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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!
Once again, how much butter? I would really like to try these, but there is no measurement for the amount of butter in the recipe.
Thanks!
It’s just to grease the pan, however much you need between batches.
Definitely my favourite recipe for pancakes! I could eat them every day!
Oh my science! These are the best paleo pancakes I’ve ever had. Perfect balance! Thank you.
YAY!
I’ve tried making paleo pancakes before with okay results, but this recipe is fantastic! These pancakes taste and look like white-flour pancakes. But I was missing that extra buttery taste from the pancake, so next time, I’ll melt about a tablespoon of ghee and add it to the batter as well as add an extra 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, because I love insanely buttery, thick pancakes.
However, the pancakes as is are amazing, and I’ll definitely make them again.
Do you have a website you use to input recipe and get nutrition information for these? They are fantastic btw!! My husband even said they are the best “non-pancake pancakes” that I’ve made!!
Hi Lexi! I love all of your clever recipes! Question – what baking powder do you use that is considered paleo? I use an aluminum free, potato based kind which is a better alternative to the corn based kind, in my opinion. Still, I would like to know if there is another option. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Thanks so much! I use a similar one, and am fine with it! 🙂
I’ve tried many paleo recipes for pancakes, mostly using bananas. While I love bananas, I use them so much that sometimes I want something else. These pancakes are incredible! I didn’t have tapioca flour, so I used arrowroot as others suggested. I made them with blueberries last night for dinner, and they tasted and looked like REAL pancakes. I saved the leftover batter and made some for breakfast and the batter held up fine overnight in the fridge. Not only are they delish, but they are very easy to turn over in the pan (unlike other paleo recipes). I don’t need to look any further for a great pancake recipe….this is it!
Woohoooo! Thank you for sharing your experience. Happy you loved them!
I’ve been struggling with Gluten issues for the past two years – I found your web site recently and I really enjoy the simple recipes! I haven’t had pancakes in about two years! Thank you for the wonderful recipe. These are amazing – I added Blueberries to the mix. Taste Great! I almost ate all of the pancakes!
So so happy you found me!
These pancakes are great 🙂 If I wanted them a little fluffier, would adding an extra teaspoon of baking powder do the trick? Or would that mess things up? Thanks!! 🙂
Oh my, these are perfect!!!
Do you know if these freeze well? Would love to make a batch for a quick breakfast!
They do!
Just made this – wow! They are really good, fluffy and tasty. I also used Go Go Organic applesauce yum yum. Even non Paleo spouse was impressed. Thank you so much for a easy and great pancake recipe – finally. 😀
Oh my God!!! Thank you! I was going to send a picture to my mother but couldn’t stop eating them. These are going to be a cottage family special. Thank you again, absolutely delicious!
I am SO happy you loved!!!!
These might be the best pancakes I have ever made! I used arrowroot flour in place of the tapioca. I used different fillings, like bananas, chocolate chips, etc. and cooked them in coconut oil. My goodness they are amazing!
These are perfect! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe!!!
These look great but I am just wondering if you think a chia or flax egg would work as egg replacement or if anyone has tried?
Read through the comments, readers have written what subs worked for them! Good luck!
Hey Lexi,
I made these amazing pancakes all the time! Love them! I just wanted to share two yummy variations I’ve made lately. I took your recipe and added finely chopped cranberries and orange zest for a cranberry bread version. And the version I love most is just replacing the applesauce with pumpkin and adding pumpkin pie spice. Two fall favorites!
DELISH! Thanks for sharing Bonnie!
I was just wondering if pumpkin would work since I have a kiddo allergic to apple, thanks for posting that it works!
What would be a better sub for the tapioca? I have both otto’s cassava flour and arrowroot starch on hand. Thanks!
Probably arrowroot, but I can’t guarantee since I haven’t made it that way!
Wow!!!!!!! these are by far the best paleo pancakes I’ve ever made and the most simple I’ve already made the blueberry, cinnamon pecan crunch and regular I love love this recipe I’ve been making them every day wow finally pancakes again Yes!!!!!!!! 🙂 thank you thank you so much for this wonderful recipe
I am SO happy you love them!
What can I sub tapioca flour
I made these yesterday and they were so delicious. Thank you for the recipe! I was wondering if anyone has ever used this recipe and made waffles?
So I did make waffles with the batter and they are just so delicious