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These tried and true Paleo Pancakes are the real deal! Made simply with just a few ingredients, these light and fluffy pancakes are nutritious, perfect for any day of the week, and freezer friendly!
Almond Flour Pancakes
Hands-down, this is one of the most popular and beloved recipes on this site! It’s been made by thousands of people and is a huge hit, both with paleo and non-paleo eaters!
These pancakes are fluffy, golden, and can easily hold any of your favorite add-ins. I’m not kidding when I say these Paleo Pancakes are the real deal.
They are paleo pancakes made with almond flour, are kid-friendly, freezer-friendly, and nobody will know their paleo! Guaranteed! These paleo pancakes are made gluten-free, grain-free, refined sugar free, and without banana.
I make batches of the mix for my mom every time she comes to visit, and she’s not grain-free!
Paleo Pancake Ingredients
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- Almond Flour
- Tapioca Flour
- Baking Powder
- Pinch Sea Salt
- Eggs
- Unsweetened Applesauce
- Vanilla Extract
- Optional Add-In’s: Chocolate Chips, Blueberries, Bananas, Strawberries, etc.
How to Make Almond Flour Pancakes
It couldn’t be easier to make these gluten free pancakes!
- Add all dry ingredients to a bowl and whisk together.
- Add in wet ingredients.
- Either add in your add-ins to your batter or while cooking.
- Then cook in your favorite skillet.
- Serve pancakes hot with maple syrup or butter, if desired!
Make-Ahead Instructions
The pancakes batter should be cooked immediately. However, you can make them and keep them warm on a wire rack on the keep warm setting in your oven.
Freezing: They also freeze wonderfully!
- Let them cool completely at room temperature, then freeze on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Once frozen, you can place in a bag or storage container for longer storage, about 1-2 months.
- You can heat up in a toaster or microwave until warmed through.
Common Substitute Questions
Can You Use Almond Meal Instead of Almond Flour?
Yes. Almond flour is made from blanched almonds which have had the skins removed, and is ground more finely than almond meal, which typically still contains the skins and has a more coarse grind.
Both will work, though I prefer almond flour!
Can You Swap the Almond Flour with Anything?
We know many people are allergic to almonds. Unfortunately, the almond flour isn’t easily substituted with something else.
If you tolerate oats, we’ve had success swapping oat flour with almond flour in some recipes so you could give this a try here, though we haven’t tried it ourselves.
What Can You Use Instead of Applesauce?
Pumpkin puree will work as a substitute for the applesauce, but it will make the pancakes taste slightly of pumpkin.
Alternatively, some have said banana works well, too!
Is Maple Syrup Allowed on a Paleo diet?
I drizzle these pancakes with good quality maple syrup and top with grass-fed butter! Real maple syrup is a paleo-friendly alternative to white sugar.
Always look for good quality, 100% pure maple syrup! Technically butter is not allowed on a paleo diet because it contains dairy. If you are strict paleo, skip the butter or use ghee!
Large Batch Paleo Pancakes
We make these so often, that I have a large container of pre-mixed pancake mix in my pantry.
- 4 cups almond flour
- 4 cups tapioca flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- large pinch fine sea salt
In a large container, mix together 4 cups almond flour, 4 cups tapioca flour, 2 tablespoons baking powder, and a large pinch of salt.
When ready to use, scoop 1 cup of the mixture into a mixing bowl, then add 2 eggs, vanilla, and and 1/4 cup of apple sauce.
Cook and enjoy!
Can You Freeze Gluten Free Pancakes?
Yes!!! We always have these pancakes in our freezer.
- Let them cool completely at room temperature, then freeze on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Once frozen, you can place in a bag or storage container for longer storage, about 1-2 months.
- You can heat up in a toaster or microwave until warmed through.
Can I Use This Mix For Waffles?
Absolutely! It’s completely interchangeable for both paleo pancakes and paleo waffles.
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FYI, I Always…
I mostly *always* double this batch and either serve all or have leftovers for the next day or to freeze!
More Breakfast Recipes:
- Gluten-Free Chocolate Banana Waffles
- Raspberry Oat Breakfast Bars
- Savory Breakfast Sausage Oatmeal
- 5-Ingredient Protein Pancakes
- Sheet Pan Classic Breakfast Bake (Eggs, Bacon, & Home Fries!)
The Best Paleo Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond flour 50 grams
- 1/2 cup tapioca flour 60 grams
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup add-ins of choice chocolate chips, blueberries, bananas, strawberries, etc.
- butter or ghee or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Add almond flour, tapioca flour, baking powder, and salt and whisk together.
- Add in eggs, apple sauce, and vanilla extract.
- Add in add-ins, if you add them into your batter like I do!
- Heat butter or oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once hot add 1/4 cup batter and drop in add-ins if using on to pancake batter.
- Let cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes, then flip and continue to cook for about 2 minutes until pancake is fully cooked.
- Continue with remaining batter.
- Serve pancakes with desired toppings and serve immediately!
Notes
- In a large storage container, mix together 4 cups almond flour, 4 cups tapioca flour, 2 tablespoons baking powder, and a large pinch of salt.
- When ready to use, scoop 1 cup of the mixture into a mixing bowl, then add 2 eggs, vanilla, and and 1/4 cup of apple sauce.
- Cook and enjoy!
Made these this morning and forgot the baking powder (oops). They were amazing!! I did blueberry and chocolate chip and both were awesome. Even my boyfriend who hates normal pancakes said they were decent. I had leftovers reheated them a couple days later and they were still great!
I made these tonight for dinner and my husband raved that these were the best pancakes he’s ever had. Even my 15 year old daughter liked them. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Love that so much!
We had these this morning. I’ve tried so many different recipes and these taste like traditional pancakes. Thanks for your recipe!
This is THE best pancake recipe ever! I go overboard on the blueberries but then again, is that possible? It is the most requested breakfast at my house. LOVE it! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe.
We are doing atkins need carb count! Thanks
There is no butter in the ingredients list but the directions say to melt the butter in a skillet and pour into the batter. How much butter do you use? Help!
What can i sub the topoica flour for? coconut flour maybe??? Anyone have any suggestions?!?
Coconut flour is not a 1:1 sub. Possibly arrowroot!
Is it possible to only use almond flour? Just bc its what i have on hand… thanks!
It’ll be a different recipe, so I doubt it’ll yield the same texture!
I have only arrowroot on hand. Do you think that would be interchangeable with the tapioca starch?
Is it possible to substitute cassava flour for the almond flour?
I’ve never tried so I have no idea! Let us know if you try! Good luck!
I’m not supposed to have almonds so was wondering what could I substitute for the almond flour??
These are my favorite paleo pancakes since I’ve started on this new way of eating in December! They were delicious! Next time I’m going to quadruple the recipe!
Not sure how much butter to add. It’s not in the ingredients but is in the instructions? Can u clarify? Thanks heaps.
Even my non-paleo, gluten-eating teenaged son is in pancake heaven! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Oh man! These pancakes look amazing… and I’m so happy you went through all those trials because if not then the grainy healthy pancake would live forever. Yuck! I’m totally trying these tomorrow am. 🙂
These are the best pancakes I have ever made….Paleo or non-paleo. Perfect start to our snow day. We used apple strawberry gogo squeeze for the apple sauce since that is what I had on hand and it went well with blueberries. So good.
The hubby loves pancakes and I am always on the lookout for healthier alternatives that will satisfy his craving. These look divine and I love that you sweetened them with applesauce.
Great timing, I’ve been having a serious craving for nice fluffy pancakes!
Ohh I can’t wait to make these! I’m not a fan of 2-ingredient pancakes but I can’t wait to try these fluffy ones!
Wow can’t wait to try these once I’m done with the whole 30.
I made these THIS MORNING! They were delish (I added blueberries), and yes, fluffy!! I have tried several other recipes for paleo pancakes, and they were all too dense. These are perfect! I am adding this recipe to the breakfast and brinner rotation ASAP! THANK YOU Lexi!!!
Brilliant recipe, I agree. Didn’t know how to add my feedback to piggybacking on this one :). We make this weekly adding chopped apples. We use half arrowroot for somebody of the tapioca starch. Double the recipe for four people or leaves left overs for school lunch 🙂 THANK YOU
Love it so much!