Gluten Free Coffee Pancakes + Maple Coffee Syrup

Ingredients

• 2 cups gluten free flour mix (with xanthan gum. We used King Arthur gluten free measure for measure flour.)
• 4 teaspoons baking powder (gluten free)
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or sugar alternative of choice)
• 3 tablespoons instant espresso powder (or instant coffee)
• 1 egg (beaten)
• 1 and 3/4 cups almond milk (or dairy free alternative of choice)
• 3 tablespoons butter (plant based (if you have dairy intolerances) and extra to fry pancakes)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips (vegan )
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
• 1 tablespoon butter (plant based (if you have dairy intolerances) )