Ingredients
½cupwhite whole wheat flour
½cupunbleached all-purpose flour
2tspbaking powder
¼tspkosher salt
½cupunsweetened applesauce
1cupunsweetened almond milk,or soy or low-fat dairy milk
3large egg whites
2tspcanola oil,or vegetable oil
1tsppure vanilla extract
cooking spray,or oil mister
¼cupmini chocolate chips
honey,or pure maple syrup, for serving, optional
Preparation
In a large bowl, whisk together the flours, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, combine the applesauce, almond milk, egg whites, oil, and vanilla. Stir the flour mixture into the applesauce mixture until just moist.
Heat a large nonstick griddle over medium-low heat. When hot, lightly spray the pan with oil. Scoop out ¼ cup of pancake batter for each pancake, then sprinkle 1 teaspoon of chocolate chips on top.
Cook until the pancakes start to bubble and the edges begin to set for 1½ minutes.
Flip the pancakes over and cook the second side until golden for another 1½ minutes. Repeat with the remaining batter.
Put 2 pancakes on each of 5 serving plates and then top with honey or maple syrup.
