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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!
These are the BEST pancakes ever, Paleo or not. I love them. I warm some frozen mixed berries on the stove and use them as my syrup. SOOOOO good. They only thing I changed is that I added cinnamon but I add cinnamon to everything. Sometimes I mix in gluten-free muesli or Paleogranola. My 12 year old daughter and picky husband LOVE them too. Thank you for a great recipe.
I had the same problem. My numbers were MUCH higher, with almost 40g carbs in half a serving (1 pancake, if I am not mistaken by the measurements you provided).
Hi, Lexi. I entered the recipie into my fitness pal and the nutritional information was totally different, resulting in much higher numbers. Are you sure of your numbers, servings per recipie specifically?
I love this recipe. It is easy and delicious. We times the recipe by 4 for a family of 5. If there are any extra, we put them in the fridge for the next day — although usually someone ends up going back for more later the same day. Thanks so much for sharing this.
What would be the conversion from these to waffles???? I love these pancakes so much, but sometimes I just need waffles, help!
I’ve tried so many gluten free pancake recipes and this one is inevitable of my all time favorites. The applesauce adds a natural sweetness and the consistency is fluffy yet thin and crispy all at the same time! I definitely recommend!
How many carbs are in these if made by the recipe above. I’m trying to find something that will fit in with a gestational diabetes diet guideline.
The nutrition is written in the notes on this one!
This is my favorite pancake recipe. Today I went to make pancakes and I didn’t have any almond flour left. So I substituted with teff flour and they came out great. So delicious. Thank you!
I thought people here were exaggerating but these are the BEST paleo pancakes I’ve ever had/made! So many other recipes I’ve tried end up eggy or taste too strongly of coconut or aren’t cooked all the way through. These are fluffy and moist and absolutely delicious! I added bananas but I want to try blueberries next.
Hi – I read through all the comments hoping that someone had tried these eggless….didn’t find any good substitutions that worked. do you have any? i ordinarily use flax or chia, but pancakes still tend to fall apart without eggs…thanks
By far the best paleo/gluten free or even regular pancakes!! Thank you for such a good recipe! Makes camping easier now too. I did not have applesauce the first time I made them so substituted with equal amount Avocado oil and super. Yeah!!! These have been shared to FB Loving Paleo group & my regular FB post as well.
A paleo pancake that doesn’t taste like coconut?! Amazing! I just finished rubbing my face in these while making embarrassing noises and they are delicious! Not even delicious for a paleo pancake, just delicious delicious. No idea how I found this recipe, but thank you so much! I made the recipe deirectly as written and they were perfect!
This recipe was amazing!! I have tried soooooo many recipes for Paleo, grain free, gluten-free pancakes and have been disappointed so many times!! These were fabulous! Not gritty! I added blueberries! My husband loved them! I am very happy right now!!
THESE. ARE. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!
I honestly believe I could serve these as regular pancakes, and everyone none the wiser. I added blueberries, they were fantastic!!!
These pancakes are so delicious and so easy to make! I’m overjoyed to have found this recipe!
Great recipe and super fast and easy. I have been looking for a clean “toast” for my beloved avocado and these worked great. I even tried popping one in the toaster the next day and was happy with the outcome
I will be trying out a savory batch next time using ground rosemary.
To get some extra protein in, if I added a scoop of protein powder to the recipe do you think they would still turn out fine?
Followed your recipe exactly with the exception of blueberry chunky applesauce. It made a stiff almost cookie dough like texture so I’m going to try adding some almond milk maybe the chunks in the applesauce cause the problem.
You may have missed something. Try it again and follow exactly. These have been made by 500+ readers, tried, tested, and true!
Made these with the kids this morning and they turned out great. Love that the recipe is simple. Seems like so many of the Paleo pancake recipes out there have a huge list of ingredients. Not this one! Will make again!
SO glad you loved!
Can you make a batch of these pancakes and keep in the freezer?
YES!