Green Pancakes with Maple (Printable Version)

Fluffy green pancakes featuring fresh spinach, served warm with sweet maple syrup.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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, fresh spinach, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend on high speed until completely smooth and vibrant green, with no visible spinach pieces.
02 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl until evenly distributed.
03 - Pour the green spinach mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or whisk just until combined; the batter should remain slightly lumpy. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough pancakes.
04 - Place a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with butter or cooking oil.
05 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the heated skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form across the surface and edges appear set. Flip carefully and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
06 - Continue with remaining batter, lightly greasing the skillet between batches as needed. Stack cooked pancakes on a plate.
07 - Serve pancakes immediately while warm, topped with maple syrup and additional butter if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Sneak in a whole cup of spinach without anyone noticing or complaining
  • The blender does all the hard work, so breakfast comes together in under 30 minutes
  • Something magical happens when maple syrup hits that subtle spinach sweetness
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter will make these tough, so stir gently and stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • The first pancake is always the tester one, so use it to check your heat and adjust accordingly
  • These reheat beautifully in the toaster, making them perfect for meal prep breakfasts
03 -
  • Blend the spinach mixture ahead of time and store it overnight in the refrigerator for the deepest green color
  • Add a handful of frozen spinach if fresh is not available, just thaw and squeeze out excess water first

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