These are delicious, gluten free and high in protein. Could use brown rice (or any cooked grain) instead of Quinoa. I use the leftovers of whatever grain I made with dinner the night before.
Some additional notes:
- I served with berries as shown and syrup.
- I replaced the butter with 1 Tablespoon canola oil (mixed in) and Cooking Spray for the pan.
- These freeze well and are very kid friendly. To reheat, I put them in our toaster (make them as big as a slice of bread to accomplish this).
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 large egg, plus 1 large egg white
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, plus more for skillet
- 1/4 cup low-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, plus more for serving
- Fresh fruit or fruit preserves (optional), for serving
Directions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together quinoa, flour, baking powder, and salt. In another medium bowl, whisk together egg, egg white, butter, milk, and syrup until smooth. Add egg mixture to flour mixture and whisk to combine.
- Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet or griddle with butter and heat over medium-high. Drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls into skillet. Cook until bubbles appear on top, 2 minutes. Flip cakes and cook until golden brown on underside, 2 minutes. Wipe skillet clean and repeat with more melted butter and remaining batter (reduce heat to medium if overbrowning). Serve with maple syrup and fresh fruit or preserves if desired.
Makes 12. From Everyday Food, November 2010
The Ivy Box 
Yum, love the idea!