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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!
My go to pancake recipe! I’m not even GF/DF anymore but these are still the absolute best recipe. Love these pancakes so much!
Absolutely obsessed with these! So versatile too! I usually do blueberry, but added pumpkin instead of applesauce on Halloween and they were perfection! Even fluffier! Today I added cooked apples and cinnamon. I always add lemon juice to the batter to help them fluff up!
One if my absolute favorites from the book.
Is this 281 calories per 3 pancakes?
I’ve made these several times and they always turn out great! I double the recipe for my family of four (Two young kids and two adults). Today I was out of applesauce so I substituted pumpkin purée and they turned out great, I added cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger.
I just made these tonight for the first time and they are awesome. Taste completely like “normal” pancakes and so easy and fast to make. I don’t usually leave comments, but I had to give you five stars for these pancakes and tell you thank you!
Has anyone made these as cookies?
We added choc chips in one batch and plain the other. They were definitely quite dense and it got me wondering whether they’d bake well with choc chips as cookies
No we haven’t! we always prep these as said for fluffy pancakes!
This is by far our favorite recipe from your cookbook! My kids request these at least twice a week. I’ve started buying the flours in bulk simply so we can make these pancakes. And it’s a bonus that they fit in with the low fodmap diet I recently had to start. Thank for yet another fantastic recipe!
Where did you find the flours in bulk?
I haven’t eaten pancakes in a couple of years, but this recipe caught my attention! They are yummy! I was kind of surprised;) Will definitely be making them again!
These are very good
I’ve made them several times in the past
Now I’m going to make it up in the large batch size because I’m sticking with this recipe it’s delicious
For years on the paleo diet, I kept looking for a good pancake recipe. Truth be told, I was always a waffle girl, but it’s not easy finding a non-toxic waffle maker, so I just turned to pancakes. 🥞 I was always disappointed- they were always too mealy, thick, or bread-like. Then I found Lexi’s recipe and OMG, it takes just like a “normal” gluten pancake. My son, who does not have to eat a special diet, loves these pancakes and asks for them often! I LOVE this recipe- hands down the only recipe I’ve made on the regular, EVER. They taste delicious and are light. The texture is spot on. I would give it 100 ⭐️s if it allowed me. You won’t regret making them.
I have tried multiple healthy pancake recipes and these are by far the easiest and best ones. It’s just me but I make a double batch and put most of them in the freezer to warm later. I like to add chocolate chips or blueberries. I usually make them as waffles. Delicious!
These are always a hit at my house. Even my non paleo friends love them!
Great recipe- thank you! I had to substitute all purpose gluten free flour for the tapioca flour – that needed about a 1/3 cup of almond milk to get the right consistency. Turned out great! Thank you!
Can you substitute coconut flour instead of almond?
No! Coconut flour is never a 1:1 sub as it requires way more liquid unfortunately.
I’ve been making these pancakes for years- tried them once and have never looked back. They really are as good (or better) than traditional pancakes & I feel so much better after eating them.
Lexi you hit another one out of the park! Loved these pancakes so much that I made a jar to gift to my gluten free daughter and a jar for me for later.