Green Pancakes Maple Butter (Printable Version)

Vibrant green spinach pancakes served warm with butter and a touch of maple syrup.

# Ingredient List:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup whole milk
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, packed
04 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

→ Dry Ingredients

05 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
07 - 2 tsp baking powder
08 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ For Serving

09 - Maple syrup, to taste
10 - Additional unsalted butter

# Directions:

01 - Combine the milk, eggs, fresh spinach leaves, and melted butter in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and vibrant green, ensuring no spinach pieces remain.
02 - Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl until evenly distributed.
03 - Pour the blended green mixture into the dry ingredients. Whisk gently until just combined—do not overmix. Small lumps are acceptable and prevent tough pancakes.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter to prevent sticking.
05 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and edges appear set, about 2-3 minutes.
06 - Flip pancakes and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Adjust heat if browning too quickly.
07 - Serve warm pancakes topped with additional butter and generous maple syrup drizzle.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These pancakes taste like a cozy breakfast treat while secretly delivering a serving of vegetables
  • The vibrant green color makes ordinary mornings feel magical and fun
  • They freeze beautifully, so you can have healthy breakfasts ready in minutes
02 -
  • Don't skip blending the spinach thoroughly—any chunks will make the texture uneven and the color less appealing
  • Overmixing the batter will make your pancakes tough instead of fluffy and tender
  • Letting the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking helps the flour hydrate for better texture
03 -
  • Use fresh spinach instead of frozen for the brightest green color and best flavor
  • Let your batter rest while the pan heats—this step makes a noticeable difference in texture
  • Keep finished pancakes warm in a 200°F oven while cooking the rest

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