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Green pancakes

Robbie Puddick (RNutr)
Written by

Robbie Puddick (RNutr)

Content and SEO Lead

Dr Rachel Hall
Reviewed by

Dr Rachel Hall (MBCHB)

Principal Doctor

2 min read
Last updated September 2026
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Prep and cooking time: 20 mins

  • Freezable
  • Vegetarian
  • High-protein
  • Under 20 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 2

  • 1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 150g baby spinach leaves
  • 2 small eggs
  • 60g plain natural or Greek yoghurt
  • 80g ground almonds (almond flour)
  • 40g rolled oats
  • 1 tsp ground hot paprika (optional)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder or 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
  • 30-50g feta cheese, crumbled
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Method

Step 1

In a blender, combine the spinach, egg, and yoghurt. Blend until smooth.

Step 2

Add the dry ingredients (ground almonds, oats, paprika, garlic powder, and baking powder) to the blender. Season generously with salt and pepper, and blend until completely smooth.

Step 3

Heat ½ tbsp oil in a large, non-stick frying pan, over low-medium heat. Fry 2 pancakes at a time, flipping once or twice. Flip the pancakes when you start to see 1-2 bubbles forming on the uncooked top side. Cook for 4-5mins in total, using ½ tbsp oil per 2 pancakes. The batch should make 8 small/medium or 4 large pancakes.

Step 4

Top with a sprinkle of feta and spring onions.

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