Quinoa Pancakes

Breakfast just became a bit healthier with Quinoa Pancakes

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

My kids are a huge fan of these pancakes, although I don’t know if they realize there’s quinoa in them! The quinoa doesn’t add any extra taste and it does add a bit of texture to the pancakes, it really isn’t noticeable. Sometimes it’s best to just not tell them everything!

I add quinoa to other foods too – like quinoa waffles and quinoa banana bread. 

This pancake recipes uses cooked quinoa. If you aren’t certain how to cook it, be certain to check out How to Cook Quinoa. 

What ingredients are used in quinoa pancakes?

• eggs
• milk
• butter
• honey
• salt
• baking powder
• flour
• cooked quinoa

What are quinoa pancakes?

Quinoa pancakes are just like regular homemade pancakes, but I add cooked quinoa to the batter. 

Why add quinoa?

Quinoa does not add  any taste to the pancakes, but it does add a lot of nutritional value. Quinoa is high in protein and essential amino acids. It is also high in fiber, iron, B vitamins and more. 

I add quinoa to give breakfast an extra nutritional boost.

It’s hard to pick a favorite breakfast at our house. On busy school days we tend to eat mini frittatas , overnight oatmeal, or cold cereal.

On the weekends when we have more time breakfast becomes something a bit more special. We often make blueberry pancakes, French toast casserole, banana muffins or raspberry scones. 

How do you make pancakes?

• Mix eggs, honey, melted butter and milk together in a bowl
• Whisk in salt, baking powder and flour 
• Pour 1/4 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

What to 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. 

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Quinoa Pancakes

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

Homemade pancakes with added cooked quinoa.

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pancakes, quinoa pancakes

Servings: 10 pancakes

Calories: 303 kcal

Author: Kathy

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 Tablespoons honey
• 2 Tablespoons butter melted
• 1 cup milk
• 1 Tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 cup cooked quinoa cooled

Instructions

1. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, honey, butter and milk

2. Whisk in baking powder, salt and flour

3. Stir in cooked quinoa

4. Heat a griddle over medium heat. When griddle is hot, spray with cooking spray.

5. Add approximately 1/4 cup of batter to the griddle. The batter should form a 4 inch circle.

6. Cook for 2-3 minutes until several holes appear on the surface and the bottom is lightly browned.  Flip and cook other side.

Recipe Notes

If batter is too thick add 1-2 more Tablespoons of milk until batter is desired consistency. 

Nutrition Facts

Quinoa Pancakes

Amount Per Serving (2 pancakes)

Calories 303 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8g 12%

Saturated Fat 4g 20%

Cholesterol 82mg 27%

Sodium 208mg 9%

Potassium 434mg 12%

Total Carbohydrates 47g 16%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 9g

Protein 9g 18%

Vitamin A 6.3%

Calcium 18.1%

Iron 15.5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.