Almond Flour Pancakes Recipe

November 10, 2020 by Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CN

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Who doesn’t love pancakes for breakfast, a weekend brunch, a snack or even a dessert? I know I enjoy them just about any time, but they have to be healthy pancakes, such as these Almond Flour Pancakes.

Standard pancakes are trouble for most people because they consist of mostly refined carbohydrates, such as white flour and sugar, and wreak havoc on blood sugar levels. Plus, for those with gluten or dairy issues, they’re dominated by both of these no-no’s.

Key Ingredients

My healthy but still delicious (!) pancakes are grain-free, gluten-free and dairy-free. They’re made with only good-for-you ingredients.

Almond flour: almonds are loaded with nutrition, as they’re low in saturated fatty acids; rich in unsaturated fatty acids; and contain filling fiber, unique and protective phytosterol antioxidants as well as plant protein.

Coconut milk: Not just tasty and nutritious, coconut milk contains a beneficial fat called lauric acid. Lauric acid is a medium-chain fatty acid that’s easily absorbed and used by the body for energy.

Eggs: Eggs are also a great source of protein and are loaded with nutrients, including selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus and riboflavin, all of which play a key role in overall health.

How to Make Almond Flour Pancakes

So, let’s get started. You’ll need almond flour, coconut milk, eggs, maple syrup, sea salt and some coconut oil as well as a large mixing bowl, a wooden spoon, a large skillet and rubber spatula. Start out by mixing the almond flour, coconut milk, eggs, maple syrup and sea salt together in the mixing bowl until they form a batter.

Next, melt the coconut oil in the skillet in preparation for cooking the pancakes. Drop the batter onto the skillet and cook until the pancakes begin to bubble, then turn them over and repeat on that side until the batter bubbles. Cook the pancakes to a golden or golden-brown color — how you prefer them. Once cooked, remove from the skillet and place on serving plates.

Note: You can sprinkle nuts (such as walnuts, one of the great omega-3 foods) or fresh berries (many of which are high in vitamins such as vitamin C, some minerals, antioxidants and even some omega-3s) on your pancakes for extra nutrient-filled deliciousness. Yum!

Unless you prefer to go dairy-free, you can also use grass-fed organic butter, or ghee, on your almond flour pancakes. (If you don’t wish to use butter or ghee, then there are non-dairy, non-GMO vegan alternatives such as earth balance® Omega-3 buttery spread.)

Almond flour pancakes topped with just the nuts, berries, and butter or vegan butter option are healthy “eye candy” and brimming with good-for-you nutrition, for sure.

However, you can also go all out by adding other healthy, good-fat, scrumptious toppings, such as whipped coconut cream, and still be in the “safe zone” nutritionally. In fact, coconut cream and coconut milk nutrition is real, as both both contain the super-healthy medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) and contain necessary vitamins and minerals, so go ahead and indulge!

No matter how you top them, though, you’re going to love these pancakes.