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Fluffy Quinoa Pancakes for Baby and Toddler Recipe

baby quinoa pancakes spread on a rectangular tray.
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These fluffy quinoa pancakes are a nutritious start to the day for your little one. Made with cooked quinoa and no added sugar, they're filling, healthy and perfect for babies and toddlers.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large egg
  • 2/3 cup milk of choice
  • 1 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil (plus more for the pan)
  • 1 tsp vanila extract
  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour (can substitute half for whole wheat)
  • 2 tsp aluminum-free baking powder
  • 1 tbsp ground flaxseed (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together egg, milk, melted butter or oil and vanilla until well combined.
  2. Add flour, baking powder, flaxseed and cinnamon and mix until streaks of flour just disappear. 
  3. Add the quinoa and stir until it's evenly distributed in the batter, careful not to over-mix.
  4. Heat a large skillet (nonstick or well seasoned cast iron work best) or griddle over medium heat. Melt a little butter or coconut oil in the bottom of the pan. 
  5. Pour batter by 2 tbsp for baby pancakes or 1/4 cup for a little larger pancakes into the heated skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes per side, flipping once. Pancakes are ready to flip when the edges start to dry and bubbles start to appear on the surface.
  6. Repeat with the remaining batter.

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Notes

  • Store pancakes in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Careful not to over-mix the batter since over-mixing will make pancakes more tough and dense.
  • I like to use half whole wheat flour. You can use all whole wheat, but the pancakes will be denser. You can also use your favorite cup-for-cup gluten-free flour.
  • These pancakes are not sweet, so if you're serving to older kids or adults and want a sweeter pancake, feel free to add 1-2 tbsp sugar or maple syrup to the batter. I prefer to just drizzle my pancakes with a little maple syrup. 
  • I like to use a cookie scoop for portioning out perfect pancakes. A #30 scoop, or two tablespoons, is what I used here for baby-sized pancakes.

Find it online: https://babyledbliss.com/baby-quinoa-pancakes/