Looking for an interesting pancake variation to try out?  This recipe, from Loganberry Inn (Fulton, MO), was created especially for a pancake contest!  The Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes are packed with flavor and as Innkeeper Cathy McGeorge says, they “melt in your mouth”.  Yum!

Loganberry Inn Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Makes 28 pancakes. 

• 2 cups flour
• 2 Tab brown sugar
• ¾ tea salt
• 1 Tab baking powder
• 2 eggs
• 1¾ cups milk
• 5 tab butter, melted in microwave oven
• 4 very ripe bananas, mashed
• ½ cup chocolate chips (Ghirardelli 60% coco bittersweet)
• Banana slices, whip cream, chocolate chips, and powder sugar for garnish.
• Pure maple syrup

In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder.  

In medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and melted butter.  Stir wet mixture into the dry mixture, being careful not to over mix. Stir in bananas and chocolate chips.

Heat griddle over medium heat (350 degrees). Spray griddle with cooking spray before each batch.  Use 1/3 cup measuring cup to spoon batter into skillet.  Cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Garnish with banana slices, whip cream and chocolate chips.  Dust with powdered sugar.  Serve with maple syrup.  

About Loganberry Inn

Loganberry Inn is a nationally recognized award-winning Inn just 5 minutes from I-70 between Kansas City and St. Louis Missouri. Hermann, Jefferson City and Columbia are all within 35 miles.   The Inn is a grand Victorian built in 1899.  Many renowned guests including Margaret Thatcher, Scotland Yard detectives, and Polish President and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Lech Walesa, have chosen to stay here.  Located in the historic district, the Inn is strolling distance from great restaurants, tea room, art and specialty shops, antiques and downtown attractions.