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Published: Feb 28, 2019 · Modified: Apr 29, 2021 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Quinoa Pancakes

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A stack of pancakes topped with fresh berries.

Breakfast just became a bit healthier with Quinoa Pancakes. I've taken an ordinary pancake recipe and added cooked quinoa to the batter - you'd never know it was in there!

These delicious pancakes are easy to make and when using leftover quinoa breakfast can be ready in just 15 minutes!

A stack of pancakes topped with fresh fruit and syrup.
Table of Contents
Why make these pancakes
Key ingredients
Step by step directions
Recipe tips
Recipe Faqs
More great breakfast recipes
Quinoa Pancakes

Why make these pancakes

I love breakfast and quinoa pancakes are one of our regular breakfast recipes.  These delicious homemade pancakes can be topped with fresh fruit, jam, honey, syrup or can be eaten plain. 

Quinoa pancakes give an extra boost to regular pancakes. Quinoa adds very little taste to the pancakes, but it does add a lot of extra nutrients. Quinoa is high in protein and essential amino acids. It is also high in fiber, iron, B vitamins and more. 

Finding an easy to make breakfast that everyone will eat is always a win in my book.

A forkful of pancakes with fresh berries.

Key ingredients

  • Quinoa - cooked and cooled. This is perfect for using leftover quinoa.
  • Flour - all-purpose flour. You could also use a 1:1 gluten free flour
  • Honey - for just a touch of sweetness
  • Milk - I use whole milk but you can use 2% or skim milk. Almond or oat milk will work too.
  • Eggs
Ingredients in small bowls on a white table.

Step by step directions

  • Mix eggs, honey, melted butter and milk together in a bowl
  • Whisk in salt, baking powder and flour 
  • Pour ¼ cup of batter onto a lightly greased hot griddle
  • Cook until surface is bubbly and bottom is golden
  • Flip and cook other side
  • Repeat until all batter is used
A stack of pancakes on a white plate with fresh berries in the background.

Recipe tips

  • Heat griddle over medium low heat before adding pancake batter
  • Lightly grease griddle before adding batter
  • Watch the top of your pancake. When many holes are covering the surface of the batter, it's time to flip.
  • Keep pancakes warm in a 250° oven until ready to serve

Recipe Faqs

What can I do with leftover pancakes?

If you have any leftover pancakes, allow pancakes to cool and then place in a plastic bag or a storage container. Pancakes are great eaten cold for a snack or they can be placed in refrigerator and reheated the next day for breakfast.

You can also freeze leftover pancakes. Place cooled pancakes in a freezer proof bag. To use remove from freezer and heat in microwave until warmed through. 

More great breakfast recipes

  • Strawberry French Toast
  • Cinnamon French Toast
  • Puff Pastry Baked Eggs
  • English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich
  • Blueberry Pancakes
A stack of pancakes topped with fresh berries and a drizzle of syrup.

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

Be sure to check out all my breakfast recipes!

  • Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins
  • Cinnamon Muffins
  • Country Potatoes
  • Corn Flake Coffee Cake
A stack of pancakes topped with fresh fruit and syrup.

Quinoa Pancakes

Kathy
Homemade pancakes with added cooked quinoa.
5 from 13 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 10 pancakes
Calories 303 kcal

Equipment

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  • Cast Iron Griddle
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 eggs
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • 2 Tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa (cooled)

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, whisk together eggs, honey, butter and milk
    2 eggs, 2 Tablespoons honey, 2 Tablespoons butter, 1 cup milk
  • Whisk in baking powder, salt and flour
    1 Tablespoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 ½ cups flour
  • Stir in cooked quinoa
    1 cup cooked quinoa
  • Heat a griddle over medium heat. When griddle is hot, spray with cooking spray.
  • Add approximately ¼ cup of batter to the griddle. The batter should form a 4 inch circle.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes until several holes appear on the surface and the bottom is lightly browned.  Flip and cook other side.

Notes

Tips:
  • Heat griddle over medium low heat before adding pancake batter
  • Lightly grease griddle before adding batter
  • Watch the top of your pancake. When many holes are covering the surface of the batter, it's time to flip.
  • Keep pancakes warm in a 250° oven until ready to serve

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 2pancakesCalories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 9gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 208mgPotassium: 434mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 315IUCalcium: 181mgIron: 2.8mg
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  1. Kmom says

    November 14, 2021 at 8:30 am

    5 stars
    I double this recipie and freeze the extra for a wonderful filling breakfast during busy weekdays. One of these keeps me full all morning long. So so yummy.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      November 14, 2021 at 3:39 pm

      Great idea!!! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Shaina says

    November 20, 2019 at 11:32 am

    Do you know if you could use oat flour instead of the regular flour in this recipe?

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      November 20, 2019 at 6:13 pm

      Hi Shaina,
      I have not used oat flour before. However, I did a little research for you. It sounds like oat flour can be used, but you will need to reduce the amount of flour used. For each cup of flour in the recipe, replace with 3/4 cup of oat flour. If mixture is too thick, add a bit more liquid.
      Let me know how it turns out!
      Kathy

      Reply
  3. Kelly | Foodtasia says

    March 04, 2019 at 8:32 am

    5 stars
    Kathy, brilliant idea adding quinoa to the pancake batter! It relieves a little of the guilt that comes from putting both maple syrup and whipped cream on top!

    Reply
  4. David @ Spiced says

    March 04, 2019 at 5:43 am

    5 stars
    Interesting! I typically see (and use) quinoa in salads, but now I want to try baking with it. I remember those quinoa waffles, and now you've followed 'em up with these delicious looking flapjacks! I'm thinking breakfast for dinner might have to happen soon around here...with a good Vermont maple syrup! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      March 05, 2019 at 5:04 am

      I've used in in salads, enchiladas, waffles, banana bread....it's pretty versatile!

      Reply
  5. Cheryl says

    March 03, 2019 at 9:27 pm

    Do you ever use red quinoa? I wonder how that makes the pancakes look? I find the red quinoa chewier and nuttier than the white which is why I usually have the red in my cupboard. Just wondering if it makes the pancakes look funny or makes them chewier.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      March 05, 2019 at 5:03 am

      I haven't tried red quinoa! I'll need to give it a try.

      Reply
  6. Fred G says

    March 03, 2019 at 9:56 am

    5 stars
    With quinoa pancakes could also add any berries or on top.

    Reply
  7. Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes says

    March 01, 2019 at 8:29 pm

    This is definitely a recipe I need to try! I love quinoa and make savoury pancakes with it - but I need to try your recipe too! Yum!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      March 02, 2019 at 6:04 am

      Let me know if you give it a try!

      Reply
  8. Dawn says

    February 28, 2019 at 8:32 am

    5 stars
    Love the suggestion of adding quinoa into pancakes! Definitely makes them healthier! We regularly use quinoa in our home so will be trying my next batch of pancakes like this! Pile on the berries 😉

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