Description
Bright green pancakes perfect for holiday breakfasts or themed brunches, bringing smiles and festive cheer to the table.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cups milk (or buttermilk)
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 cup packed baby spinach (for natural color)
- 1–2 tsp gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Blitz spinach with 1/4–1/2 cup milk until silky, then strain for a smooth batter.
- Combine dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Whisk wet ingredients into the dry until just combined; let rest for 5–10 minutes.
- Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle to medium (about 350°F / 175°C) and grease lightly.
- Ladle 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the skillet.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form and edges set, then flip and cook another 1–2 minutes.
- If using gel color, mix in 1–2 teaspoons into the wet ingredients before cooking.
Notes
Use concentrated gel food coloring for vivid results without altering flavor. Let the batter rest to improve texture and rise.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 pancakes per person
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg