In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla and melted butter.
Add the wet to the dry and mix to combine.
Preheat a skillet over medium heat and grease with butter or oil.
Pour on your batter to the size you like and cook on both sides.
Add chocolate chips if desired!
Serve with hot maple syrup!