Paleo Almond Flour Pancakes

Grain-free, gluten-free refined sugar-free almond flour pancakes. This easy and delicious paleo pancake recipe is sure to please the whole family!

These almond flour pancakes have been a staple in my household since circa 2011. They’re light, fluffy, moist, and (do I daresay) indistinguishable from pancakes made with all-purpose flour. You’ll just have to taste them to believe it!

I have included a recipe video here to show you the process of making these grain-free almond flour pancakes from start to finish. Check out the video and get the full recipe at the end of this post!

After years of cooking and baking grain-free, I’ve found the combination of almond flour and tapioca flour yields an incredible texture that very closely mimics wheat flour. The fact that almond flour is so versatile and has a great nutrient profile makes it one of my kitchen staples.

Almond flour pancakes are a weekly event in my household. Grain-Free and paleo friendly, these pancakes only require a few basic ingredients.

They’re perfect for sharing with friends and family who have dietary restrictions and are a safe bet for entertaining for brunch.

I like to make the pancake batter in my blender but you can also mix it together in a mixing bowl.

The blender approach is simply a low-fuss and minimal cleanup method, but it’s certainly not required!

How to Make Almond Flour Pancakes:

Add all of the ingredients for the pancakes to your blender and blend just until the batter is smooth. (You can absolutely use a mixing bowl and whip the batter up by hand if you’d prefer!)

Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and add a generous amount of coconut oil to fully coat the surface.

Measure out a scant ¼ cup of batter and pour it on the hot skillet. Allow the batter to cook a couple of minutes, until you can tell the pancakes are setting up.

Carefully flip the pancakes and cook them on the other side for another minute or two, until they’re cooked through. Repeat this process for the remaining batter.

This recipe turns out with such amazing texture, even pancake aficionados won’t be able to tell they’re grain-free.

Tips for Preparing Paleo Pancakes:

• Because these pancakes are made from a nut meal, the flavor and texture are both nutty, so aren’t quite as soft as a pancake made with all-purpose flour. I made a note in the recipe that you can add a couple tablespoons of tapioca flour if you’d like. While you don’t have to use tapioca flour to make this recipe work, it does help bind the pancakes and also makes them a bit lighter and fluffier.
• For those of you who have trouble getting the pancakes to flip without breaking, I’d recommend adding tapioca flour. It isn’t a necessary ingredient but does step up the pancake game just a bit. Tapioca flour is still considered paleo-friendly, so if you follow a grain-free, paleo or primal diet, it doesn’t pose a problem.

Recipe Adaptations:

• Replace the unsweetened almond milk with cashew milk, walnut milk, coconut milk, or any of your favorite non-dairy milks.
• You can substitute the almond flour for hazelnut flour with a 1:1 ratio if you’d like.
• If your pancake batter is very watery, add more almond flour or tapioca flour until it thickens. Various brands have different grinds of almond meals/flours, which may result in various consistencies. If you make this recipe using a meal/flour that is not this exact brand, you may end up with varied results. You can also use a small amount (1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon) of coconut flour to help thicken the batter as well.
• I love topping the pancakes with sliced banana, blueberries, chopped roasted almonds, and a drizzle of pure maple syrup, but you can get creative with your toppings.

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If you make these Almond Flour Pancakes, please feel free to share a photo and tag @TheRoastedRoot on Instagram!

More Healthy Grain-Free Pancake Recipes:

• Coconut Flour Zucchini Pancakes
• Lemon Coconut Flour Pancakes for Two
• Paleo Avocado Pancakes
• Paleo Sheet Pan Pancakes
• Paleo Gingerbread Pancakes
• Paleo Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
• Paleo Carrot Cake Pancakes
• Crispy Cinnamon Swirl Paleo Pancakes

Enjoy!

xo

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Almond Flour Pancakes

Yield: 10 Medium-Sized Pancakes

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Grain-free almond flour pancakes are moist, fluffy, and packed with fiber and protein!

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Ingredients

• 2 cups almond flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp sea salt
• 3 Tbsp tapioca flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or canned coconut milk
• 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup, optional
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, optional

Instructions

1. Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend just until the batter is smooth. (Note: you can mix everything in a mixing bowl if you don't trust your blender to get the job done 😉 )
2. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and add a generous amount of coconut oil to fully coat the surface.
3. Measure out a scant ¼ cup of batter and pour it on the hot skillet. Allow the batter to cook a couple of minutes, until you can tell the pancakes are setting up around the edges. Bubbles won't rise to the top of the batter the way they do with regular pancakes.
4. Carefully flip the pancakes and cook them on the other side for another minute or two, until they’re cooked through. Repeat this process for the remaining batter.
5. Top pancakes with your favorite toppings, and enjoy! I like to top mine with fresh fruit, chopped nuts, pure maple syrup and/or almond butter.

Nutrition Information

Yield 10 Serving Size 1 of 10
Amount Per Serving Calories 84Total Fat 7gUnsaturated Fat 0gCarbohydrates 2gFiber 1gSugar 1gProtein 4g