Spinach Waffle Pops
on Mar 17, 2025, Updated Apr 12, 2025
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If you’re looking for a fun, easy, and nutrient-packed breakfast or snack for your toddler, these Spinach Waffle Pops are perfect! Made with simple, wholesome ingredients like oats, spinach, and banana, these waffles are naturally sweet, loaded with fiber, and packed with vitamins. Plus, serving them on a popsicle stick makes them extra fun and easy to hold for little hands!
Why Spinach Waffle Pops are Great for Toddlers & Families
- Nutrient-Dense: Spinach provides iron and vitamins, oats add fiber, and eggs offer protein—all essential for growing toddlers.
- Fun to Eat: The popsicle stick makes it easy for little ones to hold, reducing mess and encouraging independent eating.
- Naturally Sweetened: Banana gives these waffles a natural sweetness without the need for added sugar.
- Customizable: Add chocolate chips, berries, or even a drizzle of yogurt for extra flavor!
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup packed fresh spinach
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- (Optional) Chocolate chips or fruit for mix-ins
Instructions
- Blend the Oats & Spinach
- Add the rolled oats and spinach to a food processor.
- Blend until it turns into a fine green powder.
- Prepare the Batter
- Add the mashed banana, eggs and baking powder.
- Mix well until smooth.
- Stir in chocolate chips or fruit if using.
- Cook the Waffles
- Preheat your mini waffle maker.
- Pour a little batter into the waffle maker.
- Place a popsicle stick in the center, then cover with more batter.
- Close the waffle maker and cook for 2 minutes.
- Do not open early, or the waffles may break apart!
- Serve & Enjoy!
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Serve as-is, or spread peanut butter or syrup on the waffle and add some sprinkles for more fun!
Storage Instructions
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a toaster or microwave.
- Freezer: Freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months.
- To Reheat: Pop in the toaster or warm in the microwave for a quick snack!
Spinach Waffle Pops
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup packed spinach
- 1 mashed banana
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- optional chocolate chips or blueberries
Instructions
- Add the rolled oats and spinach to a food processor. Blend until it turns into a fine green powder.
- Add the mashed banana, eggs and baking powder. Mix well until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips or fruit if using.
- Preheat your mini waffle maker. Pour a little batter into the waffle maker.
- Place a popsicle stick in the center, then cover with more batter. Close the waffle maker and cook for 2 minutes. Do not open early, or the waffles may break apart!
- Serve as is, or spread peanut butter or syrup on and add sprinkles for extra fun!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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