Best Spinach Protein Pancakes Recipes

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SPINACH PROTEIN PANCAKES



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These gluten-free buckwheat pancakes are high in protein, folate and tasty too, with buttermilk, spinach and a pinch of paprika for added punch

Provided by Chelsie Collins

Categories     Breakfast, Brunch

Time 40m

Yield makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

284ml pot buttermilk
1 egg , beaten, plus 2 poached eggs per person, to serve (optional)
200g spinach
175g buckwheat flour
1 tsp gluten-free baking powder
pinch of paprika
rapeseed oil , for frying

Steps:

  • Boil the kettle, and put the buttermilk and beaten egg in a food processor. Put the spinach in a colander and pour over boiling water to wilt. Squeeze out any excess water, add to the processor and blitz to a smooth purée.
  • Put all the dry ingredients, plus 1 tsp salt, in a bowl and gradually mix in the purée. If a little thick, add 1 tbsp water to loosen to a batter consistency.
  • Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, non-stick pan over a medium heat and spoon in two or three ladlefuls of batter. Cook for 1-2 mins or until bubbles appear, then flip over for 1 min more or until cooked. Repeat until you have 12 pancakes. Serve topped with poached eggs, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium

SPINACH PANCAKES



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Enjoy these spinach-based pancakes with berries and maple syrup, or remove the sugar from the batter and serve them savoury with bacon and a poached egg

Provided by Anna Glover

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

125g self-raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tbsp sugar (any kind)
2 eggs
1 tbsp melted butter, plus extra for frying
100ml milk
50g baby spinach leaves, washed and chopped
berries and maple syrup, to serve

Steps:

  • Put the flour, baking powder, sugar, eggs, butter, milk and spinach in a blender and whizz until you get a smooth, bright green batter.
  • Heat a little more butter in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and add small dollops to the pan, 2-3 at a time. Cook for 2 mins until the edges are set, and bubbles are rising to the surface, then flip and cook for 1-2 mins more. Keep warm while you cook the remaining batches.
  • Serve with berries and a drizzle of syrup to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 55 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 1.54 milligram of sodium

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