Description
These Fluffy St. Patricks Day Green Buttermilk Pancakes are not only colorful but also delicious and easy to prepare. Using simple ingredients like buttermilk, flour, and a touch of green food coloring, they bring joy to your breakfast table. Ideal for celebrations or a fun brunch with family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- 1 ¾ cups buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon green food coloring (adjust for shade)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, creating a deep well in the center.
- In a separate medium bowl, beat the egg, then mix in the oil, buttermilk, and green food coloring until well blended.
- Pour the green wet mixture into the well of the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined, leaving the batter slightly lumpy for fluffiness.
- Preheat a griddle or frying pan to 250°F (120°C) and lightly grease it with oil.
- Drop 1/4 cup portions of the batter onto the preheated griddle.
- Cook until the edges dry and bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook the other side until done.
- Serve warm with butter, syrup, or festive toppings.
Notes
Adjust the green food coloring based on desired shade for a festive look.
These pancakes can be made ahead of time and reheated for quick serving in the morning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg