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Apple Quinoa Pancakes

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By: Rachel GurkPosted: 04/18/2014Updated: 11/23/2023

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These apple quinoa pancakes are a healthy and delicious way to start your day. Full of protein and flavor, they will quickly become a favorite.

These apple spice quinoa pancakes are a healthy and delicious way to start your day. Full of protein and flavor, they will quickly become a favorite.

Image of apple quinoa pancakes topped with an apple compote.


 

My love for apples is no secret. They’re a versatile ingredient, easily moving from sweet to savory without a blink of the eye. Great for snacking, great for cooking, and great for baking. And they scream “MICHIGAN” loud and clear. And I just so happen to have a soft spot for Michigan, since I was born, raised, and still live here.

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I’m excited to be blogging over at Michigan Apples and teaming up with them for this fun recipe. These pancakes are quite possibly the perfect breakfast, you guys. They’re packed with quinoa (another one of my favorite ingredients) so they give you a good boost of protein.

These apple spice quinoa pancakes are a healthy and delicious way to start your day. Full of protein and flavor, they will quickly become a favorite.

Paired with the apples (a TON of apples), whole wheat flour, cinnamon and nutmeg, they’re a major win at breakfast time. They can even be made ahead and frozen so that you can quickly grab one out of the freezer and pop it into the toaster to reheat. Perfect for busy mornings (is there such thing as a morning that isn’t busy?).

These apple spice quinoa pancakes are a healthy and delicious way to start your day. Full of protein and flavor, they will quickly become a favorite.

About these apple quinoa pancakes

Every time I buy a package of quinoa, I make the entire thing and freeze the cooked quinoa in portioned zip-top bags. It saves the trouble of doing it more than once. If you do this, it will make this recipe that much easier. You’ll mix that cooked quinoa with whole wheat flour, tons of apples, and warm spices (cinnamon, nutmeg). 

They’re great topped with warm apples (try this apple compote!), or applesauce, or of course, maple syrup. My kids love to put whipped cream on pancakes, too. 

These apple spice quinoa pancakes are a healthy and delicious way to start your day. Full of protein and flavor, they will quickly become a favorite.

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @rachelcooksblog on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!

These apple spice quinoa pancakes are a healthy and delicious way to start your day. Full of protein and flavor, they will quickly become a favorite.
Recipe

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4.43 from 7 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 6 minutes mins
Total Time: 16 minutes mins
12 servings
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These apple spice quinoa pancakes are a healthy and delicious way to start your day. Full of protein and flavor, they will quickly become a favorite.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked and cooled quinoa
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil, or melted butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 apples, diced small (roughly 2 cups)
  • Apple compote, if desired

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg; stir in quinoa.
  • In another bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together eggs, oil, milk, and syrup. Add egg mixture to flour mixture and stir to combine. Fold in chopped apples.
  • Heat nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Pour batter by approximately 1/4 cup portions onto hot skillet. Cook for 4 minutes (or until bubbles form and stay), flip, and cook for 3-4 more minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve with cinnamon apple compote, butter, applesauce, cinnamon sugar, or maple syrup.

Notes

  • Makes about 24 pancakes.
  • I used a combination of apples: Honeycrisp and Gala. Other varieties that would work well are Jonagold, Jonathan, Braeburn, Granny Smith, or Cortland. 
  • For this recipe, you want an apple that stays firm when cooked.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 2pancakes, Calories: 205kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 55mg, Sodium: 413mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 8g

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

© Author: Rachel Gurk
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Disclaimer: I was compensated to develop this recipe for Michigan Apples but all opinions are my own, as always. I love Michigan Apples, I really, really do!

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  1. Karen D says

    April 18, 2014 at 3:23 pm

    Cranberry Apple Walnut cake from the Moosewood Cookbook.

    Reply
  2. denise says

    April 18, 2014 at 3:06 pm

    apple cobbler

    Reply
  3. Kelli says

    April 18, 2014 at 2:54 pm

    My favorite apple dish is simply a sliced apple…with some peanut butter!

    Reply
  4. Allison (Spontaneous Tomato) says

    April 18, 2014 at 2:53 pm

    I love apple crisp, but your pancakes look super delicious, too… now they’ve got me craving apple pancakes for this weekend!

    Reply
  5. Alison says

    April 18, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    Baked apple and cinnamon oatmeal!!

    Reply
  6. Sandy Headtke says

    April 18, 2014 at 1:13 pm

    My favorite is Apple Crisp since I am afraid of making pie crust

    Reply
  7. Amy R says

    April 18, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    I love Pink Lady apples for just eating plain. And love green apples for my favorite dessert – Apple Dumplings!

    Reply
  8. Shelly says

    April 18, 2014 at 12:53 pm

    I love apple crisp.

    Reply
  9. Jessie C. says

    April 18, 2014 at 12:42 pm

    My favorite is Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins

    Reply
  10. MaryB says

    April 18, 2014 at 12:39 pm

    I love apple crisp and scalloped apples.

    Reply
  11. Marnely Rodriguez-Murray says

    April 18, 2014 at 12:33 pm

    My favorite apple recipe is probably the simplest – HOMEMADE APPLE SAUCE! I can seriously eat gallons of it, in my yogurt, in my smoothies, over ice cream. OMG. I need to make some ASAP! Would love to try MI apples!

    Reply
  12. Terri Cole says

    April 18, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    Lately I’ve been loving apple pie green smoothies.

    Reply
  13. Leslie says

    April 18, 2014 at 11:53 am

    My favorite apple recipe is apple salad. Apples, pecans, grapes, bananas, and a dressing of mayo with a bit of vinegar and sugar.

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      April 28, 2014 at 1:45 pm

      Congrats, Leslie! Random.org choose you as the winner! I’ll be emailing you in a second so please check your spam folder just in case. :)

      Reply
  14. Sherry says

    April 18, 2014 at 11:49 am

    Applesauce….. easy to make, useful in many ways.

    Reply
  15. cheryl b says

    April 18, 2014 at 11:48 am

    My Grandmother s Apple cake.

    Reply
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