Banana Spinach Pancakes
Banana Spinach Pancakes are a delicious and nutritious breakfast option that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the vibrant earthiness of fresh spinach. These fluffy, green pancakes are not only visually appealing but also provide a clever way to sneak in veggies, making them perfect for even the pickiest eaters. Enjoy them for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner, topped with your favorite syrup or fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings (4 pancakes) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 medium ripe bananas
- 1 cup fresh spinach, packed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop.
- In a blender, combine bananas, spinach, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour the blended mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; lumps are fine.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and grease lightly with butter or oil.
- Pour about a quarter cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on top (about 2 minutes), then flip and cook until golden brown (about another minute).
- Serve warm with toppings like maple syrup or fresh fruit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (70g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg