or scoop the batter with about a 1/3 measuring cup for each pancake onto the pan. Cook about 2-3 minutes per side until light golden brown. Repeat using the rest of the batter, lightly oiling the griddle as necessary. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
If you don’t have buttermilk, don't worry, just add two tablespoons apple cider or white vinegar to a liquid measuring cup then pour in enough milk to hit the 1 cup mark. Let sit for just a couple minutes then it’s ready to use.