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Protein Pancakes with Quinoa and Blueberries

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Oct 19, 2020
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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.

Protein Pancakes with Quinoa and Blueberries

  • Prep Time 35 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 14
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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

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Place oats in large bowl, add milk; stir. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Step 
    2
    Add yogurt and eggs to oatmeal mixture; mix well. Add remaining Pancake ingredients except blueberries; mix until blended. (Batter will be thick.)
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    4
    Serve with Toppings.

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.

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