GREEN. A color that screams bold and beautiful. Emeralds, pine trees, basil…But why does green in certain foods totally turn us off? Even if you know it’s good for you. If you saw spinach pancakes on a menu I highly doubt you’d be inclined to order them, but if you taste these cinnamon spinach mini flapjacks, you’ll never want the boring-colored pancakes ever again.
These mini flapjacks are not only cute and pop-in-your-mouth FUN, they are packed with a sweet, cinnamon flavor. Honestly, you can’t even taste a hint of spinach in these minis! It’s the best ‘PSYCH!’ you’ll ever play on your kids….or your husband…or your brain.
I loved creating an on-the-go breakfast that is packed with healthy spinach goodness, that both little humans and big humans can enjoy. Sweetened with ripe banana and cinnamon, these cute ‘lil jacks are gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, and paleo. Oh yeah, and they are green. Green = good. Also good? A little flaxseed added to ’em (shoutout to the omega-3’s)!
My toddler scarfed these down like they were going out of style – sans any syrup. And I scarfed a few down like my toddler might not let me try one. Luckily I was able to sneak a few of the reject, oblong-shaped ones that didn’t make the cut for the big photoshoot. Imperfect jacks need some love too!
SPOILER ALERT! These cinnamon spinach mini flapjacks are only 10 calories each. T-E-N. Cross my green-loving heart. So make a big batch and pop ‘em in your mouth during your morning commute, serve them as snacks for the kiddos, or make a leaning tower of flapjacks when you’re bored.
Serve them with warm maple syrup or simply stack and snack.
Just when you think you’ve exhausted all options for healthy breakfasts: eggs – check, muffins – check, granola – check…refresh your a.m. eats with these green, spinach-packed beauties. Not only are they nutrient-dense, they are truly a fun, delicious breakfast you can feel good about!
- 2 cups packed spinach
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 teaspoon flaxseed
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
- Combine all the ingredients into a blender or food processor. Blend until well combined.
- Heat a medium saucepan or cast iron skillet on medium heat
- Using a ½ teaspoon-sized measuring spoon, scoop the spinach flapjack mixture from the blender and into to the pan. Using the back of the teaspoon, flatten the liquid mixture slightly, creating a thin, round circle
- Cook around 3 minutes then flip and cook another 3 minutes
- Serve immediately or refrigerate
These are so fun and cute! I am ALL about putting the green in everything you can!! Totally tastless and sneakily healthy!
Me too! I sneak veggies into everything. Total vegetable ninja and proud of it!!
Wow I really need to try this! Love spinach.
I love spinach too! I try to incorporate it in every breakfast. BUT my son and hubby do not, so that’s when I get a little creative 😉
These sweet little green pancakes are so precious! I love the delightful sprinkling of cinnamon on top of each one. I’m completely inspired to cook up a batch of my own. I think my husband and daughter Brooke would both enjoy them. We’re all trying to select healthier food options and this delicious recipe fits right in. 🙂
Aren’t they so darn cute? You could totally make them into ‘adult’ sized pancakes but they just aren’t as FUN! I’m sure your daughter will love them! As will you and the hubs of course 😉
out of flax seed – going to store to get some again today!! Pinned this for breakfast on the go!! Looks great and good for you!!
Flaxseed is just a ‘lil extra love. You can totally omit if you need to, but I like extra omega love…
What a fun idea for kids! I usually get spinach into my boys via smoothies, but they absolutely LOVE pancakes, and the color green 😉 Totally trying this with them soon!
I WISH my son liked smoothies. I’ve tried so many times! So this was the next best attempt, and it WORKED! I’m sure your boys would love these fun breakfast bites! Thanks Mary.
Yum! I bet my cinnamon and pancake-loving boys would LOVE these! The key is not eating the whole 50 batch in one sitting, right?! 🙂
They will, they will!! Seriously these ‘lil circles don’t taste like they should be as healthy as they are (clutch for kids, right?!) I do have to warm you, it’s dangerously easy to eat 50 in one sitting. DANGEROUS.
Cinnamon makes everything better:) I love the idea of the spinach for breakfast too! Can’t wait to try this.
That is an absolute FACT. I hope you love these Chris!
Made these tonight for my 1.5 yr old son who’s becoming a pain in the butt at meals … He LOVED them. Super easy and fun for him to shove in his mouth and moist too. This woo definitely be on our weekly rotation now.
Oh this makes me sooooo happy! That’s such a hard age – especially when they start refusing things. YAY for mommy WINS!
Those look amazing! I love that are super little and cute. Green doesn’t turn me off but I know lots of folks who it does. I will convince them these are worth trying.
I’m sure you have very persuasive convincing skills. And I will totally take your help, anytime! Peeps, don’t let the green turn you away. Listen to Heather!
Super cute! Great way to sneak in the veggies!
Sneaky sneaky has been my forte lately!!
What an interesting twist to flapjacks. and healthy too! Will definitely be giving these a go as soon as possible. Thanks!
I hope you do Jennifer! Enjoy these green beauties 🙂
I have a friend that’s doing the paleo diet and I’m definitely going to be sharing this recipe with her.
LiveLifeWell,
Allison
Please do! Thanks Allison!
These would be fun for St. Patrick’s Day.
Oooooo loving that idea! That never even came to mind. Thanks for the inspiration Becky!
How cute are these?! I love making pancakes on a Saturday morning, and these would be a nice change of pace to the traditional pancakes I make.
Aren’t they?! You could totally make these in “adult sizes” too, but the ‘lil ones are just so fun!
Hi! Wondering if you’ve tried freezing these and how they hold up? Thanks!
Hey Ashley – I have not tried freezing them but I am sure they would freeze well! Just make sure you pat them down to soak up any moisture from earlier refrigerating or oil used in cooking. Let me know if you try it!