This Paleo pancakes recipe will easily become your favorite breakfast that you just can’t live without. The secret formula for these grain free pancakes is substituting almond flour for regular flour. Almond flour has all the nutrients of nuts while still giving these pancakes a delicious taste. So let’s see what this quick and easy paleo breakfast is all about!
Paleo Pancakes
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Selecting the Right Pancake Mix Ingredients
I wanted to make the best paleo pancakes I could. Finding Paleo substitutions to the pancake recipe ingredients was the first place to start.
Almond flour is one of the key ingredients in a lot of paleo cooking. It is basically just finely ground almonds. Not only does grinding the almonds make them a perfect flour substitute but anything baked with almond flour will be high in protein and fiber since almonds are naturally so nutritious (even more reasons to use it!).
Paleo pancakes with maple syrup
While almond flour can pretty much just replace white flour in any recipe, you should expect a much more dense end product when baking with almond flour. You are, after all, replacing a wheat product with a heavy ground nut.
Replacing white flour seemed easy enough. Now onto assessing the other necessary pancake ingredients. Eggs are still okay on a paleo diet so there’s no need to find a substitute for eggs. Another easy paleo substitute was milk.
Hello almond milk! It’s my dairy free, delicious friend. Also, if you prefer coconut milk, this would work perfectly too. But then came sugar….what to do about sugar?
How to Make Paleo Pancakes
Traditional pancake recipes have plenty of white sugar, making them sweet, delicious but not so healthy. While honey and maple syrup are allowed on a paleo diet, I decided to make these easy paleo pancakes by using spices instead. I just used maple syrup to drizzle on top.
Salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla all sounded like great additions to this paleo recipe that would curb any desire for sugar. Not only would these additions bring more flavor to the paleo pancakes but vanilla is actually known to make things taste sweet without the calories. It’s better to freshly grind the cinnamonn and nutmeg for best results.
Since dairy products are usually not allowed on a Paleo diet, I started to do a little research on how to replace the butter in this paleo recipe and found a few interesting things about the Paleo community and its feelings toward butter.
Butter is, well, optional. Many say butter is fine to eat on a Paleo diet as it is made from natural milk. Others say the butter needs to be from only grass fed cows and then clarified to remove impurities before being considered Paleo. More people than not just say no to butter. It is dairy and therefore not allowed. In the end, I decided to forgo butter and used coconut oil instead.
So here is what I had:
- White Flour → Almond Flour
- Sugar → No Sweetener
- Milk → Almond Milk
- Butter → Coconut Oil
Now, I was ready! My family requested pancakes and I took out all my ingredients. Almond flour, eggs, almond milk, salt, vanilla and some spices from my rack- I was ready! I whisked(or you can use a hand mixer) the ingredients together, poured them into a hot pan and listened as they sizzled. A quick flip and the pancakes were ready and smelling delicious.
The Best Paleo Pancakes Ever
After devouring all of the first batch of paleo pancakes, these ‘new’ light and fluffy pancakes were a complete hit. This healthy breakfast will be a Saturday morning staple right alongside my favorite cup of kona coffee. I was happy and relieved that this recipe worked.
This recipe is a much more nutritious option than traditional pancakes even if you are not following a Paleo diet. The ingredients are simply healthier. It is also a kid friendly, healthy breakfast that provides them with a little extra nutrition to start their day.
Paleo pancakes are definitely quite different than regular pancakes. They are more dense and nuttier but they really are delicious. While you may still dream about a fluffy and light, regular pancake, this paleo pancake recipe will satisfy that craving and also remind you of the great lifestyle change that you have made.
So, if you are on a paleo diet or just looking for a healthy paleo breakfast recipe, definitely give these pancakes a try!
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*This recipe was previously published on Simple Green Moms. We’ve updated and expanded the post on 9/28/19 to make it even better for our readers!
Paleo Pancake Recipe
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Gluten Free, Paleo
- Cuisine: Breakfast
Description
Amazing pancakes that are completely Paleo friendly!
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cup almond flour
- 2 eggs, whisked
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 cup almond milk (or water!)
Instructions
- Whisk the eggs in a small mixing bowl. Add almond flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Add almond milk (or water) and stir (or whisk) until combined.
- In the meantime, heat skillet to medium-high. Scoop of the batter at a time onto skillet leaving enough space between pancakes to flip them. Cook for about 2 minutes on the first side, flip, and cook for about 2 minutes on the other side.
- Remove pancakes from skillet and top with your choice of toppings. Serve immediately.
Notes
Pro Tip: This pancake pan is perfect for making silver dollar pancakes.
It looks beautiful and i bet the taste is awesome too!
Best almond flour pancake recipe!
So glad you like it Donna! 🙂
How do you keep from burning these? We always seem to burn ours. We used a stainless steel skillet and coconut oil, too! They tasted good but not as good if they hadn’t been burned in areas. Is there something special you have to use to cook them on that will solve this or what? Thanks! 🙂
Hi there! Yes, we use coconut oil too and it doesn’t burn, however if your pan is still burning maybe you could try spraying nonstick too? Hope that helps! =)
Use red palm oil and a cast iron skillet. I have a medium size pan and I use 1 teaspoon of oil and fry till it looks like its getting a little dried out then I add more. Heat the skillet on medium till it’s hot then add oil and you’re good to go!
Could coconut flour be substituted for the almond flour?
Valerie, coconut flour tends to be a little “tougher” (if that’s the proper term) so I don’t suggest it.
Made these this morning…….by far the BEST almond flour pancakes!!! Slathered in butter with real maple syrup!!! Thank you!!
Hooray! So glad you liked them =)
I made these tonight to go with our “breakfast for dinner”. They were a big hit with my kids and husband. I used my electric griddle and sprayed it with vegetable oil, they browned very nicely. Thanks for the great recipe !
So glad you enjoyed!
Do these refrigerate/freeze well and re-heat well? I have not made anything with almond flour before. If not I will just use these for a Saturday morning breakfast. THANKS! They do look amazing!!!
I have refrigerated them before, but have not tried freezing them. They re-heat well after being in the fridge a day or two.
Just made these and they are delicious! Very light and a good combination of flavors. I used Trader Joes almond meal and some of my homemade almond flour leftover from straining homemade almond milk. I made 1/2 batch and got 4 pancakes, brushed griddle with coconut oil and had no sticking and perfect browning. Thanks for the recipe!
Delicious! Made them for my daughter for breakfast as she is eating Paleo for health reasons and they turned out great. Thanks and looking forward to trying more of your recipes 🙂
So glad you enjoyed!
Hi there,
These look great. Do you think there is a way to add vanilla protein powder in?
I don’t see why not! Replace the amount of almond flour with the protein powder – that should do the trick! 🙂
have you ever used coconut milk instead of almond milk? How was it?
Yes I have — its just as delicious!
Pretty good! I am just starting a paleo diet and this is yummy! Do you have the nutritional values?
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Sorry I don’t have those 🙁
These just fell apart in my pan. 🙁
Sorry to hear that! Did you make any changes to the recipe or follow it as is?
I tried these this morning, and my batter was lumpy and it tasted bland. i only got 4 pancakes out of the batter. Please note, this was my first time ever making pancakes, so dont really know how the batter should look before cooking.
I’ve tried a few almond meal recipes for pancakes & they are all the same….they don’t flip well. They fall apart or you Jane to use 2 spatulas. I like the texture & taste, I add blueberries usually but get so disappointed when they crumble. Will think of another ingredient to stop this from happening.
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almond flour can be tricky…try leaving the blueberries out of the batter and see if that helps. If you are not on a strict paleo diet, you could try adding some oatmeal to help make the batter stay together. Good luck!
These are AWESOME!! I followed the recipe as is, and they were delicious- my 2 year old loved them, too!
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That’s great to hear, thanks for letting us know 🙂
I didn’t have good luck with these pancakes. This is my first time cooking with almond flour EVER, so I’m not sure if I’m just not used to it. I cut the recipe in half and my pancakes were like little bricks. Very heavy, thick and gritty. They crumbled when I tried to flip them
Sorry to hear that you didn’t have good luck with this recipe. Alternate flours can be a bit tricky to work with. Maybe try mixing another flour with the almond flour? Good luck!
How many pancakes per serving? Just wondering!
no hard and fast rules, however many you want 🙂
How many carbs are in these ? I assume that one serving is 1 pancake?
I’m not sure…Sometimes I use an app called My Fitness Pal that calculates all the carbs, fats, proteins for you.
Thanks Meghann, I just tried your recipe, totally love it! Tweaked a couple of things, add it 1 tbsp of honey, 1/4 cup of tapioca flour, 1 tbsp of coconut oil and 1/2 tsp of baking soda.
Super delicious can definitely appreciate the spices,and nutty texture.
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That’s so nice to hear, glad you liked it!
Can u give a number on the carbs and fiber in your recipes. I am on low carbs for my weight and health! Thank you, Joise
These are really good! My son has severe food allergies and this recipe is one that he can have. These are his favorite. Thanks for sharing.
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Looks delicious! Can this be made with chocolate almond milk?
I like the pancakes with the regular almond milk, but if your a big chocolate fan, than give it a try and let me know what you think!
I’m looking forward to trying this recipe. Can tapioca flour be used along with the almond flour?
Adding a little bit of tapioca flour can help with thickening. I haven’t tried it yet, but if try it, please let me know how it turns out!
Absolutely love these..great alternative. .Perfect for low carb living. ..even the Kids love them..Happy Momma!!
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We love this recipe. I double the recipe and add an additional egg and 1 tsp of baking powder. Plus about an extra 1/4 cup of almond milk. They turned out even better.
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I made these this morning using almond milk!!! Amazing!! I feeze my almond flour so not sure if that makes a difference or not. I had no issues with clumping or flipping of the pancake. Just make sure you loosen the flour up after taking out the feezer.
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These are so good I’m reviewing them while I’m eating them! I cut the recipe in half, used almond milk and added about 1/2 T honey. Coconut oil to cook them in a non stick pan. They cook fast so keep a close eye on them!! Delightful recipe! Thank you!
Mine turned out super runny and took FOREVER to cook. I followed the recipe to a T but this is my first paleo pancake attempt.
Sorry to hear that Jessica! I would give it another attempt. Should turn out fine.
Hello! Could you please post the nutrition facts?
I made these and they turned out delicious! They refrigerate well too!
Instead of vanilla extract, I did a scoop of vanilla protein powder and a little bit less almond flour to even it out. I love them and were so easy to make!
Hi Jessica,
I’m glad you really enjoyed them. It’s such an easy and delicious recipe. Below is the estimated nutrition information from Nutrifox
Calories: 330
Total Fat:27.7 grams
Total Carbs: 11.5 grams
Protein: 14 grams
Sugars: 2 grams
Dietay Fiber: 5.4 grams
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