Mix all dry ingredients together.
Stir in egg, milk, vanilla and combine.
Slowly stream in butter and just mix to blend.
Preheat skillet on medium.
Add a pat pf butter and pour in to cover 3/4 of the bottom.
(Add chocolate chips, if desired.)
Flip when top is bubbly and bottom is nicely browned.
Serve with maple syrup and whipped cream.