Deliciously festive gluten-free protein pancakes full of all the good things with satisfying protein, fiber-filled whole grains, even spinach (that you cannot taste)! These colorful green pancakes are a great breakfast any time of year, not just for St. Patrick's Day.
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 a lot. And we know you like spinach. But Sugar Plum Fairy, you should not combine the two."
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?! Yep! I am a sucker for getting in extra veggies whenever possible, especially at breakfast because I love the veggies make me feel but don't always love eating them.
And I like the option to squeeze extra veggies into my pancakes without tasting them (especially if you top your pancakes with butter and/or maple syrup, which I do).
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. And these green ones are festive, fun, and fantastic.
Protein pancakes are life-changing (yay for not feeling hungry all morning & wishing lunch was at 10 am instead of 12 pm). And it's fun to have this option to get a few extra nutrients into my day first thing in the morning 💚
[But also, I don't always feel like I need to eat veggies in the morning. I simply like the way my body feels when I have vegetables consistently so I try to add them in whenever possible]
MORE PROTEIN PANCAKE RECIPES YOU'LL LOVE:
- Blueberry Protein Pancakes
- Chocolate Protein Pancakes
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- Oven-Baked Protein Pancakes
St. Patrick's Day Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup oats
- 4 cups fresh spinach 100g
- 1 ½ cup cottage cheese
- 6 eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon 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 ½ 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
*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.)
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This post was originally published on March 8, 2016. Text, recipe, and photos have been updated.
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Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says
I love themed food!! 🙂 These look perfect!
Meme says
Right?! Themed food is so fun 🙂
EA-The Spicy RD says
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 🙂
Meme says
Thanks EA!!! I was so excited when it worked. More pancakes for you is always a good thing, right? 😉
EA-The Spicy RD says
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 🙂
Meme says
🙂
Kalee @ The Crowded Table says
LOVE the pretty green color, such a fun St. Patty's Day breakfast! 🙂
Meme says
Thanks!! I was so impressed with how green they turned out (without tasting "green")
Liz - Meal Makeover Mom says
I have never made pancakes with spinach. I need to give it a try! Great recipe for the holiday 🙂
Meme says
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 🙂
Priya says
I have to give these a try! Did you use low-fat cottage cheese or regular?
Meme says
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! 🙂
Tamica says
I'm def going to make these. 1 1/2 what of cottage cheese? Cups? Tablespoons?
Thank you!
Meme says
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 🙂