Pink beet yogurt pancakes are a fun breakfast that kids love. Their pink colour is beautiful and the texture of these pancakes are amazing! They come out fluffy, soft and moist. Plus, there’s an extra nutritional boost from yogurt and beets!
In this recipe, I used beetroot powder. Beetroot powder is terrific for adding to pancakes, waffles or smoothies for a lovely pink colour and extra nutrition. Also, because its in a powdered format, it doesn’t contain any excess moisture so the texture of baked goods don’t get altered.
Health benefits of beets
High in fiber which is crucial for digestive health
Rich in essential vitamins and minerals such as folate, manganese, potassium, iron and vitamin C
Vitamin C is important for the immune system and to produce collagen for healthy skin!
Potassium can help reduce blood pressure
Health benefits of yogurt
Good source of protein and calcium essential for healthy teeth and bones
High in B vitamins, phosphorous, potassium and magnesium
Contains probiotics that help boost digestive health
How to make beetroot yogurt pancakes
Whisk wet ingredients in a large bowl.
Whisk dry ingredients in a large bowl.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Whisk to combine.
Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
Cook pancakes on a lightly oiled non-stick pan or griddle.
Serve with fresh fruits and maple syrup if desired. Enjoy!
Cooking tip:
Cook the first side just enough to flip them. If you cook it too long, the pancakes turn brown and you lose the lovely pink colour.
Make different shades of pink
You can change the shade of pink by using more beetroot powder. In this recipe, I used 1/2 tablespoon for a medium shade of pink. If you would like a darker shade of pink, add 1/2 tablespoon at a time until you get the desired shade. I’ve made pancakes that were a bright magenta colour and also ones that were almost red.
However, the more beetroot powder you add, the stronger the taste of beets. When I made red ones, my older daughter was happy with them but my younger daughter thought the taste and smell was too strong. So start with less and see how you like them. Enjoy!
Pink beet yogurt pancakes are a fun breakfast that kids love. Their pink colour is beautiful and the texture of these pancakes are amazing! They come out fluffy, soft and moist. Plus, there’s an extra nutritional boost from yogurt and beets!
In a bowl, add yogurt, milk, egg, vanilla extract, maple syrup and olive oil. Whisk to combine.
In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and beetroot powder.
Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk to combine.
Let the batter rest for 10 minutes before cooking.
Cook on medium heat on a non-stick pan or griddle. Brush pan lightly with olive oil and let the olive oil warm up before pouring in the batter.
When the edges look dry and bubbles appear, turn the pancakes over. Note to turn them over as soon as they are cooked enough. Otherwise, they can turn brown and you lose the lovely pink colour.
Serve with fresh strawberries and maple syrup if desired.
