Spinach Banana Pancakes

Recipe posted in: Breakfasts, Flex Meals & Snacks, Main Courses
Spinach Banana Pancake with Blueberries

Start your day the healthy way with these lean, green pancakes that are packed with nutrition and delicious flavor. Featuring fiber-rich ingredients like whole wheat flour, banana and fresh spinach, it’s the perfect morning meal to keep you satisfied until lunchtime.

Spinach Banana Pancakes with BlueberriesWhile you can whip up these pancakes any time of the year, they are perfect for special occasions like St. Patrick’s Day or Earth Day for a festively green meal. Better yet, top them with a red fruit for a Christmas-inspired breakfast!

Feel free to get creative with your pancake toppings. We love them topped with blueberries but just about any fruit would be delicious, including strawberries, raspberries or sliced bananas for even more banana flavor.

Want to add a PowerFuel? Pile on some low-fat Greek yogurt or a sprinkle of chopped walnuts or almonds. Dried coconut flakes would also be a tropical twist that’s perfect for summer.

Add a dollop of fat-free whipped topping and a drizzle of sugar-free maple syrup and you’ve got an extra special brunch. Just be sure to count this towards your daily Extras!

Craving more hot, hearty and healthy pancakes? Check out the delicious flapjacks below:

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Servings: 4

Calories per Serving: 161

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 SmartCarb and 1 Extra

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup nonfat milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 banana
  • 1 cup spinach leaves

Directions:

  1. Place spinach, banana, milk and egg into a blender and blend until smooth. Add more milk if too thick.
  2. Add in flour and baking powder and blend.
  3. Spray pan with nonstick spray and heat stove to medium-low heat. Pour about ¼ cup of batter for 1 pancake.
  4. Cook each pancake until bubbles form on the top and edges. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes. Place cooked pancakes onto a plate.
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