Description
A delightful fusion of flavors, these soft and fluffy pancakes are packed with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and the nourishing benefits of spinach, perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup plant-based milk (almond, oat, or soy)
- 2 cups packed fresh spinach
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon agave, brown sugar, or maple syrup
- Vegan butter for garnish (optional)
- Maple syrup for garnish
Instructions
- Blend the Spinach and Milk: Combine the plant-based milk and fresh spinach in a blender, and blend until smooth.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the blended spinach mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until the batter is smooth.
- Preheat the Pan: Preheat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat and lightly grease it if necessary.
- Cook the Pancakes: Scoop ½ cup of batter onto the heated pan for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Serve Hot: Serve the pancakes with garnishes like fresh fruits, vegan butter, or maple syrup.
Notes
For extra fluffy pancakes, avoid overmixing the batter. Consider adding nuts or chocolate chips for a fun twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg