Description
Festive green pancakes perfect for holiday breakfasts, bringing joy and laughter to the table with their whimsical appearance and delightful flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup whole milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Green food coloring (spinach or spirulina, optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, blend the milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and green coloring until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, gently stirring until just combined.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.
- Using a ladle, pour pancake batter into the skillet, forming circles about 4 inches in diameter.
- Cook until bubbles form on the top, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side (1-2 minutes per side).
- Serve immediately with your choice of toppings.
Notes
For fluffier pancakes, whip egg whites separately and fold them in. Consider using a non-stick skillet for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pancakes, holiday breakfast, festive, Grinch, family recipe