Kefir Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Kefir gives these an extra dimension of fullness. When making these pancakes, I also highly recommend experimenting with various flavored kefirs, such as strawberry or pomegranate.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 12 pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2  teaspoons white sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2  cups  kefir
• 2  eggs
• 4  ounces chocolate, chip

Directions

1. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Add kefir and eggs; stir until batter is moist but still lumpy. Fold in chocolate chips.
2. Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat. Drop batter by large spoonfuls onto the griddle and cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook until golden on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.