Better Boxed Pancakes

Directions

1. 1
   Whisk together all ingredients except hot chocolate mix until smooth.
2. 2
   This makes a better pancake mix. You're ready to make a few regular pancakes now, for those not interested in chocolate.
3. 3
   To make chocolate pancakes, add the hot chocolate mix to the batter. Whisk until smooth and consistent in color.
4. 4
   Warm griddle or frying pan over medium heat, and coat with cooking spray. Pour batter onto griddle/frying pan, and flip when batter-side up starts to bubble like mad. Flip once-extra flipping might tear pancakes apart.
5. 5
   Top with whipped cream, powdered sugar, or strawberry jam. Enjoy!