Adding more fruit and vegetables to your diet doesn’t have to be complicated. These vibrant green Hulk Pancakes are a simple, nutritious breakfast made with everyday ingredients, including banana and spinach.
Quick to prepare and naturally sweetened with fruit, they’re a great option for busy mornings, lazy weekend brunches or even a healthy snack. Their eye-catching green colour also makes them a fun recipe to try with children who might otherwise be reluctant to eat leafy greens.
This recipe comes from Cooking Good, a charity that helps people build confidence in preparing healthy, affordable meals. You can find the original recipe here: www.cooking-good.co.uk/post/hulk-pancakes.
Hulk Pancakes
Makes: Approximately 8–10 pancakes
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10–15 minutes
Ingredients
- 100g self-raising flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ripe banana
- A large handful of fresh spinach
- 1 egg
- 100ml milk
- A little sunflower oil for cooking
Method
- Place the banana, spinach, egg and milk into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add the flour and baking powder, then blend again until the batter is smooth.
- Heat a lightly oiled non-stick frying pan over a medium heat.
- Spoon small amounts of batter into the pan and cook until bubbles appear on the surface.
- Flip each pancake and cook for a further 1–2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Repeat until all the batter has been used.
Good Food Northants Tips
- Frozen spinach works just as well as fresh, just remember to squeeze out any excess water.
- Freeze leftover pancakes between sheets of baking paper for an easy breakfast another day.
- Top with fresh fruit, yoghurt or a drizzle of honey (for children over 12 months) for added flavour.
- Try adding different fruits as toppings to keep breakfasts varied throughout the week.
We’re pleased to share this recipe from Cooking Good, whose practical recipes help make healthy eating accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
