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Get ready for the fluffiest gluten free pancakes which can also be made dairy-free and vegan! Super easy to make with only 6 ingredients, these gf pancakes are sure to be a hit with the whole family and be the best gluten-free pancakes you’ve ever made!

Pouring Maple syrup over gluten free pancakes.

Recipe Difficulty – Very Easy

Why this recipe works

These fluffy gluten free pancakes are light and airy and taste incredible without using gluten, dairy, eggs or refined sugar! 

This gluten-free pancake mix is so easy to make and will become your go to pancake batter recipe.

I added this recipe into my Best 33 Vegan Desserts and 35 Gluten Free Desserts round up!

Ingredients to make Gluten Free Pancakes

Ingredients to make Gluten Free Pancakes on a white marble background.
  1. Self Raising Flour – I use gluten free, but regular would work just fine as well. FREEE by doves farm or bob’s red mill work well.
  2. Baking Powder – helps to make these pancakes super fluffy!
  3. Chia Seeds – used as a binder as an egg replacer. It also adds some great health benefits without affecting the flavour. 
  4. Coconut Oil – added to the mix to help give a fluffiness.
  5. Maple Syrup – is a natural sweetener.
  6. Milk – I use unsweetened almond milk, but any will do.

    See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    Substitutions

    • Self Raising Flour – If you only have regular flour, you can make your own with baking powder, flour, and salt. Or opt for your own gluten-free flour blend. Rice flour, oat flour or almond flour won’t really work for these but try make my Banana Oat Pancakes
    • Coconut Oil – You can use another oil or melted butter to cook, but coconut oil gives a great flavour and texture.
    • Maple Syrup – Honey is another great natural sweetener.

    Variations

    • Deluxe – The best way to dress up these gluten free American pancakes is with the toppings! Fresh berries like blueberries or strawberries jellies, peanut butter, honey, chocolate chips, cinnamon, maple or syrup, etc. are all great options!
    • Kid friendly – You can’t get much more kid-friendly than pancakes! Let the kids help if they’d like as this is an easy recipe. You could also add some vanilla extract into the batter.

    How to make Gluten Free Pancakes

    Mixing the ingredients for gluten free pancakes in a large bowl.

    Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, add all of the dry ingredients and wet ingredients in the order listed and whisk until smooth. Allow the mix to sit for 3-5 minutes to thicken slightly.

    Gluten Free pancake in a pan.

    Step 2: While waiting for it to thicken, heat a non-stick pan on a medium heat adding some coconut oil to melt.

    Lightly golden gluten free pancake in a pan.

    Step 3: Pour the mix into the pan and make them as large as you wish. Fry for 60 seconds (or until you see bubbles) then flip and fry on the other side until lightly golden.

    Hint: Pour the mix from a height to help the pancakes stay round.

    Leftovers

    Leftover pancakes can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave, toaster, or enjoy cold. You can also freeze them for up to three months.

    Recipe FAQs

    Do you need to presoak chia seeds for Gluten Free Pancakes?

    No need to pre-soak chia seeds! They absorb when mixing in the batter.

    Can you prepare this recipe ahead of time?

    Preparing the batter ahead of time can cause it to get quite thick. You could try to loosen it with a splash more milk in the morning.

    Can you freeze leftover gluten free pancakes?

    Freezing leftovers works really well. Freeze them in an airtight container or freezer bag. The night before you plan to eat them, take the frozen pancakes out of the freezer and place them in a container in the fridge. Then zap them in the microwave for around 30 seconds or throw them in the toaster.

    What are some good gluten-free and vegan toppings for pancakes?

    My favourite toppings for pancakes are fruit, coconut yoghurt and a drizzle of maple syrup!

    More Gluten-Free Pancakes

    Gluten Free pancakes served on a plate with maple syrup.

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    Gluten Free Pancakes

    The fluffiest gluten-free & vegan pancakes!! Super east to make with only 6 ingredients.
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 6 pancakes
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    Ingredients 

    • 200 g self raising flour, (I use gluten free)
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • 2 tsp chia seeds
    • 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
    • 3 tbsp maple syrup
    • 250 ml unsweetened milk, (I use almond)

    Instructions 

    • In a large mixing bowl add all the ingredients in the order above and whisk until smooth. Allow the mix to sit for 3-5 minutes to thicken slightly
    • Heat a non stick pan on a medium heat adding some coconut oil to melt
    • Simply pour in the mix from a height (this helps to keep the pancakes stay round) you can make them as large as you wish. Fry on either side for 60 seconds, until lightly golden

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    Notes

    Step-by-Step Photos: My blog post includes helpful step-by-step photos to help guide you through making this recipe.
    Substitutions & Variations: I have included a list of these in the post above.
    To Store: Leftover pancakes can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave, toaster, or enjoy cold. 
    To Freeze: Leftover pancakes can be stored in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to three months. Reheat in the microwave or toaster.
    Tip 1: Pour the mix from a height to help the pancakes stay round.
    Tip 2: Try frying three at a time in a large pan to speed up the process.
    Tip 3: Stack these gluten free flour pancakes up and be creative with the toppings! 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g
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    Hey, I'm James! A fully qualified health coach, cookbook author, full time food blogger and new dad with over 1 million followers. I started this journey after a sudden illness left me bed bound for 2 years and housebound for 4 years! I’m here to help you make healthy and delicious food for you and your family in less time!

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    33 Comments

    1. 5 stars
      I made these on Pancake Day and they were as tasty as they look. Quick and easy and t ho e maple syrup is a nice touch

    2. 5 stars
      These are unbelievably fantastic! So tasty, so easy to make, just simply delicious. I’d give them 6 stars if I could! Thank you James, please keep doing what you’re doing ❤️

    3. You mention in the recipe – Please note that Nutrition information is a rough estimate.

      Unless I’m missing something I cant find the Nutrition information?

    4. Hi James,

      What an amazing recipe! My oldest son has milk allergy and I have been looking for a pancakes recipe that REALLY works with plant-based milk. None I tried met my expectations (they are quite high I must confess…), but this one – oh, boy! – it ticks all those boxes :D, so thank you so much for sharing it! For extra-super-mega-crazy busy mornings, do you think I can get the mix ready in the evening, keep in the fridge and make the pancakes early the next day, please? Have you tried to do so or do you have any thoughts on that?

      Once again, many thanks and best wishes.

      1. Thanks Monica, glad you enjoyed them! Regarding the batter overnight, it will get quite thick doing this. You could try to loosen it with a splash more milk in the morning that should do the trick 🙂

      2. Hi Monica, I make these quite a lot (missing out the maple syrup which works too as we often have them savoury) – I recently tried freezing some for using later because I hope to prepare a big batch for when family come to stay. It worked really well – took them out of the freezer and placed in a container in the fridge the night before and then just zapped them for around 30 seconds in the microwave (would depend on size of pancakes, power of microwave and number of pancakes you put in – I only froze 2 as a trial). You could also reheat by placing on a baking tray covered with foil in the oven but would take a bit longer. Hope that helps .

    5. Just made these, forgot how amazing they are and sorry no photos as no time for that far too delicious. Am going to make up the mix ready to go and leave in the fridge, yum. Thank you James.

    6. These are amazing. Super fluffy and lovely flavour, my toddler loves them! We use oat milk and just regular self raising flour and they come out great.

    7. 5 stars
      These really are super fluffy! My kids hoovered these up and will be having them cold in packed lunches. Another fab recipe James!