Banana Split Pancakes

Make a classic breakfast food taste like dessert with sweet Banana Split Pancakes. This recipe is sure to have the whole family begging for seconds!

Serves: 8

Cooking Time: 5 min

Ingredients

• 2 cups biscuit baking mix
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup chocolate flavor syrup, plus additional for topping
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons shortening, divided
• 4 medium bananas, sliced
• 3 cups sliced strawberries
• 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
• 8 maraschino cherries with stems

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine biscuit mix, milk, 1/4 cup chocolate syrup, and the egg. Mix until thoroughly combined. (Batter will be thin.) Stir in chocolate chips.
    
2. Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Melt 1 teaspoon shortening then pour 1/4-cupfuls of batter onto the griddle, making sure to scoop up chips from bottom of bowl. Cook 1 minute, or until bubbles start to form on top of pancakes. Flip pancakes, and cook 1 to 2 more minutes, or until golden. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more shortening as needed. Cover to keep warm.
    
3. Place 1 pancake on each plate; place a small amount of banana and strawberry slices on each pancake. Dollop each with whipped cream, drizzle with chocolate syrup, and top with a cherry.