The Best Fluffy Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes

• 1 large banana, ripe
• 1 large egg
• ¾ C almond milk
• ½ Tbsp vanilla
• ¾ C whole wheat flour
• ½ Tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
• ⅓ C sugar-free chocolate chips (optional)

1. In a medium sized bowl, mash the banana until a puree forms. Whisk in the egg, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
2. Gently fold in the whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon into the wet batter until just combined.
3. Heat a large skillet or griddle to medium heat and grease with cooking spray. Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, pour pancake batter onto the heated skillet. Add chocolate chips if desired. Cook pancakes for 2-4 minutes until edges have set and bubbles have formed. Flip and cook an additional minute.
4. Serve with desired toppings like yogurt, banana slices, extra chocolate chips, and sugar-free maple syrup!
   

Nutrition facts are a calculated estimate of 3 pancakes, not including chocolate chips or any toppings.