# Spinach Banana Flapjacks These Gluten-Free and Vegan Pancakes are Made Using Organic Ingredients By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-03-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-pancakes References: [blog.freepeople](http://blog.freepeople.com/2015/03/spinach-banana-pancakes-vegan-greenhouse-factory-2/) If you live on Australia's Gold Coast, you can enjoy these vegan pancakes firsthand at the [Greenhouse Factory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-pie-smoothie) restaurant. The Spinach and Banana Pancakes are topped with seasonal fruit, an organic maple glaze as well as chia seeds. In addition to being vegan, the breakfast is also [gluten-free and organic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gluten-free-oat-flour). To make your own vegan pancakes at home, you will need ingredients such as organic buckwheat flour, ground cinnamon, a non-dairy milk alternative, maple syrup, coconut oil, banana and fresh spinach. This recipe -- which is featured by Australia contributor to the Free People blog, Miann Scanlan -- is especially great for people who don't have much of a sweet tooth. The Greenhouse Factory also serves savory options, including raw vegan tacos with walnut meat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gluten-free and Vegan Food:** The trend of gluten-free and vegan food is disrupting the traditional food industry, creating opportunities for new product development catering to dietary restrictions. - **Organic Ingredients:** The trend of using organic ingredients in food is disrupting the conventional agriculture and farming industry, prompting innovative farming methods and sustainable practices. - **Plant-based Restaurants:** The trend of plant-based restaurants is disrupting the restaurant industry, opening up opportunities for new dining experiences and innovative plant-based menu creations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Industry:** The food industry has the opportunity to embrace the gluten-free and vegan food trend, developing new food products and adjusting their menus to cater to the growing demand. - **Agriculture and Farming:** The agriculture and farming industry can seize the disruptive trend of using organic ingredients by adopting organic farming methods, offering organic produce, and exploring new markets. - **Restaurant Industry:** The restaurant industry can tap into the trend of plant-based restaurants by introducing plant-based menu options, investing in sustainable practices, and attracting the growing number of consumers seeking plant-based dining experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan-Friendly Diner Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-pancake-slam.md) - [Savory Pancake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ojaswe-pancake-mix.md) - [Upcycled Pancake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-pancakes.md) - [Bean-Based Pancake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-of-beans-pancake-and-waffle-mix.md) - [Potato-Based Pancake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/potato-protein-pancake-mix.md) - [Hidden Veggie Pancake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homestyle-pancake-mix.md) - [Grain-Free Pancake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grainfree-pancake-mix.md) - [Nutritious Pancake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutritious-pancake-mix.md) - [Ready-Made Dairy-Free Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oayeah-pancakes.md)