Spinach Banana Waffles
on Sep 26, 2021, Updated Feb 16, 2024
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These Spinach Banana Waffles are a great first food for baby-led weaning. They are soft and fluffy with great benefits of spinach packed in every bite!
These waffles are made using the same batter used to make spinach banana pancakes. They are cooked right in the waffle maker, so no need to whip out a stovetop pan!
If you’re looking for some other fun waffle recipes, be sure to try out these blender gingerbread waffles and blueberry banana waffles as well!
Table of Contents
What You’ll Need
Here is what you’ll need to make these spinach banana waffles:
- Banana: The main source of sweetness for these waffles. Try to use a banana that is very ripe with several brown spots. The riper the banana, the sweeter the waffles!
- Rolled Oats: I love baking with rolled oats as they are packed with nutrition! Gluten-free rolled oats make these waffles gluten-free.
- Egg: Used as a binder to help hold the waffles together.
- Cinnamon: Provides an extra warm spice and subtle sweetness.
- Spinach: For added nutrients and vitamins.
- Oil: I used extra light-tasting olive oil, but any mild-tasting oil works as well.
- Baking Powder: Leavening agent to help the waffles rise.
- Maple Syrup (Optional): For added sweetness.
Step By Step Instructions
- Blend all of the ingredients together until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a pre-heated waffle iron and cook according to your waffle maker’s instructions.
- Slice into strips, or serve as is!
Ingredient Substitutions
- Eggs: You may replace the eggs with flax eggs. To make one flax egg, combine 3 tablespoons of water with 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed. Let the mixture sit in the fridge for about 15 minutes until it forms a gel-like texture. Add in an extra 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder if you are using flax eggs to help with rising.
- Oats: You may replace the oat flour with all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour. I used old-fashioned rolled oats in this recipe, but you can also use quick oats, though the amount needed may vary.
Storage Instructions
Let the waffles completely cool and store them in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the refrigerator. To freeze, store in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag for up to 2 months. You may toast them to reheat or simply microwave for 20-30 seconds, or until warmed through!
Recipe Notes
- Maple syrup is optional in this recipe, but it adds a nice touch to the waffles. If you are omitting maple syrup, be sure to use an overripe banana to get the most natural sweetness.
- I use this nutribullet blender to blend the ingredients into a smooth batter.
- Do not overfill your waffle maker with batter. The waffles will rise slightly during cooking and may not cook properly if overfilled.
- You may need to spray your waffle iron with a little cooking spray depending on the type of waffle maker you have to prevent sticking. I love using this mini waffle maker or this multi mini waffle maker to small eggo-sized waffles and no spraying is needed!
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Spinach Banana Waffles
These Spinach Banana Waffles are a great first food for baby-led weaning. They are soft and fluffy with great benefits of spinach packed in every bite!
Ingredients
- 1 large overripe banana
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup spinach
- 2 tbsp oil, mild tasting
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat a waffle iron.
- Blend all of the ingredients together until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the pre-heated waffle iron and cook according to your waffle maker instructions.
- Slice into strips, or serve as is!
Notes
- Maple syrup is optional in this recipe, but it adds a nice touch to the waffles. If you are omitting maple syrup, be sure to use an overripe banana to get the most natural sweetness.
- I use this nutribullet blender to blend the ingredients into a smooth batter.
- Do not overfill your waffle maker with batter. The waffles will rise slightly during cooking and may not cook properly if overfilled.
- You may need to spray your waffle iron with a little cooking spray depending on the type of waffle maker you have to prevent sticking. I love using this mini waffle maker or this multi mini waffle maker to small eggo-sized waffles and no spraying is needed!
Nutrition
Calories: 101.97kcal, Carbohydrates: 11.21g, Protein: 3.01g, Fat: 5.28g, Saturated Fat: 0.73g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.45g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2.82g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 40.92mg, Sodium: 72.38mg, Potassium: 134.44mg, Fiber: 1.61g, Sugar: 2.25g, Vitamin A: 422.29IU, Vitamin C: 2.54mg, Calcium: 46.63mg, Iron: 0.83mg
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Would these work as muffins or pancakes? i would love to try the recipe but I can’t find my waffle maker.
Hi Laura! These are recipes for spinach banana muffins and pancakes😊
Spinach Banana Muffins: https://feedingtinybellies.com/spinach-banana-muffins/
Spinach Banana Pancakes: https://feedingtinybellies.com/spinach-banana-pancakes/
thank you so much! i can’t wait to try them. i barely discovered your site and love it! i’ve already made your cornbread muffins and they came out amazing!
Baby loved the waffles, thank you for this healthy delicious recipe!
I’m so happy to hear that!😊
How much maple syrup should I add for more sweetness? Can I use all purpose flour instead of oats?
Hi Sarah! I would suggest adding in 1 tablespoon of maple syrup for added sweetness. I haven’t tested these out with all purpose flour so I’m not sure how that swap would affect the texture of the waffles.
Thank you!
I don’t have bananas in hand but a bag full of spinach. What can I substitute banana with?
Hi Sheena! I haven’t tested these waffles out with anything besides banana, you could maybe try applesauce but I haven’t tested that out myself so I’m not sure how it would affect the overall texture and taste of the waffles.
These were good. I went looking for waffle with spinach recipes and I wasn’t surprised that others have thought of it before me! I enjoyed them with yoghurt, strawberries, blueberries and a slight drizzle of maple syrup. I used extra thick sprouted oats and that took a bit of time in the blender, but really super easy. They weren’t very crisp, though, so next time I’ll add more MTC oil and see what happens. Great to have a serving of veggies in me for breakfast without having to drink it!
I’m so glad you enjoyed these waffles! Thank you for taking the time to share that feedback!😊
Hi! instead of oil can I use milk?
Hi! I haven’t tried swapping the oil for milk, but the muffins do need some type of fat from oil or butter for moistness!
These waffles were delicious. I only had quick oats on hand so that’s what I used. The texture was a little softer than regular crispy waffles on the highest cook setting, I’m not sure if the quick oats changed the texture. I didn’t mind the texture though, they were easy for my 23MO to cut apart into smaller pieces. Love that they can be served alone as a balanced meal or with a side like yogurt or fruit.
I’m so glad to hear that you liked them! Thanks for sharing your great feedback, Sophia!😊
Can these be frozen? How do you serve them once frozen?
Hi Aditi! The storage instructions for each recipe are listed in the blog post if you scroll up a bit titled “storage instructions” 😊 For these waffles, I usually thaw them in the microwave for a few seconds until warmed through. You can also reheat in a toaster for a crispier outside.
Hi, what age for blw would you recommend. My babe is 8 months
Hi Kelly! These waffles are suitable for babies ages 6 months+ (granted all signs of readiness for starting solids are met). I hope that your little one likes them if you try them out!😊
These were the first waffles I ever made in my life. They were so easy and my daughter loved them. She started eating them when she was 12 months old. I love that they are similar ingredients to the pancakes I make her but allow her to try out a new texture. They are great to freeze and I reheat them in the toaster oven for her.
I’m so happy to hear that your daughter loves these waffles! They are definitely a favorite in our house as well😊