Protein Pancakes with Quinoa and Blueberries

Prep

35

min
Total

35

min
Servings

8

If there’s one thing no one can say no to, it’s pancakes. They’re stacks of fluffy covered in sweet, sticky syrup that makes breakfast not only the most important meal of the day, but your favorite one too. We took a classic batter and added a few protein-packed plus-ups that are sure to jump start your morning. Our protein pancakes are made with quinoa and topped with blueberries to keep you going all day long. Add balance to your diet easily with Bisquick protein pancakes that are perfect for weekdays, all the way to the weekend.

Ingredients

Pancakes

1/2

cup old-fashioned oats
2/3

cup fat-free (skim) milk
1 1/2

cups vanilla fat-free Greek yogurt
2

eggs
2

cups Bisquick Heart Smart™ mix
1/2

cup chopped walnuts
1/4

cup ground flaxseed or flaxseed meal
1/2

cup cooked quinoa
1

teaspoon baking soda
1

cup wild blueberries (thawed, if frozen)

Toppings, if desired

Real maple syrup
Additional vanilla fat-free Greek yogurt
Additional wild blueberries (thawed, if frozen)
Additional chopped walnuts

Steps

1

Place oats in large bowl, add milk; stir. Let stand 5 minutes.
2

Add yogurt and eggs to oatmeal mixture; mix well. Add remaining Pancake ingredients except blueberries; mix until blended. (Batter will be thick.)
3

Heat electric nonstick griddle to 350°F or skillet over medium heat. For each pancake, pour about 1/4 cup batter onto griddle; spread to 4 inches in diameter. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon blueberries over each pancake. Cook about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
4

Serve with Toppings.

Recipe Tips

tip 1

Freeze leftover pancakes for a quick weekday breakfast. Cool pancakes completely on cooling rack. Place in resealable freezer plastic bag or container.
tip 2

If you don’t have cooked quinoa on hand, these pancakes are great without it. Next time you are making quinoa, make a little extra to save for this recipe.
tip 3

Here’s a handy tip that’ll help you determine whether or not your griddle is hot enough: Sprinkle a drop of water on it. If it sizzles, you’ll know it’s ready.

Nutrition

280 Calories, 10g Total Fat, 12g Protein, 36g Total Carbohydrate, 9g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1 Serving

Calories: 280

Calories from Fat: 90

Total Fat: 10g; 16%

Saturated Fat: 1g; 6%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 50mg; 16%

Sodium: 460mg; 19%

Potassium: 270mg; 8%

Total Carbohydrate: 36g; 12%

Dietary Fiber: 2g; 11%

Sugars: 9g

Protein: 12g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 2%; 2%

Vitamin C: 0%; 0%

Calcium: 25%; 25%

Iron: 10%; 10%

Exchanges:

2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 1 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

2 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.