How to Make Quinoa Flour Pancakes with Almond Milk (Gluten-Free & Easy)

These easy quinoa pancakes are perfect for a healthy weekend breakfast or a light gluten-free lunch. If you’re avoiding eggs, try swapping them for ground flaxseeds, apple cider vinegar, soda water, mashed banana, or apple purée.

How to Make Quinoa Flour Pancakes with Almond Milk (Gluten-Free & Easy)
How to Make Quinoa Flour Pancakes with Almond Milk (Gluten-Free & Easy)

This quinoa flour pancake recipe is nutritious, filling, and naturally gluten-free. These are the best fluffy quinoa pancakes I’ve ever made!

I usually buy quinoa flour, but if you only have quinoa flakes, you can easily make your own by blending them into a fine flour.

I love creating healthy pancake recipes, and these fluffy quinoa pancakes are a protein-rich alternative to regular pancakes. If you’re avoiding eggs, try swapping them for ground flaxseeds, apple cider vinegar, soda water, mashed banana, or apple purée.

Check out my egg-free spelt pancake recipe for more substitutions!

These easy quinoa pancakes are perfect for a healthy weekend breakfast or a light gluten-free lunch.

Benefits of Quinoa

✅ Naturally Gluten-Free – A great option for those with gluten intolerance or celiac disease.
✅ High in Protein – An excellent plant-based protein source for vegans and vegetarians.
✅ Low Glycemic Index – Helps regulate blood sugar levels.
✅ Rich in Essential Minerals – Contains iron, magnesium, and zinc, which support energy levels and overall health.
✅ High in Fiber & Antioxidants – Aids digestion, supports gut health, and helps reduce inflammation.

How to Cook Perfect Fluffy Quinoa?
Takes = 15-20 minutes
Serves = 2 to 4 depending on how hungry you are

  1. Put 1.25 cups of water in a pot and turn on the heat.
  2. Add 1/2 cup of raw quinoa (rinsed) with a dash of salt.
  3. Bring to boil f0r 2 minutes then simmer for 13 minutes.
  4. Once cooked, let stand with the lid on for another 10-15 minutes.
  5. Then fluff up with a fork and it is ready to eat.

For eggless recipe ideas, check out my How to Make Spelt Pancakes 4 recipes and adapt quinoa flour to one of these recipes.

Makes = 8 small pancakes
Takes = 10 minutes to prepare

Ingredients

  • Quinoa flour – 100g (about 1 cup)
  • Ground cinnamon – 1/2 teaspoon
  • Bicarbonate soda (baking soda) – 1/2 teaspoon
  • Baking powder – 1/2 teaspoon
  • Large egg (vegan ideas see below)– 1
  • Milk (I used almond or oat milk) – 120ml (1/2 cup)
  • Greek or Natural Yoghurt – 3 tablespoons
  • Cooked quinoa – 3 tablespoons

Method

Step 1
WHISK flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon

Step 2
ADD in egg, milk and yoghurt and combine until smooth. Stir in cooked yoghurt or add in a little extra flour if you don't have any cooked quinoa.

Step 3
SCOOP out about 1/4 cup of batter, and cook on your preheated lightly greased pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles appear then flip over. Cook through on the other side. Serve with fresh fruit, spreads, butter, and maple syrup.

Sue Maree P Baking Tips

If you are after more suggestion on how to make Quinoa Pancakes without eggs, try a few of my suggestions from this post How to Make Spelt Pancakes without eggs. You could adapt this recipe to work with quinoa.




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