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Morning Obsession

February 19, 2012 by Hillary 14 Comments

Mornin’!

My Sunday morning has started off swimmingly: wake up early; read in bed; sip iced coffee while making pancakes in silence; enjoy said pancakes with a side of blogging and country music. I am the definition of a morning person.

 

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Well, the run hasn’t happened – yet – but I think my breakfast will work wonderfully as running fuel in a couple of hours…

This morning I made Quick Cinnamon Quinoa ‘Cakes; this is my favorite way to use leftover cooked quinoa, and my absolute favorite pancake recipe – that’s saying a lot!

I topped my fluffy ‘cakes with perfectly ripe banana, chia seeds, and pure maple syrup – mmm!

The recipe, originally made in April, is now in my RECIpage database. I urge you make these next weekend, or if you haven’t had breakfast yet – today!

 

Enjoy your day + get excited for tomorrow morning’s giveaway :)

Hill

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  1. Caroline says

    February 19, 2012 at 9:00 am

    I’ve never heard of using quinoa in pancakes – I’ll definitely be checking those out!

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  2. Jamie @ Don't Forget the Cinnamon says

    February 19, 2012 at 9:05 am

    I’ve never seen a pancake recipe with cooked quinoa before! I will definitely be giving these a try!
    Have a great day!!

    Reply
  3. Julianna @ Julianna Bananna says

    February 19, 2012 at 10:34 am

    mmm those pancakes look awesome — and i just cooked up a batch of rainbow quinoa so this recipe is perfect timing!

    Reply
  4. Katie says

    February 19, 2012 at 10:42 am

    Wish I would have made these for breakfast, but I woke up so early this morning too & I had already ate! Guess these will wait until tomorrow! :)

    Reply
  5. Sarah says

    February 19, 2012 at 12:53 pm

    I’m such a morning person too! I love the calm that comes with mornings.

    Reply
  6. Jordan@almondjay says

    February 19, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    I am not a big pancake girl, but this might be something I have to make…maybe even for dinner one night this week (breakfast for dinner is my favorite!).

    Reply
  7. Brittany @ GOtheXtraMile says

    February 19, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    My morning is my favorite part of the day! Something about waking up and drinking my coffee. Quinoa pancakes? I’m intrigued!

    Reply
  8. Kristabel@RaceReady says

    February 19, 2012 at 9:44 pm

    This looks outrageously good, I am so impressed.

    Reply
    • Hillary says

      February 19, 2012 at 10:36 pm

      Thanks, they are delicious! I can’t wait to make the leftover batter tomorrow :)

      Reply
  9. Heather @ Dietitian on the Run says

    February 20, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    Not weird at all (to love the mornings) – I get this, 100%. On the weekends, we rarely sleep in because I feel like I miss something if we do! The mornings are when you make the decision to do something You want to do that day – and take advantage of the hours you get to do so. When you *start* the day however you choose to, it’s a good feeling. :)

    Those pancakes are bookmarked. Quinoa added in? So smart.

    Reply
  10. Life's a Bowl says

    February 25, 2012 at 6:27 am

    I’ve never used quinoa to make ‘cakes, but the idea sounds tasty! Totes gonna give it a try…

    Reply
    • Hillary says

      February 25, 2012 at 10:59 am

      Just made them again this morning; they never disappoint!

      Reply
  11. Alexia says

    February 27, 2012 at 1:40 am

    quinoa pancakes! omg they look delicious! i have tried to make some with quinoa flour, but i am sure these taste great too! maybe a bit “nuttier”? i’ve got to make these.

    Reply
  12. Lauren @ Fun, Fit and Fabulous! says

    February 27, 2012 at 8:07 pm

    Oh man, those look delicious! Pancakes have totally become a weekend tradition of mine too! I love them and I am always looking for new recipes to try! :)

    Reply

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