Picky eater on your hands? Try this spinach pancake recipe that your kids WILL eat. I promise.
Whatever you do, don’t deviate from the instructions or your efforts will be futile. Exhibit A – I substituted all purpose flour with organic pastry flour. Don’t ask. Didn’t work.
Yes, these spinach pancakes turn out VERY bright green and flat. Don’t be discouraged by the looks. I really think that’s what sparked my kid’s interest. Plus if you present to really young kids (toddler age), they just may surprise you.
I wish I could take credit for this ingenious creation, but I can’t. My neighbor suggested and shared the recipe several years ago when my oldest daughter went from eating almost any vegetable to eating almost none. It was a long shot but I tried it and she could NOT get enough.
The best preparation is to cook in batches and freeze. These make a great option for breakfast or snack on the go. My kids will eat these cold!
Spinach Pancake Recipe:
- 2 Cups Baby Spinach
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp. melted butter
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. sugar
- 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup milk
How to Make Spinach Pancakes:
It’s almost too easy…
- Combine spinach and milk in blender, pulse until spinach is relatively chopped.
- Add egg, butter, salt, nutmeg, flour to blender – combine until smooth.
- Pour onto hot griddle and cook until slightly golden brown on each side. These will NOT fluff up like a typical pancake batter.
Note: Fill blender with spinach to the top but do not pack. Too much spinach will alter the taste and not in a good way.
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Bon Appetit!
What can I replace the nutmeg with that’s equally delicious and flavourful?
You could try cinnamon? Are you allergic or just don’t like the taste? If it’s the taste the nutmeg is just meant to take the edge off the spinach. You can barely detect once cooked as it’s such a small amount.
Am I able to make a bunch of these and freeze them like normal pancakes?
Yes you can! I’ve done that and it worked well. Let me know how it goes!
I am wondering if a flax egg will work here – son has egg allergy
I’m not 100% sure but you could try it. I haven’t tried flax eggs yet but it’s on my list!