Description
These Fluffy St. Patricks Day Green Buttermilk Pancakes are light, scrumptious, and perfect for celebrating the day! With simple ingredients like buttermilk and a pop of color, they make breakfast a festive affair. Perfect for families, they are easy to whip up and sure to delight everyone.
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 the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, creating a deep well in the center.
- In a medium bowl, beat the egg, then mix in the oil, buttermilk, and green food coloring until well combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the well of the dry ingredients.
- Gently stir the mixture until just combined, leaving the batter slightly lumpy for fluffiness.
- Preheat a griddle or frying pan to 250°F (120°C) and lightly grease with oil.
- Drop 1/4 cup portions of batter onto the heated griddle.
- Cook until the edges are dry and bubbles form on the surface; then flip and cook the other side until fully done.
- Serve warm with butter, syrup, or festive toppings.
Notes
Adjust the amount of green food coloring based on your desired shade of green.
Serve immediately for the best texture, or keep warm in a low oven if needed.
Top with fresh fruits or whipped cream for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg