Another month, another dose of the Secret Recipe Club. 
My favorite Monday of the month, by far.
If you’ve missed my other SRC posts, the premise is this: you’re assigned a different member’s blog every month. You visit their blog, choose any recipe you want, then make it and share it on your blog. It’s a great way to find new blogs and expand your repertoire with new recipes, cooking styles, etc. Then, everyone posts about their assigned blog on the same day. It’s so fun–if you have a blog, definitely check it out and consider joining! I highly recommend it.
For March, I was assigned Rachel’s blog, Not Rachael Ray. While perusing her site, there were so many things I wanted to try [that is, when I wasn't sidetracked by the precious photos of her baby daughter]. I’ll have to come back later when it’s rhubarb season to make this cake. I’m also very intrigued by these pumpkin cheddar muffins–that’s one pumpkin combo that I have not experienced! But for March, I decided that a cozy, comfy breakfast was in order… hence, Quinoa Pancakes.
I love breakfast, I love quinoa. Why not put the two together? I know it sounds a tad bit strange, but take away your side-dish associations with quinoa and just think of it as the “grain” that it is. And I say “grain” because it is actually is a seed and a relative of spinach and Swiss chard, unlike our modern connotations. Check out this link for more info on this nutritious addition to your new favorite pancake recipe.
These pancakes were nutty and filling–just sweet enough to be satisfying, but not that over the top sweet that a little extra maple syrup and fresh blueberries would be considered overkill. Nope, not at all. Ben and I both loved these pancakes and are sure that you will too! Thanks, Rachel, for the new addition to our breakfast rotation.
Quinoa Pancakes [from Not Rachael Ray]
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice [approximately 1/3 cup dry cooked in 2/3 cup water]
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 cup skim milk
- 1 large egg + 1 large egg white
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the skillet [I used canola oil]
- 2 tablespoons real maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed, optional [I used about 2 teaspoons because I only have a hand crank grinder and my hand was tired!]
Directions:
Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
In a large bowl, mix together quinoa, flour, and baking powder. In a measuring cup, measure milk, then add in eggs, butter, and maple syrup. Whisk together, then fold into the quinoa mixture. Stir in flax if using.
Add butter or oil to skillet, then drop batter on skillet. [see yield for size info] Cook on first side for about 90 seconds to 2 minutes, or until bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden brown. Serve with fresh fruit, preserves, and/or more real maple syrup.
Time: 20 minutes.
Yield: about 7, if each pancake is made with about 1/3 cup batter. Rachel used 1/4 cup and got about 12. We each got a good serving, but for more than 2 people, doubling [or tripling, etc.] is a necessity.
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I would never thought of adding quinoa to pancake, but that really is a very good idea, sure makes for a nutritious breakfast.
These pancakes look amazing! I love the idea of using cooked quinoa in them – bet it adds great flavor and texture!
I love, love, love quinoa, so I bet these are great!
I love all finding all these new uses for quinoa!
Very cool! Thanks for sharing a unique recipe for SRC.
I love quinoa but haven’t ever tried it in pancakes…these look delicious.
How interesting! My kiddos love pancakes, so I’ll have to try these.
They look wonderfully light and thick at the same time, and the quinoa makes them that much more filling and healthy. Great SRC post
I have seen more uses for quinoa lately that I never would have thought of. I love this! Great SRC choice.
This is one of my favorite recipes. Glad you liked it! They freeze great, to!
Those look awesome! I’m always trying to figure out how to cram more nutrition in my two little carboholic kids.
We love pancakes in our house! These look and sound amazing. I love the addition of blueberries. Great SRC choice!
I have been meaning to try these. These have lots of protein too!
What a great recipe! I have never had Quinoa with breakfast before. They look delicious!
I’ve been trying to up my breakfast protein and Quinoa is a great way to do it. Never occurred to be use it in pancakes, but I will be trying this tomorrow morning. Awesome recipe and SRC pick!
What a great way to sneak a little extra nutrition into breakfast! I do love me some pancakes and I’ve been making an effort to cook healthier meals lately, so this recipe is perfectly timed… can’t wait to try these out!
these look so fluffy and pretty!
I am always looking for hearty pancakes! I am so going to put this on the menu for this week’s Pancake Night. Thanks for sharing!
Quinoa rocks and I love this idea, these look perfect!
I love the idea!
I look for excuses to make food with quinoa and this is a new recipe for me.
what a clever way to sneak in some extra healthy protein too! happy src day!
They look so golden crispy, almost like potato latkes. I beed to try these! Great SRC choice!
I would never have thought to use quinoa in pancakes. Sounds like a great idea.
I would definitely try this recipe too! I’m in love with quinoa and have been using it a lot lately…and you made it extremely appealing to me by adding my favorite fruit. Blueberries
Nice! That recipe reminds me of old-fashioned “rice” breads and muffins that you see in Southern cookbooks. I think they used to make them using cooked grains not only for the frugality, but all to stretch the more valuable wheat.
I never would have thought to use quinoa in pancakes – thanks for the great idea! I pinned it!
I LOVE the idea of quinoa in a pancake — sounds delicious!
Cool, cool, cool! You picked such an interesting recipe. I’ve done a little with quinoa, but I want to do so much more. I guess I could start with these pancakes!
Quinoa is my newest obsession so I am definitely going to be making these!!!
Just pinned this. I have a ton of quinoa but I don’t really like it in a savory meal. This sounds like a great solution!
I love Rachel and I love these pancakes. I just want to grab a couple and roll a breakfast sausage in them and eat it like a taco. That may be weird, but also delicious
These look and sound SO good and I’m thrilled about the quinoa in them!
What an awesome way to use quinoa, I never thought to use it in pancakes.
If you haven’t already, I’d love for you to check out my SRC entry: Broiled Sushi.
Lisa~~
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My guests might be having these this weekend!
How fun! Let me know if you try them