Pink Pancakes

4.99 from 59 votes

Check out these Pink Pancakes for a festive family breakfast/brunch. It's a super easy recipe made in a blender with beets for natural color!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings pancakes

Calories 146kcal

Author Yumna Jawad

Equipment

Ingredients

1 beet boiled/peeled
1 cup milk
1 large egg
1 tablespoon melted butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

In a blender, puree beet with milk until smooth with no lumps. Add egg, butter, vanilla extract and maple syrup, and blend to combine.
Add flour, baking powder and salt to the mixture. Pulse a few times to combine, being careful not to over blend.
Heat a nonstick griddle over medium-low heat. You can melt butter on the surface or spray with cooking oil spray or leave it dry.
Pour 1/3 cup of the batter into the hot griddle. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until small bubbles start to form on the top and the edges firm up. Flip the pancake and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the pancake is cooked through. Repeat for the remaining batter.
Serve immediately with mixed berries and maple syrup, if desired.

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Notes

Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3-4 days in the fridge.

Make Ahead Tips: You can make the batter ahead of time in the blender and store it in the blender in the fridge overnight. This makes for an easy breakfast the next day.

Substitutes: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However here are some common substitutes that would work well in this recipe.

To make it gluten-free, you can use gluten-free flour mixes labeled All Purpose. However substituting only almond flour, rice flour or coconut flour 1:1 will not work and may need some experimentation.
To make it vegan, you can leave out the egg completely, and substitute the butter for coconut oil.
For a dairy-free option, you can use plant-based milk.

Equipment: I make the pancake batter in my Vitamix. It has a "smoothie" button that works well for blending the wet ingredients. When I add the dry ingredients, I pulse to lightly combine. You can also use a food processor, but you definitely need some type of blender for incorporating the beet into the mix.

* Please note the nutrition label does not include any toppings or maple syrup.

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