Almond Flour Banana Pancakes

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. 

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: 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
• Oat Flour Banana Bread
• 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.

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.