Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Pancakes for One {vegan + gluten free}

old fashioned oats

baking powder

ground cinnamon

vanilla extract

ripe banana (, peeled)

milk (any kind - e.g. almond, cashew, oat, cow's - obvs don't use cow's milk if you're vegan)

dates (, pitted)

dark chocolate chips (, plus more for topping (vegan, if required))

coconut oil (, for frying (you can use regular vegetable oil too))