Spinach Banana Pancakes (Christmas Pancakes)
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Start your holiday mornings with these fluffy spinach banana pancakes! Blending spinach and bananas adds a boost of vitamins and natural sweetness, while the festive green colour makes them ideal for Christmas. Top with your favourite toppings to make the perfect Christmas pancake recipe.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 30 g (1 cups) spinach
- 300 ml (1 ¼ cups) milk, (subs note 1)
- 70 g (2 ½ oz) banana, approx.1 small
- 240 g (2 cups) flour, (subs note 2)
- 50 g (½ cups) protein powder, optional, can replace with equal amounts flavour (note 3)
- 10 g (2 teaspoon) baking soda
- 30 g (2 tablespoon) white sugar
- 15 g (1 tablespoon) butter , for greasing
Instructions
Blend
- Add 30 g (1 cups) spinach, 300 ml (1 ¼ cups) milk, 70 g (2 ½ oz) banana, 240 g (2 cups) flour, 50 g (½ cups) protein powder, 10 g (2 teaspoon) baking soda, 30 g (2 tablespoon) white sugar to a blender and blend until smooth.
Cook pancakes
- Heat a non-stick skillet or pan over medium heat and lightly grease with some of the 15 g (1 tablespoon) butter . Pour small amounts of the batter into the pan to form pancakes (approx. 15cm / 6 inches wide).
- Cook each pancake for about 2-3 minutes or until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until slightly golden
Serve
Notes
Note 1 - Milk
Substitutions - almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, coconut milk.
Note 2 - Flour
Substitutions - gluten-free flour, almond flour, oat flour
Note 3 - Protein
Either plain or vanilla. Use vegan protein if possible as it's less likely to impact the texture and taste once heated. Whey-protein can provide an "off" taste once heated.
Can substitute for equal amounts flour.
Serve
Serve with yogurt, fresh fruit, chia jam
Storing
Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days to maintain freshness. Placing parchment paper between each pancake prevents them from sticking.
Reheat
Microwave (approx. 30 seconds); air fryer (approx. 4 minutes on low), pan (approx. 2 minutes each side) or even in the toaster!
Freezing
Lay the pancakes flat on a baking sheet to freeze them individually, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag. Or you can freeze them stacked on top of each other with a piece of baking paper between so they don't stick. They can be frozen for up to 6 months
Nutrition
Serving: 3pancakesCalories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 19gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 847mgPotassium: 338mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 847IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 135mgIron: 5mg
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