Gluten Free Strawberry Pancakes
When it comes to breakfast, I’ll be the first to admit I am a total pancake fiend. And while I do love have recipes I love (this almond one being one of them!) I’m always on the hunt for more. These strawberry pancakes are gluten free, dairy free, light and oddly decadent.
Just like any other family, we love to indulge in pancakes for breakfast. They’re easy to whip up, simple and can be made to preference.
However, baby bear and I eat pancakes two to three times per week. This means that any old box creation just won’t do.
If I’m going to be feeding my family pancakes so frequently, they’re most definitely going to have some nutrients in them! While gluten free isn’t a requirement in my house (though you can read more on how to rock a gluten free diet here) I find that gluten free recipes tend to rely on more nutrient dense flours and thus, I prefer them.
The strawberry pancake recipe below is an adaptation from an Oh She Glows (I think that’s where it’s from but to be honest I’m not sure).
This recipe uses buckwheat and brown rice flours as its base not only making the pancakes gluten free but also keeping them extremely light.
And since we’re berry fiends in this house we opted for strawberry pancakes. Since we eat so many pancakes, I like to make a couple of batches and freeze them for busy mornings.
Pancakes are one of those breakfasts that we rarely rely on for busy mornings. But the truth is, they’re part of my make ahead breakfast roundup because they freeze so well.
That said, with these particular pancakes I find that you have to make the batches in separate bowls. If you simple double the batch in one bowl it doesn’t mix and firm up properly. I’m still not sure why, but it doesn’t work.
Since the arrowroot binds these pancakes, also make sure to mix completely so it can do it’s job. Otherwise it almost sinks to the bottom of the bowl and then the first few pancakes end up runny.
These gluten free strawberry pancakes make for both a quick as well as a nutritious breakfast and give both you and the kids a healthy, fueling start to the day. Plus… pancakes!
Strawberry Pancake Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sprouted buckwheat flour
- 1/4 cup brown rice flour
- 1 tbs arrowroot powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup + 1 tbs almond milk
- 3 tbs pure maple syrup
- 1 tbs vanilla extract
- 7 strawberries, chopped thinly _ more for topping
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How To Make The Gluten Free Pancakes
Spray a large pan with non stick spray and turn pan to medium heat. Whisk all ingredients except berries into a large bowl making sure it’s completely combined.
Pour mixture into pan dividing into six pancakes (this may take two batches depending on the size of your pan). Top the pancakes with sliced strawberries pressing in slightly (alternatively you can toss them in the mixture before dividing also).
Cook uncovered for 5-6 minutes until starting to brown and bubble. Flip the pancakes and finish cooking until heated all the way through (about two more minutes).
Top with more strawberries, maple syrup or nut butter and enjoy!
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Gluten Free Strawberry Pancakes
These pancakes are simple, healthy, gluten free and super tasty. Perfect for a light breakfast.
- Author: fitasamamabear
- Yield: 6 pancakes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sprouted buckwheat flour
- 1/4 cup brown rice flour
- 1 tbs arrowroot powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 3/4 cup + 2 tbs almond milk
- 2 tbs pure maple syrup
- 1 tbs vanilla extract
- 6 strawberries, chopped thinly _ more for topping
Instructions
Spray a large pan with non stick spray and turn pan to medium heat. Whisk all ingredients except berries into a large bowl making sure it’s completely combined.
Pour mixture into pan dividing into six pancakes (this may take two batches depending on the size of your pan). Top the pancakes with sliced strawberries pressing in slightly (alternatively you can toss them in the mixture before dividing also).
Cook uncovered for 5-6 minutes until starting to brown and bubble. Flip the pancakes and finish cooking until heated all the way through (about two more minutes).
Top with more strawberries, maple syrup or nut butter and enjoy!
Notes
Tip: make sue to stir completely and pour immediately. Otherwise the arrowroot powder sinks to the bottom and the first few pancakes end up thinner and not as held together as the others.
If you’re looking for a healthy, light & tasty pancake recipe, this is it! These Gluten Free Strawberry Pancakes make the perfect addition to your morning and will not only keep you full but give you health boost too! Perfect for busy mornings (just grab and freeze!) or lazy Sunday brunch.
What’s your favorite pancake topper?
YUMMM Looks delicious!
I love this. I’m really looking for healthy and yummy recipes, so please keep posting stuff like this. 🙂
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YUM! These look delicious! I will have to try these soon. Thanks for the recipe!
No problem- enjoy them!
My sister would love this recipe! She makes banana ones and I believe it’s time to switch things up haha. I am sharing this on her Facebook
MMmm banana are super yummy too!
I actually love buckwheat flour for making pancakes! And strawberries are in season now and I just can’t get enough! I’ve never used rice flour though, and I like that idea because the one thing about buckwheat is that it can definitely get heavy. Thanks!
Buckwheat gets crazy dense sometimes so while I love it I find you have to really pay attention when using it. The rice flour helps keep them nice and light. As for strawberries… I could eat them all day lol
These look so good and fluffy! Will definitely have to give them a try!
Enjoy!
Great recipe for a strawberry-lover like me. I like breakfasts that look so fresh like this one because they make me feel more positive to start a new day 🙂 Thanks for the recipe!
I could eat strawberries all day! Having a full, awesome looking breakfast definitely makes for a good start to the morning 🙂
Can’t wait to try these! The look scrumptious!
My son can’t get enough pancakes! I’m going to have to try these delicious looking strawberry pancakes out on him 🙂
Hope he enjoys them! My daughter can put away about five haha