Description
Start your day off by getting some greens in with these Green Pancakes! Whole wheat and naturally colored with spinach, they are a heart healthy option even the kids will love!
Ingredients
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- 3 cups packed spinach
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk of choice
- 1 1/4 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat griddle or skillet to medium heat.
- Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend on high for 30-60 seconds or until a smooth batter is formed.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of the pancake batter onto the griddle at a time. Cook until the edges are set and they are golden on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip pancakes and cook on the other side until golden, another 2 minutes. Continue until you have used all the batter.
- Enjoy your green pancakes with your favorite toppings, such as pure maple syrup, peanut butter or fresh fruit!
Notes
These pancakes have a little bit of a spinach taste. If you would prefer to “hide” the spinach better, either decrease the spinach to 2 cups or try adding another tablespoon of honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 58
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 138 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1.3 g
- Protein: 2.8 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg