This recipe is so versatile, top it with various ingredients, adding more veggies and/or proteins as you like. Because they are savory, these pancakes have no added sugar and lend themselves to more protein and healthy fat-packed toppings, which makes them better at balancing blood sugar throughout the day. I also like this recipe because it includes three nutrient-dense foods: spinach, oats, and eggs. Spinach is loaded with a wide variety of vitamins and minerals, it is highly anti-inflammatory, and beneficial for heart health. Oats are a great source of nutrients as well and act as an excellent prebiotic food due to their soluble fiber content. Eggs are a great source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do!
Serves: 1
Ingredients:
½ cup rolled oats
1 egg
1 handful of spinach leaves
½ cup milk of choice
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
¼ tsp garlic powder or 1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian herbs (optional)
¼ tsp baking powder
Instructions:
Add oats to a blender or food processor to make a flour.
Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth and cohesive.
Heat a large frying pan or griddle on medium heat and spray olive or coconut oil.
Pour about a ⅛-¼ cup of batter per pancake onto the pan.
Flip pancakes when any bubbles have popped and the edges begin to cook.
When cooked through, remove pancakes and set aside on a plate.
Repeat steps 4-6 with remaining batter.
Optional toppings:
Avocado, tomato, sprouts, micro-greens, hummus, cheese, egg, turkey, chicken, tempeh.
Nutrition:
Calories: 256; Carbohydrates: 30g; Fiber: 5g; Fat: 9g; Protein: 13g
Enjoy!