Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Pancakes

As a busy mom, having healthy breakfasts ready to go is everything (which is why I lean hard on make-ahead breakfast ideas!). But sometimes you just want something classic and comforting, and these gluten-free peanut butter banana pancakes hit that sweet spot. They’re naturally sweet from ripe bananas, packed with peanut butter for staying power, and come out soft and fluffy every time.

They’re easy to cook, freezer-friendly for busy mornings, and still special enough to serve as a weekend brunch. These are the kind of breakfasts I focus on in my Rise and Chill Breakfast E-Book, which includes 26 high-protein, meal-prep breakfasts plus a 5-day quick start guide to make mornings way less chaotic.

Ingredients and Substitutions

Please know that this recipe has actually been adapted (in 2026) to bring a fluffy, more decadent texture. This means that from the photo above, you don't need the cinnamon or almond milk, but you do need flour.

• Bananas: The riper the bananas are, the easier they'll mix and the sweeter your peanut butter pancakes will be.
• 1:1 Gluten-free baking flour: You don't need much, but the baking flour helps bind the pancakes and gives them a more traditional pancake feel.
• Almond flour: Keeping the banana pancakes gluten-free and light. Make sure you use almond flour and not almond meal (learn the difference between almond flour and ground almonds).
• Peanut butter: Make sure to use a fresh, natural peanut butter so that it mixes easily. We use homemade no oil peanut butter the most. Though you can use crunchy peanut butter if you wish, smooth peanut butter will be best for topping.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Variations

Protein-packed: If you want more protein in their pancake,s replace the almond flour with collagen powder (learn what is collagen powder). This is what I do in my homemade protein pancake mix.

Bunny pancakes: To turn these into Easter bunny pancakes, use sliced bananas for ears, strawberries for eyes, and blackberry slices for pupils — then drizzle with maple syrup or peanut butter for an easy, kid-approved holiday breakfast.

Paleo: To make peanut butter banana pancakes with no flour, omit the gluten-free flour and use ¾ cup of almond flour instead, and 2 tablespoons of almond milk. Know that the pancakes will be much more delicate, and make sure they're almost fully cooked before flipping.

How To Make Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Banana Pancakes

Step 1: Mash the banana and mix with the wet ingredients.

Step 2: Add in the dry ingredients one by one.

Step 3: Mix until everything is wet.

Step 4: Portion into a greased pan, cover and cook.

Step 5: Flip when ready and keep cooking for a few more minutes.

Step 6: Serve topped with maple syrup and peanut butter.

Expert Tips

Keep the heat lower than you think while cooking (think low to medium). This ensures that the gluten-free banana pancakes stay light and fluffy, and they don't become dense.

Cook the pancakes "low and slow". Meaning, let them cook for longer than you think before flipping them.

Know that in the video, I flatten the pancakes out; you won't need to do this as the recipe has been adjusted.

How To Meal Prep Them

If ever there was a mom hack it would be having make-ahead breakfasts on hand (here's our favorite make-ahead breakfast options). It makes busy mornings far easier!

Store the healthy gluten-free pancakes once cooled in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to a month.

If you make a big batch, freeze them between pieces of parchment paper (so they don't stick together) and then pop them in the microwave or the oven on low in the morning. I've actually popped them in the toaster to reheat them, too.

How To Serve Them

Personally, my all-time favorite way to top pancakes is with a homemade honey peanut butter to really take it home. Want to increase your protein intake? Serve the pancakes with a side of this smoked breakfast sausage! A few other ways to make them indulgent are:

• Homemade dairy-free chocolate ganache
• Fresh fruit
• Homemade caramel sauce with coconut milk

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