Step 1

Mix the flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Pour in the plant milk, melted vegan butter (or oil), and vanilla extract and mix until combined. Some lumps are ok, don't over mix! Fold in chocolate chips, then let the batter rest for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Heat a griddle or fry pan over medium low heat. When hot, melt a thin layer of vegan butter over the pan or griddle, or spray with a thin layer of oil.

Step 3

Pour 1/3 cup of batter for each pancake and let cook until the batter has risen a bit, looks drier (partially cooked) and the bottoms are golden. Slide a thin spatula under the pancake and flip. Cook the second side until it is golden and the batter in the middle cooks through. It should take 2-3 minutes for them to cook on each side, if it's cooking too fast the insides won't cook all the way through so lower the heat.

Step 4

Repeat with remaining pancakes, lightly buttering or oiling the pan or griddle between pancakes.

Step 5

Serve warm with maple syrup and some vegan butter (optional).