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As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, indulge in the spirit of the holiday with delightful, naturally green sourdough pancakes. These pancakes offer a wholesome alternative to traditional artificially colored treats, providing both visual appeal and nutritional benefits.
The Secret Ingredient: Spinach
Discover the secret to achieving beautiful green pancakes without artificial dyes—spinach! Not only does spinach impart the perfect shade of green, but it also enhances the nutritional value of your pancakes with its rich array of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Equipment
- Cooking Pan
- Bowl
- Mixing Spoon
- Immersion Blender (I use this one)
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour
- 3 ½ teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- Pinch of Salt
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 Eggs
- ¼ cup Sourdough Discard
- ½ cup Spinach
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
- Green Dye:
- Boil water and spinach together for 2-3 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to combine and smoothen the mixture.
- Use 1 ⅓ cups of this mixture to dye the pancake batter.
- Pancakes:
- In a bowl, mix dry ingredients together (flour, baking powder, sugar, salt).
- Add wet ingredients (milk, eggs, sourdough discard, and 1 ⅓ cups spinach mixture).
- Heat pan and coat with oil.
- Scoop pancake batter onto the pan (create fun designs like shamrocks, if desired).
- Flip to the other side once the top looks bubbly and nearly cooked through.
Get Creative with Toppings
Elevate your St. Patrick’s Day breakfast experience by getting creative with toppings. Consider adding fresh fruits such as sliced bananas, kiwi, or strawberries to infuse extra color and flavor into your pancakes. A drizzle of maple syrup or a dollop of whipped cream will further enhance the indulgence.
Conclusion
This St. Patrick’s Day, embrace the festivities with dye-free green pancakes made using the natural goodness of spinach. Not only are these pancakes visually stunning, but they also offer a healthier alternative without compromising on taste. With this straightforward and nutritious recipe, delight your family with a festive breakfast that’s both delicious and nourishing. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Sweet Green Sourdough Pancakes
Equipment
- Cooking Pan
- Bowl
- Mixing Spoon
- Immersion Blender
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ C All Purpose Flour
- 3 ½ Tsp Baking Powder
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- Pinch Salt
- 1 C Milk
- 2 Eggs
- ¼ c Sourdough Discard
- ½ Spinach
- 1 c water
Instructions
Green Dye:
- Boil Water and Spinach together for 2-3 minutes
- Use an Immersion Blender to combine and smoothe the mixture.
- (I used 1 ⅓ c of this mix to dye my mixture)
Pancakes:
- In a bowl, mix dry ingredients together (1 ¾ C All Purpose Flour, 3 ½ Tsp Baking Powder, 1 Tbsp Sugar, Pinch Salt)
- Add wet ingredients (1 C Milk, 2 Eggs, ¼ c Sourdough Discard, and 1 ⅓ c spinach mixture)
- Heat pan and coat with oil
- Scoop pancake batter onto pan (This is where you can make cute designs like shamrocks).
- Flip to the other side once the top looks bubbly and nearly cooked through
