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    Home ยป Recipes ยป St. Patrick’s Day Pancakes

    St. Patrick's Day Pancakes

    Published: Mar 8, 2016 ยท Updated: Feb 24, 2020 ยท This post contains affiliate links.

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    Deliciously festive gluten free protein pancakes full of all the good things -- satisfying protein, fiber-filled whole grains, even spinach! These are great any time of year, not just for St. Patrick's Day

    Deliciously festive protein pancakes full of all the good things -- satisfying protein, fiber-filled whole grains, even spinach! These are great any time of year, not just for St. Patrick's Day Festive protein pancakes from Living Well Kitchen @memeinge

    Ok ok, I know what you're thinking. You're thinking "Geez, Meme. You've taken these protein pancake things a little too far. We know you like them at lot. And we know you like spinach. But Sugar Plum Fairy, you should not combine the two. Maybe lay off posting so many pancake recipes while you're at it."

    [In case you missed it, I posted Valentine's Day protein pancakes less than a month ago]

    I understand your sentiments, and I appreciate you referring to me as a sugar plum fairy. But I just want to stress that THESE ARE SO GOOD. I ate the entire batch (not in one sitting, of course) and never noticed any taste of spinach, other than the fact that they are vibrant green in color.

    Spinach in pancakes?! I am jumping for joy over here. Spinach in pancakes, y'all! Spinach in my protein pancakes! I'm pretty much never not putting spinach in my pancakes ever again because I am a sucker for getting in extra veggies whenever possible, especially at breakfast.

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    Deliciously festive protein pancakes full of all the good things -- satisfying protein, fiber-filled whole grains, even spinach! These are great all year long, not just for St. Patrick's Day. Festive protein pancakes from Living Well Kitchen @memeinge

    Friends, I really need you to make these protein pancakes if you haven't already. I've made one million different flavors (see the bottom of the post for all the options). And more importantly, today is National Pancake Day, whoop whoop!

    If you have any self-respect then you will make these.

    A) It's National Pancake Day.

    B) Protein Pancakes are the greatest thing to happen to breakfast since... ever.

    C) They have spinach in them, so you get extra veggies at breakfast.

    D) They have spinach in them, so they're green. St. Patrick's Day is next week, so you need green pancakes.

    St. Patrick's Day Protein Pancakes from Living Well Kitchen @memeinge

    If I haven't convinced you yet then I give up. I would make these for you if I could, but my next best offer is to share the recipe. The recipe makes 12 pancakes where each serving is 2 pancakes, so it serves 6.

    I like making a big batch and eating them every morning for the week. I also freeze them. They are great to have for a quick, delicious, and nutritious breakfast.

    Protein Pancakes are packed with protein & fiber and seriously keep you full for hours. [Check below if you need more protein pancake inspiration and flavors].

    These protein pancakes are life-changing (yay for not feeling hungry all morning & wishing lunch was at 10 am instead of 12 pm). And now that I've put spinach in them, I am even more in love 💚

    St. Patrick's Day Protein Pancakes from Living Well Kitchen

    St. Patrick's Day Pancakes

    Deliciously festive gluten free protein pancakes full of all the good things -- satisfying protein, fiber-filled whole grains, even spinach! These are great any time of year, not just for St. Patrick's Day
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 cup oats
    • 4 cups fresh spinach 100g
    • 1 1/2 cup cottage cheese
    • 6 eggs
    • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
    • 1 TBSP chia seeds
    • 1 TBSP vanilla extract
    • maple syrup & butter for serving

    Instructions

    • Add the oats and spinach to a food processor or blender, and blend for about 20 seconds.
    • Add the remaining ingredients (cottage cheese, eggs, baking soda, chia seeds, and vanilla extract) to the food processor, and blend until smooth. Let sit for about 5 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, heat a griddle or skillet to medium meat. Add about 1/2 cup batter for each pancake to the preheated griddle/skillet, and cook for about 3-4 minutes until bubbles form on the top. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until done. Repeat with remaining batter. (Recipe makes 12 pancakes)
    • Serve with maple syrup and butter if desired.

    Notes

    *Be sure to use gluten free oats if needed.
    *Please use real maple syrup. Don't use that fake syrup junk; I beg of you.
    *I used regular cottage cheese but you can use any type. Make sure to check the ingredients and find the one with simple ingredients (not lots of additives, preservatives, etc.)
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo
    Click here for Nutrition Facts

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    Nutrition Facts
    St. Patrick's Day Pancakes
    Amount Per Serving (2 pancakes)
    Calories 211 Calories from Fat 72
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 8g12%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Cholesterol 172mg57%
    Sodium 585mg25%
    Potassium 308mg9%
    Carbohydrates 17g6%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 14g28%
    Vitamin A 2185IU44%
    Vitamin C 5.6mg7%
    Calcium 111mg11%
    Iron 2.4mg13%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    *

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    1. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

      March 08, 2016 at 9:59 am

      I love themed food!! ๐Ÿ™‚ These look perfect!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        March 23, 2016 at 1:38 pm

        Right?! Themed food is so fun ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    2. EA-The Spicy RD says

      March 08, 2016 at 10:02 am

      Who knew green pancakes could look so pretty?! And, seriously, why have I never thought to add spinach {or any other veggies} to my pancakes before? Genius! I'm not 100% sure my kids would go for these, but that would just mean more pancakes for me ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Meme says

        March 23, 2016 at 1:44 pm

        Thanks EA!!! I was so excited when it worked. More pancakes for you is always a good thing, right? ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
    3. EA-The Spicy RD says

      March 08, 2016 at 10:16 am

      Such a fun recipe Meme, and who knew that spinach pancakes could be so pretty?! I'm not sure my kids would eat these or not, BUT, if not, that just means more pancakes for me ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Meme says

        March 23, 2016 at 1:42 pm

        ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    4. Kalee @ The Crowded Table says

      March 08, 2016 at 8:15 pm

      LOVE the pretty green color, such a fun St. Patty's Day breakfast! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Meme says

        March 23, 2016 at 1:40 pm

        Thanks!! I was so impressed with how green they turned out (without tasting "green")

        Reply
    5. Liz - Meal Makeover Mom says

      March 15, 2016 at 6:05 pm

      I have never made pancakes with spinach. I need to give it a try! Great recipe for the holiday ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Meme says

        March 23, 2016 at 1:41 pm

        Thanks, Liz! This was my first try, and I've been doing it ever since. Such an easy way to get veggies in the morning ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    6. Priya says

      May 25, 2016 at 8:54 am

      I have to give these a try! Did you use low-fat cottage cheese or regular?

      Reply
      • Meme says

        May 25, 2016 at 11:03 am

        I used regular, but you are more than welcome to use low-fat or fat-free. I've had success with them. I would be cautious to read the ingredients for the low-fat and fat-free cottage cheeses; sometimes they have additives, preservatives, etc. that you probably don't want.
        Enjoy! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    7. Tamica says

      May 25, 2016 at 10:07 am

      I'm def going to make these. 1 1/2 what of cottage cheese? Cups? Tablespoons?
      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        May 25, 2016 at 11:04 am

        Ah! Thanks for catching that typo, Tamica. It's for 1 1/2 CUPS of cottage cheese. I edited the recipe. Hope you love them as much as me ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply

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