Your new favorite pancakes recipe. These dairy and gluten free pancakes are the fluffiest ones you’ll find. Similar to the traditional pancakes you grew up with, this recipe is easy to make and has everyone coming back for second helpings.

Do you think you’ll never have classically delicious pancakes or baked goods again now that you’re gluten-free? Think again (and here are some beginner tips for a gluten-free diet FYI).
These fluffy gluten-free pancakes are just what you’re looking for. They’re ultra-light, easy to make, and beyond fluffy. In fact, out of all the pancake recipes and protein pancakes I have, my kids love this one the most.
As a Certified Nutrition Coach, I won’t tell you that these fluffy gluten-free pancakes are overly fueling. But they make a delicious Sunday morning breakfast treat. And since I’m a firm believer in carb cycling (check out these carb-cycling meal plans), these can fit into any diet… without the guilt.
Why You’ll Love The Recipe
Easy to make: just like regular pancakes there are no fancy ingredients to it. You just need basic gluten-free pantry staples to whip them up.
Versatile: this dairy and gluten-free pancake recipe is just the basic one. You can easily add sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, fruit, or candy canes into the batter to make the special.
Fluffy: they’re ultra-light and so fluffy! They remind me of pancakes as a kid which is why we love them so much.
Allergy-friendly: the recipe is dairy-free and gluten-free as written.
Meal prep: these are the best gluten-free pancakes to be made in advance and reheated for busy mornings. Learn more about gluten-free meal prep.
Ingredients and Substitutions
As mentioned, you only need the basics for these dairy-free gluten-free pancakes.
Know that a gluten-free flour blend cannot be subbed out directly for almond flour, oat flour, or rice flour. Also, honey will work for the maple syrup[ but if you’re replacing it with sugar, you’ll need to add a bit more liquid to the pancake batter.
Expert Tips To Make Them
If your baking flour does not contain xanthan gum, you’ll want to add a teaspoon to the batter so that the pancakes hold together. I like to use Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 baking flour because I know how it reacts.
When you whisk the ingredients, you want to ensure you get mostly all of the flour clumps out. Wait one minute and then whisk again so that everything is absorbed.
I like to use silicone pancake molds so that the pancakes take on a beautiful texture (and this way kids can’t fight over who gets the “big” one).
Tap the measuring cup of flour before you finish measuring. This helps to get out all the air bubbles so that it’s accurate.
When in doubt, cook lower. Low and slow gives the most delicious, golden-brown exterior.
For the milk: we use homemade hemp milk here the most, but any almond milk or oat milk will work. Just don’t use coconut milk from a can as it’s too thick and for gluten-free baking, you need a ton of liquid. Learn more about dairy-free baking tips.
How To Make Dairy and Gluten-Free Pancakes
Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients and mix lightly. Add in the wet ingredients and mix well. Let it sit for 1 minute and then mix again making sure to get all dry areas of flour.
Step 2: Preheat a large, non-stick pan over medium and grease it with avocado oil. Portion the pancake batter into the pan in circles.
Step 3: Cook the dairy-free pancakes until the edges are starting to turn golden, use a silicone spatula to flip them and cook for 3-4 minutes on the other side.
Step 4: Serve topped with maple syrup and enjoy.
Hack: when you portion your next batch, first make sure to whisk up the batter so it stays fluffy. Then, turn your stove down ever so slightly. The second batch always tends to cook faster and hotter, and this keeps the pancakes golden brown.
Pancake Add-Ins
These gluten-free pancakes can easily be transformed into your favorite flavor! Some delicious things to add to the pancake batter are:
- Fresh berries
- Mini chocolate chips
- Candy canes
- Sprinkles
- Mini marshmallows
Of course, topping them with something like peach compote or dairy-free caramel sauce is tasty too!
Making Them In Advance and Storing
Typically, gluten-free baked goods become denser when they’re stored. However, these pancakes are the exception.
You can turn this pancake recipe into a meal prep recipe easily enough.
Once cooked, let them cool fully. Store them in the fridge in an airtight container for up to three days. When you’re ready to eat them, either microwave them briefly or pop the gluten-free pancakes into the toaster.
You can also freeze the pancakes for up to 3 months. Make sure to store them separated between layers of parchment paper so that they don’t break apart from sticking. When you want them, let them thaw overnight in the fridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Though you can substitute water for milk in pancakes, it does change the rich texture a bit. If you have any milk at all, use what’s left and then substitute just what you need.
Avocado oil can easily work in place of butter in pancakes. All you really need is a fat to make them delicious and with a rich, fluffy texture.
Other Gluten-Free Breakfast Recipes You'll Love
- Peanut butter baked protein oats
- 4 Ingredient protein pancakes
- Collagen protein pancakes
- Coffee chia pudding
Fluffy Dairy and Gluten Free Pancakes
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup 1:1 Gluten-free flour
- 1 Egg
- 2 tablespoons Avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¾ cup Dairy-free milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients and mix lightly.
- Add in the wet ingredients and mix well. Let it sit for 1 minute and then mix again making sure to get all dry areas of flour.
- Preheat a large, non-stick pan over medium and grease it with avocado oil. Portion the pancake batter into the pan in circles.
- Cook the dairy-free gluten-free pancakes until the edges are starting to turn golden, use a silicone spatula to flip them and cook for 3-4 minutes on the other side.
- Serve topped with your favorites.
Notes
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
Joni Gomes
Such a great way to sneak in those greens! I pinned so I can make these soon!
fitasamamabear
Haha we are all about sneaking in veggies!
Anya
This look great! I've never considered adding greens to my pancakes but what a brilliant idea!
fitasamamabear
I'm all about sneaking things into my kids diets lol
ChihYu Smith
Healthy pancakes for every morning ! They look fluffy delicious. How lovely!
fitasamamabear
My girls are pancake FIENDS lol so I've had to get creative!
STACEY CRAWFORD
These are such a brilliant idea! I love the idea of sneaking in some greens into pancakes. My kids love these for sure.
fitasamamabear
My girls would eat pancakes all day every day, so I figured I might as well make them as awesome as possible 😀
Daniela
Love the addition of greens in here! Such a clever idea!
fitasamamabear
You can't go wrong sneaking them in 😀
Carol Little R.H. @studiobotanica
These look delicious! Love the green twist!!
fitasamamabear
You can't go wrong with more green 😀
Jane
My family loved this!
fitasamamabear
Happy to hear it!
Chloe
A new favorite in our household! Thanks for sharing!
fitasamamabear
Total win when the family approve!
Gelliane
This worked exactly as written, thanks!
fitasamamabear
Awesome!
Allison
Kids had no idea they were gf or df (huge win!)
fitasamamabear
Haha I love when that works out!
Julianne
Love this guilt-free healthy breakfast, thank you!
fitasamamabear
Happy you enjoyed it!