Protein Packed Quinoa Pancakes with Apple

I am looking forward to sharing this next recipe with you: Protein Packed Quinoa Pancakes with Apple.

I don’t know what it is about the fall, but this tends to be the season that I have the itch and bug to share lots of breakfast recipes. If you have been a reader for a few years, you have probably noticed that trend. 

I tend to write and share what is most pressing or helpful in our lives at that time, and the fall season brings lots of breakfast ideas. 

I think it is because after a laid back summer, we have to get back into tight routines and long educational days. It causes me to realize that breakfast is important, along with some great protein to sustain my kids for longer. 

There is this balance between fast and protein filled. I shared a super fast pancake solution about a week ago with “breakfast cake.” I think I showed you how I made it from one of our favorite store-bought mixes when I don’t make my own. The Kodiak Cakes because they are filled with protein and sustain my kids longer. 

So I wanted to make a homemade “protein packed” pancake and that’s exactly what these are! Super filling, super healthy, super breakfast. 

The quinoa is the ticket to the packed protein pancakes. Now I will not tout this recipe as fast when compared to other breakfasts, but you can always make a ton when you have time and freeze them for those busy mornings. 

These ones also have apple, which provides a natural sweetness to reduce the amount of sugary syrup kids think they need on top…but there are also apples because it is…well autumn and apple season and our trees have some mighty fine apples! 

However, whenever you decide to make these, apples tend to be a more affordable fruit in the grocery store all-year, so it is a great fruit to include. 

How To Make Protein Packed Quinoa Pancakes with Apple

Ingredients for Protein Packed Quinoa Pancakes with Apple:

• 1 1/3 cup cooked quinoa (Use slightly over cooked quinoa as it binds better as it is a bit sticky)
• 1/4 cup + 2 tbs oat flour
• 2 tablespoons flaxseed, ground
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 eggs
• 1 apple, peeled and grated
• 2 tablespoons almond milk
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Directions for Protein Packed Quinoa Pancakes with Apple:

• Spray a pan with non stick and pre heat to medium.
• Combine the quinoa, flour, flaxseed and cinnamon in a bowl and mix until combined.

• Add in the eggs, syrup and apple and mix. Stir in the almond milk.

• Let sit briefly (1-2 minutes) on the counter and the batter will thicken.
• Use a silicone spatula to portion out and form the pancakes into the pan. Because this isn’t a liquid life batter, you’ll need to shape the pancakes.
• Cook for 3-4 minutes or until brown on one side.

• Flip and repeat until cooked through (one to two minutes).
• Remove from the pan and top with maple syrup!

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