Description
Whip up a batch of these incredibly nutritious and delicious gluten-free spinach banana pancakes! Packed with vitamins from spinach and natural sweetness from banana, these green pancakes are a fun, healthy, and family-friendly breakfast option that’s naturally gluten-free and easily customizable.
Ingredients
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1 cup gluten-free flour blend
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1 ripe banana
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1 cup fresh spinach (packed)
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1 large egg (or 1 flax egg for vegan)
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1 cup milk (or plant-based milk)
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1 tsp baking powder
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1 tbsp oil (plus extra for cooking)
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1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
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Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Blend Wet Ingredients: In a blender, combine the banana, spinach, egg, milk, and oil. Blend until smooth and vibrant green.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Combine: Pour the wet ingredients from the blender into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes.
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Cook: Heat a lightly oiled griddle or non-stick pan over medium heat. Pour ¼ cup portions of batter onto the hot surface.
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Flip: Cook for 2-3 minutes, until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve immediately with your favorite healthy toppings.
Notes
Don’t Overmix: Stir the batter until just combined; lumps are okay. Overmixing can make the pancakes tough.
Batter Consistency: If the batter is too thick, add a little more milk. If too thin, add a bit more flour.
Make-Ahead: The batter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Freezing: Cooked pancakes freeze beautifully. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet to freeze, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Reheat in a toaster.
Flavor Boost: Add a dash of cinnamon, vanilla extract, or nutmeg to the batter for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending, Griddle
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~200 kcal
- Sugar: ~10g
- Sodium: ~150mg
- Fat: ~6g
- Saturated Fat: ~1g
- Saturated Fat: ~4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~35g
- Fiber: ~3g
- Protein: ~6g
- Cholesterol: ~45mg