In a medium sized bowl, combine the bananas, egg, vanilla essence and milk. Whisk to combine.

Add the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt and whisk to incorporate.

Heat a little oil in a non stick pan over a medium low heat.

Drop 2-3 tbsp batter into the pan and sprinkle with chocolate chips. Add 2 more if your pan allows. Cook pancake for 2 minutes each side.

Continue to cook the remaining pancakes in the same way.

Serve warm, drizzled with maple syrup.