Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Chocolate Quinoa Protein Pancakes

These delectable treats are packed with protein, won't leave you feeling bloated and are absolutely delicious! I can't seem to get enough chocolate lately.... so I added some cocoa! ;)


Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Quinoa Flour
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/4 cup chocolate whey protein powder 
  • 1/4 cup chocolate hemp protein powder
  • 1 tbsp stevia (or sweetener of choice)
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt 
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp oil (vegetable / sunflower) 
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen mixed berries
  • 2 tbsp almond butter 
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter 
Directions:
  1. Mix together the dry ingredients and slowly add in the wet. Carefully add berries. Adding extra water or flour as needed.
  2. Heat oil in pan or griddle over med-high heat.
  3. Ladle small amount onto hot pancake griddle or pan. Cook 2-3 min ea. side. 
  4. Flavor with syrup and fresh berries. 
We froze the extras and ate them for breakfast with coffee throughout the week. Yum!