Whole Wheat Banana Quinoa Pancakes
Total Time
20 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(3)
Ingredients
10 servings
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 3 large egg whites or 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons milk of your choice (skim, soy, almond, coconut)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (you could also use honey or maple syrup)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large very ripe bananas, pureed
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Preparation
Step 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together quinoa, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
Step 2
In another medium bowl, whisk together egg whites, yogurt, milk, vanilla, and brown sugar until smooth.
Step 3
Add egg mixture to flour mixture and whisk to combine.
Step 4
Add pureed bananas and mix until just combined.
Step 5
Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet or griddle with butter or cooking spray and heat over medium. Drop batter by 1/4 cup onto skillet. Cook until bubbles appear on top, about 2 minutes.
Step 6
Flip cakes and cook until golden brown on underside, 2 minutes. Wipe skillet clean and repeat with more melted butter and remaining batter.
Step 7
Makes about 10 pancakes. Top with peanut butter, maple syrup, fruit, or chocolate chips.
Step 8
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