These wonderfully vibrant green pancakes get their colour from a healthy dose of spinach - there's no food colouring in sight. Spinach pancakes are perfect for a savoury brunch and great for baby led weaning and toddlers. Can be vegan or vegetarian.
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Getting kids to eat green food isn't always easy
Kids don't like their greens? Mine neither.
But how would they feel about green pancakes?
Well there's only one way to find out - try them.
I have to be honest and admit that my older two kids wouldn't go anywhere near these pancakes.
Despite (or perhaps because of) multiple readings of Green Eggs and Ham by Dr Seuss* they are very suspicious of green food.
Do these green pancakes taste of spinach?
Yes they do but it's quite a mild taste. Because of this I prefer to eat these as a savoury dish.
What to serve with spinach pancakes?
You can serve these warm with grated cheese on top.
Or they make a great part of a vegan brunch with:
- scrambled tofu
- roasted tomatoes
- avocado
- patatas bravas
- beans
- toast.
More vegan or vegetarian pancake recipes
If you like these you might also like:
- Vegan almond butter and banana pancakes
- Sweet potato pancakes with spinach and ricotta
- Buckwheat banana pancakes with courgette
- Sweet potato pancakes
- Vegan crepes
- Pink pancakes
- Healthy butternut squash pancakes
- Pizza crepes
- Pear, chocolate and coconut flour pancakes
- Egg free pancakes with blueberries
- Easy vegan pancakes
How to make green pancakes with spinach:
To get the spinach really smooth in these pancakes I would recommend making them in a blender.*
If you don't have one blend the spinach in a food processor* or with a hand held blender* and then whisk into the batter.
Green pancakes with spinach
Ingredients
- 100 g spinach
- 125 g wholemeal flour I used spelt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg or 1 chia or flax egg*
- 200 ml milk I use oat milk
- 1 tablespoon sunflower oil plus extra for frying.
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Wash 100g spinach leaves then heat in a pan until wilted. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
- Put the 100g wilted spinach into your blender and pulse until broken down. Add the remaining ingredients (125g wholemeal flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 egg or chia/flax egg, 200ml milk, 1 tablespoon oil and pinch of nutmeg) and blend on high speed until well combined.
- Heat a little oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and pour spoonfuls of the batter into the pan. I usually use a ¼ cup American cup measure that I have which makes them the perfect size but use whatever you have.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side before turning over with a spatula and cooking the other side. Cooking them slowly is key here so they don't burn on the outside before they're cooked in the middle.
- Keep warm in a low oven until you're ready to serve them.
- Can be kept in the fridge for a couple of days once cool or freeze with a sheet of greaseproof paper in between each one to stop them sticking.
Notes
- If making a chia/flax egg grind 1 tablespoon seeds in a food processor then mix with 3 tablespoon water. Set aside for a few minutes until you have a gloopy paste.
- Nutritional information is approximate and is intended as a guide only.
- Cook your pancakes slowly over a low heat to help them retain the green colour.
Nutrition
You might also like these lemon and spinach bars or this easy shakshuka recipe.
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Sig
Just made these for lunch and my 1 year old and 5 year old LOVED them! Had to stop them from having too many! We only had frozen spinach which I cooked down and used white spelt; served them with smoked salmon and avocado and told my 5 yo that they were Hulk pancakes 🙂 thanks so much! Super easy to make.
Mandy Mazliah
So glad you liked them!
Sabreena
Can I substitute whole meal flour with Oat flour?
Mandy Mazliah
Hi Sabreena, I haven't tested this so I can't say for sure. I think it would work ok though. Let me know how it goes.
Sabreena
Hi Mandy,
Made the pancakes with oat flour, served it with Parmesan cheese, cremini mushrooms and grape tomatoes.
These were delicious.
Mandy Mazliah
Sounds so tasty - glad it worked well with oat flour.
Helen
Super easy and delicious, well I thought so...my 3 year old not so much! I slathered mine in goats curd (soft cheese) with a side of baked beans, so good 🙂 I’ll try again with my son! I did his with cheese melted on top.
Mandy Mazliah
So glad you liked them at least Helen - maybe you could try them for him with some fruit next time?
Frances
The whole family loves the taste of these.... and the colour!!
Mandy Mazliah
They're so beautiful aren't they? Glad you love them x
K
Such a quick and easy recipe for the whole family to enjoy. It's a hit!
Mandy Mazliah
Hurrah! So happy that you enjoyed the green pancakes x
Neil
Here in Patagonia we make them too, if theres no spinach, we use acelga, = chard.
Cover them with a white sauce, and put them under the grill to brown them a bit.
Mandy Mazliah
I'll try them with chard next time - sounds delicious
Kirsty
My 11m old loved these! We topped some with gouda, some with hummus, some with pesto and some with creamy mushrooms-all were delish and super easy to make
Mandy Mazliah
So happy to hear that Kirsty!
Mia
We had these for lunch with cheese and baked beans and although a weird combination worked really well, and enjoyed by even adamont spinach haters!
Mandy Mazliah
So glad you enjoyed them Mia!
Cat | Curly's Cooking
What a fantastic colour! They sound very intriguing served with cheese, what a lovely alternative brunch idea.
Mandy Mazliah
Thanks Cat - they're really good with cheese - my little one loves them
Heidi Roberts
I think these would be great with a spicy cottage cheese filling!
Mandy Mazliah
Ooh love that idea!
Mayuri Patel
Love the colour of the pancakes. What a brilliant way to get kids to enjoy spinach without much fuss. I'd love to have it with some baked beans and cheese.
Mandy Mazliah
Baked beans are a great idea - must try that
Corina Blum
They sound delicious! I'm not sure if I'd be able to get my children to eat them or not but at least my 6 year old is happy to try anything now, even though she'll often only take a bite or two.
Mandy Mazliah
No - green is such a tricky colour isn't it!
Nickki
I think these spinach pancakes look super cool - I would certainly eat them! What a great way to sneak in some extra veg - I would call them Popeye pancakes to appeal to children even more!
Mandy Mazliah
You know I don't think my kids know who Popeye is - I must show them!
Choclette
Love green pancakes. The colour is fantastic and makes for a much more interesting meal. And it's a good way of sneaking in some extra veg of course 😉
Mandy Mazliah
Thanks Choclette!
Kate - gluten free alchemist
I am a big spinach fan and these pancakes would definitely be welcome on my table. Reckon they would be delicious with a poached egg on top! The colour is beautiful too xx
Cathy @ Planet Veggie
Yum, a great way to use up some spinach. I put spinach in most things, I love it!
Mandy Mazliah
Me too, love the stuff!
Monika Dabrowski
These look so very appealing, I find green food super attractive! I am sure if you offer these to your children when they are very young and haven't formed any negative opinions about green food yet they'll love it.
Mandy Mazliah
Thanks Monika - I think that really is the key, getting them young x