How to Make Green Oat Pancakes for St. Patrick's Day - A Step-by-Step Guide

St. Patrick's Day is a time to celebrate all things green, including delicious and festive food. And what better way to start the day than with a batch of green oat pancakes? This recipe takes the classic breakfast staple to the next level by incorporating healthy, nutrient-packed spinach and oats into the batter. Not only are these pancakes a fun and tasty way to celebrate the holiday, but they also provide a nutritious start to your day.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups buttermilk
  • 2 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 ⅓ cups brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon wheat germ (Optional)
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (Optional)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 eggs
  • ½ cup applesauce
  • 10 drops green food coloring, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 40
  • Yield: 40 pancakes

  • Combine buttermilk and oats in a large bowl; let soak for 5 minutes.
  • Combine flours, brown sugar, wheat germ, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Whisk eggs, applesauce, and green food coloring into the oats mixture. Add more green food coloring if desired. Stir in flour mixture until batter is just moistened.
  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
  • Heat a lightly oiled griddle to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pour batter onto the griddle using a 1/3 cup measure. Cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Place pancakes on a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven. Repeat with remaining batter.
  • Nutrition

    100 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 214mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 104mg