Dandelion Flower Pancakes

The recipe for Dandelion Pancakes is super simple. The whole plant is edible, with more vitamins and minerals than most greens. It’s a shame that folks don’t realize dandelion’s benefits when the plants are easily found in the wild, often in your own yard! See recipe.

Dandelions are an anti-inflammatory, a great source of potassium and iron, and help support your liver and digestive function. They are a great spring green for detoxifying your body after a long winter. Learn more about the health benefits of dandelions.

Though many people today may not be aware, these “weeds” have long been used by cultures around the world and indigenous peoples. Remember: Always leave enough for the rest of the ecosystem to thrive. We assure you it’s very safe as long as you aren’t picking food from an area that has been sprayed with chemicals. Stay away from roadsides, too.

If you’re not familiar with making dandelion pancakes, enjoy watching Patty forage on a very windy, sunny spring day—and make Dandelion Pancakes on her outside porch! Patty Sanders is an herbalist, organic gardener, and nutritionist for Purdue University Extension.

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