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Whole Wheat Quinoa Flour Pancakes

Published: May 17, 2016 · Modified: Apr 12, 2025 by Fida | Sweet and Savoury Pursuits · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

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Whole Wheat Quinoa Flour Pancakes are a healthy, made-from-scratch twist on a favorite breakfast treat. Topped with your favorite berries and pure maple syrup they make a delicious and nutritious breakfast.

A plate of Whole Wheat Quinoa Flour Pancakes

Pancakes are one of my family's favourite weekend breakfast treats. But to make sure my kids are getting a wholesome breakfast, I make my pancakes using a combination of whole wheat and quinoa flour. 

Quinoa flour which is made by grinding raw quinoa seeds into a fine powder is high in protein and fibre and makes a healthy alternative to white flour. Whole wheat flour isn't bleached or processed like all-purpose flour is and is higher in fibre and vitamins.

Mixing both whole wheat pastry flour and quinoa flour is a great way to make a healthy homemade pancake mix.

Bowl of mixed berries - strawberries, blueberrie, raspberries and blackberries.
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How to Make Them

Ready in less than 30 minutes, these Whole Wheat Quinoa Flour Pancakes are quick and easy to make. This simple recipe yields fluffy, light and hearty pancakes.

If you don't have quinoa flour at home you can make your own by grinding raw quinoa in a spice/coffee grinder until it is the consistency of a fine powder.

To enhance the nutty flavour of quinoa flour, toast raw quinoa in a dry skillet until lightly golden. Just make sure to let the quinoa cool to room temperature before grinding. 

Ingredients Overview

  • Whole wheat pastry flour
  • Quinoa flour
  • Chia seeds (optional)
  • Baking powder
  • Granulated sugar
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Salt
  • Buttermilk
  • Eggs
  • Light olive oil (or other light tasting oil)
  • Pure vanilla extract

Steps Overview

To make the pancakes, add all of the dry ingredients (see the list of ingredients in the recipe card below) in a bowl and whisk to combine.

In another bowl whisk the eggs together, add the buttermilk, oil and vanilla and whisk to combine. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and whisk to combine. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking.

To cook the pancakes, heat a heavy non-stick skillet to low-medium, brush with a little oil or butter. Measure out ¼ cup batter and pour the batter in the hot skillet.

Cook the pancake until the bubbles on the surface of the batter have burst and the edges start to look dry, about 1 to 2 minutes. Flip the pancake and cook until golden, 1 to 2 minutes more.

A plate of pancakes made with whole wheat and quinoa flour.

Serving Suggestions

Serve them with your favorite berries, a touch of butter and pure maple syrup to make a tasty and healthy breakfast you and your family will love!

Storage Instructions

Store leftover pancakes covered in the refrigerator up to five days. You can also freeze pancakes for up to two months. Place them in an airtight container with a sheet of wax paper between them. Thaw pancakes overnight in the refrigerator and warm before serving.

If you would like to see other recipes made with quinoa flour, take a look at these Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins, Quinoa Chocolate Chip Cookies and Healthier Sugar Cookies.

Enjoy!

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Stack of whole wheat quinoa flour pancakes topped with berries.

Whole Wheat Quinoa Flour Pancakes

Author: Fida | Sweet and Savoury Pursuits
Whole Wheat Quinoa Flour Pancakes are a healthy, made-from-scratch twist on a favorite breakfast treat. Topped with your favorite berries and pure maple syrup they make a delicious and nutritious breakfast.
4.75 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 9 -10 pancakes
Calories 142 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • ¾ cups quinoa flour
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds optional
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon light olive oil (or other light tasting oil) more for brushing skillet.
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Combine all dry ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and whisk. Set aside.
  • In a second medium-sized bowl whisk eggs together, add buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Whisk the wet ingredients together.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet and whisk to combine. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
  • Heat a heavy non-stick skillet to low-medium, brush with a little oil.
  • Measure out ¼ cup batter and pour batter in skillet.
  • Cook pancake until bubbles on the surface of the batter have burst and edges start to look dry, about 1 to 2 minutes. Flip pancake and cook until golden, 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • Brush skillet with oil and repeat until you have used up all the batter.
  • Top pancakes with butter, berries of your choice and maple syrup.

Notes

  1. Make your own quinoa flour by grinding raw quinoa in a spice/coffee grinder until it is the consistency of a fine powder. You can also toast the quinoa in a dry skillet until golden before grinding. This gives the quinoa a toasted nutty flavour. Just make sure to let the quinoa cool before grinding. 

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 142mgPotassium: 276mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 120IUCalcium: 146mgIron: 1.3mg
Keyword Healthy Pancakes, Quinoa Flour Pancakes, Whole Wheat Pancakes, Whole Wheat Quinoa Flour Pancakes
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  1. Patty Nguyen says

    June 01, 2016 at 1:13 am

    These pancakes are mouthwatering and the photos are incredible!

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      June 01, 2016 at 1:14 pm

      Thanks so much Patty that means so much to me coming from a great photographer like you!

      Reply
  2. Nancy says

    May 23, 2016 at 10:48 am

    Healthy pancakes?? Count me in...these look FABulous!

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    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      May 30, 2016 at 11:25 am

      Thanks so much Nancy!

      Reply
  3. Kathleen | HapaNomNom says

    May 20, 2016 at 5:48 pm

    Pancakes I can indulge in and not feel guilty??! Sign me up! And I love, love, love pancakes with a bit of cinnamon - SO good!

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      May 30, 2016 at 11:24 am

      Thanks Kathleen, these pancakes are so good for you they can even be had for dinner, guilt free 🙂

      Reply
  4. Myrna says

    May 19, 2016 at 8:12 am

    These pancakes look so tasty and healthy!! Could go for some this morning...

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    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      May 19, 2016 at 12:32 pm

      Thanks Myrna! I hope you get a chance to make some!

      Reply
  5. Alida @ Simply Delicious says

    May 19, 2016 at 2:37 am

    Holy mackerel, these look amazing. Definitely giving this a go soon!

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    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      May 19, 2016 at 12:33 pm

      Thanks Alida, hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  6. Louise Crosby says

    May 18, 2016 at 4:44 pm

    The colours in this blog post are so vivid and bright and beautiful. And the pancakes look delicious!

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      May 19, 2016 at 12:39 pm

      Thanks so much Louise, the pictures were actually taken on a rather cloudy day. Lightroom is great for adding light and vibrancy to photos 🙂

      Reply
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