Paleo Pancakes
These paleo pancakes are a perennial breakfast winner. Made from a combination of coconut flour, tapioca flour and almond flour, they’re light, fluffy and delicious. They’re the best paleo pancakes and could easily be mistaken for traditional pancakes.
This paleo pancake recipe was one of the first recipes ever posted to Downshiftology. And while I’ve since updated it with new photos and a video, the recipe itself remains the same. Why? Because it’s the best paleo pancakes recipe and needs no tweaking. None.
Several years ago I tried every possible gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free pancake recipe I could find. But most came out too dense, too gritty, too almond-y or too coconut-y. So after many failed attempts, I was ecstatic to finally crown this paleo pancake recipe the winner.
How to Make Paleo Pancakes
The recipe uses three different flours to get that perfect, light, fluffy consistency, most similar to regular pancakes – almond flour, tapioca flour and coconut flour. And while it may seem like more effort to use three different flours, trust me, the end result is worth it.
So you’ll whisk those flours together in a bowl along with baking soda and salt. Then, in a separate bowl you’ll mix the wet ingredients together which includes eggs, almond milk (or any dairy-free milk), honey, white wine vinegar and vanilla extract.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk everything together until you’ve got a pancake batter. Now, at this stage I pour the pancake batter into my pancake pen as I find it makes the most perfect, consistently sized pancakes. And, it’s kind of fun.
But you could of course just use a ladle or large spoon to pour the the pancakes onto a hot and greased pan or griddle. Then, all that’s left to do is to cook the pancakes a few minutes each side and serve them up!
Paleo Pancakes Everyone Will Love
I believe the ultimate test of a recipe is whether those who don’t have dietary restrictions love the recipe just as much as those that do have dietary restrictions. Meaning, would my non gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo friends find this recipe to be just as delicious as I find it to be?
Well, after making this paleo pancake recipe dozens and dozens of times for large gatherings of folks with no dietary restrictions, I’m happy to report that all of these pancakes were devoured and loved. Hence, it’s “classic” status.
Feel free to add in your favorite bonus ingredients like blueberries, chocolate chips or chopped bananas. Today, I decided to go simple with chopped bananas on top and a little maple syrup. Hopefully once you try this paleo pancake recipe, you’ll no longer feel deprived or frustrated with unsuccessful paleo pancakes.
For more delicious breakfast recipes, make sure to check out my Nut-Free Paleo Pancakes, Paleo Chocolate Waffles, Green Smoothie Pancakes, and Paleo Pumpkin Pancakes.
Enjoy!
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Paleo Pancakes
These paleo pancakes are light and fluffy and the perfect weekend breakfast. Watch the video above to see how quickly they come together!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup tapioca flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ghee, butter or coconut oil to coat skillet
Directions
- Whisk all of the dry ingredients together in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk all of the wet ingredients. Then, add the wet ingredients to the dry and whisk until well combined.
- Heat a skillet or griddle on medium-high heat and coat with ghee, butter or coconut oil.
- Spoon the batter onto the skillet, keeping your pancakes approximately 3-4 inches in diameter. They’re much easier to flip smaller. Let them cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Serve immediately with maple syrup, bananas and other toppings.
Lisa's Tips
I’m obsessed with my pancake pen for making perfectly round pancakes every time.
I always recommend using super fine almond flour from blanched almonds for any paleo baking.
The vinegar is important to this recipe as it helps to make the pancakes fluffy, but you can use any type of vinegar.
You can easily double this recipe and freeze the leftover pancakes. It makes for great meal prep! Then, just pop them in the toaster or warm them up in the microwave when desired.
Nutrition Information
Yield: 8 pancakes, Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Amount Per Serving:
- Calories: 242
- Total Fat: 13.5g
- Saturated Fat: 3.2g
- Cholesterol: 186.5mg
- Sodium: 551.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 20.3g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 6.2g
- Protein: 10.3g
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I’ve tried a few paleo p cake recipes and this is by far the best! I didn’t have tapioca flour so I used Arrow Root flour. They are fluffy and delicious!
So happy you loved them! And yes, many times you can swap arrowroot for tapioca flour. But glad to hear they still turned out fluff and delicious in this recipe. :)
Thanks Lisa, made it today. Great recipe, so light and fluffy. Absolutely delicious and healthy. Definitely my go to recipe when we want so pancakes. 😊
Wonderful! That makes me happy to hear Ivy! :) x
Wonderful! That makes me so happy to hear Ivy! :) x
“needs no tweeking” this statement couldn’t be more true. I am known in my family for never following a recipe. But this, this I follow EXACTLY every time and LOVE it. It’s absolutely perfect. My dear husband says they are so good they only require fresh maple syrup from the farm and maybe some homemade jam :) thank you for this recipe, Lisa!!
Yay, that makes me so happy to hear (and I’m right there with you on wanting to tweak recipes). ;) I agree, just a little fruit or maple syrup and you’re good to go. Thanks so much Simone! :) x
Perfect paleo pancake post on my birthday (turned 30 on April 6th :) ).
Happy belated birthday Liz! Hope your 30’s are a wonderful decade of health and happiness! (they were my favorite thus far). ;) x
I love this! I am going to try this recipe at the weekend and let you know what I think… Thank you for sharing!!
Wonderful! Please do let me know how it turns out!
What a great Paleo recipe! Never seen tapioca flour around here though. Do you think I can substitute with almond or coconut flour?
You could sub it with more almond flour or arrowroot flour. But coconut flour would be too absorbent. Hope you enjoy them!
these look delicous a must try!
Hope you enjoy the recipe Claudia!
Beautiful photos, these pancakes look so fluffy and perfect!
They’re light and fluffy for sure (which is usually not the case with paleo pancakes). Thanks Emily!
Oh my gosh I need to try ASAP! This is very very delicious!. I want to eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Its fantastic! Thank you for sharing this great recipe!
Haha. Thanks Veena! These are definitely a worthwhile “brinner” option as well. ;) x
I never thought of using tapioca flour for pancakes!!Sounds amazing! those pictures are so beautiful! The most perfect pour shots!
Thanks so much Camila! And yes, you’ve gotta have a good maple syrup pour shot. Ha! ;) x
Best pancakes ever! Thank you so much! :-)
Glad you liked them! :)
Hi Lisa !! I’m Deborah Portugal .
Thank you for your work … It is normal coconut flour absorb all the ingredients and make The mixture almost solid ?
Hi Deborah – did you use all coconut flour…or the blend of 3 flours listed above?
Hi Lisa ;)
I used the 3 flours…
Hi Lisa!
I used the 3 flours.
Coconut flour is definitely absorbent, but there’s so little used in this recipe that it should still be a very pourable batter. I’m wondering if maybe you accidentally forgot one of the wet ingredients (like the almond milk)? You could also try adding more almond milk to thin it out. :)
Awesome – so happy to hear that! :) x
These look delicious! So happy I found your blog – such gorgeous recipes.
One question though – could I leave out the vinegar or substitute with lemon juice? Or would it affect the texture? Thanks!
xxx
Thanks so much! Yes, you could sub lemon juice for the vinegar. The little bit of acid works with the baking soda to help keep them fluffy. Hope you enjoy! :)
I absolutely love this! Finally, a pancake that is wholesome and not refined, bleach or processed! Thank you!
Glad you like them Lisa! Healthy and yummy is a great combination. ;)