1
Preheat an electric griddle to 350 degrees F.
2
Place the old-fashioned oats in your Vitamix (or other high-powered blender) and blend starting on low speed and increasing to high.
Blend for 30-60 seconds or until oats have become a fine powder and look like flour.
3
Remove oats from blender and place into a large mixing bowl.
4
Add flaxseed, baking powder, baking soda, salt, coconut sugar and cinnamon to the oat flour and stir to combine. Set aside.
5
Add milk, Greek yogurt, applesauce and spinach to the container of your Vitamix.
6
Blend starting on low speed and increasing to high.
7
Blend on high speed for 30-60 seconds until mixture is smooth and homogenous.
8
Add vanilla extract and egg and pulse until just combined.
9
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
10
Grease your preheated griddle with butter, coconut oil or cooking spray.
11
Carefully place ¼ cup portions of pancake batter onto the griddle about 1-2” apart.
12
Cook on the first side until the edges become firm and the batter begins to bubble slightly (3-5 minutes).
13
Flip and cook on the second side until golden brown (about 3-4 more minutes).
14
Repeat until all the batter has been used!
Serve warm with maple syrup!