Shamrock Green Pancakes (Printable)

Fluffy green pancakes with vibrant color, served warm and topped with sweet syrup and optional mint.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1 1/4 cups whole milk
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for pan)
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (optional)
11 - Green food coloring (gel or liquid, as needed)

→ To Serve

12 - Maple syrup or pancake syrup
13 - Whipped cream (optional)
14 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

# Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well incorporated.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract if using.
03 - Add green food coloring to the wet mixture, starting with a few drops and mixing until you reach a vibrant shamrock green.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
05 - Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
06 - Pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2–3 minutes.
07 - Flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
08 - Transfer pancakes to a plate and repeat with remaining batter, greasing the pan as needed.
09 - Serve warm, stacked, and topped with maple syrup, whipped cream, and mint leaves if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The bright green color turns an ordinary Tuesday into something magical without requiring any actual luck
  • These pancakes are genuinely fluffy and light, not just pretty to look at
02 -
  • Overmixing creates tough, rubbery pancakes, so stop stirring the moment the flour disappears
  • Liquid food coloring will thin your batter, so reduce milk slightly if using it instead of gel
03 -
  • Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking for even fluffier results
  • Add chocolate chips after pouring batter into the pan so they do not bleed green

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