By the time my baby turned one, mornings had become a blur of “what can I actually feed them besides yogurt?” These spinach banana oat waffles were the answer — one blender, zero added sugar, full of protein, and a batch that freezes beautifully so breakfast is a toaster away on the busiest mornings. They’re also the recipe I reach for when I’ve got overripe bananas sitting on the counter that are too far gone for anything else — the riper they are, the sweeter these waffles turn out.
There’s no added sugar in this recipe at all; the sweetness comes entirely from the bananas. And beyond the spinach and oats, which themselves carry tons of nutrition, this batter is quietly packed with protein — cottage cheese, egg, flax meal, and hemp seeds all blend in seamlessly, so your baby (or toddler, or you) gets a genuinely filling breakfast without a hint of “hidden veggie” flavor coming through.
Why You'll Love These Spinach Banana Oat Waffles
- No added sugar. Naturally sweetened by ripe bananas — a great way to use up the ones getting too soft for anything else.
- Protein-packed. Cottage cheese, egg, flax meal, and hemp seeds make this a genuinely filling breakfast, not just a sugary carb.
- One blender, one bowl. The entire batter comes together in a blender — no separate dry and wet mixing.
- Freezer-friendly. Make a big batch, freeze, and reheat straight from frozen in the toaster or air fryer on busy mornings.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups oats
- 1 handful baby spinach
- 2 ripe bananas (the riper, the sweeter)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp ground flax meal
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds
- ¾ cup milk, plus more as needed
- ½ tsp salt
How to Make Spinach Banana Oat Waffles
- Add the oats to a blender and blend until you reach a powdery, flour-like texture.
- Add the remaining ingredients (spinach, bananas, cottage cheese, egg, flax meal, hemp seeds, milk, and salt) and blend until smooth. Add more milk as needed until the batter reaches a pancake-batter consistency.
- Cook the batter in a waffle maker. Enjoy right away, or cool completely and store in freezer-safe storage bags.
No Added Sugar
- I get asked a lot whether these waffles taste “healthy” in a bad way, and the honest answer is no — the ripe bananas do all the sweetening work. The riper (spottier) your bananas are, the sweeter the finished waffles will be, so this is genuinely one of the best ways to use up bananas that are past the point of eating on their own.
Freezer Instructions
Once the waffles have cooled completely, store them in a freezer-safe bag or container. When you’re ready to eat, there’s no need to thaw first — just pop them straight into the toaster or air fryer to gently reheat until warmed through.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age can babies start eating these waffles? These are best suited for babies who are eating more textured finger foods, generally around 1 year and up. Always check with your pediatrician before introducing new ingredients.
Can I substitute the cottage cheese? Plain Greek yogurt is a reasonable substitute if your baby doesn’t tolerate cottage cheese well, though the texture of the batter may need slightly less added milk.
Do these work in a pan instead of a waffle maker? Yes — the batter also works cooked like pancakes on a griddle or nonstick pan if you don’t have a waffle maker.
Spinach Banana Oat Waffles for Baby (No Added Sugar!)
Equipment
- Blender
- Waffle maker
- Freezer-safe storage bags or containers
- Toaster or air fryer (for reheating)
Ingredients
- 1½ cups oats
- 1 handful baby spinach
- 2 ripe bananas the riper, the sweeter
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp ground flax meal
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds
- ¾ cup milk plus more as needed
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Add the oats to a blender and blend until you reach a powdery, flour-like texture.
- Add the remaining ingredients (spinach, bananas, cottage cheese, egg, flax meal, hemp seeds, milk, and salt) and blend until smooth. Add more milk as needed until the batter reaches a pancake-batter consistency.
- Cook the batter in a waffle maker. Enjoy right away, or cool completely and store in freezer-safe storage bags.
Notes
- No added sugar — the riper the bananas, the sweeter the waffles.
- A great way to use up overripe bananas.
- Reheats straight from frozen in the toaster or air fryer — no thawing needed.
- Swap cottage cheese for plain Greek yogurt if needed (may need slightly less milk).
- Batter also works as pancakes on a griddle if you don't have a waffle maker.
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