Best Gluten Free Pancakes

These gluten free pancakes are light and fluffy, made with oatmeal and no need for special flours! You won’t believe until you taste them.

Looking for a spin on pancakes…without the gluten? Then do we have a recipe for you. Try these Gluten Free Pancakes made with oatmeal! That’s right: there’s no need for special flours or ingredients! Gluten-free flour is handy, but it can have some odd ingredients and additives. Many gluten free pancake recipes also call for things like xanthan gum. So why not make pancakes with good old oats? They’re filling, healthy, gluten free and these pancakes taste like vanilla cake. Yes, they’re a total revelation…and everyone will immediately want seconds.

Want grain free pancakes instead? Try Fluffy Almond Flour Pancakes!

Ingredients for gluten free pancakes

These gluten free pancakes are so good, they’ve the standard pancake in our house. Why? They’re so fluffy and vanilla-scented, and they really stick with you. We don’t crave anything but these babies! They’re made with all real, whole food ingredients: and you might already have them on hand. Here’s what you’ll need to whip up a stack of flapjacks:

• Old Fashioned rolled oats: You can also use an equal amount of oat flour if you have it on hand
• Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt helps to achieve the fluffy rise
• Eggs and milk: The standard players
• Salted butter: Substitute a neutral oil if you like
• Brown sugar: Maple syrup also works here
• Vanilla, baking powder, and kosher salt: More standard players round out the list!

How it works: blend it up!

Yes, all you need to do here is blend all the ingredients in a blender. That’s it! The blender breaks down the oats into oat flour, making everything into a smooth and creamy pancake batter. There’s just one thing to know about using this batter:

• Let the batter sit for 5 minutes to thicken. Yep, set a timer and let it sit. Don’t be tempted to use it early! During this time, the batter will get very thick: which makes for a fluffier pancake.
• For the second batch, stir in 1 tablespoon milk. The thing is: this batter will get even thicker as you cook the first batch! So add just 1 tablespoon milk to the remaining batter before you cook it. It works like a charm.

The key to cooking gluten free pancakes: low and slow

We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again: cook your pancakes on low heat! Why? So many home cooks make the mistake of having the heat too high. This results in pancakes that are black on the outside and raw on the inside.

No one likes that! Set your heat to low (or medium low, if you dare!). Then wait to flip the pancakes until bubbles form at the surface and begin to pop. It will feel longer than you think: but just keep waiting! It’s worth it for the perfectly cooked pancakes.

Toppings for gluten free pancakes

Yep, that’s all! No need for gluten free flour or xanthan gum at all in these flapjacks! They come out fluffy and make the entire kitchen smell of vanilla cake. In fact, we wanted to douse them in sprinkles but held ourselves back (it is breakfast, after all). Here are some topping ideas for these tasty gluten free pancakes:

• Maple syrup and bananas: Keep it simple.
• Strawberry sauce or jam: Try this strawberry sauce, strawberry puree, or easy strawberry jam.
• Blueberry sauce: Top with blueberry sauce or blueberry compote.
• Raspberry sauce or syrup: Add raspberry sauce or raspberry syrup.
• Nut butter: We love pancakes with peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter or pecan butter for some added protein.

Mix-in ideas

Of course, you can also add mix-ins to your gluten free pancakes to spice them up! Keep in mind that when you add mix ins, pour the pancake batter on the griddle first, then add the mix-ins while the pancakes cook. This ensures for easy pouring onto the griddle and good distribution of mix-ins. Here are some ideas:

• Blueberries: Add 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries for a batch
• Bananas: Add 1 chopped banana, or go to Gluten Free Banana Pancakes
• Walnuts or pecans: Add ½ cup chopped nuts
• Chocolate chips: We’re not chocolate for breakfast type of people, but you can certainly add ½ cup chocolate chips

More gluten free breakfast ideas

We’ve always maintained that gluten-free recipes are some of the most delicious out there! You just have to find a collection of great ideas that always satisfy. Here are a few more of our favorite gluten free breakfast recipes…all with natural foods and no GF flours:

• Try cozy Gluten Free Baked Oatmeal
• Make a batch of the best Fluffy Gluten Free Waffles
• Go for Gluten Free Banana Muffins
• Make ahead these cute Veggie Mini Frittatas or Spinach Feta Frittata
• Blend up Homemade Acai Bowls
• Make a deliciously easy Tofu Scramble

Also try: our 25 Top Gluten Free Dairy Free Recipes!

This gluten free pancakes recipe is…

Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free.

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