Silver Diner Quinoa Pancakes

This is the second recipe featuring quinoa pancakes on my blog, with this one calling for quinoa flour instead of whole quinoa. I made these pancakes with grilled banana slices, served with my Date Syrup (posted below). There was silence at our breakfast table, which means this recipe is a keeper.

I was pleasantly surprised to find a quinoa pancake recipe online from a local favorite restaurant called the Silver Diner. The recipe was featured on a demo segment on  NBC Washington.
Silver Diner has restaurants in Maryland, Virginia and New Jersey.  They partner with 15 farms to have the freshest ingredients. Their menu also features gluten-free and vegan free options.
If you ever have the opportunity I encourage you to stop by one of the Silver Diner Locations. Their lamb sliders are amazing.

Silver Diner Quinoa Pancakes

2 c. quinoa flour
2 eggs
1 c. water
1 c. buttermilk ( I used dried buttermilk & followed package directions)
1/4 c. soybean or canola oil ( I used  grapeseed oil)
1 c. shredded coconut
8 oz. apple sauce
1 t. cinnamon
1 t. baking powder
1/2 g. baking soda
I added 1 T vanilla

Place all the ingredients in a bowl and hand mix with a whisk. Do not over mix, there should be a few lumps.  Use a ladle to scoop the mix to pour onto a hot pancake griddle. Cook until golden brown on both sides. Optional: serve with fresh fruit like blueberries or grilled banana.

Homemade Quinoa Flour

Date Syrup

20 dates
1 c. water

Soak dates in water until you see the dates start to expand, at least an hour. (You can soak overnight, but not necessary).
If you have a Vitamix or other powerful blender you do not have to soak. Blend with 1/2 cup of the water. Add more if you want a thinner consistency. Put in a container and refrigerate.  Use this to top pancakes, add to oatmeal or hot tea. 

Dates soaked in water overnight. I couldn't purée the dates right away so I put them in the refrigerator to purée later.