These Gluten Free Vegan Matcha Rainbow Protein Pancakes are the ultimate hangover cure for your St. Patrick’s Day brunch!
I don’t know about your town, but here in Toronto, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations start EARLY – like people are lining up outside the pub by 10 AM. Since this year I’m not imbibing, I have a little extra time to get a good hearty breakfast in and this year is all about these gluten free vegan matcha rainbow pancakes.
How to Make Gluten Free Vegan Matcha Rainbow Protein Pancakes
I’m a pancake queen. I’ve made it my mission to create one delicious pancake recipe for every major holiday (like my recent Red Velvet Valentine’s Day pancakes) and this one has quickly become one of our FAVES. I mean, everything with rainbow sprinkles is the BOMB DOT COM, and if you can find a way to make some amazing pancakes Vegan and Gluten Free AND packed with some hearty fibre, I am one happy dietitian.
These Gluten Free Vegan Matcha Rainbow Protein Pancakes are super easy to pull off. It starts with a Flax egg, which is literally just ground flax and almond milk. Easy peasy. Next comes some ground up gluten free oat flour, and some vegan protein powder so that you can feel extra confident about loading up on rainbow sprinkles. I also like to sweeten my pancakes naturally with super ripe bananas to leave some extra wiggle room for maple syrup on top 😉
These Gluten Free Vegan Matcha Rainbow Protein Pancakes are an obvious choice for green beer pre-drinking fuel, but also for helping you cure that St. Patrick’s Day hangover – a MUCH better option compared to a greasy night out.
Now tell me, what are some of your favourite St. Patrick’s Day breakfast or brunch recipes?
Have you tried these Gluten Free Vegan Matcha Rainbow Protein Pancakes?
Leave me a comment below with your thoughts!
Gluten Free Vegan Matcha Rainbow Protein Pancakes
Ingredients
Flax eggs:
- 2 tbsp flax
- 1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- Pancakes:
- 2 cups gluten free oats pureed into a flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup vegan vanilla protein powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch salt
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup plain coconut or almond yogurt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 2 prepared flax eggs
- 1 medium ripe banana mashed
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 2 tsp matcha powder or to taste
- Coconut oil for cooking
Toppings:
- Rainbow sprinkles
- Plain coconut or almond yogurt
- Raspberries
- Blueberries
- Maple syrup if desired
Instructions
- To a small bowl, mix together the flax and almond milk and set in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.
- To a large bowl, mix together the oat flour, cinnamon, protein powder, baking soda and salt. Add the vanilla, yogurt, almond milk, banana, flax eggs, maple and oil. Add the matcha powder to your desired taste and colour.
- Preheat large nonstick skillet with the coconut oil over medium heat. Add about 1/4 cup batter and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Layer with yogurt, berries, sprinkles and maple syrup, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Updated on July 21st, 2020
Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by the Ontario College of Dietitians. She is a mom, YouTuber, Blogger, award winning cookbook author, media coach specializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications like Healthline and on national broadcast TV shows.
S says
Excited to try! One question— why the coconut oil？Thought on the channel you discussed it as a overly-raved oil. Any particular reason behind this one？
Would olive oil also work？
Abbey Sharp says
Any oil works! As I discussed it doesn’t actually matter what oil you use- all have benefits and downsides. I don’t think coconut oil is the holy grail but it’s vegan and has a nice smoke point so it doesn’t burn easily. But yes to olive oil if you don’t mind the taste.
Stephanie says
I got a question if I’m not vegan can I use regular eggs? And avoid the protein powder?
Abbey Sharp says
Absolutely!
MatchaMe says
Love this recipe! Looks so delicious
-Jared
Abbey Sharp says
Enjoy!
Jill Conyers says
I love finding new recipes for using matcha.
Abbey Sharp says
yay! Enjoy Jill
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
How much fun are these! I love the green color and the rainbow together. I need a stack this weekend!
Abbey Sharp says
Yeah girl! You’ll love em
Angela Cardamone @marathonsandmotivation.com says
These are so fun with the rainbow colors! I think my kids will love this recipe!
Abbey Sharp says
Yes definitely! Sprinkles make everything better 🙂
Mikki says
Matcha!! What a great ingredient to add in .. and it makes it great for St. Patricks Day! Love it!
Abbey Sharp says
Definitely! Super tasty 🙂
Kelly says
I definitely haven’t tried these before, but am definitely game to have them liven up my St. Patty’s Day. I’m totally in!
Abbey Sharp says
Yes girl! These are perfect
Emily says
These look soooo good! Love how festive they are 😀
Abbey Sharp says
right! Thanks Emily
lola says
Woooow this looks amazing, i think especially for kids, this would be a great idea because of all the colors. My daughter is 2 but such a picky eater, so this might excite her a bit
Abbey Sharp says
yes! kids love colour!
Deborah Brooks says
Well those are so festive and fun! Great St Pat’s Day recipe
Abbey Sharp says
Yay! Thanks love