Description
A nutritious breakfast that combines the sweetness of banana with fresh spinach for a wholesome start to the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana, mashed or blended
- 1 cup fresh spinach, rinsed and well-drained
- 1 cup oat flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1 cup milk of choice (dairy or dairy-free)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: 1–2 tablespoons nut butter (for topping)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chia or ground flaxseed
- Optional: 1/4–1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or cardamom
- Optional: 1 scoop protein powder
- Optional: Fresh berries, sliced apples, or nuts for topping
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients and equipment by measuring the oat flour, baking powder, and salt. Rinse and drain the spinach.
- Blend the banana, spinach, milk, and vanilla in a blender until smooth.
- Mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes (optional).
- Cook pancakes on a preheated skillet, using about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake.
- Keep the pancakes warm and serve with toppings of choice.
Notes
These pancakes are forgiving and can be adapted to your taste and dietary needs. Perfect for meal prep and easy to store.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending and Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pancakes, spinach, banana, breakfast, healthy, vegetarian