Spinach Banana Pancakes (Green Hulk Pancakes)

These bright green Hulk pancakes are loaded with spinach and banana but taste like pure breakfast magic. ♡

The blender does all the work here. You throw in spinach, banana, and your pancake ingredients, blend until smooth, and pour. The banana adds natural sweetness that completely hides the spinach flavor, and the color is such a cool bright green that kids actually get excited about eating something healthy.

Tell the kids they are making Hulk pancakes and watch them fight over who gets to press the blender button. Let’s make it together.

Ingredients

Spinach Banana Pancakes

• 2 cups fresh baby spinach (packed)
• 1 ripe banana
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional toppings:

• Sliced bananas
• Fresh blueberries
• Maple syrup
• Whipped cream
• Chocolate chips

How to Make Spinach Banana Pancakes

1. Blend. Add spinach, banana, milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla to a blender. Blend on high for 30 seconds until completely smooth and bright green with no leaf chunks visible.
2. Mix. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pour the green blender mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
3. Cook. Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake. Cook 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form on top and the edges look set.
4. Flip. Flip each pancake carefully and cook 1 to 2 minutes more until cooked through and lightly golden on both sides. The green color stays vibrant inside.
5. Stack. Pile the green pancakes on plates, top with sliced banana, blueberries, and a drizzle of maple syrup. Tell the kids to eat up for Hulk strength.

Tips

• Use baby spinach for the mildest flavor. Mature spinach can taste a bit stronger.
• The riper the banana, the sweeter the pancakes and the better it masks the spinach.
• Let kids press the blender button and watch the batter turn green. They love the color change.
• Do not over-blend or overmix. A few small lumps in the batter are fine and make fluffier pancakes.
• Make a big batch and freeze extras. Reheat in the toaster for quick weekday breakfasts.

Variations

• Monster Pancakes: Add candy eyes and a strawberry mouth after cooking for a silly monster face.
• Chocolate Chip Hulk: Fold mini chocolate chips into the green batter for a sweet treat version.
• Peanut Butter Drizzle: Warm peanut butter with a splash of milk and drizzle on top of the stack.
• Berry Blast: Fold fresh blueberries directly into the batter before cooking.
• Kale Version: Swap spinach for baby kale if that is what you have on hand. Blend extra well.

FAQ

pinach Banana Pancakes (Green Hulk Pancakes)

Bright green fluffy pancakes made with blended spinach and banana that taste sweet with zero veggie flavor.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 banana
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla

Method

 

1. Blend. Spinach, banana, milk, egg, butter, vanilla until smooth green.
2. Mix. Whisk dry ingredients, pour in green mixture, stir until just combined.
3. Cook. 1/4 cup batter per pancake, medium heat, 2-3 min per side.
4. Flip. Cook until golden on both sides.
5. Stack. Top with banana, berries, and maple syrup.

Notes

Use baby spinach for the mildest flavor and brightest color.
The riper the banana, the better it hides the spinach taste.

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