⏱ 20 min total

Gluten-Free Quinoa Pancakes

Name: Gluten-Free Quinoa Pancakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 ¼ tbsp Quinoa; ⅛ cup White corn flour; 1 tsp Baking powder; 1 tbsp Almond milk; ½ extra large Egg; ½ large Egg white; ½ dash Salt; ½ tsp Coconut oil

Per 1 serving · 95 g · 8 ingredients

Calories

178

9%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
8.3g
18% of calories
Carbs
23g
50% of calories
Fat
6.5g
32% of calories

Portion

✓ Sugar free

At a glance

One serving of Gluten-Free Quinoa Pancakes (95 g) has 178 calories, with 8.3 g of protein, 23 g of carbohydrates and 6.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (50% of calories). It is high in calcium (25% DV), iron (23% DV) and phosphorus (72% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 35% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

188cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

4.7g

Net carbs

21g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

2.2g

0.3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Calcium25%
Iron23%
Phosphorus72%
Selenium28%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Riboflavin (B2)19%
Vitamin B613%
Folate (B9)10%
Vitamin B1211%
Pantothenic acid13%
Choline17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Cholesterol35%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 10 min

1
Cook quinoa according to package instructions and allow to cool.
2
In a mixing bowl, combine corn flour and baking powder.
3
Add almond milk, egg, egg white, cooked quinoa, and a pinch of salt to the flour mixture. Mix well to form a batter.
4
Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and grease with coconut oil.
5
Pour 1-2 tablespoons of batter into the center of the pan.
6
Cook pancakes until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
7
Serve hot.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (95 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	45 μg	5%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	1 μg	4%
Vitamin E	1 mg	4%
Vitamin K	0.1 μg	0%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	8%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	19%
Niacin	1 mg	3%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	13%
Folate (B9)	42 μg	10%
Vitamin B12	0.3 μg	11%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	13%
Choline	95 mg	17%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	253 mg	25%
Iron	2 mg	23%
Potassium	703 mg	15%
Magnesium	46 mg	11%
Phosphorus	502 mg	72%
Zinc	1 mg	10%
Copper	0.1 mg	15%
Manganese	0.4 mg	16%
Selenium	15 μg	28%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.5 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	1 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.2 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.3 μg	—
Fructose	0 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0.2 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.3 g	—
Histidine	0.2 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.4 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	1 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.2 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	2 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.4 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	0.4 g	—
Retinol	45 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	7 g	—
Sucrose	0 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.3 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.4 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.3 g	—
Valine	0.5 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	1 μg	—

Burning 178 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

34min
Walking (3.5 mph)
21min
Cycling (moderate)
15min
Running (6 mph)
25min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Gluten-Free Quinoa Pancakes?

One serving of Gluten-Free Quinoa Pancakes (1 serving) has 178 calories, which works out to 188 calories per 100 g. That is about 8.9% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Gluten-Free Quinoa Pancakes high in protein?

Not especially. It has 8.3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 18% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Gluten-Free Quinoa Pancakes keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 21 g of net carbs and 50% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Gluten-Free Quinoa Pancakes?

160 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Gluten-Free Quinoa Pancakes?

0.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (95 g)

Calories178

% Daily Value*

Total fat 6.5g	8%
Saturated fat 3g	15%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 104mg	35%
Sodium 160mg	7%
Total carbohydrate 23g	8%
Dietary fiber 2.2g	8%
Total sugars 0.3g
Protein 8.3g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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