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    Vegan Pink Beet Pancakes

    Jan 12, 2021 by Rachel · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These beautiful beet pancakes are the perfect breakfast treat on Valentine's Day or any day you just want some fun color in your food. These healthy whole wheat pancakes are even healthier with the addition of beets but still extra scrumptious.

    A stack of vegan pancakes pink from beets and drizzled with maple syrup, topped with strawberries

    I can't take credit for the idea of adding beets to my pancakes as that was all my husband's idea. It came to him when I told him I wanted to make something Valentine's Day themed.

    I'm a big fan of hiding vegetables in the foods we least expect them so I was ALL for it! Beets are a great addition because the have a wonderful sweet yet earthy flavor but it's just subtle enough that you might not even notice it. This could be a great way to get children to secretly eat more vegetables too!

    Benefits of Beets

    Beets are one of my favorite foods, not only for the flavor and beautiful pink color, but also for the many health benefits they provide.

    They are high in fiber, folate (the natural form of folic acid), and Vitamin C. They're also a great source of iron and have been shown to help with lowering blood pressure.

    You can eat them raw or cooked and they're great in both sweet and savory dishes. I love how versatile they are!

    Some of my favorite ways to eat beets are:

    • in a salad
    • in a smoothie
    • hidden in baked goods
    • in a soup
    A stack of pink pancakes on a plate topped with strawberries

    Ingredients needed for pink pancakes

    You won't need a lot of beets to get that great pink color and the rest of the ingredients are very simple. You most likely already have these on hand which makes this an excellent recipe to whip up when the pancake cravings arise.

    Ingredients:

    • whole wheat flour
    • unsweetened non-dairy milk
    • apple sauce—an easy egg replacement
    • beets—I used canned, regular un-pickled
    • coconut sugar
    • baking powder
    • pure vanilla extract
    • salt
    • cinnamon and nutmeg—optional but highly recommended!

    I love how simple this recipe is and healthy too! No oil needed to make fluffy, mouthwatering pancakes.

    How to make

    First, you'll need to puree the beets with the milk. You can use cooked or raw beets. If using raw, peel first. If using canned, drain first. Make sure the canned beets are not pickled. You could also use frozen but I'd try to thaw them first so your puree doesn't end up as a frothy smoothie.

    A blender with beets blended into milk

    Add the beets with the milk to a blender and process until smooth.

    A mixing bowl full of pink pancake batter with a whisk

    Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and whisk well. It will become the most beautiful pink batter you've ever seen!

    In a non-stick pan over medium-low heat, spoon out one pancake worth of batter at a time (about 4 inches in diameter). The batter may come out a little thick so feel free to spread it out once spooned into the pan to make thinner pancakes.

    A pancake shaped like a heart cooking in a skillet

    Feel free to get creative here—I chose to shape some into little hearts. I found that using a spoon worked best. I'd spoon out one half of the heart, then the other, then make any little adjustments to the shape as quickly as possible by dragging/pushing the batter into place. If using a non-stick pan make sure to not scratch it with a metal spoon—or use a plastic spoon to be safe.

    Flip the pancake over when you see bubbles forming on top or the sides have stiffened enough. Continue cooking until golden-brown. Repeat with the rest of the batter.

    Serve warm, topped with maple syrup and fresh fruit! Enjoy!

    A platter of pink pancakes shaped like hearts with strawberries and blackberries surrounding them

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    A stack of vegan pancakes pink from beets and drizzled with maple syrup, topped with strawberries

    Vegan Pink Beet Pancakes

    These beautiful beet pancakes are the perfect breakfast treat on Valentine's Day or any day you just want some fun color in your food. They're healthy, made with beets, whole wheat flour and are both oil free and dairy free but still incredibly scrumptious!
    5 from 6 votes
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    course: Breakfast
    cuisine: American
    servings: 4
    prep time: 5 mins
    cook time: 20 mins
    total time: 25 mins
    Author: Rachel

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups almond milk, (or any plant milk)
    • 1 cup beets, about 8 ounces, see notes
    • 2 cups whole wheat flour
    • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
    • 1.5 tablespoons baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 4 tablespoons apple sauce
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • A few hearty dashes cinnamon & nutmeg, (to taste)

    Instructions

    • Puree the beets with the milk in a blender until smooth.
    • Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and whisk well.
    • In a non-stick pan over medium-low heat, spoon out one pancake worth of batter at a time (about 4 inches in diameter). The batter may come out a little thick so feel free to spread it out once spooned into the pan to make thinner pancakes. Flip the pancake over when you see bubbles forming on top or the sides have stiffened enough. Continue cooking until golden-brown. Repeat with the rest of the batter.
    • Serve warm, topped with maple syrup and fresh fruit! Enjoy!

    Notes

    Want gluten-free? I've made similar pancakes with oat flour which seems to work well.
    For the beets, you can use cooked or raw. If using raw, peel first. If using canned, drain first. Make sure the canned beets are not pickled. You could also use frozen but I'd try to thaw them first so your puree doesn't end up as a frothy smoothie.
    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
    This recipe is adapted from my Easy Vegan Pancakes recipe.

    Nutrition Per Serving

    Calories: 266kcal Carbohydrates: 55g Protein: 9g Fat: 3g Saturated Fat: 1g Sodium: 825mg Potassium: 339mg Fiber: 8g Sugar: 8g Vitamin C: 2mg Calcium: 440mg Iron: 3mg
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    These beautiful beet pancakes are the perfect breakfast treat on Valentine's Day or any day you just want some fun color in your food. They're healthy, made with beets, whole wheat flour and are both oil free and dairy free but still incredibly scrumptious!
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    Comments

    1. Carolyn

      November 07, 2021 at 3:04 pm

      Thank you for making this vegan recipe without flaxseed. My son is allergic, so having this flax-free option is wonderful!

      Reply
      • Rachel

        November 08, 2021 at 11:16 am

        You're welcome! Hope you both enjoy this recipe as much as I do!

        Reply
    2. Benny

      June 27, 2021 at 3:13 pm

      I lіke the helpful іnformation you supply in your articles. i didn’t know beetroot had these many recipes! and they all look delicious.
      Thanks again for the tips

      Reply
      • Health My Lifestyle

        June 28, 2021 at 11:10 am

        Thank you, I'm so glad you like it!

        Reply
    3. veenaazmanov

      January 13, 2021 at 1:43 pm

      5 stars
      Presentation Picture Perfect. Breakfast could never get so healthier with this amazing Beet Pancakes. Treat to my love ones.

      Reply
      • Health My Lifestyle

        January 13, 2021 at 7:08 pm

        Aw what kind words, thank you so much!!

        Reply
    4. Mirlene

      January 13, 2021 at 1:34 pm

      5 stars
      These pancakes are too cute and I cannot wait to get my hands on them. Looking forward to making them soon.

      Reply
      • Health My Lifestyle

        January 13, 2021 at 7:09 pm

        Aw thank you, Mirlene! Hope you enjoy them! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Sara Welch

      January 13, 2021 at 1:08 pm

      5 stars
      Made these for breakfast this morning, and they didn't disappoint! Excited to start my day off right with these again, tomorrow!

      Reply
      • Health My Lifestyle

        January 13, 2021 at 7:10 pm

        Yay I'm so glad! I had them two days in a row as well! They definitely make the morning brighter 🙂

        Reply
    6. Jess

      January 13, 2021 at 1:04 pm

      5 stars
      I love that the all-natural color in these. Perfect for Valentine's day!

      Reply
      • Health My Lifestyle

        January 13, 2021 at 7:12 pm

        Thanks, Jess! I agree, the beets give it a beautiful natural color—it makes me want to start adding them to everything haha

        Reply
    7. Beth

      January 13, 2021 at 12:18 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so delicious! I can't wait to give this a try!

      Reply
      • Health My Lifestyle

        January 13, 2021 at 12:30 pm

        Thanks so much, Beth! Hope you enjoy it 🙂

        Reply

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