This Matcha Pancakes Recipe with Rainbow Sprinkles is the ultimate hangover cure for your St. Patrick’s Day brunch!
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.
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 I didn’t participate in previous years (thanks pregnancy!), I had a little extra time to get a good hearty breakfast in, which led to me creating the perfect St. Patrick’s Day vegan matcha pancakes recipe.
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Why This Recipe Works
If the pictures alone don’t convice you to make this delicious matcha pancakes recipe, here are a few more reasons why I love this recipe –
- High in protein (over 20 grams per serving!)
- Gluten-free & Vegan
- Family friendly, I promise the kids will LOVE these
- Only takes 4 quick steps to make!
Key Ingredients
Vegan Vanilla Protein Powder – I love to add protein powder to this matcha pancakes recipe as way to increase my protein intake! Feel free to use any protein powder of your choice OR check out my new vegan protein powder available now for preorder!
Matcha Powder – Instead of using dyes or artifical coloring for these pancakes, I decided to use just a bit of matcha to help make the perfect green color!
Gluten Free Oats – It’s super easy (and cheaper!) to make your own flour using oats, which is why I use gluten free oats in this recipe.
Toppings – This is where you can get creative! I personally love fruit, syrup, and whipped cream on my pancakes!
How to Make This Recipe
Step 1: To a small bowl, mix together the flax and almond milk and set in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.
Step 2: 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.
Step 3: 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.
Step 4: Layer with yogurt, berries, sprinkles and maple syrup, if desired. Enjoy!
Expert Tips
Since we are using oat four, the batter may be a tad bit thicker. Due to the thickness of the batter, you may not get the same bubbling effec to indicate when the pancake is ready to be flipped. Just make sure to look for browning around the edges of the pancakes which means it’s ready to flip!
Recipe FAQs
Yes! Ideally stick to any flour with a 1:1 ratio if you’re not needing a gluten free version!
In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, I think anything green would be super super fun to add! Kiwi and green M&Ms are a great example!
If you don’t have any matcha powder (or don’t care for the taste), feel free to use your choice of green food dye!
More Recipes You Might Like
Do you love pancakes for breakfast just as much as I do? If you love this matcha pancakes recipe check out some of my others on the blog!
- NUTELLA STUFFED PANCAKES
- CHOCOLATE PROTEIN PANCAKES WITH CHERRIES
- STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE PROTEIN PANCAKES
- VEGAN OATMEAL PANCAKES
Now tell me, what are some of your favorite St. Patrick’s Day breakfast or brunch recipes? Have you tried this matcha pancake recipe? Leave me a comment below with your thoughts!
Matcha Pancakes Recipe with Rainbow Sprinkles | High Protein, Gluten Free St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast
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 March 11th, 2024
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