Quinoa Pancakes: The Easy, Healthy Alternative to Fast Food
Quinoa pancakes are a nutritious and delicious alternative to traditional fast food breakfasts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a pot, combine rinsed quinoa, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
- Let quinoa cool, then blend with eggs, milk, baking powder, and vanilla until smooth.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and pour batter to form pancakes.
- Cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden brown.
Notes
- For added flavor, try mixing in a handful of blueberries or chocolate chips.
- Serve warm with maple syrup or yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Quinoa Pancakes