Grinchcakes or Shamrock Pancakes

Original recipe from Weelicious.

Pictured: grinchcakes with mint syrup (recipe for syrup below).

Ingredients:

• 2 c packed fresh or frozen spinach
• 2 c milk
• 2 eggs
• 2 T oil
• 2 c flour
• 2 T sugar
• 2 t baking powder
• 1 t baking soda
• 1 t salt
• opt: chocolate chips to taste
• opt: mint syrup 

Directions:

1. Preheat griddle to medium heat. *If making mint syrup, whip that up first so it can chill while the pancakes cook.
2. Combine all ingredients (except the optionals) in a blender, blend until smooth.
3. Cook as regular pancakes on hot grill, shaping shamrocks for St. Patrick's Day. Sprinkle in chocolate chips if desired.
4. Add more milk or water during cooking process if batter thickens.
5. Serve with the green mint syrup below!

Mint Syrup

Ingredients:

• 1 c boiled water
• 1 t pectin 
• 3/4 c sugar
• green food color to taste
• 1-2 drops of mint extract 

Directions:

1. In a small pan over high heat, bring all ingredients but the mint extract to a boil.
2. Boil heartily for 1 min. 
3. Remove from heat and add the mint extract. Chill in fridge at least 10 minutes before serving.