Protein Quinoa Pancakes

5 from 1 vote

These healthy and scrumptious pancakes are made with superfood ingredients that will give you a jump start to your day.

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Universal

Keyword: Kid-Friendly, Vegetarian

Servings: people

Calories: 152kcal

1/2 cup whole-grain flour white whole-wheat was used in this recipe
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon coconut sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups quinoa cooked
3/4 cup Greek yogurt fat-free
2 eggs
1 cup milk skim
1 teaspoon sunflower oil plus more for coating the pan (or other kinds of healthy oil)
4 bananas ripe, peeled and sliced (or any fruit of your choice)

In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt then add the quinoa, yogurt, eggs, milk and 1 teaspoon oil. Mix until just until combined then let the batter rest for about 30 minutes.
Lightly coat the pan or griddle with oil then pour 1/3 cup of the mixture to make a pancake. Flip pancakes when lightly browned on the bottom. Do the same with the remaining batter.
If desired, serve the pancakes with the bananas or berries and a drizzle of maple syrup.

SmartPoints (Freestyle): 3