The Easiest Roll-up Avocado Pancakes
If you have a picky eater at home, then these roll-up avocado pancakes are a must try! Not only are they incredibly easy to make, but they can be customized with almost any filling to make even the pickiest eater excited to dig in (and trust me, with a house filled with picky eaters, I can guarantee this recipe is a winner!)
This recipe was made in partnership with Love One Today. As always, all opinions are my own.
As a mom of three young children, it can be so hard to find quick and easy breakfast options that my kids will actually eat and that I feel good serving. But thankfully, this recipe checks all the boxes. It’s so easy to make, my kids can practically do it themselves. Plus, the addition of avocado helps to amp up the nutritional value while providing a source of filling fiber and healthy fats. Give it a try…I think it may just be your family’s new favorite breakfast as well.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- It’s easy! With less than ten ingredients, these whole grain pancakes can be made in minutes (its so simple to make, my kids can practically do it themselves!).
- It’s nutritious! The combination of whole grains, lean protein, and avocado provide a nutrient rich, filling pancake that will leave little bellies satisfied while giving them the nutrients they need to start off the day.
- They can be customized to match any taste preferences. The fun roll-up style of these pancakes allows you to get incredibly creative. Whether you love sweet chocolate chip pancakes, are a yogurt lover, or want to add extra fruit like blueberries, the combinations you can create are practically endless.
What you’ll need
Whole grain flour- I use whole grain flour in this recipe to boost the overall nutrition content and fiber. I generally use whole wheat pastry flour to provide a soft, light texture without reducing the fiber, but you can also use oat flour as well.
Mashed avocado- The addition of avocado to these pancakes provides a creamy, fluffy texture that makes them irresistible. Plus, adding avocado also provides twenty essential vitamins and minerals, which makes me a happy mom too!
Milk- Adding milk to the pancake batter allows you to thin the batter for an easy to roll up pancake. Although I use cow’s milk, you can experiment with a variety of plant based milks as well.
Eggs- In pancake batter, eggs provide structure to allow the pancake to hold together (which is critical to the roll up pancake). Eggs also provide a source of high quality protein to help balance blood sugar while allowing you to feel satisfied.
How to make avocado pancakes (roll-up style!)
These roll up avocado pancakes couldn’t be easier to make. You just need a blender, a stove top, and your imagination!
- In a high-speed blender, add avocado, egg, lemon juice, and blend.
- Once well blended, add in dry ingredients and blend well until batter is smooth.
- Add milk as desired to thin batter. Note: pancakes should be thin enough to roll up easily.
- Once batter has been created, add butter onto a skillet or pan over medium heat.
- Once the butter has been melted, add ¼ cup scoops of batter into the pan at a time.
- Once batter begins to bubble slightly and edges of pancakes brown, flip over and continuing cooking on remaining side until pancake is cooked through.
- Once cooked, spread desired topping on pancakes, roll up, and serve.
FAQs
Absolutely! That’s my favorite way to make these. I recommend making the pancakes ahead of time, storing in an air-tight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Then, when ready to enjoy, warm up the pancakes and add your preferred filling of choice, roll up, and enjoy.
When it comes to roll-up pancakes, your options are almost limitless. I love to use yogurt, fruit puree, plummus, or even a hazelnut spread, but those are far from your only options. You may also enjoy nut butters, cream cheese, or even savory options such as mashed avocado or hummus!
No. This recipe contains eggs for structure and therefore, is not vegan. You may wish to experiment with vegan egg alternatives, but this recipe has not been tested using those alternatives.
No. This recipe includes whole wheat flour, which contains gluten. However, you can substitute oat flour to make this recipe gluten free. However, substitutions such as almond flour or coconut flour, although gluten free, often require additional changes in liquid ingredients and have not been tested in this recipe.
The combination of protein, healthy fats, and fiber in these pancakes provide the right formula for blood sugar balance. However, keep in mind, your blood sugar response is individual. If you want to understand exactly how these pancakes impact your blood sugar, make sure to test your blood sugar after eating.
Other recipes you may enjoy
Are you looking for other nutritious breakfast ideas that are quick and easy to make? Then give some of my other favorite blood-sugar friendly breakfast options a try:
Peanut butter pancakes with jelly syrup
The Easiest Copycat Dunkin Omelet Bites
Are you ready to make this fluffy, creamy pancakes that your whole family will love? Then what are you waiting for? Go grab a blender, fire up the stove, and get ready to enjoy filling and nutritious pancakes today! And after you try it (and hopefully love it like I do), remember to give it a 5-star rating & share it with me on Instagram by tagging me @ErinPalinskiWade
The Easiest Roll-up Avocado Pancakes
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
- ½ cup mashed avocado
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup to ½ cup milk (dairy or plant based) as needed to thin batter
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (1/3 tsp vanilla bean paste)
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender, add avocado, egg, lemon juice, and blend.
- Add in dry ingredients and blend well.
- Add milk as desired to thin batter. Note: pancakes should be thin enough to roll up easily.
- Once batter has been created, add butter onto a skillet or pan over medium heat.
- Scoop batter by spoonfuls into pan.
- Once batter begins to bubble slightly and edges of pancakes brown, flip over and continuing cooking on remaining side until pancake is cooked through.
- Once cooked, spread desired topping on pancakes, roll up, and serve