Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats (uncooked, gluten-free if needed)
- 2 tsp aluminum-free baking powder
- 1/4 tsp fine salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk of choice (unsweetened almond milk recommended)
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana (or unsweetened applesauce as substitute)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil or avocado oil (plus more for cooking)
- 1-2 handfuls baby spinach (adjust depending on desired greenness)
Instructions
- Prepare oat flour: Add oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon to a high-speed blender. Blend until oats become a fine powder. Pour into a medium bowl and set aside.
- Blend wet ingredients: Combine spinach, banana, milk, oil, eggs, and syrup or honey in the blender. Blend until the mixture is very smooth and well pureed.
- Combine dry and wet: Pour the oat mixture back into the blender with the wet ingredients. Blend everything until the batter is smooth and well combined. If you do not have a high-speed blender, pulse until well mixed.
- Cook pancakes: Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and add a little oil. Once hot, scoop 1/4 cup batter for each pancake into the pan.
- Flip pancakes: Cook until small bubbles form on the top and edges look dry, about 2 minutes. Flip gently and cook the other side for another 2 minutes. Transfer finished pancakes to a plate.
- Serve and store: Enjoy pancakes warm with your favorite toppings. Let leftovers cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days or freeze for up to one month.
Notes
- Use certified gluten-free oats if needed for gluten sensitivity.
- Adjust spinach quantity based on how green you prefer your pancakes.
- Maple syrup or honey can be substituted depending on sweetness preference.
- If no high-speed blender is available, blend in smaller batches or pulse to combine.
- For vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use plant-based milk.
- Cook pancakes on medium-low heat to avoid burning while ensuring cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free