St Patrick’s Day Pancakes are a fun and festive breakfast to celebrate the holiday. These bright green pancakes are easy to make with simple ingredients and are perfect for starting your St Patrick’s Day with something special.
As a mom of 8 kids, themed breakfasts have become a tradition in our home. My kids always look forward to holiday mornings, and these green pancakes are one of their favorite ways to celebrate.
To add to your fun and festive day, make sure to make this Green Punch Recipe or St Patrick’s Day Punch for an after school treat.
Why We Love These St Patrick’s Day Pancakes
- Fun holiday breakfast – The bright green color makes these pancakes perfect for celebrating St Patrick’s Day.
- Kid-approved recipe – Kids love the festive color and fun toppings like Lucky Charms marshmallows.
- Simple ingredients – Made with pantry staples you likely already have at home.
- Easy to customize – Add your favorite pancake toppings or mix-ins.
Ingredients
- Buttermilk – Buttermilk helps create fluffy pancakes and adds a slight tangy flavor.
- Green Gel Food Coloring bright green – Gel food coloring gives the pancakes a vibrant green color without thinning the batter.
- Lucky Charms Marshmallows (optional for serving) – These make a fun and festive topping that kids love.)
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How to Make St Patrick’s Day Pancakes
Step 1 – In a medium size bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 2 – Then in a separate large bowl whisk together the buttermilk, egg, melted butter and green food coloring.
Step 3 – Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix for approximately 30 seconds until the ingredients are combined. The batter will be lumpy.
Step 4 – Preheat a griddle, cast iron skillet or non stick skillet or frying pan over medium high heat. Grease with a non-stick cooking spray or a small amount of butter.
Step 5 – Pour the batter to the pan in approximately ¼ cup scoops. Cook for 2-3 minutes until small bubbles start to appear at the top of the pancake.
Step 6 – Flip the pancake and finish cooking for 2-3 more minutes until golden brown.
Step 7 – Transfer the pancake to a plate and continue this process until all the batter is used.
Step 8 – Served topped with syrup, Lucky Charm marshmallows and whipped cream. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Food Coloring – Make sure to use a green gel food coloring to get a vibrant green coloring for the pancakes.
- Cooking Pancakes – You don’t want them to get too browned or you won’t see the green color so watch them closely while they are cooking.
- Pancake Griddle Recommendations – If you are looking for a new griddle to cook your pancakes, check out these Best Pancake Griddles.
Variation Ideas
- Flour – For a healthier version, you can substitute with a gluten-free flour or add in oats. If you are using oats, place in a blender to make into a flour texture.
- Additions – You can easily add in a tsp of vanilla extract and cinnamon for added flavor.
- Pancake Mix – Feel free to use a pancake mix to make this recipe. See Does Pancake Mix Go Bad for tips.
Serving Suggestions
These green pancakes are delicious served with bacon In the oven and a side of fruit. We like to serve with green grapes, banana, blueberries and strawberries.
Add your favorite toppings such as whipped cream, maple syrup and butter.
How to Store Leftovers
Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.
You can also freeze pancakes for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave or toaster until warm.
St. Patrick’s Day Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 cup All Purpose Flour
- 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1 Egg beaten
- 2 Tablespoons Butter melted and cooled
- Green Gel Food Coloring bright green
- Syrup optional for serving
- Lucky Charms Marshmallows optional for serving
- Whipped Cream optional for serving
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Instructions
- In a medium size bowl, whisk together 1 cup of flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, ¼ teaspoon of and salt. Set aside.
- Then in a separate large bowl whisk together 1 cup of buttermilk, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons of melted butter and green food coloring.
- Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Mix for approximately 30 seconds until the ingredients are combined. The batter will be lumpy.
- Preheat a griddle, cast iron skillet or non stick skillet over medium high heat. Grease with a non-stick cooking spray or a small amount of butter.
- Add the batter to the pan in approximately ¼ cup scoops.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until small bubbles start to appear at the top of the pancake. Flip the pancake and finish cooking for 2-3 more minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer the pancake to a plate and continue this process until all the batter is used.
- Served topped with syrup, Lucky Charm marshmallows and whipped cream. Enjoy!
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These St Patrick’s Day Pancakes are a fun and festive way to start the holiday morning. If you try this recipe, please leave a comment or star rating and let us know how your family enjoyed them!
