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Last Updated October 12, 2020. Originally Posted May 14, 2020 By Kristina Sloggett 206 Comments

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The Original Vegan Spinach Pancake recipe! learn how to make easy dye free green pancakes to enjoy sweet or savory, as a stack or sandwich.

recipe originally published June 7, 2010

 

a stack of green spinach pancakes on a white rustic plate.

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS – Jump to any section:

    1. Dye free green pancakes
    2. Do spinach pancakes taste good?
    3. How to make green pancakes
    4. Sweet, Savory, or Sandwich: How to serve
    5. Make an epic breakfast sandwich
    6. Meal prep tips
    7. How long do these pancakes last? Storage tips
    8. Best Vegan Recipes
    9. Spinach Pancakes recipe
 

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.

 

a photo collage showing how to make spinach pancakes: fresh spinach blended with liquids

 

a photo collage showing how to make green pancakes: pancake batter naturally dyed with spinach being poured onto a hot griddle, cooked pancakes flipped

 

How To Serve These Bright Green Pancakes

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.

 

a vegetable sandwich made with spinach pancake bread: hummus, lettuce, sliced avocado, tomato, and onion between bright green pancake 'bread'

 

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.

 

a breakfast sandwich using green vegan spinach pancakes as bread. sliced in half and stacked on a plate to show filling: vegan egg, sausage, melted cheese, ketchup between bright green pancakes.

 

Meal Prep Tips

I generally make a big batch of green pancakes. We keep them in the fridge all week for quick breakfasts or sandwiches. If I know I am making them for sandwiches, I will season them with savory flavors or simply leave neutral.

  • 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. 
 

How long do Vegan 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.

 

a stack of green pancakes on a white rustic plate.

 

Best Vegan Recipes

Just like our dye free green pancakes, these recipes are consistently at the top of the charts! Our readers love these, we hope you do too!

  • Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower: these tangy bites are a winner at every party! enjoy dipped in ranch, or stuff into a taco for a delicious dinner.
  • Crunchwrap Supreme: everyone’s drive thru favorite is made at home, and vegan! see the recipe for step by step photos and folding instructions, and tips from years of making these.
  • Vegan Egg Salad: if you were an egg salad fan before going vegan, this has the taste and texture of the real thing! added edamame gives more protein, texture and color.
  • Vegan Cream Cheese: our go to cream cheese! quick and easy method lets you can customize the flavors! low carb and gluten free friendly recipe.
  • Best Vegan Mushroom Burgers: really. they are the best. they stand up to a slice down the middle without squishing out the sides, and the flavor is fantastic! 
  • Oat Milk Ice Cream: so very rich and creamy, this delicious dark chocolate dessert is so easy to make, you’ll want to make it every week! 
  • Salt and Vinegar Crackers: a low carb, gluten free cracker! this super simple recipe gives you a crispy thin vehicle for all of your favorite dips.
  • Vegan Goat Cheese: another tasty recipe that I have made for years. each batch turns out different – some crumbly, some smooth and spreadable, always tasty! 
  • Vegan Chicken Nuggets: years ago I made this gluten and soy free vegan chicken. these have been buffaloed, barbecued, and stuffed with (vegan) mozzarella! 

 

a stack of bright green spinach pancakes on a white rustic plate.

 

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Yield: 12 three inch pancakes

Spinach Pancakes

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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.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup gluten free all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon flax seed, fresh ground
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup dairy free milk (see notes about measurement)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

Instructions

  1. In mixing bowl, whisk together flour, flax seed, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a blender jar, add spinach, milk, and lemon juice / acv. Blend at high speed until smooth, with no spinach pieces remaining.
  3. Add spinach mixture to the dry ingredients. Fold together until just combined. 
  4. Place griddle on stovetop over medium low heat. (For a bright green pancake, low heat is better.) Add dairy free butter or oil.
  5. 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

1/2 to 3/4 cup milk: for thicker batter / pancakes, use less liquid. I prefer a thinner pancake / "bread" for sandwiches, so I use 3/4 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. 

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:

4

Serving Size:

3

Amount 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.

© Kristina Sloggett
Cuisine: American / Category: Breakfast

about Kristina:

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Comments

  1. Ashley says

    February 22, 2018 at 12:42 pm

    How cute are these for St. Patrick’s day?! Or any day because they looks so yummy and pretty.

    Reply
  2. Stacey says

    January 24, 2018 at 7:56 am

    Can you use almond or coconut flour instead of rice flour?

    Reply
    • Kristina Sloggett says

      January 24, 2018 at 8:36 am

      I have used almond flour, yes! almond works just as well, especially when it is not too coarse (almond meal).

      I rarely use much coconut flour, as it is extremely absorbent and you need SO little, it is never a 1:1 swap.

      Reply
  3. MPaula says

    August 11, 2017 at 3:23 pm

    I am as likely to have arugula as spinach – arugula in the fridge right now. I love the idea of eating these with hummus. I could top it with onion and call it AHO! Thanks.

    Reply
    • Kristina Sloggett says

      August 12, 2017 at 11:26 am

      you are making the pancakes with arugula? you will have to let me know how that goes – I know the flavor will be very different, and I’m not sure what the protein content / consistency differences might result in… I’d love to know if it works!

      Reply
  4. Ava says

    March 21, 2017 at 11:39 am

    This look amazing! I know this was posted a while ago, but do you know how well these would freeze?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kristina Sloggett says

      March 22, 2017 at 7:15 pm

      hi Ava! yes this was posted a long time ago, but we still make them all the time! I do make double batches and store covered in the refrigerator to use for sandwiches – they are good for a few days. I have not tried to freeze these, and I have had several people ask before too – I always ask them to let me know how it goes if they do…? I have not heard back, ha! I’d say they’d probably be okay, wrapped really well? (if you do try, please let me know?) 🙂

      Reply
  5. Stephanie Rochelle says

    December 3, 2016 at 6:33 am

    These look delicious! I can’t wait to try these! I am a vegetarian starting to transition into veganism, and I think these are great to start with!

    Reply
  6. Jac | The Vegetarian Baker says

    October 9, 2015 at 12:11 pm

    Woah. These are so cool. I have had spinach bread, but never pancakes. Can’t wait to try this out.

    Reply
    • Kristina Sloggett says

      October 11, 2015 at 8:08 am

      thanks, Jac – these are one of our favorites, either as a (sweet or savory) stack of pancakes, or in place of sandwich bread. I also have a spinach waffle that is really fun! –> GARLIC SPINACH WAFFLES WITH SRIRACHA WHIP – those are great for sandwich bread as well! 🙂 enjoy!

      Reply
  7. ilene says

    April 14, 2015 at 9:44 am

    Can chia seeds be used in place of flax seeds with same result??

    Reply
    • Kristina Sloggett says

      April 15, 2015 at 9:17 am

      hi Ilene, chia should definitely work – I have not used chia in this way for a few years, but I have made these pancakes with chia. enjoy!

      Reply
  8. Crystal says

    April 11, 2015 at 4:30 am

    Hey! Love the idea and tried making them this morning. Is the mixture supposed to come out really thick? Like, reeeeaaally thick? Because mine did. Perhaps a little more water? Just curious. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kristina Sloggett says

      April 11, 2015 at 9:23 am

      hi Crystal, having made this recipe so many times, YES sometimes it is thicker than other times (amount of spinach? texture of spinach? I have tried to figure out why it varies), and I just add a bit more liquid. Sometimes I have left it thicker, and spooned it onto the griddle – makes a nice thick slice of “bread”. hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  9. CB says

    March 9, 2015 at 11:09 pm

    I just made these with flax, chia, AND two eggs. For the flour I used half ground brazil nut powder and half gluten free flour blend. They are kind of like biscuits!

    Reply
  10. kit says

    March 8, 2015 at 5:17 pm

    I just made these and they were delicious (and beautiful!). Thanks!!

    Reply
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