Frankenstein Avocado Pancakes

Created by: Deborah Murphy MS, RDN

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Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
20 minutes
Ready in:
30 minutes

Recipe Description:

Treat your little trick-or-treaters to this Halloween inspired breakfast. These Frankenstein avocado pancakes are spooky good with features created with sliced fresh fruit.

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Servings:

  • Recipe serving size: 1 pancake
  • Number of servings:

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 ripe avocado, halved, peeled, and pitted
  • 1 cup + 2 Tbsp. skim milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2-3 drops green food coloring, optional
  • Banana slices, strawberries, blueberries (garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
  2. Add the avocado, milk, egg, and vanilla to a small blender and process until smooth.
  3. Add the avocado mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
  4. Place a bit of oil in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  5. Once hot, scoop ⅓ cup batter into the pan, using a spatula to shape into a rectangle. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  6. Use fresh sliced fruit to make a spooky Frankenstein face for serving.

Notes & Tips:

Use this batter to make any spooky shapes you desire! Add a bit of food coloring to make other Halloween monsters.
Nutrition Facts

8 servings per recipe
Serving Size 86

Amount Per Serving
Calories 140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5 4%
Saturated Fat 0.5 3%
Trans Fat 0 -
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 -
Monounsaturated Fat 2 -
Cholesterol 25 8%
Sodium 290 13%
Total Carbohydrate 23 8%
Dietary Fiber 2 7%
Total Sugars 4 -
Includes 2 Added Sugars 4%
Protein 5 -
Vitamin D 0.5 mcg 2%
Vitamin A 40 mcg 4%
Vitamin C 2 mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.5 mg 4%
Vitamin K 4 mcg 4%
Thiamin 0.21 mg 20%
Riboflavin 0.23 mg 20%
Niacin 1.8 mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.08 mg 4%
Folate 90 mcg DFE 20%
Vitamin B12 0.23 mcg 10%
Pantothenic Acid 0.6 mg 10%
Calcium 120 mg 10%
Iron 1.4 mg 8%
Potassium 180 mg 4%
Choline 30 mg 6%
Phosphorus 110 mg 8%
Magnesium 15 mg 4%
Zinc 0.5 mg 4%
Selenium 11 mcg 20%
Copper 0.08 mg 8%
Manganese 0.19 mg 8%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.