Chocolate Quinoa Protein Pancakes

These delectable treats are packed with protein, won't leave you feeling bloated and are absolutely delicious! I can't seem to get enough chocolate lately.... so I added some cocoa! ;)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Quinoa Flour
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tbsp baking powder
• 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder 
• 1/4 cup chocolate hemp protein powder
• 1 tbsp stevia (or sweetener of choice)
• 2 tbsp cacao or cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp sea salt 
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 tbsp oil (vegetable / sunflower) *Sub applesauce for oil-free
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen mixed berries
• 2 tbsp almond butter 
• 2 tbsp peanut butter 

Directions:

1. Mix together the dry ingredients and slowly add in the wet. Carefully add berries. Adding extra water or flour as needed.
2. Heat oil in pan or griddle over med-high heat.
3. Ladle small amount onto hot pancake griddle or pan. Cook 2-3 min each side. 
4. Flavor with syrup and fresh berries. 

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We froze the extras and ate them for breakfast with coffee throughout the week. Yum!