Gluten Free Pancakes (Thick and Fluffy)

These old fashioned Gluten Free Pancakes are thick and fluffy! They're made from scratch and perfect served with maple syrup for breakfast.

There is nothing better than a plate full of Old Fashioned Pancakes topped with maple syrup along with a hot cup of coffee.

I have a serious weakness for semi-sweet breakfast-y items like pancakes, waffles, and quick breads. I will take a freshly baked muffin over a cupcake any day of the week.

What makes this recipe and those like it 'old fashioned', exactly? It's one of those things that doesn't change much over time. This recipe is adapted from one I found in an old church cookbook many years ago and have been making ever since.

Old fashioned recipes are ones that your grandparents probably enjoyed when they were young and that you still enjoy today. There was nothing wrong with them to begin with so there's no real need to alter them in any way.

Like all good things in life recipes like these Gluten Free Pancakes are timeless.

Jump to:

• How To Make Gluten Free Pancakes From Scratch
• Ingredients For Gluten Free Pancakes
• What Is The Best Gluten Free Flour For Pancakes?
• How To Make Pancakes Fluffy
• How Long Do Pancakes Take To Cook In The Skillet?
• What To Serve With Old Fashioned Pancakes
• Do Pancakes Freeze Well?
• Gluten Free Pancakes (Thick and Fluffy)

How To Make Gluten Free Pancakes From Scratch

It can be tempting to prepare pancakes from a box but a little extra effort yields big results. Boxed pancakes don't hold a candle to homemade ones.

The same goes for things like these Pumpkin Waffles, Banana Muffins, Rhubarb Muffins, and Rhubarb Bread but those are recipes for another day...

This recipe starts by separating the wet and dry ingredients into two mixing bowls.

Ingredients For Gluten Free Pancakes

Here's what you'll need to make them.

• 2 ½ cups Gluten Free Flour Blend (or 2 cups AP flour)
• 2 Tbsp. Sugar
• 4 tsp. Baking Powder
• pinch Kosher Salt
• 2 Eggs
• 1 ½ cups Milk (can substitute non-dairy milk such as Almond, Soy, or Oat Milk)
• ½ cup Olive Oil

What Is The Best Gluten Free Flour For Pancakes?

This recipe uses a gluten free flour blend (I love Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Flour) but can easily be prepared with regular All-Purpose Flour.

If opting for AP flour use 2 cups instead of 2 ½ cups as written in the recipe.

How To Make Pancakes Fluffy

1. In one mixing bowl add 2 ½ cups Gluten Free Flour Blend (or 2 cups AP flour), 2 Tbsp. sugar, 4 tsp. baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir until completely combined.
2. In a separate bowl add 2 eggs, 1 ½ cup milk (or non-dairy milk substitute), and ¼ cup olive oil. Stir until completely combined.
3. Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry a bit at a time. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry just until combined. Try not to over-mix the batter.

I've found that the trick to fluffy pancakes is a good amount of baking powder (this recipe calls for 4 tsp.). All that baking powder really makes these things nice and fluffy!

The other trick is not to over-mix the batter. This can cause the batter to become tough instead of light and airy. This is definitely the case for regular All-Purpose Flour but also important when it comes to gluten free flours.

How Long Do Pancakes Take To Cook In The Skillet?

I like to cook pancakes in a skillet on the stove top but a pancake griddle works great as well.

1. Heat the skillet or griddle to somewhere between medium-low and medium and melt some butter on the surface making sure it's coated in order to prevent the pancakes from sticking.
2. Pour ¼ cup or so of the batter into the skillet. The batter will likely spread a bit. You can cook the pancakes one at a time or fit as many as you like in the skillet. (Just be sure not to over-crowd it or flipping them becomes difficult).
3. Cook the pancakes for 3-5 minutes on the first side. Cooking times may vary depending on the temperature of your stove top or griddle and the type of skillet you are using. I like to wait until little bubbles form in the pancakes and then flip them.
4. Cook the pancakes for an additional 2-3 minutes on the second side after flipping.
5. Repeat with the remainder of the batter adding more butter to the skillet each time to prevent sticking.

What To Serve With Old Fashioned Pancakes

If you ask me it's illegal to serve pancakes without butter and maple syrup. But, of course, you can top them any way you like!

Fresh berries or fruits are always a great addition to a stack of freshly made Old Fashioned Pancakes. Strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries are all tasty options.

I also love bananas with semi-sweet bread-y treats like this. Be sure to check out these Old Fashioned Banana Pancakes or Coffee Infused Banana Bread and Roasted Banana Bread if you love bananas!

A sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg is delicious sprinkled on top as are nuts like walnuts, pecans, or almonds.

Greek yogurt or yogurt with honey is another healthy topping as well as peanut butter or any type of nut butter.

If you want to go more the dessert route you can always top them with chocolate chips, chocolate hazelnut spread, or whipped cream.

I'm a big fan of the sweet/salty flavor combo so serving them with a more savory breakfast item like these Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowls, Ham, Cheese, and Asparagus Frittata, Denver Omelette Egg Cups, or Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash is definitely a winner.

And for more breakfast recipes on the sweeter side don't miss this Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffins, Eggnog French Toast, Skillet Cardamom French Toast, and Greek Yogurt Oatmeal Cups!

Do Pancakes Freeze Well?

You can certainly cut this recipe in half if you do not need this many pancakes but if you find that you have leftover batter it can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days.

You can also store cooked pancakes in the freezer and save them for later!

How To Freeze:

Prepare the pancakes as written, making sure they are fully cooked.

Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet and place the baking sheet in the freezer for about an hour.

Place a layer of wax or parchment paper between each pancake, place the pancakes in a heavy-duty freezer bag, and label with the date. They should last up to 2 months in the freezer.

How To Thaw:

The pancakes may be reheated in the microwave or on a baking sheet in an oven heated to 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes.

For more old fashioned recipes be sure to check out these Baked Lemon Doughnuts, Old Fashioned Blueberry Buckle, Scandinavian Almond Cake, and Pumpkin Coffee Cake!

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