Coconut Flour Pancakes
Published 11/4/2018 • Updated 6/20/2024
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These Coconut Flour Pancakes are the best (and fluffiest) you’ll ever make! They’re made with just 4 main ingredients and a little coconut oil, making them grain-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free. They’re perfectly cooked, moist, and super fluffy.
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“I’m new to the AIP diet, and this is prefect for my family’s mornings!!! Filling with a nice taste. A perfect combo of omelette and pancake!” – Bianca
I thought these coconut flour pancakes were going to be hard to get right, but I only had to make them 3 times until we got the perfect ratio of ingredients! You know what that means — 3 whole batches of pancakes, all for me. MWAHAHA.
If you’re a pancake fiend like me, you’ve got to try our Paleo Pumpkin Pancakes and Grain-Free Applesauce Pancakes. SO good!
For real, though. Grain-filled or grain-free, these are legit going to be my new go-to pancake recipe! Just make the batter, plop it on the griddle, flip once, and BOOM. Ready to eat!
Coconut Flour Pancakes (Just 4 Main Ingredients!)
- Coconut flour: The star ingredient of these pancakes! Coconut flour is a nutrient-dense, gluten-free, and low-carb alternative to traditional wheat flour.
- Almond milk: I thought I’d go big with the coconutty flavor and use Blue Diamond’s unsweetened almond milk/coconut milk Blend. However, any kind of almond milk will work!
- Eggs: Key to this recipe, eggs add moisture and act as a binding agent. Don’t skip it!
- Honey: The perfect natural sweetener for these pancakes. It adds just the right amount of sweetness and compliments the coconut flavor.
Our #1 tip!
Note the low-medium heat. These pancakes need to cook slow of they will burn on the outside and not be done on the inside!
Can I make these pancakes with coconut flour egg-free?
If you’re egg-free, I’m sorry, but eggs are crucial to the success of these keto coconut flour pancakes! I haven’t tried making them without eggs, but if you do experiment, let us know in the comments below!
What can I swap for the honey?
You’re welcome to use any sweetener of choice—even banana for tasty banana coconut flour pancakes! If swapping, use a 1 to 1 ratio of your preferred sweetener to honey.
Can you substitute coconut flour for regular flour?
No! Subbing coconut flour for regular flour 1:1 is the most common mistake I see in baking and cooking! Do NOT substitute coconut flour for regular flour.
The baking properties in coconut flour is much different than regular flour because it is so dense and absorbent! Make sure you use a coconut flour specific recipe if you’re looking to only use coconut flour.
Why are my coconut pancakes falling apart?
If your coconut flour pancakes are falling apart, it could be the brand of coconut flour you use. I’ve used some pretty bad coconut flour in the past that just doesn’t hold together well.
I recommend using high-quality, finely ground coconut flour for best results. It should absorb your wet ingredients like a sponge!
Tasty Topping Ideas
Maple syrup and fresh berries
Almond butter and sliced bananas
Whipped cream and dark chocolate chips
Lemon juice, honey, and coconut cream
Fresh fruit compote (made with chia seeds for a healthier option)
Cinnamon and honey yogurt sauce
How to Store Leftovers
Store leftover coconut flour pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them for longer storage. Simply place them in a freezer-safe bag or container and thaw before reheating.
More Paleo Pancakes & Waffles
- Almond Flour Waffles
- Paleo Pumpkin Pancakes
- Grain-Free Applesauce Pancakes
- Almond Flour Banana Pancakes
Paleo Coconut Flour Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons unsweetened plain almond milk, or any kind of almond milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons honey, or maple syrup
- 1-2 teaspoons coconut oil or coconut oil cooking spray
Instructions
- First, heat about a teaspoon of coconut oil in a large skillet to low/medium heat*. Then, whisk 4 eggs together in a medium-size bowl. Then, add in milk and honey and mix again. Slowly add in coconut flour and baking powder and mix until combined. The batter should be thick.
- Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, scoop batter onto skillet. Cook first side for about 4 minutes, covered, or until the pancakes begin to brown and the top firms up. Then, flip and cook for 3-4 additional minute uncovered, or until cooked all the way through.
Tips & Notes
- Note the low/medium heat. These pancakes need to cook slow of they will burn on the outside and not be done on the inside!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I have made this recipe twice doubling the flour and the milk only and making it into a cake. It is so delicious! I had kind of a hard time making it into pancakes but this is my new favorite cake recipe! I used coconut oil on the pan when I baked it in the oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Hello! I love the flavour of these pancakes but I can’t seem to get them to flip well. They turn out to be a mess. I still eat them after haha but the flipping process isn’t as delightful as the taste of the pancakes. What are your thoughts on the matter?
Thank you! Have a beautiful day.
Honey does honey or syrup fit into a KETO type diet? My family is not dieting, but I am. I would like totry this with a sugar free syrup instead of this honey which you have in this recipe will this work? I have tried these types of recipies before and they have all been bad failures, I hate to waste food. It was considered a sin when I was growing up.
Unfortunately these did not work for me at all. I am not sure what the disconnect was though. I cooked them on between settings 2 and 3 on my oven with setting 6 being my medium heat. Any suggestions? I like the simplicity of the ingredients and would love to try again!
I added a tablespoon of almond flour and used 4 jumbo eggs. They were thin but it helped smooth the texture.. Also added fresh cut up strawberries into the batter before the flip.
I’m a little confused on the serving size of this recipe. Is four pancakes a serving, or how does it work.
The recipe serves 4 so however many pancakes you make…just divide by 4!
Epic fail! Too slow to cook. Tastes weird 🙁