Easy St. Patrick’s Day Pancakes for a Shamrockin’ Breakfast
Your kids are going to love these green St. Patrick’s Day pancakes topped with whipped cream and Lucky Charms. Perfect holiday breakfast idea!
St. Patrick’s Day is not just a parade of green attire and Lucky Charms; it’s an invitation to bring the emerald cheer into our homes and, most delightfully, onto our plates. Today you’re going to start the day with some magic for breakfast, my friends.
I’m talking about St. Patrick’s Day pancakes! And these are not your ordinary pancakes. These are the kind of pancakes that make leprechauns pause in their merry jaunting, and even the most serious of adults crack a smile.
This fun breakfast recipe combines the whimsy of Lucky Charms with the lushness of green-dyed batter, all topped off with a cloud of whipped cream. It’s a recipe that promises to sprinkle a little bit of magic and a lot of flavor into your St. Patrick’s Day morning.
And kids absolutely love these. I mean – how can you not love green pancakes? Whether or not anyone admits it . . . the color alone makes them taste better (wink).
This is such a great way to bring the joy and festivity of St. Patrick’s Day into your home from the very start of the day.
So grab your apron and green food coloring, and let’s embrace the spirit of the Emerald Isle together with a breakfast that’s sure to be the highlight of your holiday. Get ready to enjoy some deliciously festive pancakes!
Remember that pancakes typically need about 1-2 minutes per side. They should be golden brown and cooked through. If you’re making a batch, keep the cooked pancakes warm in a 200°F oven while you finish cooking the rest.
These pancakes will last 5-7 days in the fridge. You need to keep them sealed in an airtight container or plastic bag to keep them fresh. You will want to store them without toppings.
Get the printable recipe for these St. Patrick’s pancakes below:
St. Patrick’s Pancakes
Equipment
Ingredients
Pancakes
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg(s)
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 7-10 drops green food coloring
- 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray or butter for the pan or griddle
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Lucky Charms
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and whisk or stir until mixed. Small lumps are acceptable, but all large lumps should be gone.
- Dye the batter with several drops of food coloring. Fold in and add more drops if desired.
- Heat a skillet or griddle to approximately 300 degrees. Prepare the skillet or griddle with nonstick cooking spray or butter.
- Scoop the pancake batter onto the prepared cooking surface leaving room for the pancake(s) to spread slightly.
- Cook for about 3 minutes or until bubbles pop to the top. Flip the pancake(s) and continue cooking for an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until they are cooked through.
- Serve the pancakes hot on a plate with maple syrup, Lucky Charms, whipped cream, or your choice of toppings.
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