Directions
Make Pancakes
1In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder. Stir in chia seeds.
2In a separate bowl or glass, add the lemon juice to the milk. Set aside for 5 minutes, then stir maple syrup into the mixture.
3Stir the oil into the dry ingredients and then add the milk mixture, using a fork to mix well, until there are no lumps in the batter. Let batter stand for 5 minutes before cooking in order to slightly thicken. Fold in chocolate chips to finish batter before cooking.
4Preheat a non-stick pan. Spoon approximately ⅓ cup of batter into the pan for each pancake. Cook for 2 minutes without moving until the edge of the pancake starts to appear dry. Flip the pancake and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
5Remove the cooked pancakes to dish kept warm in the oven.
Make Sauce
1In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the strawberries, maple syrup, and water.
2Simmer for 20 minutes, using a wooden spoon to mash the berries against the side of the pan as the sauce cooks. If a smoother texture is wanted, blend in a food processor to desired consistency.
3Remove the sauce from the heat and spoon over pancakes to serve.
