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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!

A stack of fluffy paleo pancakes woith a pour of syrup


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 batter in a bowl.

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.
Almond flour pancakes on a plate.

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!

Reader Review
“I’ve been cooking paleo for 10 years and this is the best pancake recipe I’ve found.”
Anissa
Fluffy paleo pancakes with blueberries on a plate.

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.

A stack of paleo pancakes with a slice taken out of them.

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I mostly *always* double this batch and either serve all or have leftovers for the next day or to freeze!

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The Best Paleo Pancakes

4.93 from 82 votes
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!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes

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

Large Batch Pancake Mix:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Cook and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 recipeCalories: 281kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 7.5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 67mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
Keyword: Paleo Pancakes
Course: Breakfast
Method: Stove Top
Cuisine: Paleo
Author: Lexi


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    1. It should work, but we haven’t tested it so can’t promise the exact same results. Let us know how it goes!

  1. 5 stars
    One week into paleo and OMG recipes like these encourage me to keep going! They were delicious, my husband and toddlers ate them up too! I subbed arrowroot for tapioca and the texture was great!

  2. 5 stars
    Ok wow, I can’t believe I haven’t made these before. Truly the best!!! I had arrowroot and not tapioca, so that’s what I used. Not sure how it changed things compared to the original but they were SO good.

  3. 5 stars
    Oh my goodness! Just made these for breakfast and they are so delicious. They’re fluffy and not too sweet. I didn’t know this was achievable in a paleo recipe! Thank you!

  4. 5 stars
    Made these yesterday. Super easy and very yummy. I’ve never used tapioca flour before so I wasn’t sure how it would go. It was a win!

  5. 5 stars
    Oh my gosh, these are delicious and healthy and anti-inflammatory! Move over Birch-Benders and Kodiak pancake mixes, there is a replacement in town!

  6. 5 stars
    Hi Lexi , I made your gluten free waffles today from your recipe & it came out very good & fluffy . I want to make the gluten free loaf bread but I don’t have the oat flour . What can I sub for it . I have arrowroot flour , & tapioca flour . Can I use either one of them? Thank you

  7. 5 stars
    Hi Lexi , I made the gluten free waffles today . I followed your recipe & it came out so good & fluffy . I want to make a gluten free bread for my husband cuz he cannot have gluten he has celiac disease . What can I sub for oat flour cuz I don’t have it & your recipe called for oat flour . I have tapioca flour & arrowroot flour . Do you think I can use either one of them . Thank you

  8. 5 stars
    These are absolutely delicious. I tried them a few different ways and liked them subbing pumpkin for applesauce. When I triple the recipe I use 3 “flax eggs” and 3 regular. Wow SO GOOD!

  9. Could I substitute coconut or oat flour for the tapioca flour? Or double the almond flour?

    1. Arrowroot is the best substitute. Give oat flour a try and let us know how it goes! You cannot use coconut flour to replace it though.

  10. 5 stars
    These pancakes are amazing!! My kids always hate it if I try to make healthier pancakes as they just don’t like them.
    However these were gobbled up and they came back for seconds!!
    Taste fluffy, no almond flour taste at all.
    10/10

  11. 5 stars
    Honestly best (paleo) pancakes I’ve ever made. I stopped trying other recipes after I found yours a few years back!

  12. Seriously yummy!!! By far these pancakes have the best texture I’ve tasted compared to all the other paleo pancake recipes I’ve tried! I had to substitute banana for applesauce since that’s all I had on had and the were still delicious! Can’t wait to try it again with the applesauce!! ????

  13. 5 stars
    We’ve been making (and loving!) your cinnamon crunch pancakes for ages now. Unfortunately, the page for them seems to have disappeared, your link to here goes to ‘page not found’. 🙁 Can you please see where it went?

    1. Hi Chug! As we get ready to update the site, we are moving around some recipes and updating some. I’m sorry for the inconvenience! I’ll be sending you an email at the address you entered to comment with the recipe for the Cinnamon Crunch Pancakes so you can save it for the future!