Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Pancakes

In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.

In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk, and whisk to combine.

While whisking the wet ingredients, slowly stream in the melted butter until incorporated.

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently fold with a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.

Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Melt a small amount of butter in the pan.

Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot pan for each pancake.

Sprinkle the top of the pancake with chopped walnuts and mini chocolate chips.

Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles start to form on the surface and the edges look set. Flip the pancake carefully.

Cook on the second side for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the pan as needed.

Stack the pancakes high, top with sliced bananas, more walnuts, chocolate chips, a pat of butter, and a generous drizzle of maple syrup. Serve immediately.