red velvet pancakes

Recipe by
Beverley Williams
San Antonio, TX

My daughter loves red velvet cake and loved these pancakes also. I never told her she was eating beets.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For red velvet pancakes

  • 2 c
    whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 2 Tbsp
    cocoa powder
  • 1/4 c
    brown sugar
  • 2
    eggs, beaten
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1(8.8 oz.) pkg
    love beets, minced
  • 1 c
    whole milk
  • 2 Tbsp
    melted bbutter
  • powdered sugar or maple syrup for garnish (optional)

How To Make red velvet pancakes

  • 1
    preheat griddle to medium high.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder and cocoa powder.
  • 3
    In a small bowl, combine sugar, eggs and vanilla.
  • 4
    In a blender, combine beets and milk. Process until smooth.
  • 5
    Pour the beet mixture into the bowl with the egg mixture and combine.
  • 6
    Next, transfer all the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix just until incorporated.
  • 7
    Grease the griddle with butter. Pour 1/4 cup of batter on the griddle and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • 8
    Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with maple syrup if desired. (Or as my daughter prefers, both.)
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