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If you are looking for a breakfast to serve this St Patrick’s Day, make these St Patrick’s Day Pancakes. Fun, festive and easy to make!
As a mom of 8 kids, making themed breakfast has become a tradition in my home. My kids look forward to it for every holiday. With these St Patrick’s Day Pancakes it is a great way to start a fun holiday.
To add to your fun and festive day, make sure to make this Green Punch Recipe for an after school treat.
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Why We Love This Recipe
These green pancakes are perfect to celebrate the St Patrick’s holiday with. They are made with simple ingredients and you can add your favorite toppings.
We have even made this spinach green smoothie for a complete breakfast idea.
Ingredients
- All Purpose Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Buttermilk
- Large Egg beaten
- Butter (melted and cooled)
- Green Gel Food Coloring bright green
- Maple Syrup (optional for serving)
- Lucky Charms Marshmallows (optional for serving)
- Whipped Cream (optional for serving)
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
Variation Ideas
- Flour – For a healthier version, you can substitute with a gluten-free flour or add in oats. If you are using oats, place in a blender to make into a flour texture.
- Additions – You can easily add in a tsp of vanilla extract and cinnamon for added flavor.
- Pancake Mix – Feel free to use a pancake mix to make this recipe. See Does Pancake Mix Go Bad for tips.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1 – In a medium size bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 2 – Then in a separate large bowl whisk together the buttermilk, egg, melted butter and green food coloring.
Step 3 – Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix for approximately 30 seconds until the ingredients are combined. The batter will be lumpy.
Step 4 – Preheat a griddle, cast iron skillet or non stick skillet or frying pan over medium high heat. Grease with a non-stick cooking spray or a small amount of butter.
Step 5 – Pour the batter to the pan in approximately ¼ cup scoops. Cook for 2-3 minutes until small bubbles start to appear at the top of the pancake.
Step 6 – Flip the pancake and finish cooking for 2-3 more minutes until golden brown.
- Step 7 – Transfer the pancake to a plate and continue this process until all the batter is used.
- Step 8 – Served topped with syrup, Lucky Charm marshmallows and whipped cream. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Food Coloring – Make sure to use a green gel food coloring to get a vibrant green coloring for the pancakes.
- Cooking Pancakes – You don’t want them to get too browned or you won’t see the green color so watch them closely while they are cooking.
- Pancake Griddle Recommendations – If you are looking for a new griddle to cook your pancakes, check out these Best Pancake Griddles.
Serving Suggestions
These green pancakes are delicious served with bacon In the oven and a side of fruit. We like to serve with green grapes, banana, blueberries and strawberries.
Add your favorite toppings such as whipped cream, maple syrup and butter.
How to Store Leftovers
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
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St. Patrick’s Day Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup All Purpose Flour
- 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1 Egg beaten
- 2 Tablespoons Butter melted and cooled
- Green Gel Food Coloring bright green
- Syrup optional for serving
- Lucky Charms Marshmallows optional for serving
- Whipped Cream optional for serving
Instructions
- In a medium size bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Then in a separate large bowl whisk together the buttermilk, egg, melted butter and green food coloring.
- Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix for approximately 30 seconds until the ingredients are combined. The batter will be lumpy.
- Preheat a griddle, cast iron skillet or non stick skillet over medium high heat. Grease with a non-stick cooking spray or a small amount of butter.
- Add the batter to the pan in approximately ¼ cup scoops.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until small bubbles start to appear at the top of the pancake. Flip the pancake and finish cooking for 2-3 more minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer the pancake to a plate and continue this process until all the batter is used.
- Served topped with syrup, Lucky Charm marshmallows and whipped cream. Enjoy!
