These hidden veggie spinach banana pancakes are a tasty and healthy breakfast option for toddlers. With spinach and bananas, these healthy pancakes are naturally sweet and loaded with nutrients. Even though Ava loves spinach, but she’s not a big fan other other green vegetables. I’m always looking for a smart way to sneak veggies into foods she loves. These spinach pancakes come out pretty green so we call them turtle pancakes. You can pick a fun name based on something green that your toddler likes! These spinach banana pancakes taste amazing and your little one will start the day with a full serving of goodness.
These hidden veggie spinach banana pancakes are toddler approved!
These pancakes are really versatile: you can make them with spinach but also add some blended zucchini. You can serve them with a little butter, maple syrup and fresh fruits.
Your toddler most likely won’t be able to taste the spinach since the ripe bananas make the pancakes pretty sweet. Have fun with the bright green color! Use a catchy name for something green your toddler is into and they’ll be pumped to give them a try. Ava loves turtle so we call those turtle pancakes.
These spinach pancakes are really easy to freeze so you can make a big batch and freeze them in baggies. I actually love making them small like the mini pancakes from the grocery store.
How to make spinach banana pancakes
The hidden veggie spinach banana pancakes are really easy to make. I don’t attempt complicated recipes, it’s just not my jam. But these pancakes I can whip up in a few minutes with a coffee cup in my hand. Now we’re talking.
To blend the pancake batter, you will need to use your blender. The recipe will come out much better if you blend the dry ingredients and wet ingredients separately. That said if you’re short on time you can throw everything in at the same time.
First, combine the rolled oats, salt, cinnamon and baking powder into the blender. Blend until the mix become like a fine powder then set the mix aside into a mixing bowl. Then blend the spinach with the milk (regular, oat or coconut milk), yogurt (regular or greek), banana, egg and honey. Blend until totally smooth!
The easiest way to cook these pancakes is to use a pancake griddle but you can also use a non stick pan if you don’t have one on hand! Heat the pancake griddle or pan over medium heat. Pour batter onto the pan to form a small pancake and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Then, flip and cook the pancake about 2 minutes on the other side. Flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Let the pancakes cool down and serve to your hungry toddler! Watch in awe as your toddler eats spinach without protesting.
Hidden Veggie Spinach Banana Pancakes for Toddlers
Equipment
- blender
- griddle
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 banana ripe
- 1 egg
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- In a blender, blend the rolled oats until they reach a fine flour like consistency.
- Add the rest of the dry ingredients to the blender, – baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Empty dry ingredients into a bowl and set aside.
- Add the ripe banana, spinach, milk, egg, milk, oil and blend until totally smooth. The spinach should be as blended in as possible so your little one doesn't find any chunks.
- Add the dry mix to the blender and blend on high for 20 to 30 seconds until smooth.
- Heat a pan or a griddle over medium heat. Pour batter onto the pan to make small pancakes and cook for about 3 minutes. Flip the pancakes and finish cooking for about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Cool pancakes and serve!
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