Oatmeal Green Smoothie Waffles Recipe

Introduction

These Oatmeal Green Smoothie Waffles offer a delicious and nutritious twist on classic waffles. Packed with spinach and bananas, they’re a vibrant way to start your day with wholesome ingredients and a touch of natural sweetness.

Ingredients

• 2½ cups rolled oats, uncooked (use certified gluten free if needed)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 large eggs (room temperature)
• ¼ cup coconut oil, melted + extra for greasing
• ¾ cup mashed ripe bananas (can substitute with unsweetened applesauce)
• ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
• ½ tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup loosely packed spinach

Instructions

1. Step 1: In your blender, combine the oats, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon. Pulse until the oats break down into a fine, flour-like texture. Pour this oat flour into a medium bowl and set aside.
2. Step 2: Using the now-empty blender, add the mashed bananas, eggs, melted coconut oil, maple syrup or honey, spinach, and vanilla extract. Blend until very smooth and the spinach is fully pureed.
3. Step 3: Pour the oat flour mixture back into the blender and blend again to combine thoroughly. You may need to scrape down the sides of the blender once or twice to ensure an even batter.
4. Step 4: Preheat your waffle iron. If necessary, lightly grease the waffle plates with extra coconut oil to prevent sticking. Once hot, pour about ½ cup of batter onto the iron.
5. Step 5: Cook the waffles for 4 to 6 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and have a crispy texture, adjusting the time depending on your waffle iron.
6. Step 6: Remove the waffles carefully and keep warm by placing them on a baking sheet in a 200℉ oven while you cook the remaining batter.
7. Step 7: Serve the waffles warm, or allow them to cool before storing in the refrigerator or freezer for later enjoyment.

Tips & Variations

• For a nuttier flavor, try toasting the oats before blending.
• Substitute maple syrup with honey or agave nectar to adjust sweetness to your taste.
• Add a handful of blueberries or chopped nuts to the batter for extra texture and flavor.
• Use unsweetened applesauce instead of banana for a milder fruit flavor.
• Make these waffles ahead of time and freeze them for a quick breakfast option. Reheat in a toaster or oven for best results.

Storage

Store leftover waffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze them in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months. Reheat frozen waffles in a toaster or oven until heated through and crispy again.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use spinach frozen instead of fresh?

Fresh spinach works best for texture and color, but you can use frozen spinach if you thaw it well and squeeze out excess moisture before blending.

Are these waffles gluten free?

Yes, as long as you use certified gluten-free rolled oats, these waffles are safe for a gluten-free diet.

Oatmeal Green Smoothie Waffles Recipe

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These Oatmeal Green Smoothie Waffles offer a nutritious and delicious twist on traditional waffles by incorporating oats, spinach, and ripe bananas. Made with wholesome ingredients and naturally sweetened with maple syrup or honey, these waffles are perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack. The oats are blended into a flour-like texture for a smooth batter, and the spinach is pureed for a subtle green boost without overpowering the flavor. Lightly crispy on the outside and tender inside, these waffles are easy to prepare with a waffle iron and are gluten-free when using certified gluten-free oats.

• Author: Marco
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 8 waffles 1x
• Category: Breakfast
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

• 2½ cups rolled oats, uncooked (use certified gluten free if needed)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

• 3 large eggs (room temperature)
• ¼ cup coconut oil, melted, plus extra for greasing
• ¾ cup mashed ripe bananas (can substitute with unsweetened applesauce)
• ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
• ½ tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup loosely packed spinach

Instructions

1. Prepare oat flour: In your blender, combine the rolled oats, salt, baking powder, and ground cinnamon. Pulse until the oats break down into a fine, flour-like texture. Pour this oat flour mixture into a medium bowl and set aside.
2. Blend wet ingredients: Using the now-empty blender, add the mashed banana, eggs, melted coconut oil, maple syrup or honey, spinach, and vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture is very smooth and the spinach is completely pureed, ensuring an even green color.
3. Combine wet and dry: Pour the oat flour mixture back into the blender with the wet ingredients. Blend all together until fully combined. You may need to scrape down the blender sides once or twice to incorporate everything evenly.
4. Preheat waffle iron: Heat your waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions. Lightly grease the plates with additional coconut oil if needed to prevent sticking.
5. Cook the waffles: Pour approximately ½ cup of batter onto the hot waffle iron. Close the lid and cook for 4 to 6 minutes or until the waffles are golden brown and crispy.
6. Keep warm and serve: Carefully remove the cooked waffles from the iron. To keep them warm while cooking subsequent waffles, place finished waffles on a baking sheet in a 200℉ oven. Serve warm or allow to cool before storing.
7. Storage: Enjoy these waffles fresh or store cooled waffles in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage. Reheat in a toaster or oven before serving.

Notes

• Use certified gluten-free rolled oats to keep the recipe gluten-free.
• Bananas can be substituted with unsweetened applesauce for a different sweetness profile.
• Adjust cooking time depending on your waffle iron for best results.
• These waffles can be made vegan by substituting eggs with flax eggs and using maple syrup instead of honey.
• Keep cooked waffles warm in a low oven or serve immediately for best texture.

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