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When we ditched the grains years ago, pancakes were one of the foods my kids missed most. I lost no time trying to figure out a healthy grain-free pancake recipe that could fill the void. After many (sometimes failed) kitchen experiments, we settled on these coconut flour pancakes as our new Sunday morning pancake recipe.
We rotate these pancakes with our favorite almond flour pancake recipe for variety. Both are a great choice and have about equal flavor and fluffiness (although admittedly are more dense than regular pancakes).
We’ve seen so many health improvements that we won’t be going back to the traditional version any time soon. Besides, they’re delicious!
Coconut Flour Pancakes for a Crowd (Paleo & Low Carb)
As I said, I tried a lot of different types of pancakes in my quest to develop a grain-free pancake recipe. I tried sweet potato pancakes, almond flour pancakes, and several different variations of coconut flour pancakes. Eventually, I realized that the recipe was right in front of me. I found I could make my coconut flour apple cinnamon muffins recipe into pancakes with very few changes!
This recipe makes 12 pancakes which may not sound like a lot, but thanks to the healthy fat, protein, and fiber from coconut flour and eggs, you don’t need to eat a stack of pancakes to be full.
I often double the recipe and keep some in the fridge for an easy on-the-go snack for the kids. (This works especially well because the pancakes are a little sweet on their own thanks to the applesauce and optional honey. No maple syrup needed!)
These guys also make pretty good “bread” for a breakfast sandwich. Add a fried egg and bacon for a delicious combo of slightly sweet and savory.
Grain-Free, Dairy-Free Pancakes: What to Expect
The batter for these pancakes is pretty different from traditional pancake batter, but it turns out great in the end. Don’t worry if it seems too thick or doesn’t bubble the way regular pancake batter does. I scoop the batter with a ¼ cup measure and then use the bottom of it to spread the pancakes out a little bit.
These pancakes also take a little longer to cook than regular pancakes, so don’t rush them. They’re ready to flip when the spatula will slide underneath without them falling apart. (Look for the bottom to be nicely browned). To speed up the cooking process, I suggest using a griddle so you can make more at one time. And make sure you grease it with butter or coconut oil between batches.
Toppings and Variations
Sometimes we add different mix-ins like bananas, blueberries, or even a few chocolate chips for some fun pancake variations! If you just love drizzling something on your pancakes, skip the honey in the recipe and give this wild blueberry maple syrup a try.
Coconut Flour Pancakes Recipe
Servings
Ingredients
- 5 eggs
- 1 cup applesauce
- ½ cup coconut flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 2 TBSP honey (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients together with a blender, whisk, or immersion blender and let sit 5 minutes to thicken.
- Fold in mix-ins like fresh blueberries if desired.
- Heat a large skillet or pancake griddle.
- Grease skillet or griddle with 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter.
- Use a ¼ cup measure to scoop batter onto cooking surface, using the bottom of the measure to spread the pancakes out a little.
- Cook approximately 3-4 minutes per side until it is browned on the bottom and easy to flip. These do take a little longer than "regular" pancakes, so don't rush them!
- Grease skillet or griddle with additional butter or coconut oil as needed between batches.
- Top with butter (it makes everything better!) or ghee and enjoy!
Nutrition
Notes
- This recipe makes twelve 4-inch pancakes
- Make this recipe without the cinnamon for a great breakfast sandwich bread
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Hi, wondering if there is anything I can sub for the eggs while still keeping this recipe keto?
Thanks!
The eggs act as a binder to hold the coconut flour together, but you may be able to substitute flax eggs. This post has several different ideas you could try. https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/egg-substitute-for-baking/
I CANNOT EAT EGGS! What would you/could you substitute for eggs,
OR do you have a wheat-free, Egg-free pancake recipe?
PLEASE???
I am also allergic to ALMONDS!
(A Bummer, I know!)
It was a spider bite while hiking, and all the healthy foods in my system I was regularly eating (in my blood),
that I suddenly, and initially unexplainedly became allergic to. It took 8 months for me to figure out food allergies were causing the highly itchy and hardened skin problems that started occurring overnight. .
Hi John. You might find this post helpful. It contains lots of info about how to determine the role the eggs are playing in a recipe and how to replace them: https://wellnessmama.com/37022/egg-substitute-for-baking/
Really enjoyed! doubled recipe and used 10 eggs! Seemed like a lot but was fluffy and tasty. Didn’t have applesauce (although could have cut apples and pureed) so used some apple juice and hemp milk to thin it out. Cooked on flat iron pancake griddle. Just a tad dry without the applesauce but with grassfed butter and maple syrup, hearty! Thanks
Thank you for these! I’ve recently re-attempted GAPS with my kids and have been really struggling to find foods they will eat and that will fill them up. These were a real hit!
Egg Free version?
(Also allergic to Flax Seed and Chia Seeds!)
So Chia Flax eggs are a no go!
I can’t have honey due to sever fructose malabsorption. would maple syrup work as a substitute or would it be too thin?
I’m looking forward to trying this recipe! Reading your comments gave me an idea for my husband who drives truck over the road. A lot of the Mom & Pop truck stops closed up in the last 10 years which were more likely to cook from scratch verses the large chains that generally buy bulk precooked trays loaded with preservatives and junk and also cut back on the variety of choices! He bought a travel oven that holds a standard aluminum bread pan (I know, it’s aluminum but not much choice here! Eat more oatmeal and cilantro) and I cook the majority of his meals during the week. He always like McDonald’s McGriddle so I’m going to try adding my homemade breakfast sausage from pasture raised pork to this folded with an egg. I’m not sure how to incorporate the syrup into the mix so it’s easy to just pickup and eat on the go so he may just have to go without that one! You mentioned they’re sweet enough without so he may be ok with them as they are! Thank You for the recipe!
Katie, These look great! Can’t wait to try them. After being gluten free for 11 years, I am recently grain free. If I do eat something that upsets my tummy, I use digestzen essential oil, rubbed gently over the area of discomfort with a carrier oil, like olive or coconut oil. I and my family experience immediate relief. Hydration is very important with essential oils. I hope this helps you and your family in your health journey.
Hi there, I am trying to find a healthy electric griddle to cook pancakes, eggs, etc for my family. I need to cook for alot of people so cooking a couple at a time on the stove isn’t working. Any suggestions? Please help?
Can you please clarify where the coconut oil goes. The recipe says ‘mix all ingredients except coconut oil’ but then it doesn’t say if we put the coconut oil in. Thank you
Coconut flour
Milk (cream)
Baking powder
Honey
Coconut oil
Chilli
Salt
tomatoes(cut in bits)
Eggs
I love this recipe. My daughter who has severe food allergies loved them also. Let’s see if she can tolerate the eggs and…..They were great once I figured out that I had to have the skillet HOT but let them cook really SLOW on low then they held together nicely
What can be used instead of the applesauce? I am aspirin sensitive, and apples give me stomach issues.
Hi. I tried to make these twice now and ended up with nothing. I’m not sure what I am dping wrong here. The pancakes never cook. They bubble and fall apart when I flip them. It’s been a waste of previous food!.
Finishing up Whole30 and I am dying to make these! Thanks for the recipe! I loved this recipe as a muffin and I love your pumpkin muffins too!