The Best Paleo Pancakes (2024)

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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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• Raspberry Oat Breakfast Bars
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