Beet pancakes are bright and fun, delicious and wholesome! But, not only are these pink pancakes visually appealing, but using roasted beets make them naturally sweet and incredibly tasty!

pink pancakes stacked on white plate with syrup dripping down them.

This recipe was originally published in February 2019. It has been updated for content and photos.

I love how gorgeous beets can make a dish! Just like my beet hummus and beet soup, these beautiful pink pancakes are naturally vibrant!

Why you’ll love these!

They’re PINK! These pink pancakes are so visually appealing, and we eat with our eyes first, right? My little guys can not get enough of them!
Healthy and wholesome. Made using just 7 nutritious ingredients, so you can feel great about serving these beet pancakes to your family.
Sugar free! No added sugar to this batter. Beets add all the natural sweetness needed. (But of course, if you have a sweet tooth, feel free to top with maple syrup.)
These beet pancakes are also oil free, keeping them very low in fat!
Allergen friendly. Not only are these wholesome pink pancakes free from sugar and oil, but they’re naturally vegan, gluten free and nut free! Suitable for all kinds of eaters, with the added bonus of being school safe.

Pancake stack with fork holding triangular cut made through the stack.

How to make them

(This is a summary with step by step photos, full recipe measurements and instructions are in the recipe card below.)

Gather your ingredients, and start by roasting your beets, if you don’t have some already precooked.

Ingredients to make beet pancakes on white and brown deck.

To roast your beets, make a foil pocket to sit them in. This will prevent the natural red dye from spilling out onto your tray. Roast at 425 degrees and use convection, if your oven is able.

Once fork tender, remove from the oven and let cool, just a few minutes so you can handle with your hands. Then peel the skin, which will remove easily once roasted.

Add the peeled beets to your blender, (I use a Vitamix) along with ALL remaining ingredients, and process until smooth. (photos 1-2)

Blender with beets, milk, oats and flax seeds being blended into batter.

Now, pouring directly from your blender spout to your preheated griddle, pour pancakes that are roughly 4 inches in diameter. Cook for 3-4 minutes until bubbles form on top and the edges appear to be set. Then flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes, until cooked through. (photos 3-4)

Pink pancakes on griddle before and after flipping.

NOTE: If you’re cooking your beet pancakes in batches, the batter will thicken as it sits. If needed, add another 1-2 tablespoons of milk to the blender and give it a quick re-blend to make the second batch.

Then serve your pink pancakes with your favourite toppings and enjoy! (Or enjoy plain, because truly, they are that good!)

Syrup pouring over stack of pink pancakes with berries on top.

Storage

In the unlikely event that you have leftover pink pancakes, let them cool to room temperature before storing.

Once cooled, you may refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days and reheat in the toaster, oven, or on your griddle.

To freeze, use a freezer safe, air tight container and keep frozen for up to 3 months. You may pop these in the toaster from frozen to reheat.

What to serve with them

Some great options to serve with your beet pancakes include:

Fresh berries
Sliced bananas
Chopped walnuts or pecans
Shredded unsweetened coconut
Dark chocolate chips
Homemade nutella
Maple syrup
Blueberry Chia Jam

Do I really need to roast the beets?

I’ve made these pink pancakes using roasted beets and boiled beets.

While boiling the beets is faster, especially if you peel and cut into wedges beforehand, roasting makes these pancakes much sweeter and brighter.

As always, the choice is yours, but if you have the time, or can work ahead, I highly recommending roasting the beets. You’ll need less sweeteners this way, which will keep your beet pancakes even healthier!

Expert Tips

Leave the peel on to roast your beets. Removing the peel is a bit tedious and messy when beets are raw and they peel away very easily once roasted.
Roast, rather than boil, if time permits. The result is naturally sweeter beet pancakes. (That means less or no syrup needed!)
If you’re cooking your pink pancakes in batches, the batter will thicken as it sits in the blender. If needed, add another 1-2 tablespoons of milk and re-blend for a few seconds before cooking the next batch.

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Rosa

📖 Recipe

Pink Beet Pancakes [Oil Free]

Beet pancakes are bright and fun, delicious and wholesome! Not only are these pink pancakes visually appealing, but using roasted beets make them naturally sweet and incredibly tasty!

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 35

Total Time: 40

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American, Canadian

Servings: pancakes

Calories: 63kcal

Equipment

Vitamix Blender

Griddle

Ingredients

▢ 1 medium beet roasted
▢ 1.25 cups rolled oats gluten free if preferred
▢ 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
▢ 1 teaspoon cinnamon
▢ 2 teaspoons baking powder
▢ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
▢ 1.5 cups unsweetened soy milk or milk of choice

Instructions

Preheat your oven or toaster over to 425 degrees convection bake. Slice the top and bottom stems off your beet and then halve. Place halved side down on a foil pocket on a baking tray. Fold the sides of your foil up to keep the juices in the pocket and avoid making a mess. Then bake until fork tender, approx. 30-45 minutes. (Bake time will vary according to the size of your beet, and how fresh it is.)
Once cooked, remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes, until you're able to handle with your hands. Now preheat your griddle while you peel your beet. The skin will peel very easily after being roasted.
Place the peeled beet and all remaining ingredients in your blender and process until smooth. Then pour the batter directly from your blender onto your hot griddle, making pancakes that are about 4 inches in diameter. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until bubbly on top and the edges appear set. Then flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Enjoy!

Notes

Leave the peel on to roast your beets. Removing the peel is a bit tedious and messy when beets are raw and they peel away very easily once roasted.

Roast, rather than boil, if time permits. The result is naturally sweeter beet pancakes. (That means less or no syrup needed!)

If you’re cooking your pink pancakes in batches, the batter will thicken as it sits in the blender. If needed, add another 1-2 tablespoons of milk and re-blend for a few seconds before cooking the next batch.

Leftovers keep refrigerated for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

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*Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated using online tools and does not include optional ingredients unless otherwise indicated.