Make light and fluffy almond flour pancakes that are naturally gluten-free. This simple recipe uses few ingredients and delivers a healthy, low-carb breakfast quickly.
Author:sarahthompson
Prep Time:5 min
Cook Time:10 min
Total Time:15 min
Yield:6 medium pancakes 1x
Category:Breakfast
Method:Griddle Cooking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 1/2 cups fine almond flour
3 large eggs
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or dairy-free milk)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon melted coconut oil or butter (plus more for the griddle)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
Combine the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
Combine the wet ingredients: In a separate small bowl, whisk the eggs, almond milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract (if using) until smooth.
Mix the batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Whisk gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are fine.
Rest the batter (The Secret Trick): Let the batter sit undisturbed for 5 to 10 minutes. This allows the almond flour to absorb the liquid fully, which is key to achieving a fluffy texture.
Heat the griddle: Heat a non-stick griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with coconut oil or butter.
Cook the pancakes: Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the hot griddle. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set.
Flip and finish: Carefully flip the pancakes and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Notes
For a high-protein option, add 1 scoop of unflavored or vanilla protein powder to the dry ingredients.
To keep these keto pancakes low-carb, skip any added sweeteners in the batter and top with sugar-free syrup or fresh berries.
If your batter seems too thick after resting, add 1 teaspoon of almond milk at a time until you reach your desired consistency.