Green Oat Pancakes for St. Patrick's Day

Here is a wholesome breakfast alternative for your St. Patrick's Day celebration. They are a little less fluffy pancake and a little more hearty goodness. These are based on Taste of Home's Brown Sugar Oatmeal Pancakes. I made them a little healthier. And green. We served with applesauce, strawberry simple syrup, powdered sugar, or maple syrup. You could also try molasses. Originally posted on my blog.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 100 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (Optional)
• ½ cup applesauce
• 4 cups buttermilk
• 1 ⅓ cups brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon wheat germ (Optional)
• 2 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
• 10 drops green food coloring, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine buttermilk and oats in a large bowl; let soak for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Combine flours, brown sugar, wheat germ, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.

Step 4

Whisk eggs, applesauce, and green food coloring into the oats mixture. Add more green food coloring if desired. Stir in flour mixture until batter is just moistened.

Step 5

Heat a lightly oiled griddle to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pour batter onto the griddle using a 1/3 cup measure. Cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 6

Place pancakes on a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven. Repeat with remaining batter.