These easy blender Spinach Banana Waffles are made with wholesome ingredients like oats or almond flour, spinach, and banana. They’re a fun, veggie-packed breakfast that’s soft, naturally sweet, and perfect for toddlers and parents!
Why You and Your Toddler Will Love These Spinach Waffles
- veggie boost at breakfast without complaints
- blender recipe = minimal mess + easy cleanup
- packed with iron, protein, and fiber
- freezer-friendly, that way you can batch cook once, enjoy all week
- soft texture for toddlers + babies (6 months+ with no added sugar)
These blender Spinach Banana Waffles are a hit any time of year, but they’re especially fun around holidays that celebrate all things green! Think St. Patrick’s Day, Earth Day, or even Halloween! They’re a great way to add color and veggies to your toddler’s plate without food coloring, and the festive green hue makes them feel extra special (with zero effort from you!).
We also love these carrot waffle pops as another veggie breakfast option! Feel free to add a popsicle stick inside these spinach waffles for added fun.
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Ingredients
Here's what you'll need to make these blender spinach banana waffles:
- fresh spinach – iron + vitamin C for bonus nutrients
- oats or almond flour – whole grain fiber, iron, protein, and structure
- banana – natural sweetness and moisture
- eggs – binding + protein
- greek yogurt – protein + creaminess (can sub applesauce for dairy-free)
- vanilla extract – flavor toddlers love
- baking powder – makes waffles light and fluffy
- optional maple syrup – for toddlers 2+, adds sweetness if banana isn’t very ripe
See recipe card for quantities.
How To Make Your Spinach Banana Waffles
- Step 1: Warm waffle iron. Add spinach, oats or almond flour, banana, eggs, yogurt (if using), vanilla, baking powder, and sweetener (if using) into a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Step 2: Pour batter into a preheated waffle maker.
- Step 3: Cook until golden and set (time depends on waffle maker).
- Step 4: Serve warm, or freeze for quick weekday breakfasts.
Hint
To get the smoothest texture, blend the spinach and banana with the yogurt and eggs first, then add the dry ingredients. This helps break down the spinach evenly without over-blending the almond flour.
Substitutions
- almond flour → use oat flour (about ¾ cup) for a nut-free version (texture will vary)
- eggs → sub with flax or chia eggs, or egg replacement
- greek yogurt → sub with dairy-free yogurt or even unsweetened applesauce
- avocado oil → swap for melted butter, olive oil, or coconut oil
- maple syrup (optional) → can sub with honey or date syrup, skip for younger toddlers (< 2yo)
These are naturally gluten-free if using gluten-free rolled oats!
Variations
You can totally customize these spinach banana waffles and add different mix-ins!
- berry boost – add a handful of blueberries into the batter after blending
- peanut butter – top with peanut butter and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup
- chocolate chip – add a handful of mini chocolate chips into the batter after blending
How To Serve Spinach Waffles To Your Toddler
- serve with fruit and yogurt for a balanced breakfast
- cut into strips or sticks for baby-led weaning
- spread with peanut butter, cream cheese, or avocado for toddlers
- pack in lunchboxes with a dip on the side
Equipment
You'll need a blender and waffle iron to make these spinach banana waffles! If you enjoy meal prepping like me, this multi mini waffle maker is legit game changer.
Storing Your Spinach Banana Waffles
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freeze waffles between parchment sheets for up to 2 months. Toast or reheat in the microwave as needed.
Tiff's Dietitian Tip
Call them “Hulk Waffles” "Peter Pan Waffles" "Grinch Breakfast" or “Shrek Waffles” to get your toddler excited! They’ll love the bright green color, and you’ll love sneaking in a veggie-rich breakfast.
FAQ
Yes! Just swap the Greek yogurt for a thick, dairy-free yogurt like almond or coconut-based. Or even just omit the yogurt all together!
Almond flour needs eggs for structure, but you can try using 2 flax eggs. Note the texture will be softer.
Yes! The batter works great on a griddle too, just cook like you would regular pancakes.
Sub with 1 cup of rolled oats (to blend in). Note: Oat flour is more absorbent, so the waffles may be slightly denser. If the batter seems too thick, add 1–2 tablespoon milk to thin it slightly.
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Blender Spinach Banana Waffles
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour or rolled oats
- 2 eggs
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt can omit if needed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup or honey optional, omit for littles <2 yo
Instructions
- Warm the waffle maker.
- In a high-speed blender, combine all ingredients: oats or almond flour, eggs, banana, spinach, Greek yogurt (if using), vanilla, and baking powder. Blend until smooth and fully combined.
- Pour batter into a preheated waffle iron and cook according to manufacturer’s instructions, usually 3–5 minutes, until waffles are set and lightly golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy plain or with your favorite toppings like yogurt, chia jam, nut butter, or fruit!
Katie says
Easy recipe! Doubled the ingredients and it made 13 mini waffles in my Dash mini waffle maker.
toddlerdietitiantiff says
yayy! love batching waffles to just pull out of the freezer & popping into the toaster for an easy breakfast!