Paleo Vegan Pancakes are soft on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside. A scrumptious pancake that even those who follow an egg-free AND grain-free lifestyle can enjoy.
Grain-free AND egg-free pancakes? You got it!
A recent request for a Paleo Vegan Pancake recipe followed by an unsuccessful internet search for that perfect pancake recipe prompted me to set out on a mission to create one of my own. During my search, I came across several recipes that were egg-free OR grain-free but not both. I was also looking for one that was free of mashed banana (personal preference because I don’t always want my pancake to taste like a banana) which made the search even more difficult. So eight and a half batches, 32 pancakes later, a sink full of dirty dishes and a belly ache from all of the sampling, these Paleo Vegan Pancakes were finally born. My initial plan was to use the batter from our popular Crispy Grain-Free Waffles and simply make pancakes instead. How easy, right?! BUT that didn’t turn out too well and so the tweaking and modifying and sampling began. What I thought would be a simple recipe project turned into something a bit more complex! I’m always up for a challenge…but sheesh.
I must say thought, I totally nailed it!
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Paleo Vegan (BLENDER) Pancakes!
My new Ninja Kitchen Blender is put to use on the regular. Almost daily if not several times today. In fact just today, I’ve made a smoothie, a batch of homemade nut milk and these delicious pancakes for tonight’s breakfast for dinner (aka ‘Brinner”)! Blending the Paleo Vegan Pancake batter not only makes for an easy peasy recipe, but also helps to really whip it up resulting in a fluffier, lighter pancake. Because there are no eggs to fluff up the pancakes, blending the batter (along with baking powder and apple cider vinegar) is helpful in creating a fluffy, egg-free pancake.
If you’re looking for a new blender that is more on the budget-friendly end, I highly recommend this powerful blender from Ninja Kitchen. It works wonders! I love that it comes with a 72 oz. blender pitcher for larger recipes as well as two personal sized blender cups for smaller recipes. Best of all, you use the same AutoIQ base for both sizes. Before, I was constantly switching between two blenders depending on the size I needed so I’m pleased to say that those days are in the past thanks to the Ninja Kitchen Blender Duo.
This sauce though!
You’re in for a treat! Our good friend Kelsey from Little Bits of created this must-try, ridiculously tasty and easy Roasted Strawberry Vanilla Bean Sauce! Like the pancakes, this recipe is also whipped together in a blender. It’s made with just 3 ingredients and it’s the perfect topping for my Paleo Vegan Pancakes. For another yummy treat, try mixing the sauce into 6-8 oz. of dairy-free yogurt or chia pudding then topping it with a few dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs! Ummmm…yeah, so good.
Get Kelsey’s Roasted Strawberry Vanilla Bean Sauce recipe HERE!
Note: thickness or thinness of sauce will depend on how juicy the strawberries are. If needed, feel free to add a little water if you’d like a thinner syrup like consistency.
I couldn’t resist…
Drizzle the Paleo Vegan Pancakes with Roasted Strawberry Vanilla Bean Sauce with warm almond butter. It’s like a “peanut butter” and jelly sandwich…need I say more?! 🙂
Don’t you just want a bite..or three..or eight?!
Make a batch and give em’ a try! And don’t forget the sauce!
Paleo Vegan Pancakes
Paleo Vegan Pancakes are soft on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside. A scrumptious pancake that even those who follow an egg-free AND grain-free lifestyle can enjoy. Top with Roasted Strawberry Vanilla Bean Sauce for extra deliciousness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 3/4 cup tapioca flour
- 1 Tbsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a blender. Blend for a few seconds then stop blender and scrape sides and blend for a few seconds longer. You may also make the batter in a bowl however, blending does help to make these egg-free pancakes fluffier as stated above.
- If needed, add additional liquid or flour in small increments (1/2 Tbsp. at a time) to achieve pancake batter consistency.
- On medium/medium high heat pour batter on a greased skillet, about a scant 1/4 cup of batter per pancake.
- Flip when pancakes begin to bubble or spatula easily slips under pancake. Continue to cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Allow pancakes to cool slightly before enjoying.
- Top the desired toppings such as Roasted Strawberry Vanilla Bean Sauce and nut butter.
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Nutrition Information
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 283
- Fat: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Carbohydrate: 29g
- (Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 4g)
- Protein: 6g
Dietary
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Morgan says
Can you substitute something out for the vinegar?
Jessica Beacom says
Hey Morgan,
You can use lemon juice in place of the vinegar.
Ashley says
Thank God for recipes like this! I have to give up dairy, eggs, and gluten for at least a month and I LOVE making pancakes and waffles. I’m going to try turning this into protein waffles this weekend and see how it goes! Any suggestions when it comes to turning pancake recipes into waffle recipes?
Stacie Hassing says
Hi Ashely! We’re so glad we could be of help 🙂 I too love waffles and pancakes. In fact, I eat them almost every morning and I’m also experimenting with no eggs. I would recommend following our crispy grain free waffle recipe which are gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free. https://therealfooddietitians.com/crispy-grain-free-waffles/. To add more protein you could try replacing protein powder for some of the almond flour. Maybe start with a 1/2 cup. Let us know how they turn out!
B Lazz says
unfortunately like the other reviewer mine turned out to be a huge bowl of a mess. After adding almost 4 cups of almond milk to thin it, it took all the flavor out and would not cook. Sad waste of ingredients and mornin time.
Jessica Beacom says
I’m sorry to hear that these didn’t work out for you. Four cups of almond milk seems like a lot for the amount of flour in the recipe. Did you scoop the tapioca (and/or almond flour) from the bag with the measuring cup? If so, that may be why your batter was so thick.
Jessica Beacom says
Hey Ashley,
Waffles typically have a higher percentage of fat (oil/butter/ghee, etc.) and sweetener than pancakes do. This is what makes them crispy (fat) and browned (sugar) on the outside while giving them a light, airy texture on the inside.
I’m not sure you’ll get them light and airy using protein powder but if you’re OK with that, then great – give it a try and let us know how they turn out.
You may also want to consider starting with our Crispy Grain-free Waffle recipe which is also gluten-, dairy- and egg-free and utterly delicious.
Meghan says
Would coconut flour work instead of almond flour?
Jessica Beacom says
Hi Meghan,
Coconut flour would not be an acceptable substitute for almond flour because it soaks up a LOT of moisture. If you’re looking to replace the almond flour because of nut issues, I’d suggest trying a seed flour like sunflower or pumpkin seed.
Brooke says
Would flax seed flour work as well?
Jessica Beacom says
Hi Brooke,
Which flour are you looking to replace with the flax seed flour?
Brooke says
The almond flour. My local groceries don’t carry sunflower seed flour or pumpkin seed flour, but they do have flax seed flour. Just wondering if that will work or if I should order one of the other seed flours online. Thank you!
Jessica Beacom says
Hey Brooke,
Thanks for clarifying. The flax seed flour would not produce the same results as the almond flour. Since flax becomes very gummy with the addition of liquid I’m afraid your batter would get a thick, glue-like texture that wouldn’t produce nice fluffy pancakes.
JoAnn M Lakes says
Nut seed flour is very easy to make at home. Start with unsalted raw sunflower or pumpkin seeds. Put into a blender or food processor and pulse. Stop and shake every 20-30 seconds. Keep an eye on the powder, you want a fine powder. If you blend too long, you’ll end up with seed butter.
NL says
Can I sub avocado oil for the coconut oil? I’m making them for someone who really dislikes coconut and can sense the slightest hint of it’s flavour
Jessica Beacom says
Yes, you can substitute avocado oil with great results.
Barbara says
I’d Love to try these, but…Is there a substitute for tapioca flour?
Jessica Beacom says
Hi Barbara,
You can substitute arrowroot flour with very similar results.
Barbara says
Thank you! I’ll try it.