The Best Gluten-Free American Pancakes - (With Dairy Free Option!)

Name: The Best Gluten-Free American Pancakes - (With Dairy Free Option!)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 cup gluten-free flour blend that includes xanthan gum (I used Pillsbury Gluten-Free Flour); 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/8th teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup low-fat milk (or your favorite non-dairy milk); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla

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The BEST Gluten-free American Pancakes are simple and delicious! They’re fluffy, flavorful, and easy to make with simple ingredients from your pantry. No one will know they’re gluten-free. Serve these for breakfast with your favorite toppings and maple syrup!

Gluten Free Pancakes in a stack with butter

Finding a delicious gluten-free pancake recipe is a top priority when you have Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. I tested a few recipes until we developed this easy breakfast pancake. What’s great about this recipe is that you can customize it by adding cinnamon, sliced bananas, or even chocolate chips! Making pancakes from scratch is as easy as using a gluten-free mix. Once you make these, you will never look back! Let’s start flipping!

You can also make these American Pancakes gluten-free and dairy-free by using almond or coconut milk instead of dairy milk!

If you love this recipe, you might also like this Peanut Butter Power Smoothie and Gluten-Free Blackberry Muffins

What you’ll love about this recipe:

EASY GLUTEN-FREE PANCAKE RECIPE
KIDS LOVE THESE!
DAIRY FREE OPTION!
SERVE WITH YOUR FAVORITE MAPLE SYRUP
SIMPLY THE BEST GLUTEN-FREE PANCAKE RECIPE

Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Easy Gluten-Free Pancake Recipe!

2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup gluten-free flour blend that includes xanthan gum (I used Pillsbury Gluten-Free Flour)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/8th teaspoon salt
3/4 cup low-fat milk or non-dairy milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla

Ingredient Notes

You can also add a teaspoon of cinnamon to the batter
Top with sliced bananas or your favorite berries
You can also use dairy-free milk
Use your favorite gf flour blend.
Use can also use Almond Milk or Coconut Milk

Pillsbury BEST Multi-Purpose Gluten-Free Flour Blend, 24 Oz

How To Make Gluten-Free American Pancakes- Step by Step

Add all dry ingredients (sugar, flour, baking powder, salt) into a large bowl and whisk
together. Spoon your flour into a measuring cup.
Add the remaining ingredients (milk, oil, egg, vanilla) and whisk wet and dry ingredients until combined; do not over-mix. The pancake batter is thick!
Heat a nonstick frying pan or non-stick griddle over medium-low heat. Put a little oil in the pan.
Add the batter to the heated pan in 4-inch diameter-sized pancakes. Flip once bubbles
start to form. Allow to cook until golden brown on both sides.
Top with maple syrup or bananas and cinnamon. Enjoy!

Tips

For best results, do not over-mix the gluten-free pancake batter
Top with any of your favorite toppings!
We love serving these with fresh blueberries

Storage and Reheating

Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.

You can store the remaining gluten-free pancake batter in the refrigerator and use the next day.

Additions and Substitutions

Use dairy-free milk if you prefer dairy-free pancakes. Coconut Milk or Almond Milk would work well in this recipe.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gluten Free Pancakes

What if my gluten-free batter is too thick?

You can thin your batter with a little bit of milk.

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