The Original Vegan Spinach Pancake recipe! Learn how to make dye free green pancakes that can be sweet or savory, as a stack of pancakes or a sandwich.
recipe originally published June 7, 2010
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Dye free green pancakes
These vegan green pancakes have long held the title as most popular pancake on spabettie. Loved by everyone with a whimsical side, those who love greens, and those looking for an alternative sandwich bread!
These naturally green pancakes are a super popular recipe all year long.
With spabettie readers, Green Pancakes are all the rage for St Patricks Day and Halloween.
This easy recipe has a super short and all natural ingredient list, making it a popular recipe for moms wanting their kids to eat more veggies. That fantastic green hue is not from dyes, it is from spinach!
Read the how to make green pancakes section for tips on getting that great green color.
Do spinach pancakes taste good?
Absolutely one hundred percent, spinach pancakes taste great! Spinach does not add much flavor. Whether you add savory spice or sweeten these pancakes, the spinach is not prominent at all. The neutral flavor of spinach makes these green pancakes versatile, whether as a savory sandwich or a sweet stack of pancakes.
Spinach just adds a beautiful and natural green color!
How to make green pancakes
These pancakes are quick to make! I combine the fresh spinach with the liquids in a blender - blend until completely smooth. I then sift the dry ingredients into a bowl, and slowly pour the spinach liquid into the dry - whisking continually.
To make these vegan spinach pancakes, the flax is the equivalent of an egg.
You can add a banana or sweetener to the pancake batter, or make savory with a pinch of salt, some minced garlic, fresh basil.
How do you keep the pancakes green? Low and slow! Very low temperatures and a bit of patience are all it takes for your spinach pancakes to be green rather than brown with slightly green edges.
How to serve spinach pancakes
These gluten free vegan spinach pancakes make the best sandwich bread. We use these protein pancakes to make a more traditional ‘deli style’ sandwich, but this time it was simple but delicious.
This colorful sandwich is a colorful crunchy stack of red pepper hummus, greens, avocado, tomato, and pickled onion - a perfect sandwich full of fresh flavor.
You can sweeten the pancake batter (with a banana, maple syrup or your sugar preference), or enjoy as a savory stack or protein rich sandwich bread by adding minced garlic and sea salt to the batter.
Make an epic breakfast sandwich
We use these spinach pancakes for sandwiches just as often as we enjoy them as a sweet green stack. Breakfast sandwiches are one of my favorites, and here's how I assemble one:
- spinach pancake
- vegan egg (scramble or Folded Egg)
- vegan sausage
- our favorite dairy free cheese
- ketchup
Green pancakes work well as bread for this Vegan Breakfast Sandwich, too. The ingredient combinations are endless.
How long do spinach pancakes last? Storage tips
Spinach Pancakes will last a week in the fridge. Once they are completely cooled, tightly wrap the pancakes or store in a container with a sealing lid.
These pancakes can also be frozen if you are meal prepping for longer than one week. Separate each serving stack with parchment, tightly wrap and store in a sealing freezer bag. Use the frozen pancakes within 2 months.
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Spinach Pancakes
plant based and wildly vibrant green, you cannot even taste the spinach! sweeten these dye free green pancakes with maple syrup, or enjoy spinach pancakes as a savory stack or sandwich bread with some minced garlic and sea salt.
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten free all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon flax seed, fresh ground
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 ½ cups fresh baby spinach
- ½ to ¾ cup dairy free milk (see notes about measurement)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
Instructions
- In mixing bowl, whisk together flour, flax seed, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a blender jar, add spinach, milk, and lemon juice / acv. Blend at high speed until smooth, with no spinach pieces remaining.
- Add spinach mixture to the dry ingredients. Fold together until just combined.
- Place griddle on stovetop over medium low heat. (For a bright green pancake, low heat is better.) Add dairy free butter or oil.
- Wait until butter is melted and griddle is heated to pour pancake batter (about a 3 inch circle). Wait for bubbles to appear before flipping.
Notes
dairy, egg, soy, oil, and gluten free, vegan
½ to ¾ cup milk: for thicker batter / pancakes, use less liquid. I prefer a thinner pancake / "bread" for sandwiches, so I use ¾ cup.
Tip: If you want savory and sweet Spinach Pancakes, make the neutral batter and use half of it for what will be a sweet stack. Then add savory flavor to the remaining batter for savory pancakes or sandwich bread.Â
Spinach Pancakes will last a week in the fridge. Once they are cooled, tightly wrap the pancakes or store in a container with a sealing lid.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
3Amount Per Serving: Calories: 139Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 149mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 7gSugar: 3gProtein: 4g
nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.
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Lindsay @ Lindsay's List says
Not to be a suck up..but you kinda rock! Clara would totally eat these and i can call them "Monster pancakes" for Henry!
spabettie says
hee, thank you! 😉 I hope you do make these - you'll have to let me know how it goes! (perhaps for Halloween breakfast!?)
Allie says
I love sneaking spinach into pancakes! Well, usually into socca for me. I'm not the biggest plain spinach fan, but I love how bright green it makes food. And who doesn't want brilliantly colored food??
spabettie says
Allie, I am SO with you!! I always say that - I love vibrant colors in food! I love spinach socca...
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
Oh my gosh, these are beautuful! Spinach pancakes don't sound like something I'd want for breakfast but I'd be all over them for lunch, especially in the form of a sandwich like you did above. I can't get over those pictures, gorgeous!
spabettie says
these make really good sandwiches! and thank you, Gina! these were fun to photograph! 😉
Lisa says
Mmmmmmm.....spinach pancake sounds wonderful to me!
I haven't had any kitchen fails recently (but that's mostly because I haven't been doing much in the kitchen!).
spabettie says
just now for the first time, I thought to add BASIL to these!! 😀 next time. which may have to be today... 😉
Victoria (District Chocoholic) says
I have been contemplating savory pancakes recently. And do you know when these need to be made? Christmas. And/or St. Patrick's day. For Christmas, they could be paired with red-pepper hummus.
spabettie says
yes, holiday colors or St Patty's Day... or even for the Packer game tonight! 😀 add some yellow cheese to the green...
Victoria (District Chocoholic) says
You're a Packer backer too!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
spabettie says
YEEEESSSSSS! 7-0 weeeee!!
Sarah says
This is awesome! I especially like the picture of the sandwich.
spabettie says
thank you, Sarah! 😀
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
Love the triple decker sandwich! My recent fails involve vegan pancakes too. They never seem to solidify in the middle. I'll have to try these next.
spabettie says
triple decker is more fun... and these ARE thinner pancakes without the traditional egg... yep - I found with vegan pancakes I just have to be patient, cooking them over a LOWER heat and making sure they are ready to flip...
Curt says
Boy, the things a guy can learn reading great blogs like yours! I've never thought of spinach pancakes, but these sure look great. Especially as sandwich bread.
Awesome picture too. Pinned!
spabettie says
thank you, Curt - that just made my day! 😀 these are really fun, taste great and I love them as a sandwich bread!
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
Since I do have chia seeds and don't really know what the heck to do with them, I need to give this recipe a try. Have you tried making them into waffles? Just curious.
spabettie says
I haven't made waffles (did we talk about this before - seems like someone did...). I imagine they would work? they'd look pretty cool!
katie says
How cool! That is the coolest sandwich idea ever!
Looks so good!
I hope your weekend was great girl! xo
spabettie says
thank you, Katie! do you think Anthony would go for these? 😉 weekend was great, too short! hope yours was good too - I'll be catching up today! 😀