These spinach banana waffles are a healthy, kid-friendly breakfast made with banana, spinach, and blended oats for a soft, wholesome texture. They are naturally sweet, freezer-friendly, soft enough for babies and a great option for toddlers and kids who love waffles but need more nutrient-dense meals.
If you’ve loved my spinach banana pancakes or spinach banana muffins, this recipe is right up that same alley — nourishing, easy, and family-approved.
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This is one of those recipes I keep coming back to. Not just because it’s healthy, but because my kids genuinely love it. My 4-year-old devours them, my baby has been enjoying them since starting solids, and it’s one of the few breakfasts I never get complaints about.
Why You’ll Love These Spinach Banana Waffles
- Made with simple, wholesome ingredients
- A great way to sneak in spinach (without tasting it)
- Naturally sweetened with banana
- Soft and baby-friendly for baby-led weaning
- Freezer-friendly and perfect for meal prep
- Loved by babies, toddlers, and grown-ups
Why Spinach is Great for Babies & Kids
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green. It contains iron, folate, fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants that is known to help support brain development, digestion, and immune health. Blending spinach into oat-based recipes like these spinach banana oat waffles makes it easier to offer vegetables in a familiar, comforting format. This works especially for kids who are still learning to enjoy greens.
Ingredients for Spinach Banana Oat Waffles
- Ripe bananas
- Fresh spinach
- Eggs
- Rolled Oats
- Baking powder
- Cinnamon (optional)
- Vanilla extract (optional)
- Milk of choice
- Oil or melted butter
How to Make Spinach Banana Waffles
1. Blend the Ingredients
Add rolled oats, bananas, spinach, eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and baking powder to a blender. Blend until fully smooth. Let the batter rest 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
2. Cook the Waffles
Pour batter into a preheated waffle iron and cook until lightly golden and fluffy.
Spinach Banana Waffles for Baby-Led Weaning
These waffles are great for babies 6 months+ when prepared safely.
BLW Tips:
- Cook until soft and fluffy, not crispy
- Cut into strips or small pieces babies can grip
- Serve plain or topped with mashed fruit, yogurt, or nut butter (thinly spread)
If you’re starting solids or want more structured guidance, you can check out my Baby-Led Weaning Guide, where I break down safe textures, first foods, and easy meal ideas.
Freezer-Friendly & Meal Prep Tips
These spinach banana waffles are amazing for meal prep.
- Fridge: up to 4 days in an airtight container
- Freezer: up to 3 months
- Reheat in a toaster, air fryer, microwave or oven
Variations and Add-Ins
Here are a few ways you can customize these waffles:
- Add blueberries – Blueberry spinach banana waffles
- Mix in some peanut butter – Peanut butter banana spinach waffles
- Add chocolate chips – Chocolate chip spinach waffles (toddler favorite)
How to Serve Waffles to Babies & Toddlers
Waffles are generally great for breakfast, snacks, or lunchboxes. Here are some of my favorite parings:
- Yogurt + fruit
- Nut butter + sliced banana
- Mashed berries
- Cottage cheese + honey (for toddlers 1+)
- Alongside scrambled eggs or smoothie pouches
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Spinach Banana Waffles
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 cups fresh or frozen spinach
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup milk dairy or non-dairy
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Add rolled oats, bananas, spinach, eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and baking powder to a blender. Blend until fully smooth.
- Let the batter rest 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly. If the batter is too thick, add a splash of milk.
- Preheat a waffle iron and lightly grease if needed. Pour batter into a preheated waffle iron and cook until lightly golden and fluffy.
Notes
Recipe Tips
- Use ripe bananas for best sweetness
- Blend fully to avoid leafy texture
- Let batter rest briefly so oats absorb liquid
- Cook waffles soft rather than crispy for younger kids
Storage & Freezer Instructions
Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days Freezer: Freeze waffles for up to 3 months Reheat Options:- Toaster
- Air fryer
- Microwave
- Oven
