Alex Guarnaschelli's Unexpected Pancake Topping Adds A Boost Of Protein - Tasting Table

"In an interview with Tasting Table, Guarnaschelli shares that she takes cooked quinoa and browns it in a pan with some butter or olive oil. Once you have that toasted goodness, you can fold it into your pancake batter for a hearty bite or sprinkle it on top of your stack for a delightfully nutty crunch. "It adds protein. It's healthy, it's a grain, it's fiber," she says. "You should be able to eat at least three more pancakes.""

"If you can't resist a stack of pancakes in the morning but you want to make sure they keep you full and functioning instead of hungry and sluggish, there are other easy ways to add healthy protein and other nutrients to the mix. Whip up a sweet banana pudding with cottage cheese for a decadent yet healthy pancake topping. Dollop some Greek yogurt on top of your pancakes, and make it even tastier by flavoring it with a bit of fruity jam, fresh berries, and nuts. Don't sleep on nut butters, either. Your favorite peanut or almond butter makes a tasty and filling addition to your breakfast stack, especially when paired with bananas, strawb"

Toast cooked quinoa in butter or olive oil and either fold it into pancake batter or sprinkle it on top for a nutty, crunchy texture. Quinoa provides extra protein, fiber, and nutritional heft, helping pancakes keep you full longer. The mild flavor of quinoa pairs well with classic toppings such as bananas, chocolate sauce, or berry compote. Additional protein-rich topping ideas include banana pudding made with cottage cheese, Greek yogurt flavored with jam and fresh berries, nuts, and nut butters like peanut or almond paired with fruit.

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