Name: Almond Flour Banana Pancakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Ingredients: 2 cups blanched almond flour (not almond meal); 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium bananas); 3 large eggs; 1/3 cup milk (or almond milk); 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (plus more for serving); vegetable oil (such as avocado oil or other neutral oil); butter (for serving, optional)

Gluten Free Vegetarian

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Tender, fluffy Almond Flour Banana Pancakes just may be the perfect weekend breakfast. They're a snap to make with simple ingredients that you probably have on hand.

pouring maple syrup over a stack of Almond Flour Banana Pancakes

Pancakes are about as old as humanity. Even the Ancient Greeks had a version of them. Banana pancake recipes have a long history too. They're popular in both Southeast Asia and Northern Africa. Where everyone's favorite tropical fruit hangs from the trees, there are banana pancakes. And, today, they’re a global staple.

Ingredients You Need to Make Almond Flour Banana Pancakes

Almond Flour Banana Pancakes Ingredients on a white marble board

Almond Flour: blanched almond flour not almond meal
Bananas: overripe bananas
Eggs: large or extra-large eggs
Milk: or almond milk
Pure Maple Syrup: or honey
Vegetable Oil: such as avocado oil or other neutral oil
Butter: unsalted or salted butter (add an extra pinch of salt if using unsalted butter)
Baking Powder
Kosher Salt
Ground Cinnamon

These gluten free Almond Flour Banana Pancakes are a twist on traditional pancakes, but I promise you won't be disappointed. They're the cure to your fluffy pancake cravings: delicate, lightly sweet and immensely satisfying.

Made with everyday, high-quality ingredients and straightforward instructions, these may just become a staple in your house. Easy enough to enjoy for a weekday morning healthy breakfast and fantastic for a quick breakfast on weekends too!

Tips for Success

Be sure to use blanched almond flour instead of coarser almond meal for the lightest, fluffiest pancakes.
These are more delicate to flip than regular pancakes, so be sure to be gentle and use a thin spatula. That said, if they don't turn out picture perfect, they'll still be delicious!
You want your pancakes to be golden brown outside and cooked through in the middle, so keep an eye on the burner heat and adjust as necessary.

Recipe Options

Add a teaspoon of pure vanilla extract for added sweetness and flavor depth.
Top with a nut butter like almond butter or cashew butter.
Instead of syrup, top with sliced bananas or a fruit compote or fruit preserves.

Slathered with softened butter and drizzled with real maple syrup, you're up for a stack of pancakes that you and your loved ones will want to enjoy often.

More Gluten Free Breakfasts to Try

Banana Oatmeal Pancakes (Naturally gluten free pancakes with a batter made entirely in your blender!)
Oat Flour Pancakes
Almond Flour Muffins
Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins
Almond Flour Pumpkin Bread

How to Make Almond Flour Banana Pancakes

Step 1: Whisk together dry ingredients in a medium bowl: almond flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.

dry ingredients whisked together in a bowl

Step 2: Combine mashed banana, eggs, milk and maple syrup in a separate bowl, whipping with fork until smooth. Stir into dry ingredient mixture.

Step 3: Scoop ¼ cup mounds of batter into a hot, oil coated non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook until bottom is golden brown and pancakes start to rise. Then carefully flip the pancakes with a thin spatula and cook until golden brown on the other side and cooked through. Serve immediately or keep pancakes warm on a foil covered plate in a 200˚F oven.