Description
These Healthy Spinach Oatmeal Pancakes are a nutritious and delicious way to start your day. Packed with fiber-rich oats and fresh spinach, these pancakes are light yet satisfying. Made with wholesome ingredients like low-fat yogurt and a touch of honey for natural sweetness, they’re perfect for a healthy breakfast or brunch option that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup oats (old fashion or quick)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup packed spinach
- 3/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Griddle: Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat to about 325-350ºF. Lightly grease the surface using coconut oil or butter to prevent sticking.
- Blend Dry Ingredients: Add oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon to a blender. Blend on high speed until the oats are finely ground to a flour-like consistency. Transfer this mixture to a large mixing bowl.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: In the blender, combine spinach first (this helps it blend better), then add yogurt, milk, egg, honey, and vanilla extract. Blend until the spinach is finely broken down and the mixture is smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the blended wet ingredients over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Gently mix together until just combined, being careful not to over-mix to keep the pancakes tender.
- Cook Pancakes: Working in batches, spoon about a scant 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot greased griddle. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until the edges look set and the bottom side is golden brown, but the center is still slightly wet.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Carefully flip each pancake and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the other side is browned and the pancakes are cooked through. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute egg with a flax egg and use plant-based yogurt and milk.
- Ensure the griddle is at the right temperature to avoid undercooked or burnt pancakes.
- You can add a pinch of nutmeg or vanilla bean for additional flavor depth.
- If the batter is too thick, add a splash more milk to reach desired consistency.
- Use fresh or frozen spinach; if frozen, thaw and squeeze out excess water before blending.
