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Green Pancakes

These vibrant green pancakes are packed with nutritious spinach and perfect for a healthy breakfast or brunch. Fluffy and delicious, they can be topped with your favorite syrup or fruit.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 270

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup fresh spinach packed
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup mixed berries

Method
 

Prepare the Pancake Batter
  1. In a blender, combine the spinach, milk, and egg. Blend until smooth.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Pour the spinach mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Stir in the olive oil until fully incorporated.
Cook the Pancakes
  1. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with oil or butter.
  2. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
  3. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Repeat with the remaining batter, adjusting the heat as necessary.
Serve
  1. Stack the pancakes on plates and top with Greek yogurt and mixed berries.
  2. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 12gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 350mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6g

Notes

For extra greens, you can add a handful of kale or other leafy greens to the batter. These pancakes freeze well, so feel free to make a double batch and save some for later.

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