Quinoa Oat Pancakes

I told my family we were going to have breakfast for dinner- hooray!  But when they smelled the quinoa cooking, they skeptically asked, "Are you putting that quinoa in our pancakes?"  I avoided a clear answer as long as possible, then finally turned and gave a resounding, "Yes.  Yes, I am.  You're going to love them."  And I was right!  Much to everyone's surprise (mine included, if I'm honest), we all really liked these pancakes.  The texture was smooth, thanks to my Vitamix, and the flavor was a bit sweet and a little nutty (kind of like me most days!).

1 cup cooked quinoa, cooled
1 cup oats
2 eggs
1 cup milk (I used oat milk)
4 dates or 2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp baking soda
pinch of salt
oil or butter for frying

Combine all ingredients in a food processor or high powered blender and blend until smooth.

Add oil to skillet over medium heat.  Once hot, pour 1/4 cup batter into pan.  Cook until bubbles form and then flip, cooking for about a minute longer.  Serve with your favorite pancake toppings (I really like peanut butter and banana slices), and enjoy!