Spinach Pancakes

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

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1. 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. Meal prep tips
   6. How long do these pancakes last? Storage tips
   7. Best Vegan Recipes
   8. 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.

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.

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.

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! 

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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.

about Kristina:

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