Who would pass up a baked pancake? This Gluten-Free Apple Quinoa Dutch Baby is vegan and top-8 allergy-free. A traditional German breakfast recipe transformed for a delicious, healthy, and easy seasonal treat!
Don’t worry guys…it didn’t take this pancake lover THIS long to make a Dutch Baby, I just took this long to share it here on Strength and Sunshine. What is a Dutch Baby, you ask? It is a German “baked pancake” or “puffed pancake”. Essentially, you’re making pancake batter, pouring it into a cast iron skillet, and baking it in the oven.
It falls in the center when removed from the oven (less so when you make it without eggs), but still light and airy. So yes, my gluten-free, vegan, allergy-free version is a bit like “puffed pancake” than it is “baked pancake”, but regardless…you are in for a delicious breakfast treat! Since we are in the midst of glorious apple season, this seemed like the perfect time to bake up a cozy breakfast!
I’m giving you a pop of color and crunchy surprise here with some red quinoa mixed right into the batter! It’s a protein-packed breakfast since we’re only using quinoa flour (which is a seed, not a grain, so is this paleo? Haha!) I just realized I must have some strange affinity with combining apple and quinoa. Who knew, since these were made a year apart!
I know so many people are all about warm and cozy breakfasts in the Fall and Winter. For me, my breakfast habits don’t change…at all. I still crave a massive bowl of cold (sugary) cereal when I wake up, along with the days of hot porridges and pancakes on the weekends, of course! Just like I’m not a fan of soup or cold smoothies in the summer. I’m someone who opts for boiling hot coffee in the dead heat of summer too! I just don’t follow the “eating and weather” trends; I can’t be the only one!?
If you really love and crave baked, hot, and filling foods in the cold weather, then I guess BAKING your breakfast pancake seems like the best option. The stovetop can be our “summer pancake” method and the oven is out “winter pancake” method! If you’re like me and you don’t really care, as long as there is PANCAKE in the title, I’m game! Have you ever met someone who doesn’t like a pancake breakfast? No! Never! If you happen to know someone how doesn’t like pancakes, please, send them my way and I’ll fix that!
Apple Quinoa Dutch Baby Pancake
- ½ Cup Quinoa Flour
- ⅓ Cup Unsweetened Applesauce
- 2 TB Red Quinoa (rinsed, uncooked)
- ½ Tsp Baking Powder
- ½ Tsp Cinnamon
- ½ Tsp Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
- ¼ Tsp Ground Allspice
- ¼ Cup Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk
- 2 TB Pure Maple Syrup (plus more for topping)
- Powdered Erythritol (to top)
- Preheat the oven to 425° F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients, adding the maple syrup and milk last. Mix well to combine for a smooth batter.
- Grease a small seasoned 6-inch cast iron skillet and place it in the oven to heat for 5 minutes.
- Remove the skillet and pour in the pancake batter, then place it back in the oven for 12-15 minutes.
- Remove, sprinkles with powdered erythritol, and more maple syrup if desired!
Y’all must heat the greased cast iron in the oven before you pour the batter in! Don’t skip that step! It allows it to cook properly. So there you have it! A little Dutch Baby (emphasis on the baby) to share with someone on a cold and chilly morning. Or not. If you’re like me 😉 Apple Quinoa Dutch Babies year-round!
So tell me:
+ Are you craving cold or hot breakfasts right now?
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I’m a huge fan of pancakes. Is there anything nicer than pancakes at the weekend in the morning?
Couldn’t be any other way!
I have only had a dutch baby pancake in a restaurant, yours looks amazing, Pinned!! Thanks for sharing!
Time to make it at home!
I bet it’s yum! love the quinoa here…beautifully mixed with apple 🙂
Thank you!
Oh I love pancakes and apples and this would be a lovely breakfast treat
It is a great breakfast treat!
it looks great. I love to eat pancake and this one is not the normal type, can’t wait to try making it.
Lol, yea, it’s a Dutch Baby.
Oh wow, that sounds and looks soo good. Will have to give this a try
Thank you!
I am senidng this recipe to my nephew (who has celiac) to see if w he would like for me to make it for him for Thanksgiving dessert.
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It’s a breakfast recipe.
Can you believe that I had never heard of a Dutch baby until this year? I love trying new recipes and this with the quinoa is definitely on the list. I admit that I don’t have that much experience with quinoa, but there is no better time to learn, right?
It’s just quinoa flour.
You’re right that we’re still in the apple season. I can tell because my sugar free apple crumble recipe is always top of my popular posts! And thanks for this recipe Rebecca. Another one for my skillet!
Apple everything!!
Yummy! It looks so so good and healthy (ofc). Can’t wait to give it a shot. Bet my daughter will love it.
I know she will!
This is such an interesting recipe! I lived in the Netherlands for a couple years and traveled to Germany, so really need to try this!
Of course! Dutch babies for all!
We discovered quinoa a few years ago, and we love it! Looks like a healthy pancake.
Lol, okay, thanks!
This sounds like such a delicious – and healthy – combination. Gonna give it a go soon
Fabulous, thanks 🙂
Yum! I need this right now!
Yes you do 😉
Mmm!! This look so yummy! My Mama loves incorporating quinoa in her dishes, so I’ll def have to share this with her!
Quinoa flour is a must!
Wow! This looks so good! I am definitely baking this tomorrow morning! Great pictures by the way, I can almost taste it haha 😀
O let me know if you really do! xo
Pinned it! I absolutely LOVE dutch pancakes and I’m a total sucker for anything with apples. I’m adding this to our list for Thanksgiving morning.
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That would be a perfect way to start the holiday!
Oh, man… this looks amazing! I want a breakfast like that every day!
Haha, me too 😉
Yum! This looks so good!
Thank you, Emily!
I LOVE quinoa! It works in everything- looks great!
One of those wonderful versatile foods!
A patient at our office gave me of fresh apples from their orchard and now I know exactly what I will make with some of them. We are going to make this on the weekend, it looks amazingly delicious.
What a lucky lady 😉
That looks soooo good. I am going to give it a try this weekend. I think it will be a great way to kick-start my morning.
I think so! Cozy and with a protein punch from the quinoa!
This looks so yummy and healthy. I wanna try to make this soon 🙂
Go for it!
This is so creative and healthy at the same time. Love the texture and feel it must be delicious too.
Of course it’s delicious!
This recipe looks amazing and something that’s right up my alley! will definitely try this.
Fantastic to hear!
This looks amazing! And pretty healthy too! Can’t wait to try it, maybe this weekend!
Of course! Thanks!
This looks yummy! I’ll have to get a 6 inch cast iron skillet (I only have a large one.) I like a hot breakfast every day, year round. I like smoothies but I have them for lunch. I just don’t like the inside of my body being cold in the morning!
Ooo yea, I feel yea! Always so cold in the mornings now!
What a great breakfast idea!! I love using my cast iron skillet, but never thought I could use it to make baked pancakes. Boy ole boy my family is gonna love this!!!! ♥
Cast iron for EVERYTHING!!