Joey's Quinoa Pancakes

Start your morning with a hearty and wholesome twist on a breakfast classic with Joey's Quinoa Pancakes. These fluffy pancakes feature the perfect balance of nutty cooked quinoa and warm cinnamon spice, making them a protein-packed option that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Blended with everyday pantry staples like all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and a touch of maple syrup, these pancakes are easy to whip up in just 25 minutes, including prep time. Whether you’re using dairy or non-dairy milk, the batter comes together seamlessly for light and airy pancakes with a subtle crunch from the quinoa. Perfect for busy mornings or a leisurely brunch, serve them stacked high with fresh fruit, creamy yogurt, or a drizzle of maple syrup for a breakfast that’s guaranteed to satisfy and energize.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Cooked quinoa
• 0.75 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.75 cup Milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• 1 large Egg
• 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 as needed Oil or butter (for greasing the skillet)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.

Step 2

In a separate medium bowl, mix the wet ingredients: milk, egg, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Whisk until fully combined.

Step 3

Add the cooked quinoa to the wet ingredients and stir to distribute evenly.

Step 4

Gradually pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently fold the batter together until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 5

Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil or butter.

Step 6

Spoon 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot skillet for each pancake. Spread it out slightly with the back of the spoon if needed.

Step 7

Cook the pancakes for 2-3 minutes or until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set. Flip and cook the other side for an additional 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 8

Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the skillet as necessary.

Step 9

Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings such as fresh fruit, yogurt, or additional maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(587.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1103.5

Total Fat 43.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 296.5mg	0%
Sodium 1562.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 147.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.3g	0%
Total Sugars 38.0g
Protein 30.3g	0%

Vitamin D 128.8IU	0%
Calcium 317.4mg	0%
Iron 8.0mg	0%
Potassium 780.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.5%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 53.5%