These delicious and healthy green pancakes are made with spinach and avocado with no dyes! It’s the perfect baby led weaning recipe as these green pancakes are loved by kids, toddlers, babies, and adults! They are so quick and easy to make!
Moms and dads, if you’re not already following me on Instagram, get to it now, because I have been serving up my daily adventures feeding my son. I have been overwhelmed with requests from all of you to share the recipes I’ve been posting about so I’m making an extra effort to try to do this at least once every week.
This week, I have been trying to figure out some ways to sneak extra green things into my sons’ meals, and while he isn’t quite advanced enough to eat lettuce leaves, I can definitely puree them into these green pancakes which are the perfect finger foods for kids.
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Why This Recipe Works
Not just for St. Patrick’s day, these green pancakes are perfect for everyday breakfast as they’re:
- Packed with protein
- Made with wholesome ingredients
- Naturally green with no dyes
- Blender pancakes = less prep work
Key Ingredients
Oat flour — Oats are not a major allergen so this is an ideal option if you haven’t yet tested wheat for allergies so this green pancake recipe uses oat flour instead of all-purpose flour.
Spinach — I use frozen spinach as they’re easy to stock up on but you can also use kale or fresh spinach if that’s what you have.
Ground flax — The ground flax adds healthy omega 3s, fibre, and protein.
Eggs — I like using omega 3 eggs if you can find them just as an added source of these important fats.
How to Make This Recipe
Step 1: Add all of the ingredients to a blender and puree until smooth.
Step 2: Heat the butter, oil, or coconut oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the pancakes on either side- about ¼ cup at a time – until golden brown. Serve to your baby lukewarm.
Expert Tips
Since we are using oat four in this spinach pancake recipe instead of regular flour to keep it gluten free, it tends to yield a thicker batter. For this reason, you won’t get the same bubbling effect to indicate when the pancake is ready to be flipped. So instead, look for browning around the edges of the pancakes to indicate flipping time.
While oats are naturally gluten-free, if you are making this for someone with a wheat allergy, be sure to make sure the oats were processed in a facility that is gluten-free as there could be cross-contamination. You can also get certified gluten-free oat flour if you prefer for this BLW green pancake recipe.
Recipe FAQs
If you’ve read my introduction piece on BLW, you’ll know that you want soft foods (like pancakes), that are easy for babies to pick up (um.. like pancakes). If your little one is just starting out with eating, then definitely you can cut these baby spinach and avocado green pancakes into strips to make it easier for them to pick up and get into their mouth. Either way, they’re super easy finger foods for kids, toddlers, babies, and adults, alike that you can feel good serving any time of day.
You can! Just make them and allow them to cool before storing them in an airtight container in the fridge. They should last for up to 3 days in the fridge.
I recommend placing each pancake onto a baking sheet and then transferring the sheet to the freezer for 1 hour. Then you can place all the pancakes together in a freezer bag to freeze for up to 3 months.
OMG Yes! Like all pancakes, these healthy green pancakes are very versatile, and you can throw in any fruit or berries or add-ins you want. Heck, you can add sprinkles if it’s a special occasion. You do you!
Super easy! All you gotta do is pulse gluten free oats in the food processor or a high speed blender until it reaches a flour like consistency.
More Recipes You Might Like
Want more delicious pancake recipes like my green pancakes? Try these:
- Sheet Pan Protein Pancakes with PB, Chocolate and Banana
- Baby Cereal Pancakes
- Baby Spinach and Avocado Green Pancakes
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Protein Pancakes
- Nutella Protein Pancakes
Now lovelies, tell me – what are some of your go-to baby led weaning easy finger foods for your kids and babies?
Green pancakes with Spinach & Avocado (BLW & Toddler Friendly)
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour gluten free if needed
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 avocado
- ¾ cup ripe mashed banana
- ½ cup frozen spinach
- 1 tbsp ground flax seed
- Butter coconut oil or olive oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender and puree until smooth.
- Heat the butter, oil or coconut oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the pancakes on either side- about ¼ cup at a time – until golden brown.
- Serve to your baby lukewarm.
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Notes
- Since we are using oat four in this spinach pancake recipe instead of regular flour to keep it gluten free, it tends to yield a thicker batter. For this reason, you won’t get the same bubbling effect to indicate when the pancake is ready to be flipped. So instead, look for browning around the edges of the pancakes to indicate flipping time.
- While oats are naturally gluten-free, if you are making this for someone with a wheat allergy, be sure to make sure the oats were processed in a facility that is gluten-free as there could be cross-contamination. You can also get certified gluten-free oat flour if you prefer for this BLW green pancake recipe.
Nutrition
Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by the Ontario College of Dietitians. She is a mom, YouTuber, Blogger, award winning cookbook author, media coach specializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications like Healthline and on national broadcast TV shows.
Jess says
Any suggestions to make these egg-free that might work? Chia/ flax egg or applesauce or more banana? My little can’t have eggs or nuts. Thanks!
Abbey Sharp says
my go to is usually a flax egg!
Sarah Khan says
Do these freeze well?
Abbey Sharp says
Yes they do!
Cherry says
Can these be baked?
Abbey Sharp says
Yeah totally
Lucy says
My fussy toddler loves these, and so easy to make!
Abbey Sharp says
Oh I’m so glad! Thanks Lucy 🙂
Yasmin says
Thanks for the recipe! Just wondering if the inside stays a bit mushy? I cooked them for a few minutes on each side and tried to flatten them but they still had that uncooked look in the middle. I am thinking that is probably just because the avo and banana but wanted to make sure. Thanks!
Abbey Sharp says
yep they need to be moist inside for baby! we dont want them too dry!
Stephanie says
Totally loved these they were very easy to make and I’m super excited I’ll have some nutricious pancakes for the rest of the week 😋
Lauren says
Can you point me in the direction of some good vegetarian (but with no eggs) recipes for baby?
Abbey Sharp says
yes asbolutely! I have tons on my site. https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/?s=baby+led+weaning+vegan
Ashley says
Hey, wondering if the oat flour could be be substituted for infant cereal?
Abbey Sharp says
Yes absolutely!
Jess says
These look and sound delicious! Thank you for the recipe! I can’t wait to make these for my little one. About how many days will these last in the refrigerator?
Abbey Sharp says
About 4! But you can also freeze them as I do!
Rita says
Can’t wait to try these! Can I substitute baby cereal for some of the oat flour?
Abbey Sharp says
yup, for sure!
Peyton says
Can I use fresh spinach?
Abbey Sharp says
For sure
Dipali says
Can I freeze these?
Abbey Sharp says
totally.
Sofia says
This looks delicious!
Dipali says
Can I give my 6month baby this? Just started blw.
Angela Cardamone @marathonsandmotivation.com says
This is such a great idea! I love any way to get my kids to eat their greens!!
Abbey Sharp says
For sure. Thanks love
Melissa says
Loving all the BLW recipes. Keep’em coming!
If using fresh spinach instead should you cook it and wilt it first before putting into the blender?
Abbey Sharp says
Will do! Thanks Melissa. Yeah, I think I would cook down the spinach a bit and let it cool before adding to the blender.
Deborah Brooks says
What a great way to get some more nutrients into toddler diets!
Abbey Sharp says
Totally! Thanks love
Emily @Sinful Nutrition says
Such a clever way to get some greens in! Can’t ever go wrong with pancakes either! 😀
Abbey Sharp says
I’m with ya! Such a great trick
GiGi Eats says
I am so curious as to how my son is going to like my cooking when he can start eating solid food! Prob wont be making him pancakes for a while, but before I know it – I WILL BE!
Abbey Sharp says
Haha for sure!
Nicole from Fitful Focus says
I never thought to make more savory pancakes like this. YUM!
Abbey Sharp says
It’s a game changer!