Rustle up these green pancakes for a Halloween party or special treat. Spinach is the secret ingredient, and kids can decorate them with fruit monster faces
Prep:15 mins
4 (makes about 30)
225g self-raising flour2 tsp baking powder1 tbsp sugar2 eggs2 tbsp melted butter, plus extra for frying175ml milk75g baby spinach leaves, choppedbananas, kiwi, blueberries and maple syrup, to serve (optional)
STEP 1Put the flour, baking powder, sugar, eggs, butter, milk and spinach in a blender and whizz until smooth and bright green.STEP 2Melt a little butter in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and spoon in small dollops of batter (you can cook two or three pancakes at a time). Cook for 2 mins until the edges are set and bubbles rise to the surface, then flip and cook for 1-2 mins more. Keep warm in a low oven while you cook the remaining pancakes.STEP 3Decorate the pancakes with googly fruit eyes (slices of banana and kiwi with blueberry pupils work well) and pointy banana teeth to serve. Serve with maple syrup, if you like.
