Directions

1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add kataifi; cook 3 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Transfer to a plate; cool completely. Makes about 1 cup kataifi.

2. Mash banana with a fork in a large bowl; stir in flour, protein powder, cocoa powder, baking powder and baking soda. Whisk in milk and vinegar. Makes about 3 cups batter.

3. Preheat a griddle or a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; spray with nonstick cooking spray. In 3 batches, with 1/4-cup measuring cup, pour batter onto griddle; cook 5 minutes or until golden brown and set, turning once and spraying griddle with nonstick cooking spray as needed between batches. Makes 12 pancakes.

4. Heat chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl in a microwave oven on high 1 minute or until melted, stirring every 20 seconds; stir in oil. Makes 1/4 cup chocolate.

5. Serve pancakes topped with pistachio butter, chocolate, pistachios and kataifi. 

Chef Tip:

Serve pancakes along with sliced bananas.