Green Pancakes Maple Syrup (Print version)

Fluffy spinach pancakes paired with sweet maple syrup, offering a vibrant and wholesome start to your day.

# What you need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup whole milk
02 - 1 cup fresh spinach, packed
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
08 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ For Serving

11 - Maple syrup, to taste
12 - Butter, optional

# Directions:

01 - Combine milk, spinach, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and vibrant green.
02 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until evenly distributed.
03 - Pour the spinach mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix as a few lumps are acceptable.
04 - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or cooking oil.
05 - Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges appear set. Flip and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
06 - Repeat with remaining batter, greasing the skillet as needed. Serve pancakes warm with maple syrup and additional butter if desired.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • They taste like regular fluffy pancakes but with a secret nutrient boost that nobody can detect
  • The vibrant green color makes breakfast feel like a celebration, especially on St. Patricks Day or spring mornings
02 -
  • Overmixing makes tough pancakes, so embrace the lumpy batter and trust that they'll smooth out while cooking
  • The batter thickens as it sits, so if you're making a double batch, you might need to splash in a little extra milk
03 -
  • Let the batter rest for 10 minutes before cooking, this activates the baking powder for extra fluffiness
  • Use a light-colored skillet so you can see when the bottoms are properly golden brown

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