St Patricks Day Green Spinach (Printable)
Fluffy, naturally green spinach pancakes perfect for a festive breakfast or brunch.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1 cup milk
07 - 2 cups fresh baby spinach, packed
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus more for cooking)
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Toppings
11 - Maple syrup
12 - Fresh berries
13 - Greek yogurt
# Step-by-step:
01 - Combine milk and spinach in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and vibrant green, ensuring no leafy pieces remain.
02 - Add egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the spinach mixture. Blend briefly until fully incorporated.
03 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until evenly distributed.
04 - Pour the spinach mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined—small lumps are acceptable. Do not overmix.
05 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter, wiping away any excess.
06 - Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form across the surface and edges appear set.
07 - Carefully flip pancakes and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
08 - Repeat with remaining batter, adjusting heat as needed. Serve immediately with maple syrup, fresh berries, or Greek yogurt.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The spinach flavor completely disappears, leaving only the most gorgeous emerald color youve ever seen on a breakfast plate
- They taste exactly like classic fluffy diner pancakes, which means even skeptical eaters will ask for seconds
02 -
- Overmixing the batter will make these tough, so stop stirring as soon as the flour disappears
- The green color intensifies if you use very fresh spinach and blend it thoroughly
03 -
- Keep the griddle at medium heat to prevent burning before the centers cook through
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking for the fluffiest results