Our gluten free pancakes recipe is everything that a perfect pancake should be: fluffy, light and perfectly golden brown. You can make this recipe with your favorite gluten free flour blend and have a beautiful stack of pancakes on the table in less than 15 minutes. Whether you reach for Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour or King Arthur Measure for Measure, this recipe works beautifully every time - and the results are so light and fluffy, no one will ever guess they are gluten free.
We've spent hours testing this recipe in our kitchen so that you can count on delicious results every single time. Feel free to make this recipe your own by adding banana slices, chocolate chips or try making our fluffy gluten free blueberry pancakes.
Quick Look: Light And Fluffy Gluten Free Pancakes
- Ready In: 20 minutes
- Serves: 4 people
- Calories: 597 kcal per serving (approximately)
- Add to Your Shopping List: a trusted gluten free flour blend - I've had good luck with both Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1:1 Baking Flour and King Arthur Measure for Measure.
- Dietary Info: gluten free - contains egg and dairy
- Baker's Note: This is a great pancake recipe to make ahead of time. Store the gluten free pancake batter in the refrigerator for easy weekday mornings.
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- Quick Look: Light And Fluffy Gluten Free Pancakes
- Why You'll Love This Gluten Free Pancake Recipe
- Gluten Free Pancake Ingredients
- How to Make Gluten Free pancakes From Scratch
- Notes From My Test Kitchen
- The Best Gluten Free Flour for Making Pancakes
- Tips for Perfect Pancakes
- Gluten Free Pancake Variations
- How To Store Gluten Free Pancakes
- How to Reheat Frozen Pancakes
- Gluten Free Pancakes Faqs
- More Gluten Free Breakfast Favorites
- Recipe
Why You'll Love This Gluten Free Pancake Recipe
That light and fluffy texture - Our gluten free pancakes have the same light and airy texture as a traditional pancake. No gritty, dense texture here.
Ready in 15 minutes - You can mix the batter and have a stack of warm pancakes ready before the coffee finishes brewing.
Simple Ingredients - no mixing up flour blends or looking for hard-to-find ingredients. Just grab your favorite gluten free flour blend and pantry staples that you already have on hand.
Perfect every time - We've tested this recipe multiple times so you can feel confident making it. These pancakes will turn out perfect every time you make them.
No one will ever know that these pancakes are gluten free - Even the pickiest pancake eaters will have a hard time knowing these pancakes are gluten free. They have crisp edges, tender middles and that classic pancake flavor that everyone loves.
Easy to customize - Add fresh berries, chocolate chips, nuts, or banana slices! This recipe works with all of your favorite mix-ins.
Great make-ahead recipe - Make up a big batch of pancakes and freeze the extras. You'll have homemade pancakes ready for busy mornings.
Gluten Free Pancake Ingredients
gluten free flour - for this recipe you want to choose a gluten free flour mix that you know and trust. I've had good luck using both Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour and King Arthur Measure for Measure. You can experiment with your favorite gluten free flour blend as well.
baking powder - helps achieve that perfectly fluffy pancake - be sure to use a brand that is aluminum free otherwise your pancakes will have a bitter taste.
How to Make Gluten Free pancakes From Scratch
See the recipe card for exact quantities and detailed instructions.
- Step 1: Combine the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Whisk together the gluten free flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in your mixing bowl.
- Step 2: In a large measuring cup, or medium sized bowl, melt the butter. Once the butter is melted, add the milk, eggs and vanilla. Whisk well.
- Step 3: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix until the batter just comes together. Allow the batter to rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Step 4: Warm your favorite frying pan or griddle over medium heat. Use ¼ cup measuring cup to pour batter onto the pan.
- Step 5: Flip the pancakes and cook for an additional minute until cooked through.
- Step 6: Serve gluten free pancakes with butter, warm maple syrup and fresh berries.
Notes From My Test Kitchen
I tested this recipe with both Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 Baking Flour and King Arthur Measure for Measure - both produced light and fluffy gluten free pancakes. This batter can have a tendency to get really thick, to prevent that from happening, I measured the flour by weight using a kitchen scale rather than by volume.
Let the batter rest. When testing this recipe, I found that letting the batter rest for 5-10 minutes allowed the flour to fully hydrate and this will help get rid of any grittiness that you might find in other gluten free baked goods.
Pay attention to your milk temperature. I have, on occasion used milk and butter that was too warm. When I added the eggs, they began to cook in the warm milk. Always aim for milk that is just warm to the touch - around 100° F is the sweet spot.
Anytime I make pancakes, I make a test pancakes first. This is my chance to calibrate the heat and batter consistency. If my pancake cooks too quickly and gets dark, I turn the heat down just a bit. If my batter is too thick, I whisk in a bit more milk. Once I make these adjustments, every pancake comes out golden brown and cooked in the middle.
The Best Gluten Free Flour for Making Pancakes
Both Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour and King Arthur Measure for Measure work well for making pancakes and other baked goods because they are complete baking mixes. Both work because they have everything needed to make light and fluffy gluten free recipes. You don't need to add any xanthan gum to the recipe.
For this pancake recipe, you need to use a complete gluten free baking mix, not a single flour such as almond or coconut flour alone.
Tips for Perfect Pancakes
Make Sure That Your Milk is Warm: You want to be sure that the milk is warm enough that the butter is liquid and floating on the surface of the milk, but not so warm that it cooks the eggs when you combine them in the next step.
Flip the Pancakes Once You See Bubbles Forming on the Surface: When the middle of each pancake is bubbly and the edges look like they are beginning to cook, flip the pancakes and cook for an additional minute until cooked through.
To be sure that your frying pan is hot enough, first make a mini pancake: Drop a tablespoon of batter onto the frying pan. If it sizzles and begins to cook right away, your pan is ready. If you don't hear a sizzle and the batter just sort of sits there, spreading out, you know that your pan isn't ready to go yet.
Gluten Free Pancake Variations
Gluten Free Blueberry Pancakes: sprinkle a handful of fresh blueberries onto your pancakes right after you place the batter on the hot griddle.
Dairy Free Gluten Free Pancakes: this recipe is perfect when made with your favorite plant based butter and milk. Just simply swap your butter for a vegan butter and the milk for almond or coconut milk. You may need to adjust the amount of milk - start with 1 ½ cups and add more milk as needed.
Gluten Free Banana Macadamia Nut Pancakes: Follow our recipe for Banana Macadamia Nut Pancakes but use the gluten free pancake batter.
How To Store Gluten Free Pancakes
Storing the Uncooked Batter: Store any leftover pancake batter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. To make fresh pancakes, simply warm your frying pan and scoop batter directly from the refrigerator.
Freezing Cooked Pancakes: Lay pancakes flat on a cooling rack or sheet pan. Allow cooked pancakes to cool completely. Stack in a freezer safe container or bag and move to the freezer for up to 3 months.
How to Reheat Frozen Pancakes
Toaster or Toaster Oven: Warm pancakes in the toaster/toaster oven for 3-4 minutes - use a medium level of heat.
Oven: Warm at 350° for 3-4 minutes. I like to just place them on the open rack so that they warm and get a little crispy on all of the surfaces.
Microwave: Place pancakes in a single layer on a paper towel lined plate. Warm pancakes for 15-20 seconds. Check and add an additional 5-10 seconds until pancakes are warmed through.
Frozen Pancakes in Air Fryer: Use the reheat setting to warm your pancakes for 1-3 minutes. Check after 1 minutes and add more time as needed.
Gluten Free Pancakes Faqs
Nope! Not this recipe!!! These pancakes have crispy edges, light and fluffy middles that are never gummy and the most distinguished pancake eaters will never even know that they are gluten free!
In general, I find that gluten free flour blends that are created for baking work best for making pancakes. I obviously love the Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Baking Flour. That being said, I have also made perfect gluten free pancakes using King Arthur Measure for Measure Flour. You have to be willing to try a few to find the ones that you prefer. Each of the ones mentioned above will produce a light and fluffy gluten free pancake.
More Gluten Free Breakfast Favorites
If you love these gluten free pancakes, here are a few more breakfast favorites to try:
- Light, delicate and amazing filled with Nutella, try our gluten free crepes for an easy but special breakfast.
- Gluten Free Blueberry Pancakes
- Our gluten free waffles are crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle - these are a weekend staple in our house.
- Gluten Free Madeleines
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Gluten Free Pancakes
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- large measuring cup
- griddle or frying pan
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- whisk
- spatula
Ingredients
- 2 cups (250g) gluten free flour
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder aluminum free
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ - 2 cups whole milk start with 1 ½ cups and add milk as needed
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in your mixing bowl.2 cups (250g) gluten free flour , 4 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon sea salt
- In a large measuring cup, melt the 4 tablespoons of butter in the microwave. This takes about 45 seconds in my microwave. Once the butter is melted, add the milk to the butter and warm in the microwave for an additional 45 seconds. Be sure that the milk is warm enough that the butter is liquid and floating on the surface of the milk, but not so warm that it cooks the eggs when you add them in the next step.4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Next, add vanilla extract to the milk and butter. Finally, whisk the eggs into the milk and butter.1 ½ - 2 cups whole milk, 1 tablespoon vanilla, 2 large eggs
- Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. The batter will be slightly lumpy which is good. If the batter feels too thick to you, add a splash of milk and mix again.
- Allow the batter to rest for 5-10 minutes before frying the pancakes.
- Choose your favorite frying pan or griddle and warm over medium heat. Spray pan with a little bit of canola oil or add a bit of butter to the pan. Once the pan is warm, use ¼ cup measuring cup to pour circles of batter onto the frying pan or griddle. Once the middles are bubbly and the edges looks like they are beginning to cook, flip the pancakes and cook for an additional minute until cooked through.
- Serve pancakes fresh with your favorite fruit and some warm maple syrup.
- Store leftover batter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. To make fresh pancakes, simply warm your frying pan and scoop batter directly from the refrigerator.
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Abigail says
LOVED this recipe! These pancakes were fluffy and so delicious. Toddler approved! Thanks for sharing it. I used bob’s red mill 1 to 1 gluten free flour mix which worked great. I will probably use half sugar next time, as I like to drench my pancakes in maple syrup I don’t find i need the actual pancakes to be so sweet. No other complaints!
Amanda Smallwood says
Hi Abigail!
Thanks so much for your feedback! I'm so happy to hear that the recipe worked well for you and your family. Anything toddler approved is a win!! I'm a big fan of maple syrup too!
xo Amanda
Mk says
I liked this recipe. I am gluten and dairy free. I used margarine and almond milk for the substitutes. The only thing I need to work on is mixing a bit better. I ate 4 pancakes and 3 of them had bits of undissolved baking powder. Not pleasant. Total operator error. Otherwise they were good.
Amanda Smallwood says
Hi MK! So happy to hear that your pancakes came out yummy and that the recipe worked well for you! Thanks for the feedback!
Amanda
April Weathers says
I love these pancakes! I went from being a store-bought pancake mix type of mom to a made from scratch, gluten free mom for my daughter who can’t eat gluten. These pancakes are so easy and the most delicious ever! I’m thinking of making some waffles- would this batter translate well in the waffle iron?
Amanda Smallwood says
Hi April! Thanks so much for your feedback. I’m so happy to hear that the recipe is working well for you. I’ve never tried the pancake batter in the waffle iron but we do have a gluten free waffle recipe you can try! xo Amanda
https://mapleandthyme.com/the-best-gluten-free-waffles/
Iris says
Delicious! Light and fluffy!
Amanda Smallwood says
So happy to hear this! 🎉
Kim Aichele says
I have not tried your recipe yet but plan to. Ever used a milk substitute and have good results?
Amanda Smallwood says
Hi Kim! Yes! People have had good luck using both oat and coconut milk. Thanks so much! Amanda
Shelly says
Very good texture. Delicious pancakes.
Amanda Smallwood says
So happy to hear that your pancakes came out delicious! Thank you for your feedback! xo Amanda
Laura says
YES. I've been GF for 15 years, and this is the best pancake recipe I've found. Yum!!!
Alexis says
This is my favorite gluten free pancakes recipe!!
Amanda Smallwood says
SO glad to hear this! Thanks so much for your feedback. xo Amanda
Samantha G says
My favorite gluten free pancake recipe thus far. My gluten eating husband agreed the pancake taste was great even before syrup. I used King Arthur gf 1:1 flour.
Amanda Smallwood says
So happy to hear that your pancakes came out yummy!! Thanks so much for the feedback! xo Amanda
melanie says
What would be a good substitute for the eggs in this recipe?
Amanda Smallwood says
Hi! It’s really hard for me to recommend a substitute that I haven’t tested. I can work on this for sure. In the meantime, if you try something and it works well, definitely let us know. xo Amanda
Cindy says
Love these! Easy to make and SO good.
Amanda Smallwood says
So happy that your pancakes came out yummy! Thanks for the feedback! xo Amanda
Kevin says
I've struggled with finding a good gf pancake mix for a long time. This one is perfection. They're light, fluffy, and delicious!
Amanda Smallwood says
Yay! So happy to hear this! Thanks so much for the feedback!! 🎉
Valerie R. says
Over the past 5 years my boyfriend and I have been on a quest to find the perfect pancake recipe, this has been our favorite so far!
Amanda Smallwood says
So happy to hear that you have enjoyed the recipe. Thanks so much for your feedback! xo Amanda