Pink Pancakes Recipe

Get ready for a vibrant breakfast experience with these Pink Pancakes! Inspired by Jessica Seinfeld's "Deceptively Delicious" cookbook, this recipe creates fluffy, naturally pink pancakes using beet puree. A beautiful and surprisingly delicious way to start your day. This recipe uses pancake mix for convenience, but we'll share a from-scratch version soon!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 245.7 kcal
Protein 17g
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Ingredients for Pink Pancakes

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How to Make Pink Pancakes

  1. In a blender or food processor, combine 1 cup water, 1 cup ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup beet puree, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Blend until smooth.
  2. Gently pour the blended mixture into a medium bowl. Add 2 cups pancake mix and 1/2 cup diced apple.
  3. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a slightly lumpy batter is best.
  4. Lightly coat a griddle or large non-stick pan with cooking spray and heat to medium-high heat.
  5. Add 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil to the hot griddle.
  6. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake.
  7. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Watch for bubbles to form on the surface before flipping.
  8. If the pancakes are browning too quickly, reduce the heat.
  9. Serve immediately and garnish with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, fresh berries, and powdered sugar.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

30g

Carbs

5g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Pink Pancakes?

Pink Pancakes takes about 25 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Pink Pancakes?

Pink Pancakes has approximately 245.7 calories per serving, with about 17 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 23 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Pink Pancakes?

The key ingredients for Pink Pancakes are Water, Ricotta Cheese, Beet, Pure Vanilla Extract, Cinnamon, Pancake Mix. See the full list with measurements above.

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